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4 biocompatible and cosmetic restorative dentistry procedures
Holistic and biologic practices like Owens Dental Berthoud use only safe, biocompatible, natural-looking materials. So, cosmetic dentistry procedures at our office in northern Colorado support the safest possible treatment experience and desirable results. Four of these procedures are highlighted below.
1 – Fillings made with composite resin
Dental composite is a quartz-like resin material. It is perfectly color-matched to blend in with your natural teeth. It is also a biocompatible and conservative alternative to silver-colored amalgam fillings. Amalgam fillings not only appear dark and unnatural in your smile, but they also contain a known toxin – mercury. The process of preparing and placing metal fillings also requires more removal of otherwise healthy tooth structure. Composite fillings avoid these drawbacks. They are a healthy, tissue-preserving, and attractive alternative.
2 – Crowns made with ceramics
Ceramics like porcelain are appealing in dentistry. They resist staining well. The properties of porcelain are also similar to natural enamel. It reflects light like enamel for a natural-looking result. Today’s high-performance ceramics are also very strong and highly durable. Our biocompatible crowns are appropriate for many different types of patients, including those with sensitivities and allergies to metals. With our use of strong, natural-looking, and safe materials, we can rebuild broken, decayed, and otherwise damaged teeth in a way that supports your long-term satisfaction and health. They are a truly attractive alternative to conventional metal fillings in every way, from their cosmetic appeal to their compatibility with natural tissues.
3 – Bridges and implants made from biocompatible materials
Bridges and implants may be recommended when teeth cannot be preserved with restorations like fillings and crowns. Our bridges are made from porcelain, too. They generally involve applying crowns over neighboring teeth, which anchor at least one replacement tooth in a bridge. Bridges may also be stabilized by dental implants. These cylindrical-shaped posts are surgically placed in the jawbone. Made from biocompatible materials, they naturally and safely grow with the surrounding bone. A single implant may later be attached to one crown. A few implants may be connected to a dental bridge. Lastly, minimal implants are secured to stabilize an upper or lower denture.
4 – Cosmetic dentistry with composite resin and porcelain
Dental bonding and veneers are generally appropriate for individuals with cosmetic imperfections, but otherwise healthy teeth and gums. They restore the smile’s appearance by covering up gaps between teeth and minor spacing issues, as well as chips, stubborn stains, and other flaws in the shape and size of the teeth. These procedures also involve using biocompatible materials.
For bonding, composite resin is color-matched, applied, and secured directly to the “imperfect” teeth. For veneers, thin layers of porcelain are made by our top-tier lab. This tooth-colored porcelain is later secured to the front surfaces of “prepared” teeth, which have been ever-so-slightly reduced to accommodate our ultra-thin veneers. Once bonded securely, veneers disguise cosmetic concerns with your teeth to restore an attractive smile.
Regardless of your needs, you can trust the safety and quality of the materials and techniques used by Owens Dental Berthoud. To find out more, call (970) 444-5464 to speak with a member of our team in Berthoud, CO, today.
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Dr. Tim Owens
Dr. Tim Owens is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist, known for his holistic approach to dental care. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004, he pursued further training in general dentistry at the University of Utah School of Medicine. With a background in physical therapy, he integrates this unique discipline into his dental practice. Dr. Owens is an active member of the IAOMT and a certified provider of Ozone Therapy, ensuring his patients receive biologic treatments that promote both oral and overall health. He is also pursuing certification in Biologic Dentistry and the SMART technique for mercury removal.
His affiliations include the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, and the Colorado Dental Association, among others.
Why People Love Owens Dental Berthoud
She used to come to Dr. Owens because the level of care and service that I have received here for almost over 10 years has been exceptional. I feel that I’m valued as a patient. You know, you personally feel like it’s a lot of family values, the office makes you feel like you’re in a large city, you feel like you’re in a local dentist office, that we’re not with receptionists but all the dental hygienists knowing my name. They’ve made me feel welcomed and remembered. They always remember my name or something that we talked about the last time I was in. The atmosphere is very relaxed. They make you feel really comfortable, they make you feel like a friend. Everything is always kind of fun here, it’s professional but it’s also fun and very calming. I always feel extremely comfortable here. Fundamentally you forget you’re at the dentist you know everybody they give you a sense that they know you. Always happy to see you and we come in the back for your examination of procedure. They treat you like an individual and it’s always very professional and very relaxed you know, are you okay, can I get you anything. They would ask if you are comfortable, is there anything I can get you. Everyone always asks if you need anything, can I help you with anything, and to me that’s very important. Dr. Owens and his team have explained all the procedures thoroughly to me which is aided in me being very comfortable. I have some unique dental problems and Dr. Owens approached me very cautiously but you know annoyingly about it you know I knew by myself so I really appreciate that and never pushed anything which I thought was very impressive. Everybody knows me and addresses me by name and they make me feel comfortable in the front office they’ve boys taking care of the billing. Everybody is aware of what’s going on and they work well together and always enjoy coming in here. My name is Lynn, my name is Valerie, I’m a certified public accountant, I’m a retired teacher of 23 years, I’m a massage therapist and a graphic designer, I’m a patient of Dr. Owens, and I am a patient of Dr. Owens, and I’m a patient of Dr. Owens and always will be.
My smile I wasn’t happy with it. I consider myself an attractive person and I’m a happy person and my smile just didn’t match the inside. I was a little apprehensive. I was kind of always kind of like keeping my lip down. I wasn’t really self-conscious about my smile. It was just not what I wanted it to be so I went on Google and found Dr. Owens and came here and I was very happy I did. A number of people were telling me, especially my wife, that your teeth are kind of crooked and jagged and everything and so at some point a man, maybe they have a point and I should do something. I felt very insecure and not very confident with my smile. I just felt like yellow. I wanted to replace the front four and as long as we were doing it I said I want them to be beautiful -it was time – it was time – it was time to make a change there was no pain involved it was just it was just a really great process for me I it was so smooth and so easy and I would have done this ten years ago if I would have known it was so easy. It’s boosted a lot of confidence that I have and I can’t believe how many compliments I get out of my smiles. It’s just made a whole difference in how I feel when I perform because I feel like my smile is beautiful because when I sing and when I perform that’s what you see is my smile. But my new smile I feel wakes me up from my job. I can just be myself and not cover my smile anymore. I’m always kind of a happy-go-lucky guy so my smile got even better, but mostly because my wife got the feeling that it was much more beautiful, and happy. You know you’re not as much hiding behind you know you’re smiling white and yeah, you’re just happier and more confident I would say. After I had my teeth done, I was on a dating site and after I had my teeth done and I put up new pictures, boy my dating life picked up a ton. So, you know men are all about the smile. It really has just changed not who I am but it’s changed the reflection of who I am which is exactly what I was after. People are, you know, wondering will it really change my life? Will it really make a difference? It made a huge difference for me.