The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes twelve different dental specialist, prosthodontists are one of those twelve. Prosthodontists are dedicated dentists creating high-quality prosthetics to restore and replace teeth that have been damaged or lost. Dr. Jamila Miller is a highly trained prosthodontist with a deep understanding of how the teeth, gums, lips, and facial muscles all relate and work together to create each unique individual. She is able to treat complex dental and oral conditions to improve the oral health and quality of life for her patients.
Prosthodontics covers a wide range of treatments at our practice, including:
Would I Benefit From Seeing a Prosthodontist?
If you have any of the following conditions, a prosthodontist could help to improve your condition and give you back your smile.
- You are missing more than one tooth.
- You are experiencing discomfort from TMJ or a similar joint conditions
- Some of your teeth are severely damaged
- You desire a more attractive smile
- You are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea
With the care of a trained prosthodontist, it’s possible to restore the function and beauty of your smile, so you can look and feel your best. Dr. Miller understands how much damaged or lost teeth can affect your confidence as well as your oral health. She offers a wide range of treatment options customized to each one of her patients’ needs and desires.
How is a Prosthodontist Different from a General Dentist?
Your general dentist provides a wide range of treatments such as routine checkups, dental cleanings, and limited restorations in the form of crowns, bridges, and fillings. Dr. Miller’s main focus is on the restorative process. She has three years of extra training in restorative work, full mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, treatment planning and other high quality restorative treatments for those complex cases that the general dentists may not feel comfortable treating.
For more information about our services or to make an appointment, contact our office today at (219) 836-4214! You can also request an appointment online.