Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque can still build up leading to cavities and gum disease. During your regular checkup, Dr. Corpuz looks for more than signs of tooth decay, he also looks for periodontal disease, oral cancer and even signs of diabetes. Recommended every six months, dental cleaning or prophylaxis removes built up plaque above and below the gum line.

When your gums have started to pull away from your teeth, scaling and root planing remove plaque deep between the teeth and gum, down to the root. If you have gum disease, combined with heart problems or an impaired immune system, scaling and planing can help prevent dangerous bacteria from entering your blood stream and creating serious health complications.

Think of a sealant as an invisible force field that protects teeth from bacteria and cavities. Dr. Corpuz can apply a thin layer of resin to your healthy teeth that bonds in a few minutes and will protect them for years.

Amalgam fillings have been used for more than 150 years in dentistry. These are the silver-colored fillings you may have received as a child to restore a tooth damaged by decay. Composite fillings have been in use since the 1970s and are made of a polymer that forms a hardened plastic that can be matched to the color of your teeth and look more natural. In most cases composite is Dr. Corpuz’ material of choice, but sometimes an amalgam fits the need.

Bite-wing X-rays detect decay between teeth and changes in bone density caused by gum disease. Panoramic X-rays show all the teeth in both the upper and lower jaws in a single X-ray. At Corpuz Family Dentistry, you will view your digital x-rays on a monitor right in front of you. Digital x-rays also have much less radiation compared to the old way of taking the films and processing them.

You might not realize that you grind your teeth at night, a process known as bruxism. Excessive teeth grinding can crack and chip teeth, and even cause you to wake up with headaches. A custom molded occlusal night guard, sometimes called a bite guard, can easily protect your teeth and reduce clenching, grinding and TMJ (temporal mandibular joint) problems. This simple treatment can help with bruxism and remove the cause of some migraine headaches that are induced by this grinding and TMJ.

While there is nothing wrong with a traditional, manual tooth brush, an electric tooth brush often makes it easier for people to brush their teeth longer and more correctly. Using an electric toothbrush gets rid of more plaque and promotes healthier gums too.

When a tooth has become broken too much to be stable with a filling, a crown can be used as a protective covering to restore the look and strength of your tooth. They are commonly made out of porcelain that is bonded to metal. Traditional crowns can take two or more visits. Thanks to advanced CEREC (CEramic REConstruction) technology, Dr. Corpuz is able to offer his patients the convenience of same day crowns right here in our Omaha dentist office for most cases. There are a few exceptions where the traditional crown is warranted.

We are proud to announce we now have CEREC restoration services-a superior method of creating precisely-designed, color matched and highly durable ceramic restorations right in our practice. From simple fillings to full crowns, CEREC delivers the results you need in a single appointment. Ask us today if CEREC will work for you.

Our new CEREC machine is displayed in our reception area.

This is where the crown is made in just one visit!

This is a view inside the machine.

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Benefits of CEREC Technology – Corpuz Family Dentistry

There are so many different benefits to consider when it comes to one visit cosmetic and restorative dentistry. These benefits come thanks to CEREC dental restoration technology, With over 5 years of experience using this technology, Dr. Corpuz has been able to craft exceptional dental restorations for patients in the greater Omaha area. Below are some of the benefits of CEREC technology, which crafts great same day dental crowns and same day inlays and onlays.

CEREC Technology Saves You Time

By far the greatest benefit of CEREC dental restoration technology is the time you’ll save. Traditionally, getting a dental restoration will involve two separate visits to the dentist’s office that are weeks apart. Multiple visits are required because the final dental restoration needs to be crafted at an off-site dental lab.
With CEREC technology, dental restorations are crafted in-office. There’s no need to get multiple days off work or rearrange your schedule. One visit to Corpuz Family Dentistry is all you need.

CEREC Dental Restorations are Custom Designed

The CEREC machine uses the latest technology to create a digital impression of your teeth. Using this three dimensional digital model, the CEREC machine then designs a custom restoration that fits seamlessly with the damaged tooth and your adjacent teeth.

CEREC Dental Restorations are Strong

Even though CEREC restorations are crafted and created on-site, the restorations themselves are extremely durable. In fact, the restorations that are crafted by the CEREC machine are approximately three times as strong as the dental restorations that are crafted at a dental lab.

CEREC Dental Restorations Look Natural

In addition to their strength and durability, CEREC dental restorations blend in seamlessly with your smile. The inlays and onlays from the CEREC machine have a sort of chameleon effect. When in place, they take on the color and unique shadings of the restored tooth, meaning that your smile will look great and, more importantly, look natural.

Used to replace missing teeth, a bridge is a partial denture that is permanently fixed in place.

Chipped, broken, discolored or gapped teeth can painlessly be bonded with a composite resin that is shaped and color matched to your teeth to quickly restore your beautiful smile.

Cavities, new fillings and gum disease can make teeth more sensitive to air, and the temperatures of food and beverages. Dr. Corpuz uses a special gel to help take the ouch out of eating your favorite hot and cold foods.

Have your pearly whites lost a bit of their natural sparkle? Over time, your teeth can become stained from beverages like coffee, get chipped or cracked, or start to discolor from trauma. Teeth whitening is a simple procedure that lightens discolorations and restores the brightness of your smile.
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If you have crooked, chipped or cracked teeth, veneers can make over your smile with thin porcelain shells that completely cover your front teeth, leaving you with a beautiful grin from ear to ear.

Root canals sound like a terribly painful experience, but we are happy to tell you that modern dentistry can make the process virtually painless. Deep cavities and cracked teeth can allow bacteria to infect the pulp which lies in the center of the tooth. Left untreated, the pulp infection can become very painful and threaten your health. Dr. Corpuz’ gentleness has left some patients sleeping during the procedure.