Crowns (or dental caps) are aesthetic restorations that encase the natural teeth. A dental crown can effectively restore the size and shape of an imperfect tooth. At All Seasons Dental, we typically use porcelain, a tooth-colored material, to create your custom dental crown because it offers the best cosmetic results.

Dr. Craig may recommend a porcelain crown to:

• Correct a decayed tooth
• Restore a broken, fractured, uneven, or cracked tooth
• Complete a dental implant
• Protect a tooth that has had root canal therapy
• Enhance the beauty of your smile

Your custom crown will be created and placed in just two visits to our office. When your crown is complete, you will enjoy a healthier and more beautiful smile. To learn more about dental crowns or any of our cosmetic dentistry treatments, we invite you to contact our office in Pueblo today.

Dental implants are often the best solution for individuals who would like to replace missing teeth. Implants are created to replace both the crown and root of missing teeth. When in place, your custom dental implant will look, function, and feel like a natural tooth. Dr. Craig works closely with local specialists to complete your dental implant. She will attach the implant restoration and abutment to the implant after the specialist places the titanium implant into the jawbone. Depending on the number of teeth you are missing, your dental implant restoration could be a:

• Partial denture
• Crown
• Bridge
• Complete denture

Dental implants can effectively transform your smile and enhance your quality of life. Call All Seasons Dental in Pueblo today to schedule your implant consultation with Dr. Craig. We are happy to provide high-quality implant dentistry to those in Pueblo, Cañon City, Colorado City, Fountain Valley, Fountain, and the surrounding areas in Colorado.

At All Seasons Dental in Pueblo, we provide custom whitening trays and professional-grade gel to enhance your smile and remove stubborn tooth stains. This effective professional whitening system can be used to remove and reduce the appearance of stains from:

• Medication
• Fluorosis
• Aging
• Tobacco use
• Food
• Tea, coffee, wine, and soda

Your custom whitening trays are designed to provide you with a comfortable whitening experience. Most patients see their desired whiteness after just two weeks of use. For more information on take-home teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry, we invite you to contact our office. We look forward to meeting your needs with effective and affordable care.

Porcelain veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that Dr. Craig uses to improve the appearance of your smile. She will bond the veneers to the surfaces of the teeth to correct certain dental flaws. Your porcelain veneers are customized for a perfect fit and natural appearance. When in place, porcelain veneers can:

• Close spaces between the teeth
• Lighten and brighten the teeth
• Improve the beauty of your smile
• Repair chips, wear, or cracks in teeth
• Correct teeth that are misshapen, crooked, or uneven

The procedure usually requires two visits to our office to complete. When your veneers are in place, you can enjoy a radiant new smile. Contact All Seasons Dental in Pueblo today for more information on how porcelain veneers and cosmetic dentistry can benefit you.

With the advances in modern dentistry, missing teeth can effectively be replaced in several ways. At All Seasons Dental in Pueblo, one of our tooth replacement options is the fixed dental bridge. Used to replace one or more missing teeth, bridges can:

• Replace a removable partial denture
• Prevent other teeth from shifting
• Restore function to the bite
• Prevent the loss of facial volume
• Add beauty and health to a smile

Your custom bridge will be an aesthetically pleasing and permanent addition to your smile. Dr. Craig can complete your dental bridge in just a few convenient appointments. Please contact us if you are missing teeth to discover how dental bridges can help improve your oral health and function.

To achieve lifelong oral health and a beautiful smile, it is important to have your teeth and gums professionally cleaned by a dentist or hygienist at least once every six months. During these re-call appointments, Dr. Craig or one of our experienced hygienists will:

• Thoroughly clean your teeth
• Remove plaque and calculus
• Polish the teeth

We may also perform a thorough dental examination at your re-call appointment to evaluate your risk for dental diseases. By having your teeth professionally cleaned regularly, your risk for periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay will be significantly decreased. For more information on preventive dentistry, or to schedule your next visit, please call All Seasons Dental in Pueblo.

If you are missing teeth, we can help. All Seasons Dental in Pueblo offers complete and partial dentures to those individuals who are missing all or many of their natural teeth, respectively. Dentures are customized to fit your unique smile for the best aesthetic and functional results. Dr. Craig may recommend a denture in order to:

• Restore your ability to speak, chew, and digest
• Replace partial tooth loss along an arch (partials)
• Replace complete loss of teeth along an arch (complete dentures)
• Enhance facial volume

Custom removable dentures are a wonderful option and can help keep your smile in good form. Dentures can typically be placed in several visits to the office over the course of multiple weeks. For more information on the benefits of dentures or general dentistry, please contact us. We look forward to answering your questions.

At All Seasons Dental, we use the latest dental X-ray technology: digital radiography (digital X-rays). Digital X-rays are effectively diagnostic tools that can help our dentist and dental team detect:

• Oral abnormalities
• Tumors/cysts
• Decay in and around the teeth
• Bone loss

In comparison to traditional film X-rays, digital X-rays require much less radiation. This makes digital radiography the obviously safer choice. We use both traditional “bite-wing” digital X-rays and panoramic digital X-rays at our office in Pueblo to better understand your unique bone structure. If you would like to learn more about digital X-rays and how we use them to plan your treatment, please contact our office.

When permanent teeth are significantly damaged, extracting the compromised teeth can, in some cases, help you return to optimal oral health. After discussing your various treatment options with you and deciding on an extraction, Dr. Craig will perform your treatment in the comfort of our office. Your treatment will be:

• Gentle
• Comfortable
• Completed in one visit

Following the extraction, it is important to replace the tooth to prevent problems with the surrounding teeth. You can discuss your tooth replacement options with Dr. Craig during your initial consultation. For more information on extractions or how to maintain your oral health through general and preventive dentistry, please contact All Seasons Dental in Pueblo.

To repair minor tooth decay and damage, Dr. Craig may recommend dental fillings. At All Seasons Dental, we offer both composite (tooth-colored) fillings and amalgam (silver) fillings. During your appointment, Dr. Craig will:

• Remove decay
• Thoroughly clean the tooth
• Fill the tooth with composite or amalgam material
• Shape and polish the filling

During your consultation with Dr. Craig, you will decide whether a silver filling or a tooth-colored filling is right for you. Both are safe options with different advantages; call us today for more information. We look forward to helping you achieve optimal oral health.

ADA’s Stance on Amalgam:
“Although dental amalgam is a safe, commonly used dental material, you may wonder about its mercury content. It’s important to know that when combined with the other metals, it forms a safe, stable material. Be assured that credible scientific studies affirm the safety of dental amalgam. Study after study shows amalgam is safe and effective for filling cavities. The American Dental Association, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U. S. Food and Drug Administration and World Health Organization all agree that based on extensive scientific evidence, dental amalgam is a safe and effective cavity-filling material. The Alzheimer’s Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, Autism Society of America and National Multiple Sclerosis Society—all science-based organizations like the ADA—also say that amalgam poses no health risk.”

Read more about the ADA’s stance on amalgam by clicking here.