In-office root canal therapy
Various oral health problems can eventually cause you to lose a
tooth. One problem that often leads to tooth loss is an infection due to
large decay or a cracked tooth. You can develop an infection of the
pulp (nerve tissue) inside of your tooth or at the base of the tooth
root, and this infection can cause greater problems over time – and the
first sign is usually toothache pain.
Root canal therapy is performed when a patient has this type of
toothache and the nerve is dying. Instead of taking out the tooth, this
procedure is used to save the tooth and keep it for many years to come. With Dr. Armento’s extensive training
in the root canal procedure, he is able to perform root canal therapy
in usually one visit. He can also perform the procedure in his state-of-the-art office so that the patient does not have to be referred to an endodontist, and without the fees associated with seeing a specialist.
Done in one visit
In the past, root canal therapy was done with hand files – an
outdated root canal procedure that took much longer and had a greater
chance of failure due to inadequate cleaning of the nerve canals. Today,
Dr. Armento uses the most advanced rotary endodontic files by Tulsa Dental to clean the canals thoroughly and quickly, enabling most endodontic procedures to be done in one visit.
The rotary files attach to a motorized handpiece and allow for a more
compete cleaning of the canals and less postoperative pain or
sensitivity.
Dr. Armento also uses a digital apex locater to
determine the exact length of the canals, thereby needing fewer X-rays
to confirm this, as was done in the past. And because Dr. Armento also
uses digital X-rays, the radiation exposure is less than half as much as
it used to be.
So many ways to restore the function of your smile
Do you have a cracked tooth, broken teeth, tooth pain or discomfort? Are you having difficulty chewing? Do you have persistent bad breath? These are all signs pointing to the need for a restorative dentist. Restorative dentistry is all about restoring your oral health. Dr. Armento,
a restorative dentist in Randolph, NJ, has restored dental health for
thousands of people of all ages using a variety of treatments and
procedures.
Dental implants
Dr. Armento’s implant dentistry training and experience means he can replace lost or missing teeth with state-of-the-art dental implants that look, feel and function just like your own natural teeth.
Each dental implant uses a titanium post to permanently anchor the new
“tooth” to your jawbone. A dental crown is then placed at the gumline to
complete the dental implant.
Porcelain crowns & bridges
Dental crowns are used to repair damaged and broken teeth
that are still otherwise healthy. The crown fits over the original
tooth to provide protection and stability. Dr. Armento often uses a
dental bridge to fill the gap created by a single missing tooth. A
typical three-part dental bridge consists of two dental crowns attached
to a false tooth called a pontic.
Valplast® partial dentures
These state-of-the-art flexible partials are metal-free and designed to fit better, function better and feel more natural than typical partials.
The preferred way to replace missing teeth
Have you lost one or more of your teeth? Are you having difficulty
chewing? Are you tired of your dentures or partial? Would you like a permanent replacement that looks, feels and functions like your natural teeth?
If
you answered “Yes” to any of those questions, you should consider
dental implants. Unlike a bridge or a partial denture that is anchored
to adjacent teeth, a dental implant is a titanium “root” inserted into
the jawbone to anchor the new tooth. The actual tooth part of the
implant is a dental crown called a restoration. The dental crown is
secured to the titanium root using a special connector called an
abutment.
Nothing is closer to your natural teeth than dental implants
Once in place and fully healed (usually three to six months after
implant placement), dental implants and restorations look, feel and
function just like your own natural teeth. Many patients who have had
experience with both dentures and dental implants say they much prefer
implants for replacing their missing teeth. By avoiding the need to cut
down adjacent teeth for conventional bridgework, dental implants offer
the added advantage of replacing teeth without harming adjacent teeth.
If you are missing one or more teeth, consider dental implants. Dr. Armento
has helped many of your Randolph, NJ neighbors to smile and eat with
confidence again. He can help you, too. Our implant dentistry patients
also come to us from Denville, Rockaway, Mendham and Dover.
No braces needed for a straight, beautiful Invisalign smile
If you have ever wished you could return to childhood and straighten
your crooked teeth or poorly spaced teeth, this is your chance. Best of
all, you don’t need braces to do it.
Thanks to Invisalign clear aligners, Dr. Armento can straighten adult and teen teeth without braces. The virtually invisible aligners can be removed for eating, brushing and flossing.
And no one will know you are having your teeth straightened. You’ll
look and feel better during and after treatment with Invisalign – with
the added confidence of knowing that Dr. Armento is an Invisalign Preferred Provider.
To find out more information about Invisalign, click here.
Smile with confidence
Say goodbye to the gaps in your smile. Stop hiding your crooked teeth
and your poorly spaced teeth. Put an end to your embarrassment, and
smile with confidence once again. Let Dr. Michael Armento give you an
Invisalign smile just as he has done for so many of your neighbors in
Randolph, NJ and the nearby communities of Denville, Rockaway, Mendham
and Dover.
Creating beautiful, straight smiles is a main focus for Dr.
Armento. If you are searching for an Invisalign dentist who is an
Invisalign Preferred Provider, we’d love to meet you. Call today at (973) 361-6500 or use our convenient Request an Appointment form. Se Habla EspaƱol!
Cosmetic dentistry delivers beauty in the details
If you’ve been searching for a true cosmetic dentist in Randolph, NJ, you’ve come to the right place. Michael J. Armento, DMD, specializes in cosmetic dentistry. But his real specialty is giving people smiles they can be proud of – smiles they don’t have to feel embarrassed about.
If you know someone who covers their mouth when they smile or laugh,
you understand what cosmetic dentistry is really all about. It’s about
no longer feeling embarrassed about yellow teeth, missing teeth, broken
teeth or crooked teeth. Dr. Armento can make your smile more beautiful
in many ways, including:
- Ultra-thin porcelain veneers can correct crooked teeth, a chipped tooth, yellow teeth and poorly spaced front teeth for a beautiful smile.
- Invisalign® clear aligners straighten teeth without
braces (Dr. Armento is a Preferred Provider of Invisalign) for teens
and adults of all ages.
- Zoom!2® teeth whitening lets you say goodbye to yellow teeth and stained teeth and dramatically whiten your teeth in the office in one visit.
- White composite fillings perfectly match your other teeth and deliver a beautiful cosmetic result.