Our Services > Cosmetic Dentistry

• Do you feel self-conscious when you open your mouth to laugh or speak?
• Do you have have missing, discolored, broken or painful teeth?
• Are you embarrassed to smile in photos?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then cosmetic dentistry is the solution for you and we can solve your problem.

A beautiful, healthy smile makes a bold statement. It communicates confidence and quality to everyone. With cosmetic dentistry, your smile can be transformed into one of health, confidence and comfort.

At the office of Dr. Ramon Bana, we can create the healthy, beautiful smile you have always dreamed of.

Our cosmetic treatment options include:

• Tooth Whitening
• Veneers
• Bonding
• Tooth colored fillings
• Crowns & Bridges

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Cosmetic Dentistry > Tooth Whitening

One of the easiest and most satisfying procedures that we perform at our office is tooth whitening.

Tooth whitening or bleaching can be an in-office procedure that takes about one hour or an at home procedure that takes about two weeks.  We will help you make the right choice for you.

Whitening is most effective for teeth that have become discolored due to yellowing from age, tobacco, red wine, coffee or tea.

Everybody loves a bright, white smile! There is no reason why you shouldn't have one too.

Call us to schedule your tooth whitening session today.

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Cosmetic Dentistry > Veneers

Veneers are ultra-thin shells of ceramic (porcelain) or resin material that are permanently bonded onto the front or back of the teeth and can make a vast improvement on the tooth’s appearance.

Veneers are used to correct teeth that are yellowed or discolored, worn, chipped, or crooked and in some cases can be used in place of braces. They can also be used to treat unsightly gaps between the teeth. The only requirement is that the natural teeth be structurally sound.

Our veneers are custom-designed to fit your face, smile, gender and personality so they look and feel like real teeth.

Want to learn more, call our office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ramon Bana.

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Cosmetic Dentistry > Bonding

Composite tooth bonding is a cosmetic dentistry technique that can work wonders for your smile. Using materials that match the shade, translucency and texture of your teeth, gaps between the teeth can be closed, spots, chips, and discolorations can be eliminated, and your self-confidence can be enhanced through the improved appearance of your smile.

Dental bonding uses a composite resin to fill in cracked, broken, or cavity stricken teeth. One of the many benefits of tooth bonding is that the composite resin is bonded directly to the tooth and can expand and contract the same as your natural teeth.

This is a virtually painless procedure and is mostly completed in one visit. Our patients are amazed with their new beautiful, natural looking smile following the bonding procedure.

Call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ramon Bana today.

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Cosmetic Dentistry > Tooth colored fillings

Recent advances in cosmetic dentistry have given us the ability to place tooth colored fillings in any of your teeth in place of the traditional metal or silver fillings. Since these fillings are the same color as your natural teeth they blend in the mouth seamlessly.

These tooth colored fillings are chemically bonded to the tooth which helps protect the remaining tooth structure from breaking.

Want to learn more, call our office today to schedule a consultation with Ramon Bana, DDS.

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Cosmetic Dentistry > Bridges & Crowns

A crown (some people call it a "cap") is used to restore a tooth that would otherwise be in danger of breaking. It covers and protects the entire tooth.

With old technology, dental crowns always needed to be made with a metal foundation. Today, we can make them out of pure porcelain, ceramic or aesthetic reinforced resins.

Bridges are used to replace missing teeth . It usually involves putting a crown on each tooth on either side of the missing tooth, and then a false tooth or teeth is suspended between the crowns.

Want to learn more, call our office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ramon Bana.

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Our Services > Restorative Dentistry

Dental implants have proven to be a reliable solution to teeth loss. They offer you a permanent or secure alternative for replacing one or more teeth.

Dental implants are placed under the gum and in the jawbone. The implants then fuse to the bone and become a support for as few as one tooth or as many as an entire arch. Once the implants are stable in their position, a permanent restoration - a crown or a bridge is placed. Implant restorations are usually very comfortable to the patients.

Many of our patients will tell you that implants have changed not only their smiles but their lives too!

The basic requirement for dental implants is healthy and adequate bone to support the implants.

Want to know if you're a candidate for dental implants, please contact the office of Ramon Bana for a consultation.

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Our Services > General Dentistry

Dr. Bana offers routine preventive and oral hygiene services for all ages. The most important step of preventive care is detection at an early stage. This can help you avoid costly and painful tooth problems.

Conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease (periodontal disease) are mainly caused by the buildup of debris on the teeth and are major causes of tooth loss in adulthood.

Routine dental checkups aid in the early discovery of these conditions allowing us to treat them before they get out of hand.

Our preventive services include,

• cleaning or hygiene,
• dental sealants,
• regular checkups and
• patient education

to help keep your smile looking good and feeling good.

Bring Your Whole Family

Our office provides preventive care for the entire family. Dr. Bana is committed to giving you and your family everything you need to maintain healthy teeth and gums by encouraging good dental habits.

Good oral health practices should begin in infancy and continue throughout the adult life. We believe in providing this care to your children in their early years.

We will work with you to help your kids understand the importance of good dental health, so they can grow up cavity free and keep their teeth all their lives.

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Our Services > Conscious Sedation Dentistry

Does the thought of going to the dentist terrify you?   Do you have a sensitive gag reflex?   Did you have a bad dental experience in the past?   Do you need extensive dental work?

If so, then sedation dentistry might be the right solution for you. Sedation dentistry is pain-free and anxiety-free. So don't let fear of dental procedures prevent you from receiving the treatment you need.

Dr. Bana and his staff are trained to administer oral, intravenous and nitrous oxide sedation to help you relax and get the treatment you need.

Since the effects of sedation can last for a couple of hours, you will need assistance getting to and from the dental office.

Oral Conscious Sedation

Dr. Bana will administer a pill to be taken about one hour before treatment. The patient becomes sleepy and develops a diminished awareness of sounds and smells. The effects can last for up to four hours.

Intravenous or IV Conscious Sedation

A sedative is injected directly into the blood stream via intravenous methods. You will remain conscious during IV sedation. You will also be able to understand and respond to requests from Dr. Bana if necessary. You will have little to no memory of the procedure.

Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

This is the most frequently used sedation method used  in dentistry. Nitrous Oxide is a sedative gas that is inhaled directly by the patient.

Most patients initially experience a feeling of lightheadedness and then gradually feeling of happiness and elation. It has a rapid onset with no lingering effects.

Dr. Bana is certified by the State Board of Dentistry in IV and Oral Sedation.

If you fear going to the dentist or simply want to have a totally anxiety-free appointment, call and schedule a consultation, today.

Be sure to check out the FAQ section of the website, for more information on the Sedation Process.

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Our Services > Emergency Treatment

Unfortunately the occasion does happen that a tooth breaks, fractures, or has a cavity that has been left untreated.  This can be extremely painful.

Emergency dentistry is treatment that is meant to relieve pain and suffering. In some instances, a tooth is unrestorable and needs to be extracted.  In other cases, the tooth can be restored and a root canal would be an efficient treatment. 

Our office is prepared to render both extractions and root canals to alleviate dental pain.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy or endodontic treatment consists of the removal of inflamed or infected pulp tissue (dental nerve) and the cleansing and sealing of the internal tooth structure.

Root canal treatment may be necessary in cases where there is advanced decay, trauma to the tooth, periodontal disease, bruxism (teeth grinding) or cracked teeth.

New technology enables Dr. Bana to treat most cases in one appointment. Treatment is painless and a successful result is accomplished in a very high percentage of cases.

Call to schedule an appointment to see Dr. Bana.

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