Dental emergencies are rare occurrences for the vast majority. But when you find yourself in need of immediate dental care, it’s good to know that there are dental service providers ready to help you even in the most ungodly hour. Laurich Dentistry offers late or same day appointments in our offices to ensure you can be seen in a timely manner. 

In the Metro Detroit area, patients usually turn to us when a tooth pain becomes unbearable. We at Laurich Dentistry are trusted for our exceptional emergency dental care. This has always been included in our service menu and we take pride in being able to take dental service to a higher level of accessibility to all of our patients through emergency dental care. We have a competent support staff manning our emergency phone number who can immediately help you in your dental emergency and set you up for treatment with our dentists.

Dentist talking to patient in pain

 

Our commitment is to do everything we can to ensure that you’ll get treated during the most crucial time and that you’ll experience quick relief from whatever dental woe you have. We know that dental emergencies can be a great source of physical discomfort and can render a person useless due to the severe pains those may create, so we want to be within easy reach of everybody needing our skill and expertise.

We are specialists in the following dental emergencies:

Laurich Dentistry has a solid record in responding to dental emergencies among patients in Farmington Hills and Livonia. Our dentists constantly deliver gentle and compassionate dental care that helps each patient quickly regain good oral health and a beautiful smile. Plus, our long-term relationships with all our patients are proof of our dedicated, high-quality dental care services.

Digital X-Ray and Intra-Oral Camera

Here at Laurich Dentistry, we aim to provide nothing but accurate, safe, compassionate and top-notch dental treatment and care to patients. That’s why we make sure to continuously advance our skills and know-how in the latest dental care solutions and methodology. That’s why we make it a priority to invest in top-of-the-line technology that allows us to take care of our patients’ teeth and gums in the best way possible.

When you visit our clinic, you’ll have access to a state-of-the-art digital x-ray and intra-oral camera as needed. The process is fast, no-fuss and painless, and will allow your dentist to have a clear perspective on the state of your dental health. At the same time, you’ll gain more understanding of your condition and be more educated about how you can attain a healthier, more beautiful smile.

Digital X-Rays

Dental x-rays have always played an important role in the advancement of dental services. Through x-ray technology, dentists are able to see and treat problems such as tooth decay and gum disease in their early stages aside from other unusual conditions that may not be visible to the naked eye.

Digital technology made dental x-rays much more powerful and beneficial for both dentists and patients. Some of the advantages of digital x-rays include:

– Faster processing

– the conventional method requires some waiting period for the dental film to be developed before the images can be seen. Now, captured images of the gums, teeth and facial bones can be seen instantly.

– The speedier process also reduces radiation exposure from the x-rays.   

– Clearer, sharper and more accurate photos that lead to a more accurate diagnosis.

– Resulting images can be manipulated post-production to allow dentists to zoom in or enlarge details or adjust colors and brightness to make closer inspections.

Intra-Oral Camera

Intra-oral cameras provide a complete and live view of your teeth and mouth. The dentist places this small device into your mouth, and the footage gets instantaneously broadcasted on the connecting monitor. As a result, you and your dentist can both see the captured images at the same time.

The use of the intra-oral camera offers the following benefits:

– You’ll be able to obtain a first-hand, close-up and real-time view of your teeth and gums – it’s like having a live tour of your mouth.

– The dental team will be able to easily share their observations on your oral health and explain the most suitable treatment options for your needs.  

Discover more ways that advanced dental technology can make dental treatments more effective, more efficient and more patient-friendly. Call the Laurich Dentistry team today.

In today’s day and age, dentistry has perfected the art of caring for your teeth. Regular dental exams and cleanings, as well as preventive care like brushing and flossing your teeth, will help you keep your smile for life. However, sometimes proper maintenance of our teeth is not enough. If you have lost one or multiple teeth due to disease or injury, Laurich Dentistry can help your smile and your oral health return to normal.

Graphic showing dental implant structure

 

Our Dentists will take special care to determine the proper restoration technique for your smile. We can see you in either our Farmington Hills or Livonia dental office to determine your specific dental implant needs. Because implants are so versatile, we can use them to replace one lost tooth, or we can use a number of implants to permanently attach a full denture or bridge.

Dr. Matthew Laurich traveled on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, where he used his knowledge and skill to place free implants to help restore smiles. Back home in Michigan, Dr. Laurich is happy to meet with you at either of our dental offices in Farmington Hills and Livonia, to help you to restore your smile as well.

What are dental implants?

Dental implants are the most natural form to restore a missing tooth. An implant is a synthetic tooth root that is implanted into the jawbone. They are very strong, normally made of the same material used in many hip and knee replacements-titanium. We use this durable metal because it pairs so well with human bone. Once we have the synthetic tooth root or dental implant firmly in place, we attach either a permanent or removable replacement tooth to the root.

Dental implants offer the ability to restore the tooth most closely to its original function. Traditional dental bridges require the removal of healthy tooth structure to neighboring teeth and can present a food trap that may be difficult to clean. A dental implant does not rely on neighboring teeth for support, and they are just as easy to clean as your natural teeth.

Implant Services

Our implant services include:

Sinus Lift Augmentation

Often the sinuses will enlarge following the loss of the upper back teeth. This can preclude placement of dental implants in the upper back areas of the mouth since the sinus is an air-filled space and dental implants need to be surrounded by solid bone. A sinus lift augmentation/graft is a surgical procedure that restores the sinus cavity to its original size and replaces the bone that has been lost as a result of the enlarged sinus. This new bone graft typically takes nine to 12 months to heal before the dental implants can be placed into the grafted bone.

Implant Site Development

When a tooth needs to be removed due to infection, it is not uncommon to have lost bone around the infected tooth. In these cases, various types of bone grafting can be done at the same time the tooth is removed to facilitate the placement of a dental implant at a later date.

Computer-Enhanced Treatment Planning

We have incorporated advanced digital software throughout our Farmington Hills and Livonia offices that allow us to evaluate your dental CT scan in three dimensions for bone quality, bone quantity, and bone location, enabling the best possible placement of your dental implants. 

Implant Maintenance

It is important that you take good care of your dental implant, much like the rest of your mouth, in order to ensure optimal long-term results. Dental implants can accumulate plaque and tartar just as teeth can. Whether you have just one tooth replaced by an implant or several, professional cleanings at our Farmington Hills or Livonia dental offices will be necessary to keep your implants healthy. The time interval for these professional cleanings will be determined by your individual needs.

At Laurich Dentistry we make getting dental implants easy, simple and comfortable. If you are looking for a good implant dentist, you are in good hands!

A dental bridge may be used to replace missing teeth, help maintain the shape of your face, and alleviate stress on your bite.

A dental bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. Your bridge can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials, and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support.

The success of any bridge depends on its foundation — the other teeth, gums, or bone to which it is attached. Therefore, it’s very important to keep your existing teeth, gums, and jaw healthy and strong. For more information on cosmetic or restorative dentistry contact us today for a free consultation. Our dental team is passionate about compassionate care, making you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in our office. We have two convenient locations to serve you, Livonia and Farmington Hills

Crowns are a cosmetic restoration used to strengthen a tooth or improve its shape. Crowns are most often used for teeth that are broken, worn, or partially destroyed by tooth decay.

Crowns are “cemented” onto an existing tooth and fully cover the portion of your tooth above the gum line. In effect, the crown becomes your tooth’s new outer surface. Crowns can be made of porcelain, metal, or both. Porcelain crowns are most often preferred because they mimic the translucency of natural teeth and are very strong.

Crowns fillings

Crowns or onlays (partial crowns) are needed when there is insufficient tooth strength remaining to hold a filling. Unlike fillings which apply the restorative material directly into your mouth, a crown is fabricated away from your mouth. Your crown is created in a lab from your unique tooth impression which allows a dental laboratory technician to examine all aspects of your bite and jaw movements. Your crown is then sculpted just for you so that your bite and jaw movements function normally once the crown is placed.

Common Dental Procedures

Routine Exams

The hygienist will do a series of X-rays and check your gum health. The dentist will then come in and do a thorough exam to diagnose tooth decay and any other oral health issues.

Dentist Hygienist With Patient

Cleanings

Your regularly scheduled check-up is often referred to as a “cleaning”, but there is much more to it than that! The technical term is oral prophylaxis, which means prevention of oral disease. One way to prevent oral disease is to remove harmful plaque and tartar (calculus) both above and below the gum line. You may also be given special instructions on brushing or flossing to keep clean the areas where we found significant buildup. That is the familiar “cleaning” part of your checkup.

Teeth Being Cleaned

Scaling and Root Planing

This is a common non-surgical treatment for periodontal disease. By using special instruments, we remove bacteria and infection from the unhealthy deep pockets around the teeth below the gum line. This is often referred to as a “deep cleaning“.

First, the tooth is scaled to remove the plaque and tartar that has accumulated on the tooth. Then the root is planed or smoothed. This eliminates any rough areas on the root that can easily trap plaque and bacteria.

A smooth clean root provides a healthy environment to allow the gums to heal naturally and reattach to the tooth. This will create a reduced pocket, therefore eliminating areas for bacteria to hide and cause further disease.

Scaling and Root Planing combined with a strict home care routine and more frequent periodontal cleanings and exams will increase your chances of keeping your natural smile.

Dental tool removing plaque from tooth.

Fluoride

In the past, cavities were a fact of life. But over the last several years tooth decay has been reduced dramatically due to fluoride. Fluoride is beneficial for adults as well as children. Research has shown that fluoride reduces cavities by up to 40% in children and 35% in adults.

Read more about children’s dentistry offered in our office.

Sealants

The most common area for children to get decay (like most adults) is on their permanent back teeth (molars). The molars have very deep grooves and pits on the chewing surfaces. This is where food and bacteria hide and form cavities. No matter how well your child brushes, it is nearly impossible to remove all of the bacteria.

Read more about children’s dentistry offered in our office.

Fillings

White fillings are done most all of the time in our office. They are an attractive, durable alternative to silver (amalgam) fillings. White fillings are made of a strong composite resin that is matched to the surrounding tooth color. 

Detailed Tooth Graphic with White Filling

Bonding

This is a more conservative way to repair teeth that may be crooked, discolored, slightly chipped or to fill in space between teeth (gaps).

Root Canal

When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected or abscessed, Root Canal Therapy is the only way to save the tooth. A tooth can become abscessed as a result of deep decay, a cracked tooth, or trauma to the tooth. The only alternative to Root Canal Therapy is an Extraction.

During Root Canal Therapy, the tooth is “numbed” (just like having a filling). Then the unhealthy nerve is removed and medication is placed in the tooth to treat the bacterial abscess (infection). After the infection is removed and treated, a filling is placed in the roots where the unhealthy nerve was.

Root Canal Treatment Step by Step Graphic

A tooth that has undergone Root Canal Therapy is more brittle and must be crowned to give the tooth sufficient strength. The tooth is cared for in the same way as other natural teeth. Brush and floss daily, and visit your us for regular preventative dental check-ups.

Crowns

A crown fits over the entire top of the tooth above the gum line. Crowns cover, protect, seal and strengthen a tooth. A crown is needed when a filling just will not work.

Learn more about dental crowns.

Bridges

Permanent Bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. A Bridge will keep teeth from drifting into the space created from a missing tooth and help preserve normal function and normal bite for the jaw joint.

Dental Implants with Bridge Graphic

A Permanent Bridge is usually anchored to the teeth on both sides of the space from the missing tooth. This gives the bridge strong support. Brushing a bridge is no different than brushing natural teeth, but special flossing instructions are given to keep the bridge and surrounding tissue healthy. 

Learn more about dental bridges.

Veneers

New smile with porcelain crowns and veneers

Veneers are custom, porcelain facings that are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to whiten teeth, close spaces, straighten teeth, or repair chipped or worn teeth. The veneers are only about 1 mm thick (the thickness of a fingernail). That same thickness is “shaved” off the natural tooth surface so when the veneer is bonded to the tooth, the tooth doesn’t feel or look “thicker”.

Whitening

First, we will make impressions of your teeth so that our lab can create custom whitening trays to fit your mouth. These trays will guide the whitening agent to the areas of your teeth that need to be whitened. We will record the current color of your teeth to help you monitor your progress.

Left vs Right Side Mouth after Whitening

Next, we will fit your custom trays in your mouth to ensure they feel comfortable. We will instruct you on how to apply the whitening agent to your trays and how to insert them into your mouth. You will take the custom trays and whitening agent home with you. The treatment can be applied any time of day since the clear, custom-fitted trays are barely visible and do not interfere with your ability to speak.

Extractions

We do all kinds of extractions from simple, impacted wisdom teeth and bony extractions. Wisdom teeth are molars that typically appear in your late teens or early twenties. Sometimes they become impacted which cause pain and swelling and need to be removed. 

Bone Graft

After most permanent tooth extractions a bone graft is recommended. It helps to preserve bone at an extraction site in preparation for future implant or bridge placement. Preservation of bone volume and architecture (shape) is crucial for stability and esthetics.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that provides a permanent base for fixed or replacement teeth. 

Read more about dental implants.

Dentures

These are used when you have multiple missing teeth. There are partial dentures which are used when missing some teeth and a full denture is when missing all teeth. 

Removable denture of the upper and lower jaw on four implants.

Nightguard

This is used for patients who grind or clench their teeth. It is worn over either top or bottom teeth while you sleep to prevent contact and helps relieve jaw pain. Without a nightguard grinding can cause teeth to wear down, crack or even break.   

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