- Dental ExaminationOur team is devoted to helping you achieve and maintain your ideal, healthy smile. To help us achieve this goal, it is important that you visit our team at Lakeland Dental Care at least once every six months for cleanings and exams, in addition to your routine of daily flossing, brushing and maintaining a proper diet. Our professionally trained dental hygienists will thoroughly clean and care for your teeth in a way that you cannot do at home. Exams give our team a chance to evaluate your oral health and help prevent any serious dental problems.
- X-raysWhether, and how frequently, you need digital X-rays will be based on a dental exam, your dental and medical history, any symptoms or signs that you may be experiencing, your age and your risk for disease. You should have a full X-ray of your top and bottom teeth taken periodically as part of a comprehensive examination. Subsequently, additional dental X-rays may be necessary if any unexpected dental problems arise. Our dentist and team recommend that you visit our office at least once every six months for a routine exam. If you are experiencing any difficulties or pain with your teeth, mouth, or jaw, we highly recommend that you arrange an appointment with Dr. Alex Abernathy immediately.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningOur team at Lakeland Dental Care recommends that you visit our office at least once every six months for a routine cleaning and exam. During this exam, we will also inspect your mouth for signs of oral cancer. This is extremely important because if oral cancer is caught at an early stage, the odds of successful treatment improve drastically. Our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, and our team are devoted to the health of your smile. If you would like more information about an oral cancer screening in Jackson, Mississippi, we invite you to contact us today at 601-981-8166.
- Teeth CleaningYour dental cleaning and prevention plan includes taking dental X-rays of your teeth. At Lakeland Dental Care, our dentist and team use the latest dental X-ray technology: digital radiography, which is also known as digital X-rays. Using an electronic sensor, the digital X-ray machine will capture and store digital images of your teeth.
- Dental SealantsDental sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth, where tooth decay occurs most often, to seal out the germs and food that cause decay. Our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, may recommend having a sealant placed as soon as the permanent molars erupt in order to prevent tooth decay as early as possible. Please call Lakeland Dental Care at 601-981-8166 for more information about how a dental sealant in Jackson, Mississippi, can help your family maintain good oral health.
- Fillings
- VeneersPorcelain veneers are cosmetic dental treatments designed to give you the most brilliant smile possible. These wafer-thin shells are custom made and bonded to your teeth to give you a flawless and beautiful smile. Our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, can use dental veneers to help you perfect your smile by fixing misshapen, stained, discolored or worn teeth. If you have any questions about porcelain dental veneers in Jackson, Mississippi, please call Lakeland Dental Care at 601-981-8166 today.
- CrownsA porcelain crown (or cap) is a restoration that covers the entire surface of a tooth and restores it to its original size, shape and color. At Lakeland Dental Care, our dentist may recommend a porcelain crown to strengthen and protect a tooth that cannot be repaired by other dental restorations, including fillings. Dr. Alex Abernathy offers porcelain crowns that match the color of your existing teeth in order to give you a beautiful, radiant smile. Please call us today at 601-981-8166 to learn more about the benefits of porcelain crowns in Jackson, Mississippi.
- BridgesA dental bridge is a permanent, non-removable dental appliance that is effective in replacing a missing tooth or missing teeth. Our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, may suggest a dental bridge to restore function to your bite while simultaneously filling the space left by missing teeth. If you are interested in learning more about a permanent dental bridge in Jackson, Mississippi, and how it can complete your smile, please contact our team at Lakeland Dental Care today at 601-981-8166.
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal TreatmentThe dental pulp is the soft, inner layer of your tooth, containing your nerves, connecting tissue and other tooth tissues. If your dental pulp becomes infected or destroyed, a root canal may be required to restore the function of your tooth. The affected tooth may be extremely sensitive to both temperature and pressure, which often causes intense pain. While no symptoms may be present in the initial stages, an abscess will form in the advanced stages of decay and infection.
- Deep CleaningPeriodontal care is mainly concerned with preventing and treating periodontal (gum) disease. At Lakeland Dental Care, we offer deep cleaning and surgical services to help you fight against periodontal disease and to restore your overall oral health. Our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, will work with you to help you achieve lasting health for your gums and teeth. If you have any questions about periodontal disease like gingivitis in Jackson, Mississippi, please contact us immediately at 601-981-8166.
- DenturesA denture is a removable appliance that can be used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. At Lakeland Dental Care, we may recommend either a complete or partial denture to complete the appearance of your smile, hold your natural teeth in place, or restore your smile to its optimal comfort. If you are interested in the benefits of dentures in Jackson, Mississippi, we invite you to call us at 601-981-8166 and schedule an appointment with our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, today.
- Dental ImplantsDental implants can be surgically placed in the lower and upper jawbone. When the implant restoration is attached, it will look and feel just like a natural tooth.
- Tooth ExtractionsAfter your permanent teeth have come in, it is occasionally necessary to extract a tooth (or teeth). Before deciding on a tooth extraction, our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, must thoroughly examine and diagnose the case. If possible, another dental treatment will be considered before extraction. To learn more about a tooth extraction in Jackson, Mississippi, and your options for restoring your dental health, please contact Lakeland Dental Care at 601-981-8166 today. We look forward to educating you!
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- Teeth WhiteningBefore coming to Lakeland Dental Care, many people are unhappy with the state and color of their teeth. They are dissatisfied with the tooth stains that make their smile appear yellow or dull. To help our patients counteract this unhappiness, our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, may recommend teeth whitening treatment with the Zoom II Whitening® system, which is a technique that will give you your brilliant, new smile! If you have any questions about the benefits of teeth whitening in Jackson, Mississippi, please contact our office today at 601-981-8166 and schedule your next whitening appointment soon!
- Cosmetic DentistryAre you unhappy with the cosmetic appeal of your smile? With today’s advances in cosmetic dentistry, our dentist, Dr. Alex Abernathy, can help you achieve the straight, radiant smile you have always dreamed of. At Lakeland Dental Care, we offer a range of cosmetic dental treatments to improve your smile quickly and painlessly, including...
- General DentistryDr. Alex Abernathy graduated with honors from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in June 1978 and has been practicing general dentistry ever since. His memberships include the American Dental Association®, the Mississippi Dental Association, the Fourth District Dental Society, the Jackson Dental Society and the Jackson Dental Study Group (past President).