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The 5 Step Dental Implants Process

August 19, 2017

 smiling senior woman with dental implants Many people with missing teeth put off tooth replacement. Some think it doesn’t matter as long as their missing tooth is in the back. Others think all tooth replacement options look and feel fake, and still more people think that replacing missing teeth is a painful process. Dental implants have changed the way patients and dentists think of tooth replacement. By replacing the entire tooth, root and crown, dental implant supported restorations offer natural looking, feeling, and functioning replacement teeth in just five easy steps.
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Tooth Restoration in Superior, WI, and Duluth, MN Area

February 9, 2016

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tooth restorationA tooth may need to be restored because of either damage or tooth loss. Restoring your tooth is an important step toward not only maintaining your good oral health, but your appearance as well. Obviously, decaying and missing teeth degrade your smile. At Hill Avenue Dental, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. Doug Clark, III, specialize in tooth restoration Superior residents depend on for whole and attractive smiles.
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Top Cavity Causing Foods from the Dentist Superior, WI Residents Trust

September 8, 2015

avoiding cavity causing holiday treats with the dentist superior lovesThe kids are back in school, and fall and Halloween and the whole holiday season is just around the corner. One thing you may not be preparing for is how to protect your teeth from the holiday season, but you should be. Many of the most damaging foods for dental health are consumed during the holidays, and we’re not just talking about that pillowcase full of Halloween candy. The dentist Superior, WI trusts, Hill Avenue Dental, is here to help you protect your teeth from cavity causing holiday cuisine. Call to schedule an appointment today.
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5 Foods for Teeth Whitening Superior Residents – Hill Avenue Dental

September 2, 2015

woman with beautiful smile and healthy diet for teeth whitening superior trustsYou’ve probably had doctors or dentists recommend changes to your diet for various reasons: high blood pressure, weight loss, too much sugar, too much caffeine, etc. What many patients haven’t heard is how certain common foods help whiten their teeth. At Hill Avenue Dental of Superior, WI, our dentists recommend taking a look at your diet before you consider our outstanding teeth whitening services. To find out more, call your Superior dentist to schedule an appointment today.
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If You’re in Need of Premier Dental Care, Look No Further Than Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI

August 12, 2015

new patients should come see us.Good news – we’re accepting new patients! This is your chance to receive some of the best dental treatment in the great state of Wisconsin. Our dental team is pretty great, too. Superior, WI residents have been treated to this exceptional dental care year in and year out. What makes our practice so great? Well, for starters, it’s our team. Superior dentists, Dr. Doug Clark Jr., and his son, Dr. Douglas Clark III, lead a team of caring individuals whom all want you to experience the best procedures provided by the best staff. If you’re new to the area or are in need of dental treatment but have never been in our office, we’d love for you to come by and see what we’re all about. We have the dentists Superior residents can count on for a smile that looks like a million bucks.
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How To Decide If You Need Root Canal Therapy

June 18, 2015

Tooth ache help! Root canal therapy from HIll Avenue Family DentalWhen teeth become damaged or lost, it will impair the function of your mouth. It’s not great for your self-image, either. To improve both the use and look of your smile, talk to the staff at Hill Avenue Dental about our available restorative dentistry treatments. Both Drs. Doug Clark are experienced in providing viable dentistry solutions for their patients, and our staff is ready to welcome you to our Superior, WI practice.
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CEREC One-Visit Crowns from Hill Avenue Dental

May 25, 2015

183708884Perhaps there is a crack in one of your teeth and it is gradually worsening. Or maybe you have a tooth that is abnormally worn because of teeth grinding and clenching. Whatever the reason, the time has come to repair that tooth. Trouble is you don’t want to take a lot of time in the dentist’s office. Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, has the solution for you. Our dentists, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. and Dr. Doug Clark III, use the CEREC system to design, fabricate and place crowns in one visit.

CEREC, which stands for Chairside Economic Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics, consists of:

  • A digital camera that takes a visual impression of you tooth instead of the traditional molded impression
  • Special computer software that designs the crown, including the size, shape and color of the crown
  • A milling unit that uses high-speed burs to manufacture your new crown

A Crown for You

Once Dr. Clark or Dr. Clark determines that you are a qualified candidate for a CEREC One-Visit Crown, you’re only a couple of hours away from a complete tooth restoration. The affected tooth and the surrounding tissue will be anesthetized and prepared for your metal-free crown. Then, we take a digital picture of the tooth and that is sent to the computer. Equipped with 3D-CAD software, the computer system designs your crown for a perfect fit and match to your existing teeth. From here, the design is transmitted to the milling unit, which creates your new restoration in about 20 minutes. The dentist will then adhesively bond the crown into place and make sure the chewing surface fits exactly with the opposing tooth above or below.

Also, if you have any ill-fitting or unsightly crowns made of metal, they can be replaced with a CEREC One-Visit Crown.

Call Our Office Today

To learn more about CEREC One-Visit Crowns, or to schedule an appointment for your tooth restoration, call the office of Hill Avenue Dental today. We serve patients in Superior, WI, as well as from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

Bridge the Gap with Dental Bridges from Hill Avenue Dental

March 24, 2015

180413013If you have a damaged or missing tooth, then you know the consequences are anything but pleasant. Of course, there’s the concern about the appearance of your smile, but beyond that you also may not be able to speak clearly or eat the foods that are part of a nutritious diet, such as raw fruits and vegetables. If you are contending with any of these difficulties, then consider getting a dental bridge from Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI.

In addition to the troubles named above, missing teeth can also bring about a change in your bite, cause other teeth to shift out of place, bring on symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and increase the risk for periodontal disease and tooth decay.

Dental Bridges in Superior, WI

A bridge is a dental prosthetic that fills the space left by one to three missing teeth. This bridge is held securely in place by dental crowns, which are adhesively bonded to the teeth that are on either side of the missing teeth. In turn, these crowns support the pontic, or false tooth or teeth that replace your damaged or missing teeth.

If you are a candidate for a dental bridge, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III will first need to prep the teeth that support the bridge. If these teeth are decayed or worn down, we may need to restore them before they can be outfitted for crowns.

Next, we’ll take impressions of your teeth in order to create model that will be used to design a bridge that fits perfectly across the gap and matches your bite. A perfect fit is critical in order to avoid any dental health problems down the road. While your bridge is fabricated in our trustworthy dental lab, you’ll wear a temporary bridge so the teeth and gums are protected from damage. When the permanent bridge is ready, simply return to Hill Avenue Dental for one more visit when we’ll fit and cement the bridge in to place.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you would like to determine whether or not a dental bridge is the right choice to mend your smile, then call Hill Avenue Dental today for a consultation. We serve patients in Superior, WI, as well as from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

Perfect Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers from Hill Avenue Dental

March 10, 2015

92589293When you see someone with what you consider to be a perfect smile, do you think to yourself, “I wish my teeth could look like that”? Well, they can. Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic dentistry treatment that conceal the flaws in your own smile and give you a new and beautiful smile. At Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, we recreate smiles with porcelain veneers for people who want to turn their wishes into reality.

Porcelain Veneers are ultra-thin sheaths of dental porcelain or ceramic that are designed to hide a number of smile imperfections including:

  • Stained and discolored teeth that have not responded to teeth whitening
  • Chipped or cracked teeth
  • Teeth that are misshaped, incorrectly sized, or have an otherwise abnormal appearance
  • Teeth that have irregular gaps between them

If any of these or another cosmetic flaw is marring your smile, then you should speak to Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III about the possibility of porcelain veneers to repair your smile.

Porcelain Veneers in Superior, WI

The first step toward your new smile is a consultation with one of the dentists at Hill Avenue Dental to determine whether or not you are a good candidate for porcelain veneers. If your overall oral health checks out, then we will begin. We’ll record the size, shape, and general coloring of your teeth. This way, we can closely match your veneers to your existing teeth. If you’ve ever considered having your teeth whitened, then you’ll want to do that before you get fitted for porcelain veneers. Veneers do not respond to bleaching and they won’t age and darken like authentic enamel either.

Once your veneers have been fabricated in our dental lab, Dr. Clark or Dr. Clark will adhesively bond them to the facial surface of your front teeth and you’ll have the smile you’ve always wished for.

Call Our Office Today

If you would like to learn more about porcelain veneers, schedule a consultation at Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI. We also serve patients from Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

CEREC One-Visit Crowns for Patients in Northern Wisconsin and Minnesota

February 25, 2015

78768689Accidents don’t make appointments that’s for sure, because they always seem to happen at the worst possible time. If the accident you’re dealing with happens to be a fractured or otherwise damaged tooth, you may not have the time to sit through several appointments. Fortunately, Hill Avenue Dental in Superior, WI, offers CEREC One-Visit Crowns, so your tooth can be repaired and you can be on your way in as little time as possible.

When you have a tooth that is cracked or severely decayed, the interior of the tooth—known as the pulp—becomes exposed to the bacteria in your mouth. It doesn’t take long for this bacteria to settle in and cause infection. To prevent this from happening, it becomes imperative to repair the tooth in order avoid further damage or even loss of the tooth.

With CEREC, which stands for Chairside Economic Restorations of Esthetic Ceramics, Dr. Doug Clark, Jr. or Dr. Doug Clark III can place a crown in a single appointment. The CEREC equipment includes a digital infrared camera that takes an optical impression of your damaged tooth, 3-D CAD software that designs the crown, and a milling unit that fabricates the restoration.

The digital impression is entered into the CEREC computer. The system then makes a virtual model of your tooth, including shape, size, surface grooves and color. The design is wirelessly transmitted to our milling unit, which creates your porcelain or composite crown in as little as 20 minutes.

Once the crown is finished and inspected by the dentist, it is checked for fit and then cemented into place.

Call Our Office Today

If you have a tooth that needs a crown, call Hill Avenue Dental and ask about CEREC One-Visit Crowns. We serve patients in Superior, WI, as well as Duluth, Douglas County, Northern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota.

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