At Forest Park Dental, Dr. Eric J. Aubert wants you to be happy with your smile and maintain the
health of your teeth for as long as possible. As your general dentist, he can show you how to
improve your smile with regular dentist check-ups and exams every 6 months. He is also an
experienced and skilled cosmetic dentist that offers several restorative procedures such as the
following:
Dental Implants
Dental Bridges
Dental Crowns
Dentures
Root Canal
Teeth Whitening
Invisalign Clear Braces
We also have an orthodontist on staff. Should you require 24-hour emergency dental care, we have an
emergency dentist available before and after regular office hours. For the most complete dentist
care in the greater St. Louis area, contact Dr. Aubert at Forest Park Dental today.
We are committed to providing our patients with exceptional dental care and to develop lasting
relationships with our patients and the many friends and family they refer to our practice.!
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Dr Eric Aubert has been been a St Louis Dentist since 1986 after receiving his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Southern Illinois University followed by a General Practice Residency completed in 1987.
In 2002, Dr. Aubert was appointed to the Missouri Dental Board by Governors Holden and Blunt which governs all of the dentist within the State of Missouri. Dr. Aubert has been the President of this Board twice and has served nearly a decade and a half as well. Dr. Aubert is also a Dental board examiner who participates in the examination process of Dental Licensing and prides himself on keeping up with the latest and most sophisticated dental techniques today. Dr. Aubert is a good standing member of numerous orginizations including the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association and Greater St Louis Dental Society. Dr. Aubert is a Diplomat and Fellow in the American Implant Dental Association as well.
While Dentist are required to have 50 hours of continuing education every 2 years, Dr. Aubert has surpassed this requirement by as many as 600 hours in a 2 year period which shows his dedication to being the best Dentist he can possibly be for the good of all his patients and staff.
No matter how well you take care of your teeth - brushing, flossing, avoiding sugar, and regular dental check-ups, it is inevitable that they will lose their natural color over time and will require a teeth whitening procedure. Certain food and drink such as coffee, cola or wine, or habits such as smoking, have a particularly detrimental effect on teeth. It can stain them permanently. Even maintaining proper dental hygiene cannot always prevent this.
Forest Park Dental. Our team of highly trained professional dentists and hygienists can restore your teeth’s natural color,
Do you have crooked teeth? Is that a reason why you smile less or have lower confidence?
Having an aesthetically appealing, natural looking smile can improve a person’s self-esteem and instills self-confidence. Since your smile is one of the first physical attributes that people see, it can help you make a great first impression.
Unfortunately for many individuals, their smile is hindered by the appearance of their teeth. So rather than risk embarrassment, they choose to hide their smile and hope that no one notices the condition of their teeth.
However, with us as your local cosmetic dentists you never have to worry again about the bite, or the placement of the teeth on the jaw, as we can correct them with ease.
In some cases, it is simply a matter of re-positioning or straightening one’s teeth so they are more natural and normal looking. In order to improve their appearance and restore their smile, they often come to Forest Park Dental and have Dr. Eric J. Aubert provide them with a plan to straighten their teeth.
Gingivitis and in its advanced state, periodontists, has a profound effect on the gums. As gingivitis progresses, more and more bacteria and plaque builds up, causing the gums to stretch. The end result it large pockets, that once they are cleaned out, remain on your gum line. These pockets cause the gums to recede, which aesthetically not pleasing to the eye. When the gums recede, an abnormal amount of tooth structure is exposed which requires gum grafting
Dental Veneers are an excellent way to redesign and reshape your entire mouth.Veneers are a very thin ceramic shell that covers your existing tooth structure. In placing these new veneers on your teeth, you are able to fix the look of issues such as staining, cracked teeth, spaces, misaligned teeth, chipped teeth and many other issues.
In terms of the process to place dental veneers, it is a process that takes approximately two to three visits. In the first visit, we will discuss the new shape and look of what we are going to accomplish by placing the veneers. Once we have put a plan in place, we will carefully prepare the teeth for the placement of the new dental veneers. As we complete this piece of the process, the next step is to take an impression of the newly prepared teeth.
Dental Bonding is a popular method to enhance the aesthetics of your smile. Bonding can be used to correct cracks or gaps in teeth, as a filling after a cavity has been removed, or to cover up stains or discolored teeth.
A composite resin is used on the affected tooth or teeth. It is molded and sculpted over an adhesive gel that is placed on the tooth. After the resin has been applied an ultraviolet light is used to harden the resin, which is then polished to give you a fresh, new smile.
Dental Bonding is an obvious improvement over unsightly silver amalgam fillings. With the advancements in dental technology, bonding usually lasts for over 10 years. It is a safe, affordable, and attractive solution for many dental problems.
When decay occurs below the gum-line, it may be necessary to remove a small amount of bone and gum tissue. Your dentist may ask for this procedure before he or she makes a new crown for your tooth.
Crown Lengthening procedures are done for both restorative dentistry and/or to improve the aesthetics of your gum line. General practitioners often refer for crown lengthening procedures prior to restoration of broken or severely decayed teeth. This procedure adjusts the gum and bone level to expose more of the tooth so it can be restored.
Sometimes crown lengthening is done to improve a "gummy" smile because the teeth appear short. The teeth may actually be the proper length but excess gum tissue may be covering these teeth. During this procedure, excess gum and bone tissue is reshaped to expose more of the natural tooth.
Canine exposure has nothing to do with leaving your dog outside, exposed to the elements. It is a procedure to expose impacted teeth. An impacted tooth is one that has not erupted in the mouth, but instead becomes stuck in the surrounding bone or tissue. Any tooth may become impacted, but generally, the wisdom teeth and canine teeth are the most likely candidates.
Canine teeth are critical for function. The mouth will also appear aesthetically odd without the canines. The procedure is quite simple. It involves the dentist cutting a small hole in the gum, which allows the tooth to erupt. The dentist also uses a dental brace to guide the tooth into its correct position.
Impacted teeth are sometimes obvious to the naked eye, but in some instances, an –x-ray is necessary to identify the extent of the impaction. Many times, there is an impacted canine tooth where the baby tooth remains in the mouth. A loose tooth is also a sign that an impacted tooth may be present.
Bone grafting is where the jawbone is built up to accommodate a dental implant or other restorative device. Bone grafting is a common procedure that is used frequently for dental implants and other periodontal procedures. The bone used to graft is taken from a sample from the patient. Many times, the bone is taken from another area of the mouth when drilling takes place.
The bone fragments are suctioned from the mouth and used for the graft. Cadaver bone fragments are also used. They are harvested by bone banks and are a very safe source for bone donation.
While at our office, we make sure that you receive the highest level of service and ensure that our dental work is of the highest quality. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality needs to extend into your personal oral dental hygiene routine. We can help you establish a dental hygiene routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white. If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan please ask us.
Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth. Your gums are essential to oral hygiene as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment, or refer you to one of our recommended specialists. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Wisdom tooth extractions are a fairly common procedure. Wisdom teeth often cause problems as they are trying to protrude through the gums. When a wisdom tooth is impacted, it means the tooth is coming in at an angle and not straight through the gum line.
This can cause pain, the tooth can come in unevenly, or the tooth may only emerge partially. When a wisdom tooth only emerges partially a flap of skin, called an operculum, may form over the tooth. This can make the tooth hard to clean, and pieces of food may be caught under the skin. This makes it easy for an infection, called pericoronitis, to develop. It will usually go away on its own, but it causes swelling and pain in the area.
Many people are afflicted with bruxism, or teeth grinding. Some people may do this consciously during the day, but it is a larger problem at night while you are asleep. Grinding your teeth can damage enamel, wear down teeth, cause jaw pain, or irritate your gums. The noise from teeth grinding can also disturb your spouse's sleep if loud enough.
Wearing a mouth guard helps prevent against structural damage to your teeth and jaw and also helps prevent injuries such as lacerations to your cheeks, tongue, and lips. Mouth guards have also been shown to help decrease the risk of concussions.
Mouth guards are available in most any sporting goods store, but you should be careful when purchasing a mouth guard. Mouth guards like this do not offer the best level of protection. They are also usually ill-fitting and uncomfortable.
TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint Disorders is the initialism for temporomandibular joint, which connects your lower jaw (the mandible) to your skull at the temporal bone. This joint controls many jaw functions, like chewing. If the chewing muscles or the joint itself are causing you pain you may have temporamandibular disorder, or TMD. TMD can be caused by stress, continual clenching of the jaw muscles, or teeth grinding.
Our office recently added the KCP kinietic cavity preparation system, an exciting new advance in dentistry. We hope the following information will help you better understand this instrument and its use.
Arestin dental treatment - Fighting infection where it starts.
You may have heard about gum disease, also known as "periodontitis" or "periodontal disease." Maybe a dental professional or hygienist recently told you that you have this infection.
But do you really know the difference between periodontal disease and other types of complications that can affect your mouth, such as gingivitis?
Do you know why it's so important to treat periodontal disease-and why brushing and flossing alone won't do the trick?
Gingivitis is a generative disease that left untreated, will cause significant tooth and gum deterioration. Just the word gingivitis can strike panic in a patient’s mind. The reality is that the treatment is simple and performed right in your dentist’s office.
Plaque and tarter that sits on the teeth provides an environment, which allows bacteria to thrive and multiply. The bacteria cause the gums to become inflamed and bleed. The condition becomes more noticeable when you brush your teeth or sometimes when you eat. These are signs of the early stage of gingivitis. Gingivitis is easily treated by having the hygienist scale and polish the teeth.
A frenectomy is a minor surgical procedure that is performed in your dentist’s office. It can be performed with either a scalpel or laser and takes less than 15 minutes. Using a laser causes very little bleeding and does not require stitches.
A laser also results in less postoperative discomfort and a shorter healing time. Young children and infants are put under general anesthesia for the procedure and adults have the procedure performed using local anesthesia. If your child needs a frenectomy, there is nothing to worry about. The procedure is very successful and causes minimal discomfort.
A frenulum is a piece of tissue that prevents an organ from moving. There is a frenulum that attaches your upper lip to the gums, while another connects the lower lip to the gums.
A frenulum that is too short or thick, will cause problems in speech patterns and tooth misalignment. In infants, a shortened frenulum underneath the tongue will inhibit breastfeeding. When the frenulum disrupts movement, growth, or development, corrective action is necessary to resolve the situation.
A composite filling is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.
Dental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Your existing teeth are used to literally create a bridge to cross the area where your tooth is missing. Bridges are made from gold, metal, alloys, or porcelain to ensure that they are strong and durable.
The process of creating a bridge begins by creating abutments out of your existing teeth where the bridge will be attached. The existing teeth are re-contoured to provide a base for the bridge. After the abutments have been created, a mold is taken of the area which is sent to a dental lab. The lab is able to use the mold to create a bridge that will fit properly and feel as close to your natural teeth as possible. The bridge consists of two crowns on either end to place on the abutments and a pontic, which is the new tooth that replaces your missing tooth.
For any number of reasons, teeth can decay, crack, discolor, or be susceptible to numerous other problems. Even maintaining good dental hygiene on a daily basis cannot fully stop the natural weakening of teeth. If you live in St. Louis and have noticed any of these problems with your teeth, talk to your dentist. Forest Park Dental is among the prominent dentist, which can insert dental crowns in St Louis based dental offices. A crown is essentially a covering made to look like a real tooth that is placed over your existing damaged tooth. This is to prevent the existing damage from getting worse, or other problems developing, and is used when filing or bonding isn’t sufficient. Dental crowns are made to look exactly like your own teeth. They are made from either porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or gold. Your dentist will ensure they match the shade of your teeth, so nobody will even notice that you have a crown.
If you have a missing or extracted tooth and are worried about your options, then dental implants from the St Louis based Forest Park Dental, may be the solution you need. They are a permanent solution which don’t require extensive, painful surgery and won’t leave anything unsightly in your mouth. Already dentists use them as a more favorable solution than other options such as bridges. As they don’t require any additional teeth to be altered in order to fit the new tooth.
The procedure to fit implants takes place over a few months, and requires a few repeat visits to the dentist’s office. First the implant or implants, if multiple teeth are missing, is installed. This part of the procedure is performed by placing a screw into the jaw bone, making an incision in the gum, and inserting the implant. After all the implants are put into place, the gums are sutured.
Dentures are a replacement for missing teeth that can be removed and put back into your mouth as you please.
Depending on each individual patient case, they may receive full or partial dentures. Full dentures are used when all of the natural teeth are removed from the mouth and replaced with a full set of dentures.
Inlays and onlays are often referred to as partial crowns. They use the existing tooth as a base and fit the inlay or onlay onto the tooth. This is done to strengthen the tooth, restore its shape, and prevent further damage. An inlay is done when there is no damage to the cusps of the tooth and the inlay can be placed right on the tooth. An inlay is used when the damage is a little more extensive.
The decayed area of the tooth is first removed during the procedure. A mold of the tooth is then taken and sent to a dental lab. They create a restoration made from porcelain, gold, or a composite resin. The restoration takes about 2-3 weeks to make, so a temporary inlay or onlay will be placed on the tooth for that time. During your next visit the inlay or onlay will be placed into your mouth and set with cement. Your tooth will look natural and you or anyone else won't be able to tell the difference.
No one ever envisions having to undergo root canal therapy. But unfortunately, there are times when root canal treatment in St. Louis becomes necessary in order to save the tooth. The procedure treats the infected tooth by removing any infection in the pulp, (i.e. the chamber within the tooth containing blood vessels and connective tissues). This also helps to protect the undamaged portion of the tooth from any bacterial or microbial invasion in the future. The more technical name for this area of restorative dentistry is endodontic, and the procedure is referred to as endodontic therapy.
