| Examination |
The examination is a complete visual inspection of the oral cavity and supporting structures. Included are screenings for oral cancer and periodontal disease. Necessary x-rays will also be taken. |
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| Cleaning(Oral Prophylaxis) |
Dental cleaning is a preventive procedure. Typically, this is for those who regularly visit the dentist and who do not have much build up of calculus and stain. If a patient has had a significant time lapse between visits, or if they tend to build up excessive amounts of calculus or stain, periodontal therapy may be needed. |
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| Periodontal Therapy |
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. Every patient is screened for periodontal disease. Conservative, non-surgical therapy, called scaling or root planning and debridement, is provided when appropriate. |
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| Periodontal Maintenance |
After periodontal therapy, a patient is usually seen for maintenance visits (similar to cleanings) on a more frequent schedule than the routine dental patient. Typically, periodontal patients are seen 3-4 times a year. Patients treated for advanced periodontal disease will often alternate their maintenance visits with our office and the periodontist. |
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| Sealants |
Sealants are plastic resin materials that are applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth. This preventative measure seals out plaque and food from the grooves in the teeth which are prime targets for decay. |
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| Root Canal Therapy |
When the pulp (nerve and blood supply) of the tooth becomes infected, it can not repair itself. Historically, the only option was an extraction. Today, through root-canal therapy (endodontics), these teeth can frequently be saved. Our office provides root-canal therapy on both interior and posterior teeth. Most of the time this is completed in a single visit. |
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| Fillings |
Minor cavities are restored with a tooth-colored, composite resin material. No mercury is used. The tooth-colored fillings are a great way to correct small problems and are cosmetically pleasing. |
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| Extractions |
Extractions are necessary when a tooth cannot be saved or when it must be removed for another reason such as orthodontics. Many extractions can be done in our office, but more complicated ones are referred to an oral surgeon. |
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| Crowns |
When a tooth is fractured, badly decayed or broken down, the best option is to restore it with a crown (cap). A crown is typically fabricated with porcelain (tooth-colored material) and completely covers the tooth. |
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| Porcelain Laminate Veneers |
A porcelain laminate veneer is a thin porcelain facing that can be bonded to a tooth to change the color, shape or alignment. This is a wonderful cosmetic enhancement to your smile. |
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| Enamel Bonding |
The appearance of certain malformed or broken teeth can be amazingly improved by bonding, which is the process of applying, shaping and then curing a thin layer of composite resin to the tooth surface. |
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| Bridges |
Bridges are used to replace singe or multiple missing teeth. They are cemented in place and are an option to a removable partial denture. |
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| Dentures |
Dentures are chosen when too many teeth are missing to restore functional dentition, such as chewing. |
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| Bleaching |
Dentist-supervised bleaching is the safest and most effective method to brighten your smile.
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| Mouth Guards |
Sports can result in mouth injuries resulting in lost teeth and fractured jaws. A professionally fabricated mouth guard provides protection and also allows for easy speech and breathing. |
