ORAL SURGERY & TOOTH REPLACEMENT

Dr. Matthew Chow takes a conservative approach to dentistry, and will always try to save damaged teeth. However, if your tooth is severely damaged, extraction may be the only option. Dr. Chow performs many types of extractions, including the removal of wisdom teeth.  Nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas" helps to make your dental appointments for surgery or fillings more comfortable. 

BRIDGES

A dental bridge can replace one or more missing teeth, restoring both your appearance and oral function. We offer traditional bridges, which will attach to your healthy teeth with crowns. Often, Dr. Chow can create same-day bridges with E4D technology. Working with a trusted oral surgeon, he can also provide implant-supported bridges. These restorations are permanent and will never move out of place.

PARTIALS & DENTURES

Dentures can replace all or most of your teeth, depending on the size you select. We provide both full and partial dentures made with great precision and the latest dental materials. Whenever possible, we recommend implant-supported dentures, which are the next best thing to original teeth. Whichever type of denture you choose, the restoration will possess a natural color and sparkle.

IMPLANT CROWNS

When you receive a dental implant, the actual "tooth" part of the implant is your implant crown. Often these implant crowns need replacing. Dr. Chow and the professionals at Parkway Dental of Clinton provide the molding, crafting and installation of implant crowns to make sure you have a full smile.

Oral Surgery & Tooth Replacement

  • When is a tooth extraction necessary instead of trying to save the tooth?

    Dr. Chow takes a conservative approach and always tries to save a damaged tooth first. Extraction, including wisdom tooth removal, becomes the recommended option only when a tooth is too severely damaged to be restored.

  • Will I be comfortable during oral surgery or an extraction?

    Nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") is available to help keep you comfortable during surgical procedures and fillings, making the experience easier for patients who feel anxious about dental work.

  • What are my options for replacing one or more missing teeth?

    A dental bridge can replace one or more missing teeth using either a traditional bridge attached to healthy teeth with crowns, or an implant-supported bridge, which is permanent and won't shift out of place.

  • What's the difference between dentures and implant-supported dentures?

    Traditional full or partial dentures replace most or all of your teeth and are custom-made for a natural look. Implant-supported dentures are anchored to dental implants for extra stability and function, and are recommended whenever possible as the closest option to natural teeth.

  • Do I need a new implant crown if mine gets damaged or worn?

    Yes, implant crowns — the visible "tooth" part of a dental implant — can be remolded, crafted, and reinstalled by Dr. Chow and the team at Parkway Dental of Clinton to restore your full smile.