We believe that you deserve a smile that is the best it can be. At the cosmetic and restorative dentistry practice of John S. Grisham, DDS, we offer a range of advanced dental technologies to help make your dental care as comfortable, convenient, and effective as possible. Some of the most advanced technologies, such as CEREC® for dental crowns, and Invisalign® clear braces, are now available at his Littleton practice, also serving Hanover, New Hampshire, and St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Dr. Grisham strives to bring his patients the best in dental care by continuing to add the latest technologies to his practice.
Invisalign® clear braces offer a revolutionary way for our patients to straighten their teeth without noticeable and painful metal braces. Invisalign® utilizes a series of aligners to gradually guide the teeth into alignment. These aligners are made of strong, clear plastic, making them virtually undetectable. Unlike metal braces, Invisalign® clear braces have no wires or brackets on which your lips or gums can snag, and they can be removed when needed. With all of these benefits, it’s no wonder that Invisalign® clear braces are a popular option at our Littleton, New Hampshire practice for patients who want a straighter smile.
To begin treatment with Invisalign® you will first visit us for an evaluation so that Dr. Grisham can examine your teeth and determine if Invisalign® is a good option for you. If you are a good candidate, he will take tooth impressions and design an Invisalign® treatment plan for you. Your tooth impressions will then be sent to Invisalign® so that your customized series of aligners can be crafted.
The aligners fit over your teeth and are worn at all times except while eating, drinking, and caring for your teeth. You will wear each aligner for two weeks, and then replace it with the next in your series until your teeth are aligned, which typically takes from 9 to 18 months. During your treatment with Invisalign® clear braces, you will visit Dr. Grisham’s Littleton, New Hampshire practice about every six weeks for a check up.
Although restoring damaged or discolored teeth with porcelain restorations used to require multiple appointments, we are now able to complete treatment in a single visit! Instead of waiting for a dental laboratory to craft your dental restoration, we use CEREC® 3D, an impressive technology which allows your cosmetic and restorative dental work, including porcelain veneers, dental crowns, and inlays and onlays, to be completed in just one appointment.
Veneers, inlays, onlays, and dental crowns can be made using CEREC® 3D right here in our Littleton, New Hampshire office. Once we have prepared your tooth for the restoration, we make digital impressions of the area. The CEREC® 3D machine uses this digital image to design a custom restoration that precisely matches the shade of your surrounding teeth. The machine then mills the restoration to these exact specifications so that it perfectly fits your prepared tooth. After a few moments, your dental crown, inlay, onlay, or veneer is ready and Dr. Grisham bonds the new restoration to your tooth.
With proper dental care, your CEREC®-made restorations will be a long-lasting part of your beautiful smile. To learn more about one-visit veneers, inlays, onlays and dental crowns with CEREC® 3D, contact our Littleton dental practice, also serving Hanover, New Hampshire and St. Johnsbury, Vermont.
We are proud to offer digital X-rays at our practice to enhance our patients’ safety. Although the risk of exposure to radiation is very small with normal X-rays, digital X-rays limit exposure by up to 90 percent. Additionally, digital X-rays help you be more informed about your dental health. They produce a high-quality image almost immediately that is transmitted to a computer screen so that Dr. Grisham can review them with you. He is able to explain any problems while you see them for yourself on the screen, and together you can decide on the treatment options that are right for you.
The DIAGNOdent® laser is a powerful technology that helps ensure your dental health. Using the power and precision of laser technology, DIAGNOdent® reveals areas of decay that are not easily visible to the naked eye. This diagnostic tool allows us to find cavities and tooth decay early, and treat them before they develop into larger problems. It also makes cavities hidden in tooth crevices easier to find. Earlier detection means less damage, more effective treatment, and less pain.
If you are thinking about undergoing a cosmetic dentistry procedure to enhance your smile, computer imaging can give you a preview of what you may look like after treatment. Using a digital photo and special computer software, Dr. Grisham can show you how options such as teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental crowns, or Invisalign® can improve your smile. At his Littleton, New Hampshire practice, Dr. Grisham also uses computer imaging to help you select the procedures that are right for you and helps make cosmetic dentistry more fun by helping you visualize the dramatic transformations that can be achieved.
The intraoral camera is a powerful diagnostic tool that Dr. Grisham uses during examinations to identify potential dental problems that might not be visible to the naked eye. This tiny camera is inserted into the patient’s mouth and takes pictures of the teeth and gums. These images are then displayed on a computer screen so that both you and Dr. Grisham can examine them. You are also able to view areas of the mouth that Dr. Grisham is working on so that procedures become more understandable. The system comes with software that provides clear and accurate data about treatments so that the best course of action can be selected.
Dr. Grisham is continually adding the latest dental technologies and techniques to his practice to help make dental care more comfortable, effective, and convenient for his patients. To learn more about the technologies we offer, including CEREC® one hour dental crowns and Invisalign® clear braces, contact our Littleton practice, serving Hanover, New Hampshire and surrounding communities. You can also view the results that some of Dr. Grisham’s patients have attained by visiting our restorative and cosmetic dentistry smile gallery.
Learn more about CEREC® dental crowns, Invisalign® clear braces, and other technologies by contacting our Littleton practice, also serving Hanover, New Hampshire.