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OUR SERVICES

Emergency Dental Care

If you are an existing patient please contact us with an emergency and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If we have not seen you in a while a comprehensive exam and imaging may be needed prior. 

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners represent a discreet and effective orthodontic solution to crooked teeth, employing nearly invisible trays to progressively align teeth and achieve a more uniform smile. This innovative approach offers an inconspicuous alternative to traditional braces, catering to both aesthetic and functional needs.

Dental Cleanings & Exams

Though dental cleanings and exams are a basic preventive treatment, it is a very important part of your oral health, which is why we offer this service for every visit you make at our practice. Our dentist and team will professionally clean your teeth and examine your dental health to help you stay healthy. When you visit us for your dental cleaning and exam, you can expect our team to:

  • Remove plaque or tartar (also called dental calculus), helping to prevent tooth decay and periodontal disease.

  • Floss and polish your teeth for a healthy, bright smile

  • Examine your smile for signs of any damaging dental conditions or diseases

Teeth Whitening

Take-home teeth whitening in Carmel, Indiana, at Carmel Distinctive Dental presents a convenient and effective method for achieving a dazzling smile. This at-home solution empowers our patients to lighten dental discoloration and attain a brighter, more confident appearance without the need for extensive in-office treatments.

Intraoral Camera

An intraoral camera is a tool we use to get a closer look at different parts of your smile. The intraoral camera is a small, pen-shaped device that we can use to take high-quality color photos of your teeth and gums, as well as other areas of your mouth as needed. Because the intraoral camera is so small and easily maneuverable, we can use it to see angles in your mouth that we cannot easily view with the unaided eye. We may utilize the intraoral camera to better evaluate your oral health and diagnose dental problems like tooth decay and periodontal disease, as well as tooth damage like a cracked or chipped tooth. The intraoral camera is also useful in following up after a treatment has been completed.

Dental Veneers

Dental veneers with our dentist in Carmel, Indiana, are a remarkable cosmetic treatment that enhances the appearance of teeth, delivering a refined and captivating smile. These ultra-thin porcelain or composite resin shells are meticulously crafted to conceal various dental imperfections, resulting in a rejuvenated and balanced dental aesthetic.

Snore Guard

The Snore Guard is a mandibular advancement device (MAD) designed to reduce or eliminate snoring. MADs can also be used to treat symptoms of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Snore Guard in particular works by gently pulling the lower jaw forward to increase airflow through the upper airway and back of the throat.

The Snore Guard consists of two connected plastic trays. The upper component of the Snore Guard is fitted to the roof of the mouth, while the lower component creates a ramp around the lower teeth. A central opening allows for mouth breathing.

You can customize the device by following a relatively simple boil-and-bite setup outlined in the accompanying information guide. This process is similar to fitting an athletic mouthguard.

With careful fitting and regular use, the Snore Guard can be a good option for those who snore or have OSA.

Denture & Partials

Dentures are removable oral appliances that can replace multiple missing teeth. Dentures can restore your oral function and health and improve the beauty of your smile when you are missing some or all of your teeth. There are two types of dentures: complete dentures and partial dentures.

  • A complete denture replaces a full dental arch of teeth. Depending on your individual needs, we may suggest this denture to replace all your teeth in one or both arches. Our dentist may also suggest a denture adhesive to improve the denture’s stability.

  • A partial denture is utilized when you have natural teeth remaining but have lost multiple teeth. A partial denture usually includes a thin framework or clasps attached to the natural teeth for a secure fit.

Dentures can give you back your ability to properly speak and eat, restore your natural facial volume, and enhance your smile’s beauty. Your custom-made dentures will be comfortable, secure and match the natural aesthetics of your face and smile. If you want to know how we can improve your smile with dentures, give us a call or set up an appointment.

Dental Crowns

A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration used for several purposes. One of the most common uses of a dental crown is to restore a significantly damaged or decayed tooth. This custom-made crown fits over the entire tooth, starting at the gumline, restoring the tooth to its original shape and size. Dental crowns can be made of gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain is usually the material of choice because it can be matched to the natural appearance and color of your teeth. Our dentist will help you determine which type of dental crown is right for your smile.

Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that it will not be repaired by a dental filling. Crowns are also utilized for several other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including:

  • Protecting a tooth after root canal therapy

  • Anchoring and attaching a dental bridge

  • Covering and completing a dental implant

  • Enhancing the appearance of your smile

  • Fixing a misshapen tooth

  • Strengthening a fractured or weak tooth

  • Supporting a large filling there is little natural tooth structure

We invite you to contact us today to see whether a dental crown is right for you and your smile.

Implant Crowns

An implant crown serves many purposes and is usually recommended to restore significantly damaged or decayed teeth. Each crown will be custom-made to fit your smile perfectly. The crown is placed over the damaged tooth to restore the tooth back to its natural appearance, shape and size. Dental crowns can be made with three different materials: gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain crowns are popular choice because our dentist can match the porcelain to your smile’s natural color. We will help determine which crown type will be the best for your smile during your consultation.

If you have teeth too damaged to be repaired by a dental filling, our dentist may recommend an implant crown. Crowns serve many purposes, such as:

  • Capping an implant to complete a dental implant restoration

  • Correcting misshapen teeth

  • Strengthening fractured or weak teeth

  • Securing a large filling your tooth cannot support on its own

  • Improving your smile overall and boosting your confidence

Please call or visit our office today if you would like to learn more about implant crowns and how they can restore your oral health. We are ready to help you achieve a better and more beautiful smile.

Composite Dental Filling

Our dentist and team are happy to use composite, or tooth-colored, dental fillings, as opposed to the traditional silver amalgam fillings. Composite dental fillings offer a more natural-looking result and can help you achieve improved oral health. Some of the benefits of composite dental fillings are:

  • Support for your tooth’s structural integrity

  • Reduced risk of future breaking or fracturing in the affected tooth

  • Insulation from temperature changes caused by foods and beverages

  • Increased resistance to decay and leaks, due to improved seals

  • Flexibility to correct cavities that are too small for amalgam fillings to repair

  • Easy filling repairment and replacement without being removed from the tooth

  • Safer dental fillings with no mercury or other metals used

Dental Bridges

Our dentist may recommend a dental bridge for your smile if you are missing either a single tooth or multiple teeth in a row. This dental restoration is fixed in place with two dental crowns placed on the teeth or implants next to open space so that the bridge cannot be removed and will not easily shift or come loose. The process of getting your custom-made crowns and bridge will normally take two visits with our dentist, and the dental bridge is designed to last for a long time, so you can have a healthy, complete smile for years to come.

A visit with our dentist can help you determine if a dental bridge may be the best choice to complete your smile. The benefits of a dental bridge include:

  • Restored ability to speak, eat and chew normally

  • Less stress on the bite

  • Improved shape and volume in the face

  • No need for unwanted removable partial denture

  • Natural teeth kept from moving out of position

  • Enhanced appearance of the smile

Digital Xrays

Digital X-rays are one of the advanced diagnostic tools we use to provide you with the best possible care. Digital radiography has changed the way we take dental X-rays by making the process faster, more comfortable and more convenient than ever before. Digital X-rays use a digital sensor to take images of your teeth, unlike traditional X-rays that use film. Digital X-rays use significantly less radiation than conventional film X-rays and require the use of no chemicals for developing the images. Our dentist can then instantly view the high-quality images on monitors right in the treatment room to provide you with efficient, accurate diagnoses and care. Our team is able to use digital radiography to identify and diagnose several types of dental problems, such as:

  • Decay in between teeth

  • Developmental abnormalities

  • Improper tooth root positioning

  • Cysts and abscesses

  • Fractures in existing fillings

  • Tumors

  • Infection in the tooth nerves

  • Bone loss

Panoramic XRAY

In order to provide you with the best possible care, it is essential for our dentist to accurately evaluate and diagnose your oral health. One of the state-of-the-art tools we use to do that is panoramic X-rays. While standard X-rays, called bitewing X-rays, provide us with a view of a few teeth and the supporting bone structure, panoramic X-rays allow us to view the full upper and lower dental arches — including all of the teeth, the upper and lower jawbones, and the surrounding facial structures. Using panoramic X-rays, our oral health professionals can:

  • Assess the need for orthodontics and evaluate the progress of treatment

  • Diagnose impacted wisdom teeth and other impacted teeth

  • Analyze the development of periodontal disease

  • Evaluate the TMJ (jaw joint) and diagnose a TMJ disorder

  • Detect oral cancer

  • Plan dental implant placement

  • Diagnose cavities (tooth decay) and other dental problems

  • Evaluate the extent of dental or facial trauma

  • Detect abscesses, cysts and tumors

Using the panoramic X-ray machine is fast and comfortable. The machine simply rotates around your head and provides our dentist with high-definition, nearly instantaneous images that we can then use to evaluate your oral health. We invite you to call or visit us today to learn more about panoramic X-rays.

CBCT

The Carestream____ system gives our practice state-of-the-art technology to help Dr. Nikas diagnose potential issues more accurately and provide treatment with unprecedented confidence. Unlike a traditional spiral CT scanner, this 3D system utilizes cone beam CT technology and provides precise, crystal-clear digital images while minimizing your exposure to radiation.

Our new 3D system enables us to perform a wider range of diagnoses and treatments in our office, helping to reduce multiple visits. The Vatech PaX-Duo3D Plus scanner allows us to choose the field of view or scanning area that best suits your specific treatment needs. This helps to limit your radiation exposure because we are focusing specifically on your area of concern.

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