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Dr. Z reviewing a digital scan with a patient at Smile Theory in Morganville, NJ

CONDITIONS
WE TREAT

MORGANVILLE, NJ

Start With How You Feel.

You do not need to know the dental term. Find what you are experiencing, and we will help with the rest.

 

Many patients come to us knowing only how something feels: a tooth that aches, gums that bleed, a smile they would love to change. This guide connects common concerns with the treatments that may help, so you can learn about your options before your visit.

 

Our team in Morganville, NJ cares for patients from Marlboro, Holmdel, Colts Neck and throughout Monmouth County, and we are always happy to talk through any concern.

 

  • Pain and Urgent Care

  • Gum Health

  • Missing or Failing Teeth

  • Appearance, Bite, Sleep and Comfort

 

Every smile is unique. The treatments shown here are possibilities, not a diagnosis. The right care for you can only be determined through a comprehensive evaluation with our doctors.

PAIN AND URGENT CARE

When Something Hurts

 

Toothache

A persistent or throbbing ache can signal decay, a crack or an infection, and is best evaluated soon.

EMERGENCY CARE →   LASER DENTISTRY →

 

Sensitive Teeth

Sharp twinges with cold, heat or sweets often point to worn enamel, receding gums or a cavity.

RESTORATIVE CARE →   CLEANINGS AND GUM HEALTH →

 

Swollen Gums or Face

Swelling can be a sign of infection and should be seen promptly.

EMERGENCY CARE →

 

Infected or Abscessed Tooth

An infection deep inside a tooth is often treated with root canal therapy to relieve pain and save the tooth.

ROOT CANAL THERAPY →   EMERGENCY CARE →

 

Lost Filling or Crown

Keep the area clean and give us a call. Most can be repaired or replaced quickly.

RESTORATIVE CARE →   EMERGENCY CARE →

 

Chipped, Cracked or Broken Tooth

From a small chip to a broken tooth, there are many ways to restore strength and appearance.

RESTORATIVE CARE →   VENEERS →   EMERGENCY CARE →

 

Wisdom Tooth Pain

Pressure, swelling or pain at the back of the mouth may mean a wisdom tooth needs to be evaluated or removed.

EMERGENCY CARE →   LASER DENTISTRY →

Smile Theory team member gently caring for a patient in Morganville, NJ
Dentist gently treating a patient with tooth pain in Morganville, NJ
Pain and Urgent Care
Gum Health

GUM HEALTH

Healthy Gums, Comfortable Smile

Healthy gums are the foundation of a comfortable, beautiful smile. These are some of the gum concerns we help patients with most.

Bleeding Gums or Gum Disease

Bleeding when you brush or floss is often an early sign of gum disease, which can be treated gently with laser periodontal therapy.

CLEANINGS AND GUM HEALTH →   LASER DENTISTRY →

 

Receding Gums

Gums that pull back can expose sensitive roots. Gum grafting can restore coverage and protect your teeth.

BONE AND TISSUE GRAFTING →   CLEANINGS AND GUM HEALTH →

 

Gummy Smile or Uneven Gumline

Laser gum contouring can reveal more of your natural teeth and balance your smile.

GUM CONTOURING →

 

Bad Breath

Lingering bad breath is often linked to gum health and can usually be improved with professional care.

CLEANINGS AND GUM HEALTH →

Dental hygienist providing gum disease care for a patient in Monmouth County
Missing or Failing Teeth
Dentist showing a dental implant model to explain replacing a missing tooth, near Holmdel, NJ

MISSING OR FAILING TEETH

Restore What Is Missing

Missing Tooth

A single missing tooth can be replaced with an implant that looks and feels natural.

SINGLE TOOTH IMPLANTS →   DENTAL IMPLANTS →

 

Several Missing Teeth

Implant supported options can replace several teeth, sometimes in a single visit.

DENTAL IMPLANTS →   SAME DAY IMPLANTS →

 

Loose or Failing Teeth

When many teeth are failing, a full arch solution can restore comfort, function and confidence.

FULL ARCH SOLUTIONS →   DENTAL IMPLANTS →

 

Dentures That Slip or Hurt

A better fitting denture or an implant supported option can bring back stability when eating and speaking.

FULL ARCH SOLUTIONS →   RESTORATIVE CARE →

 

Failing Bridge

An aging or failing bridge can often be replaced with implants or a new restoration.

DENTAL IMPLANTS →   RESTORATIVE CARE →

 

Bone Loss

Bone grafting and sinus lifts can rebuild the foundation needed for implants.

BONE AND TISSUE GRAFTING →

Appearance

APPEARANCE

Love the Way Your Smile Looks

Stained or Yellow Teeth

Professional whitening or veneers can brighten your smile.

TEETH WHITENING →   VENEERS →

 

One Dark or Discolored Tooth

A single darker tooth can often be brightened or matched to your smile.

VENEERS →   RESTORATIVE CARE →

 

Chipped or Worn Teeth

Veneers, bonding and smile design can restore shape and length.

VENEERS →   SMILE DESIGN →

 

Gaps Between Teeth

Gaps can be closed with Invisalign, veneers or bonding.

INVISALIGN →   VENEERS →

 

Crooked or Crowded Teeth

Invisalign clear aligners straighten teeth discreetly.

INVISALIGN →

 

Small or Uneven Teeth

Veneers, gum contouring and smile design can create balance and proportion.

VENEERS →   SMILE DESIGN →   GUM CONTOURING →

 

Old Silver Fillings

Older metal fillings can be replaced with natural looking, tooth colored restorations.

RESTORATIVE CARE →

 

Not Happy With My Smile

Smile design brings your goals together into a personalized plan.

SMILE DESIGN →   VENEERS →

Patient smiling in a mirror after cosmetic dentistry at Smile Theory in NJ
Bite Jaw and Sleep

BITE, JAW AND SLEEP

Comfort for Your Bite and Your Rest

 

Teeth Grinding or Clenching

A custom night guard can protect your teeth, and worn teeth can be restored.

RESTORATIVE CARE →

 

Jaw Pain or TMJ Discomfort

Gentle photobiomodulation and a custom night guard can help ease jaw tension.

PHOTOBIOMODULATION →   RESTORATIVE CARE →

 

Snoring

NightLase is a gentle laser treatment that can reduce snoring without surgery or a mouthguard.

NIGHTLASE →

 

Mouth Sores

Photobiomodulation can soothe and help heal painful mouth sores.

PHOTOBIOMODULATION →

 

 

COMFORT AND PEACE OF MIND

Care That Meets You Where You Are

 

Dental Anxiety

We offer comfort options to help you relax: a TV with your favorite shows or calming videos, headphones, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and laser treatment that can avoid the need for needles for some procedures.

LASER DENTISTRY →   NEW PATIENT EXPERIENCE →

 

Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Years

No judgment here. We will help you take the first step at your pace.

NEW PATIENT EXPERIENCE →   CLEANINGS AND GUM HEALTH →

 

Metal Sensitivity

Metal free implants and tooth colored restorations offer biologically minded options.

METAL FREE IMPLANTS →   RESTORATIVE CARE →

Comfort and Peace of Mind

A Note on Your Care

Every smile is unique. The treatments shown here are possibilities, not a diagnosis. The right care for you can only be determined through a comprehensive evaluation with our doctors.

Treatment room with digital dental imaging at Smile Theory Modern Dentistry in Morganville, NJ

Begin With a Conversation

Not sure what you need? That is exactly what we are here for. Reserve a visit and we will help you understand your options.

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