Comprehensive Dental Services
General, Cosmetic, and Restorative Care
Preventative Dentistry
A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions. Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet. It is continued in the dental office by the efforts of your dentist and dental hygienist to promote, restore, and maintain your oral health. Prevention also includes regular dental exams, cleanings, and x-rays. Sealants and fluoride are also great preventive treatments that help protect the teeth. Prevention helps avoid serious and costly dental problems and is the key to having a healthy, confident, beautiful smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry
In the past decade there has been a dramatic interest in cosmetic dentistry. We all realize that having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence. Thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, we are able to improve our teeth and smiles with quick, painless and surprisingly affordable treatments. Cosmetic treatments can:
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Change the size, shape, and alignment of certain teeth.
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Fill in unattractive spaces between teeth.
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Improve or correct bites.
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Lighten or brighten the color of teeth.
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Repair decayed, broken, cracked, or chipped teeth.
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Replace missing teeth.
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Replace old, unattractive dental treatments.
Orthodontics
Recent years have brought about many changes within the dental industry, specifically with regards to orthodontic treatment and care. Now more than ever patients are experiencing fewer incidences of cavities and missing teeth due to the heightened awareness of fluoride use and preventative dentistry. This increasing awareness on the health and look of a patient’s smile has fueled the desire for many to seek out orthodontia not only as a medical necessity, but for cosmetic reasons as well. Our office offers Invisalign treatment, please ask our staff about a free consultation if interested.
Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening (or bleaching) is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of natural tooth enamel and is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile. Because having whiter teeth has now become the number one aesthetic concern of most patients, there are a number of ways to whiten teeth. We offer in-office laser whitening treatment or home tooth whitening systems. Since tooth whitening only works on natural tooth enamel, it is important to evaluate replacement of any old fillings, crowns, etc. Replacement of any restorations will be done after bleaching so they will match the newly bleached teeth. Tooth whitening is not permanent. A touch-up maybe needed every several years, and more often if you smoke, drink coffee, tea, or wine.
Emergency Care
Dental emergencies are quite frightening and often painful. Prompt treatment is almost always required to alleviate pain and to ensure the teeth have the best possible chance of survival. Our office services include endodontics (root canal treatments), oral surgery (dental extractions and bone grafting), periodontics (deep cleanings and gum treatments) , implants and prosthodontics (crowns, bridge and dentures)
If there is severe pain, it is essential to make an appointment with the dentist as quickly as possible. The pain caused by dental emergencies almost always gets worse without treatment, and dental issues can seriously jeopardize physical health.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist– a specialist of the gums and supporting bone. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile! Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable and will last many years, but on occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
Single Appointment tooth replacement
CEREC is the most advanced dental restorative system available today. CEREC streamlines a once time-intensive process…dramatically.
In ONE visit, 3D digital images of your teeth appear on the screen and our doctors and their team design a custom solution with innovative software. The images produce a crafted restoration through a special milling process. Bonded into place minutes later, your new tooth appears and functions just as nature intended.
What does CEREC® mean?
Chairside: The technology sits within arm’s reach of the dental chair in as little as one appointment.
Economical: Efficiency reduces the overall cost of treatment and allows you to turn two visits into one. Less travel, less time away from work and your family.
Restorations: Natural beauty, function, and strength for a broad range of needs, CEREC® offers a solution for nearly every scenario.
Esthetic: Metal-free materials in many shades and color variations allow a perfect blend with your teeth.
Ceramic: High-strength ceramics closely mimic natural tooth structure and support years of normal function.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution to having removable partial or complete dentures. Implants provide excellent support and stability for these dental appliances. Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist– a specialist of the gums and supporting bone. The teeth attached to implants are very natural looking and often enhance or restore a patient’s smile! Dental implants are very strong, stable, and durable and will last many years, but on occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or replaced due to normal wear.
