Services & Procedures
The thorough cleaning, polishing, and examination of your teeth is essential to maintaining your oral health. We also take the time to help our patients develop proper oral hygiene habits at home, specially customed to each patient’s needs. We will evaluate your hygiene techniques and make adjustments to your routine where needed. The doctor and hygienist will also make suggestions for preventative measures such as dental sealants or nightguards to protect against bruxism as well as corrective measures such as orthodontics and clear aligner therapy.
Dental Services:
Bonding/White Fillings
Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material is used to fill a cavity. Once the decay is removed, it is placed in the tooth and hardened with a special light. The hardening or “curing” of the resin ultimately “bonds” the material to the tooth to restore a tooth and improve a person’s smile.
Teeth Whitening
Take-home whitening treatment is a revolutionary process that delivers optimal whitening using customized trays made exclusively for each patient. Within a few days, you will notice whiter teeth using the convenient take-home whitening. You apply the whitening gel to your teeth using your custom whitening trays. The gentle oxygenating action of peroxide gel safely removes stains from your teeth. In addition to the whitening effects, the peroxide used in our dental office raises your mouth’s pH creating an unfavorable environment for the organisms in your mouth that cause tooth decay; it is an added bonus, to say the least!
Crowns
A dental crown is used to cover and restore a tooth that is decayed, broken, or otherwise damaged and needs stabilization. Dental crowns can be constructed using a variety of materials depending on the need. Porcelain crowns have opalescence very similar to your natural teeth.
Bridges
Dental bridges bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap – these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth – and a false tooth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or surgically placed implants.
Extractions
A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, including tooth decay that has destroyed enough tooth structure to render the tooth non-restorable.
Extractions of impacted or problematic wisdom teeth are routinely performed, as are extractions of some permanent teeth to make space for orthodontic treatment.
Dentures/Partial Dentures
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth. Two types of dentures are available – complete and partial dentures. Complete dentures are used when all the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when only some natural teeth are missing.
Dental Implants
Dental implants mix both restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dental implants replace one or more missing teeth or secure a dental bridge or denture with stability similar to the root of a natural tooth.
Sleep Apnea Appliance Therapy
The preferred method of treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the CPAP machine. An alternative treatment is oral appliance therapy. Please consult your physician first and ask if you need a sleep study. Then you may consult with your dentist regarding an appliance.