Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

When you visit our Glastonbury, CT, practice, you can benefit from our one-of-a-kind offerings. We provide comprehensive care at our office making your treatment experience very convenient and cost effective. We are proud to offer sleep dentistry (sedation) for patients who have a fear of the dentist or dental procedures. Our dentists are consistently rated as amongst the most highly rated dentists by their peers and patients, in the great state of Connecticut. We do everything we can to provide a relaxing visit to the dentist. We have a friendly and comforting staff and we offer several comforting amenities - a beautiful reception area, plush comfortable chairs, blankets and hot washcloths at the conclusion of your visit. We are proud to offer sleep dentistry (sedation) for patients who have a fear of the dentist or dental procedures.

These restorations fit over teeth that have been severely damaged or decayed. The dentist removes the compromised tooth structure, and a custom crown is crafted to fit over the remaining portion of the tooth, restoring your ability to bite and chew properly. Sometimes stains, inconsistent shaping, and other cosmetic flaws cannot be addressed with solutions like whitening or veneers. In these cases, custom crowns can provide the desired enhancement by covering the entire tooth. Dental crowns are also used for single tooth replacement. A dental bridge consists of a false tooth flanked by two crowns to anchor it in place. For the right candidates, they can also be used to cap dental implants for complete tooth replacement.

Veneers are thin shells of tooth-colored porcelain that are fitted over the front of a flawed tooth. A small amount of enamel (less than one millimeter) is removed to accommodate the veneer. With dental veneers in place, imperfections on the front of the teeth are hidden from view. Great care is taken to ensure the veneer fits properly and makes your tooth appear pristine. Veneers are semi-translucent, which means light passes through them just like natural teeth. Even up close, most people won't notice your veneers: only your beautiful smile.

Missing teeth can weaken your jawbone, causing shrinkage of bone and tissue. This gives your face a sunken, aged appearance. Dr. Bidra may recommend implants to keep your jaw strong, replace missing teeth, and help your face look fuller, more youthful, and healthier. Missing teeth can cause lisping and garbled speech because the open spaces affect how your tongue works to create certain sounds. Implants, along with attached dentures, can help you pronounce words more clearly. Dr. Bidra uses only premium-quality, scientifically documented, strong titanium implants such as Nobel Biocare and Straumann. These implants are backed by scientific data across hundreds of studies encompassing thousands of patients followed up for many years! When needed, Dr. Bidra only uses high quality bone graft materials made by Geistlich, Switzerland. We never have used or will use low quality or copycat products and we stand behind our work!

One of the most significant benefits of aesthetic dental treatments is improvement in self-esteem. A smile can set a great first impression, make you more approachable, and even make you happier. According to a study reported in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, a smile can boost your mood. Aesthetic dentistry can give you the confidence to smile more. Cosmetic dentistry can help you turn back the clock and embrace every part of yourself. Missing teeth can give your face a sunken, aged expression. A restorative dental procedure can help fill out your features and add to the beauty of your face. Also, a bright smile can take center stage and distract from wrinkles and other imperfections you may want to obscure.

This complex but safe series of treatments consists of various dentistry procedures customized by our skilled dentists to improve functions of your mouth and restore the appearance of your smile. These procedures can include dental crown or veneer placement, teeth whitening, surgery to anchor dental implants into your jaw, and attaching lifelike restorations to the implants in order to complete your smile and make chewing and speaking easier. All of these procedures can be performed in-house so you do not need to see outside specialists. When performed at our state-of-the-art Glastonbury, CT, practice, you will receive superior dental care employing the latest techniques and the most advanced dental materials and equipment available.

All-on-4 is a revolutionary All in One treatment concept that reduces dental implant treatment times, allowing patients to receive a stable new set of teeth in a single day. There is no need for any bone grafting with this procedure and Dr. Bidra works hard to provide patients with a no bone graft solution by strategically angling the dental implants in your own jaw bone. This results in reduced costs for the patient! The patient arrives at our office in the morning and has a functioning implant-supported bridge by the very same afternoon. The treatment is also aptly termed Teeth in a Day!

A smile makeover can transform the aesthetics of your smile, but what if your concerns have to do with the health and function of your smile instead? Our Glastonbury, CT, practice also offers full mouth reconstruction, the restorative equivalent of a smile makeover. Like a smile makeover, full mouth reconstruction is a personalized treatment plan. However, the key difference is that full mouth reconstruction is focused on improving oral health and function. That being said, many of the procedures involved can also provide immense cosmetic improvements.

During treatment, a sedative drug is administered directly into a patient's bloodstream. This method is quite different from oral conscious sedation, which involves taking a pill, or nitrous oxide, in which the sedative is inhaled. While nitrous oxide and oral sedatives are effective, intravenous sedation allows patients to reach a much deeper state of relaxation. This is why it is often the preferred method when performing more complicated or lengthy procedures. Safety is our very first priority. Our practice employs certified dental anesthesiologists so patients are in expert hands during the procedure. They will administer the medication and monitor your vital signs throughout treatment.