Dentist in Salt Lake City, UT | Legacy Dental

Mouthguards

When you are suffering from headaches, jaw pain, and/or aching teeth, common dental problems may be causing it. At Legacy Dental, we provide mouthguards to help prevent two of these issues:

• TMJ
• Bruxism (teeth grinding)

These custom mouthguards are not one-size-fits-all but, rather, are made to fit your exact specifications comfortably. When worn at night the mouthguards gently prevent tooth grinding and can hold your jaw in the correct position. This reduces stress on your teeth and jaw, thus relieving common symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, ground down teeth, and disturbed sleep. When you visit our friendly team, we’ll work as your partner to find the ideal solution for you. We properly diagnose your issue before recommending and creating your mouthguard. We’ll continually assess your bite to make sure the mouthguard is achieving your goals and relieving your pain.

Sleep Apnea

With an estimated 22 million Americans suffering from sleep apnea, this disorder could be affecting your family. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder typified by the following symptoms:

• Snoring
• Pauses in breath while sleeping
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Poor sleep patterns

The reason for this is found in the characteristics of sleep apnea. When suffering from this disorder, you experience your airway closing during sleep. Your sleep is interrupted and leads to the symptoms listed above. Dr. Campbell can work with your physician to see if a dental appliance is an ideal treatment for you, to help you breathe better while sleeping. If left untreated sleep apnea can lead to more severe problems such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and stroke.

TMJ Treatment & Prevention

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders refer to a group of painful disorders and dysfunction of the jaw joint and muscles. Symptoms can include:
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Limited jaw movement
Jaw popping or clicking
Headaches or migraines
TMJ disorders are often the result of trauma, overuse, and para-function (non-useful or unnecessary jaw movements) like clenching, grinding, and sleep disorders including sleep apnea. TMJ disorders are sometimes related to the way that your teeth fit together. If left untreated this disorder can have a detrimental impact on your daily life and will only worsen. It is important to seek professional health advice if you are experiencing these symptoms. Our Salt Lake City dentists can help you get jaw pain relief and fully understand the impact of TMJ.
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Extractions

Unfortunately, there are times when your tooth is beyond saving. In these instances, tooth extraction may be the best course of action to restore your oral health. When extractions are required, our Legacy dentists in Salt Lake both have the technology and technique to make it as comfortable as possible. To begin, we clean and numb the area around the tooth. Although the numbing agent ensures no pain, our more nervous patients do have access to our sedation options, if preferred. Next, the tooth is gently prepared for extraction and then removed. After removal, our team covers the area to keep it clean and discuss the next steps. We’ll explain more about our replacement options such as dental implants or a dental bridge.

Dental Implants

Replace missing teeth and restore the beauty and function of your smile.
At Legacy Dental our goal is to ensure your smile lasts. If you’re missing teeth or are hiding your smile you may be a candidate for dental implants.
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Implant-Retained Dentures

It’s no secret: Traditional dentures aren’t perfect. They can become loose, uncomfortable, and shift around while you eat, talk, or smile.

That’s why we offer an alternative restoration. Implant-retained dentures use 2-6 dental implants to secure the full arch of teeth within your mouth.
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Dentures

We enjoy replacing teeth with dentures in Salt Lake City, but learning to wear dentures can be a challenge. It is important to understand that a denture is an artificial replacement. Just like other artificial replacements, some people are successful in learning how to use their new prosthesis and others struggle to adapt.
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Bridges

Missing a tooth can bring on real anxiety and can go on to cause many additional dental problems. If dental implants are not the right option for you, then a dental bridge is a great alternative. Dental bridges consist of two crowns either side of an artificial tooth. The crowns are used to stabilize the new tooth when it is used to replace the gap in your smile.

Your dentist in Salt Lake City then places the bridge, checks the fit, makes adjustments, and ensures it is stable in your mouth. The crowns are then bonded into place, acting as an anchor for your new tooth. Your bridge restores the function and aesthetics of your smile. It can be cared for as you would your healthy teeth and is checked during each six-month exam.

Metal-Free Fillings

One of the most common restorative procedures is a tooth filling. This is normally required when a cavity takes shape, and the tooth needs reinforcing. Cavities are caused by tooth decay, which forms when daily hygiene habits are forgotten, and dental check-ups are missed.

The good news is that our team of experts can restore your tooth with a filling in one simple visit. What’s more, our office only uses metal-free fillings. These natural-looking restorations match the color of your teeth and are free of any dangerous metal or mercury. Plus, we only use the highest rated materials, which are annually evaluated to ensure quality.

A filling is placed by firstly removing decay and plaque from the site. We then numb the area and isolate the tooth using a dental dam or an Isolite. The tooth is cleaned and the new composite material placed and shaped. The material is hardened by curing it with a special light. Then your bite is adjusted and the restoration polished.

Discussion of your goals and concerns
Assessment of your oral health
Photos and x-rays (if required)
Oral cancer screening
Custom-made treatment plan
Regular six-month appointments will help us to cater to your needs and keep you on the path to a healthy smile.

Gum Contouring

Your gums can have a big impact on the overall aesthetics of your smile. If they are too large, your teeth can look small. If they have been affected by periodontal disease, it could expose your teeth or produce an uneven gum line.

If you are unhappy with your gums then our caring team at Legacy Dental can help. We use state-of-the-art diode lasers to contour your gums and leave you with a healthy-looking smile. These lasers provide more precision and shorter healing times. The gum contouring process is both comfortable and hugely successful.

At times, more complex treatment may be needed, which could require bone level modification or Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation. Dr. Campbell has training in these areas and can help you regain your health.

Anterior Bonding

If your smile gets blemished through any of the following dental imperfections, don't fret. Our cosmetic dentists and team help you overcome these smile imperfections through a range of smile makeover procedures.

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Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of tooth-colored material designed to cover over common tooth imperfections. This cosmetic solution can hide teeth that are:

Stained or discolored
Misaligned or crooked
Cracked or broken
Our cosmetic dentists in Salt Lake City use innovative technology to accurately make your beautiful veneers. We offer cosmetic imaging so you can preview your new smile and make custom adjustments before creating them. We’ll also use a diagnostic wax-up for excellent pre-planning and a more precise fit.

Each veneer is created using quality materials by our partner dental labs. We use multiple labs including a local partner who can provide custom shading as needed. Our dentists ensure each tooth is unique to your smile and compliments your facial structure.

Find out how porcelain veneers could change your smile and improve your confidence.

Discussion of your goals and concerns
Assessment of your oral health
Photos and x-rays (if required)
Oral cancer screening
Custom-made treatment plan
Regular six-month appointments will help us to cater to your needs and keep you on the path to a healthy smile.

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Teeth Whitening

Many people are unhappy with the color of their smile. You may hide your stained teeth when you laugh or desire to brighten their dull complexion. If so, then you can follow in the footsteps of millions by experiencing the benefits of teeth whitening. This common yet effective procedure can produce breathtaking results that not only improve your look but your confidence too. At Legacy Dental in Salt Lake City, UT, we provide four whitening options:

• Pre-made trays
• Custom trays
• In-office whitening
• KoR deep bleaching

Each level of whitening has specific benefits and can be adapted to fit your goals. Discover if teeth whitening is right for you by speaking with our top dentists!

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Dental Crowns

CEREC® Crowns
One of our key commitments is to combine kindness, knowledge, and skill during every visit. Add convenience to the list, and you have a recipe for success. One service typifying this mantra is CEREC® same-day dentistry. This innovative technology allows our cosmetic dentists to design, create, and place a series of beautiful restorations in just one visit. CEREC® uses 3D computer technology, which consists of digital impressions uploaded to our in-office software. Your dentist then designs the restoration, usually a crown, to the exact specifications you need. We share this information with you, and send the approved design to our milling machine (which creates the restoration). Once created the restoration is skillfully placed onto the affected tooth. The final result is a fully functional outcome that discreetly fits in with your natural smile.
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Emergency Care

Receive Emergency Care in a Kind and Comfortable Environment.
Dental emergencies never happen during business hours. Whether you have a regular dentist, haven’t been in for years, are visiting the area, have insurance, or don’t have insurance, we have an expert emergency dentist at Legacy Dental who can help you NOW!
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Oral Cancer Screening

Preventive Services
Your family's smiles are in good hands.
As part of our commitment to convenient and comfortable dentistry, Legacy Dental places a significant emphasis on preventive care. It is our goal for you never to be in pain and to be consistently satisfied with your smile. Therefore, we encourage patients to attend regular six-month check-ups with our skilled dental professionals.
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Nightguards

Once your dentist has diagnosed your specific TMJ disorder, one of the common ways that we treat the disorder is with the use of an appliance called an NTI-tss.

This small device precisely fits over your front teeth and does not allow the back teeth to come together. The NTI-tss is generally worn while sleeping. The NTI-tss allows the joint to be centered without the influence of the teeth and allows the jaw muscles to relax.
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Root Canals

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Root Canals
Are you experiencing a painful toothache? Is your tooth sensitive when you chew or drink? If so, you may need a root canal to provide you with pain relief and restore the function of your tooth.

Occasionally, severe decay or trauma can lead to the inside of your tooth becoming exposed and infected. When the infection attacks the pulp (inside of your tooth), it can be extremely painful and make your tooth very sensitive. The ideal solution is often a root canal.

The good news is, root canal therapy doesn’t live up to its reputation for being painful or uncomfortable. Now, thanks to modern technology, root canals can be carried out in one visit with short recovery time. Here is a quick overview of what to expect:

Evaluation of your tooth
Use of a dental dam to isolate the tooth and keep it clean
We numb the area and offer sedation options
The infection is cleared using rotary instruments
We fill the tooth with a special material to stabilize the tooth
A filling or crown is used to protect the tooth
By using special instruments, we are able to decrease the treatment time and improve the effectiveness of your root canal. If necessary, we may work alongside a specialist known as an endodontist to ensure the highest level of care.
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Sedation Dentistry

Relaxing and Pain-free Dentistry Experience
At Legacy Dental we want you to enjoy your dental appointment. Dental anxiety should never prevent you from enjoying optimum oral health. It’s time to leave dental anxiety at the door!

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Sealants

Cavities are one of the most significant risks for patients of any age but even more so for children. Major factors in this are the pits and fissures common on the surface of our teeth. These areas a more susceptible to decay as food debris can become stuck and then missed by your daily brushing.

Our team of Salt Lake City dentists has a fantastic preventive solution: Dental Sealants.

Sealants consist of a transparent material that is painted onto your teeth and fills the uneven areas on your tooth surface. The material fills the pits and fissures blocking debris and making it easy for you to successfully brush your teeth. This treatment has proven very helpful for both children and adults alike.

The placement of sealants starts with your dentist isolating the tooth and cleaning away saliva, debris, and any plaque. He’ll then carefully paint on the sealant and smooth out your tooth surface. Once dried the sealant is ready to go!

Sealants can be cared for as you would your natural teeth and are checked during your regular six-month exams. If cared for properly, sealants can last a long time as they fight against the risk of cavities.

Gum Infection Treatment

You may not realize it, but dental health is about more than just cavity prevention - you should also pay attention to the health of your gums. Your gums are not only an indicator of dental health but of your overall health as well.
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