Westmoreland Dental Group

Products And Services

• General Dentistry

  Dr. Westmoreland and his friendly staff are skilled in all phases of general dentistry, including but not limited to: Basic oral surgery Bonded or tooth colored fillings Crowns Bridges Partials Single/multiple dental implant restorations Root canals Because Dr. Westmoreland's dental practice is geared toward the whole family, he also provides children's dentistry. In addition, Dr. Westmoreland offers the following specialized dental services: General Dentistry Sedation Dentistry Invisalign TMJ and Migraine Therapy Mini Dental Implants (Dentures) Lumineers (Cosmetic Veneers) 3M White & Brite

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• Sedation Dentistry

  Sedation Dentristry relaxes the patient to the patient to the point that he or she won't feel any pain during the procedure and in most cases will likely have no memory of their visit even though they are slightly awake. Sedation dentistry is a safe and powerful method to get the dental care you need and want, painlessly. Once patients meet the health criteria, they are given certain oral tablets that create extreme sleepiness and amnesia. Dr. Westmoreland is trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and the medicines he utilizes are very safe. For more information, visit www.sedationcare.com.

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• Invisalign

  Does a doctor need any special training to treat with Invisalign? What is Invisalign and how does it work? lnvisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth without braces. Using advanced 3-D computer imaging technology to project tooth movement, Invisalign creates a series of clear, custom-made aligners that gradually move your teeth. You wear each aligner for about two weeks, moving to the next set, until your teeth are straight. What are the benefits of Invisalign? Nearly invisible - You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. Removable - You can still eat and drink what you want. Better oral hygiene - You can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth. Comfortable - There are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions. Does Invisalign work? Is it effective? Yes. With more than 70% of all U.S. and Canadian orthodontists already certified to treat patients with Invisalign, it has been proven effective in both clinical research and in private practices nationwide. Pictures of completed cases may be viewed at www.invisalign.com/how-invisalign-works/braces-before-and-after. What are the aligners made of? Aligners are made of a clear, thin medical-grade polymer that is virtually invisible when worn. Has Invisalign been reviewed by the FDA? Yes, the FDA has cleared the Invisalign System as a Class 1 medical device for orthodontic treatment for prescription use. Will it work for me? Yes, Invisalign will work for you. It is effective for a wide range of people, including those whose teeth are too crowded, who have gaps between teeth, an overbite, a deep bite or whose teeth may have shifted since wearing braces. To find out how Invisalign can work for you, schedule an initial screening with an Invisalign-trained orthodontist. Most orthodontists offer free screenings. Yes, if your teeth, including second molars, have grown in fully. Does Invisalign work for teen-agers or kids? Invisalign is for adults and teens whose teeth are fully grown in. What is the process for getting Invisalign? Schedule an appointment with an Invisalign-trained orthodontist, who can help you decide if Invisalign is right for you. Then, your orthodontist writes a treatment plan and submits it to Invisalign, along with X-rays and an impression of your teeth. Using 3-D computer imaging technology to project tooth movement, Invisalign translates the treatment plan into a series of precisely-customized aligners. You wear each aligner for about two weeks, moving to the next set, until your teeth are straight. You return for appointments typically once every six weeks. This is the only way your doctor can be sure that the treatment is progressing as planned. Does a doctor need any special training to treat with Invisalign? Yes. Dr. Westmoreland has been through extensive training to offer you this service.

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• TMJ & Headache/Migraine Therapy

  Do you suffer from severe headaches /migraines? Many people suffer from mild to moderate level of pain from stress, headaches, migraines and TMJ dysfunction. We now offer painless Botox injections to effectively relieve headaches, TMJ and facial pain. Botox was approved by the FDA in 2011 for chronic headaches and is injected into the affected head and neck muscles. It blocks nerve signals that cause muscle movement and relaxes the muscle, greatly reducing or eliminating facial pain. Botox injections take only a few minutes and will remain effective for up to 3 months. The muscles can be retrained to relax after a series of treatments and patients will notice their symptoms resolve for longer periods of time. Ideal treatment includes a combination of Lidocaine (anesthesia), Botox injections in selected places and an NTI which is a specialized night guard. Call today for a consultation to see if Botox injections can eliminate your pain. To learn more, visit headacheprevention.com or NTI-TSS.com or facialesthetics.org/patient-info. Stop the pain and get your life back!

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• TMJ Laser Treatment

  Do you suffer from severe headaches /migraines? This laser is approved to treat jaw and dental migraine pain. It is called the Epic X Diode Laser and is a treatment that uses pulses of high intensity light at a certain wavelength. When applied to the correct muscles and affected areas, blood circulation will increase and the muscles will relax. Usually within a day, pain will be better and full range motion can be restored. Combined with lidocaine trigger point and Botox, laser therapy is an amazing additional service to aid in removal of TMJ pain and headaches - to allow you to get your life back.

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• Mini Dental Implants (Dentures)

  What are Mini Dental Implants? The Mini Dental Implant System consists of a miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your tooth and a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture. The head of the implant is shaped like a ball, and the retaining fixture acts like a socket that contains a rubber O-ring. The O-ring snaps over the ball when the denture is seated and holds the denture at a predetermined level of force. When seated, the denture gently rests on the gum tissue. The implant fixtures allow for micro-mobility while withstanding natural lifting forces. How does Mini Dental Implant Technology Broaden My Options? Dental Implant therapy has been one of the most significant advances in dentistry in the past 25 years. Tens of thousands of grateful patients bear witness to the benefits derived from the opportunity to obtain a replacement for lost teeth that restores their smiles and confidence. Several different types of implants and restorations are available. The choice depends upon the amount of bone available, the patient's general health and restoration preference. The computer and medical worlds are both working hard to develop smaller and smaller components. In similar fashion, a smaller version of the dental implant has been successfully utilized in selected cases. These mini dental implants (1.8 mm in diameter) enable Dr. Westmoreland to broaden the spectrum. The Mini Dental Implant System was developed in order to provide greater denture stability. MDI's are for those who do not have enough bone to allow for full sized implants to be placed for conventional implant surgery, or are in on-going therapy from one prosthetic denture system to another. How are Mini Dental Implants Placed? Placement of the implants is accomplished quickly and easily in a process performed in Dr. Westmoreland's office, with local anesthesia or a light sedation to help make you more comfortable. Using a precise, controlled, minimally invasive surgical technique, Mini Dental Implants are placed into the jawbone. The heads of the implants protrude from the gum tissue and provide a strong, solid foundation for securing your dentures. It is a one-step procedure that involved minimally invasive surgery, no sutures nor the typical months of healing. I've been told by my dentist that my jaw bone is not "dense." Is this a problem with Mini Dental Implants? Will a dentist be able to get a rock-solid resistance state in such a situation? After utilizing the standard Mini Dental Implants in his practice, Dr. Bulard quickly anticipated this type of dental patient, and as a result, took steps to expand IMTEC Corporation's original production offering to provide a MAX Mini Dental Implant. Equipped with the same dimensions as the standard ones, the MAX implant has a different thread design that enables it to bite into softer bone and hold. It's ideal for a patient whose bone density is lacking. What about failures with Mini Dental Implants? It must be recognized that all implant systems as well as natural teeth are subject to potential failure due to natural causes, including osteoporosis, poor oral hygiene, wear and tear attrition, poor health, heavy, stressful biting habits, and lack of follow-up dental maintenance care. Mini implants similarly do not carry any actual or implied guarantee as to longevity. However, the loss of a Mini Dental Implant is a far less critical event to the patient since it may be replaced at relatively minimal cost compared to conventional implants, and with minimal associated bone or gum deterioration. How are Mini Dental Implants different? As a revolutionary departure from routine dental implant methods, Mini Dental Implants are so narrow they are typically inserted directly through the overlying gum tissue and into the bone underneath. Consequently the need to surgically cut and "flap" open the gum tissue, routinely required for standard implant systems, is avoided in most Mini Dental Implant applications. As a result, post-insertion patient irritation and soreness is significantly reduced. While all dental implants require care during insertion to avoid encroaching on vulnerable nerve, sinus or bony structures, the ultra small width of the mini implants offers a much more comfortable margin of safety. What type surgery is involved with Mini Dental Implants? A single, minimally invasive surgery is needed for insertion of the Mini Dental Implants. The implants are then put into immediate biting or "loading" function thanks to their "self-tapping" design, thereby anchoring a fixed bridge system. As a result, it is often possible to provide the complete mini implant service in a single office visit. Mini dental implants clearly represent an enormous breakthrough for the dental implant specialty as the most patient-friendly, cost-effective, proven dental implant system available today.

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• Lumineers (Cosmetic Veneers)

  LUMINEERS® are porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile. Doctor Bo Westmoreland can apply these contact-lens-thin "smile shapers" to teeth without any grinding or shaving, transforming teeth into a naturally beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. LUMINEERS® can even be placed over existing crown or bridgework without having to replace them. LUMINEERS® are contact lens-thin and are placed over existing teeth without having to remove painful tooth structure (unlike traditional veneers.) LUMINEERS® is the painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth. LUMINEERS® can only be made from patented Cerinate porcelain unavailable anywhere other than the Cerinate Smile Design Studio. In just 2-3 visits to Dr. Bo Westmoreland , you can have a custom-made smile that is clinically proven to last more than 20 years, and it is completely reversible since your natural tooth structure is still intact! Get your perfect smile today!

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