Repairing Your Smile with A Makeover!

Full mouth reconstruction is a term often used to describe the process of restoring all teeth in the mouth.  Full mouth reconstruction can involve general dentists and specialists such as pedondontists (for restoring teeth in young children), periodontists (specializing in gums and dental implant placement), oral surgeons (to remove teeth or place implants), orthodontists who specialize in tooth movement and positioning, and endodontists (specializing in tooth pulp). At Coulter Family Dentistry, our dentists have experience in many types of dental treatment and can care for many of your dental needs in our office.

When is full mouth reconstruction needed?

1 - When teeth have been lost due to decay or trauma.
2 - When teeth have been injured or fractured, or are severely worn due to acid erosion or bruxism (grinding).
3 - In occurrences of jaw, muscle, and headache pain requiring adjustment to occlusion. 

What type of treatment is needed?

Depending on the extent of decay and oral disease, your dentists at Coulter Family Dentistry will review the problem areas and listen to your priorities for a healthy and beautiful smile. You may need several of the following treatments to restore your oral health:

• Dental Crowns
• Dental Implants
• Dental Veneers
• Composite Bonding
• Composite Fillings
• Teeth Whitening

Before a full mouth reconstruction begins, Dr. Coulter or Dr. van den Hoven will meet with you for a consultation and comprehensive examination to determine the extent of dental decay and to review the treatment options that can correct the problem. To schedule your personalized consultation, call us at (509) 924-1314 today!

Dental Implants - The Art & Science of Dentistry

Dental Implants in Spokane Valley, WA

Implant dentistry merges art and experience with science to create naturally functioning replacement teeth. A dental implant serves as a replacement for the root or roots of a tooth. Like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once placed. Implants are made of titanium, which has a special property of fusing to bone. This fusion is called “osseointegration” and is the basis of dental implant success. Dental implants have the highest success rate of any implanted surgical device. Learn more...

When teeth are lost, the bone that supported those roots is lost too. Placing implants stabilizes this bone, and prevents bone loss. Implants help maintain the jawbone’s shape, and supports the overal facial structure of the skeleton. Dental implants help you eat, chew, talk; all in a completely natural fashion.

At Coulter Family Dentistry in Spokane Valley, WA, our dentists use their extensive restorative experience to not only place the implant in their office, but also work with you to place the restorative crown after the implant site is healed and ready for a natural looking tooth. Dr. Coulter and Dr. van den Hoven also offer a variety of options for sedation dentistry to make the experience of replacing your missing tooth as comfortable as possible. To learn more about our dental implant options and whether they are the right fit for your needs, call us at (509) 924-1314 to schedule your personalized consultation. 

Brilliant, Natural Smiles with Cosmetic Dentistry

At Coulter Family Dentistry, a healthy, beautiful smile is our primary goal. Our dentists are well-trained in the art of creating a brilliant, natural smile with some of the latest advances in cosmetic dentistry. Below are a few of the ways we can give our Spokane Valley, WA patients the smile makeover they've dreamed of!

Veneers

Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells of tooth colored porcelain or resin material precisely designed to cover the front surfaces of teeth. They can dramatically improve the appearance of teeth by altering the shape, color, size and or length. Dental veneers are intended to achieve optimal esthetics and function through minimal tooth preparation.

Teeth Whitening

Stains caused by coffee, smoking, and medications can often be removed through whitening procedures. In-office and at-home whitening kits are available.

Crowns

Crowns are used for a variety of reasons. Strengthening and repairing a tooth that has broken, relieving cracked tooth syndrome, restoring missing tooth structure due to tooth decay, and cosmetic repair, all are potential indications for the use of crowns. Cosmetic porcelain crowns can be used in almost every situation where a crown is needed.

Implant Crowns

Dental Implants are the wave of the future for replacing missing or damaged teeth. Although they can be a more expensive option for restorating a missing tooth, they look and feel like your natural tooth, and can be used to support dentures and bridges for a more secure and natural fit.

Tooth colored fillings

Tooth structure that is lost due to trauma or chipping can in many cases be simply repaired using composite resin-a tooth-colored material. Multiple shades are available to allow for an exact color match to your tooth. In addition most dental cavities can be filled with composite resin.

Bridges

There are several kinds of bridges used in dentistry, all designed to replace a missing tooth by resting on the teeth adjacent to the space. If this is a treatment that you need, we can discuss all the options and select the type of bridge that will best meet your needs.