- Dental ExaminationRegular dental examinations are a critical part of your preventive care. You will receive a thorough inspection of your mouth, tongue, gums and teeth. Tooth positioning and jaw alignment.
- X-raysDental x-rays are crucial in enabling a dentist to provide comprehensive dental care that a patient requires. Dental radiography allows the dentist to identify problems that may be hidden to the naked eye. Dental x-rays are taken annually, although the regularity may differ depending on the unique circumstances at hand. For instance, if you’re ongoing treatment, our dentists may require frequent x-rays to track progress.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningBut here’s some good news. When the condition is caught early through an oral cancer screening, the survival rate for patients increases by as much as 90 percent. Our dentists use the Velscope®️ oral cancer screening system.
- Teeth CleaningA dental cleaning is the most basic of dental treatments. During this procedure, one of our hygienists will use dental instruments to identify patches of plaque and trapped food particles on your teeth and in your gums.
- Fluoride TreatmentTreatment of any dental caries can be done by the dentists, in addition to preventive treatments like fluoride treatments and dental sealants. These are used to preserve and strengthen teeth and are more important in childhood than they are in adulthood.
- Dental SealantsAt Mertz Family Dentistry, we want to help our patients in Longmont, CO avoid the hazards of tooth decay, gum disease, and permanent dental damage by offering preventive treatments of all kinds. One of our most popular is the application of dental sealants, which can be done after a
- Fillings
- VeneersIf you want to change your smile’s appearance, we at Mertz Family Dentistry have a solution: the application of Lumineers or veneers near you done at our office in Longmont, CO.
- CrownsMy family and I have been going to Mertz Family Dentistry since moving to Longmont back in 2000. The staff are always friendly and happy. And Dr. Pete Mertz has been our Dentist from day one. He is always professional, and very gentle. I also love the instant crown installation! No temporary, having to wait a few days or weeks and then going back for the permanent install. It is all done in one visit LOVE THAT! I highly recommend this business for kids and adults.
- Bridges
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal TreatmentRoot canals are necessary due to the acids that cause tooth decay burrowing through the enamel and dentin into the center or pulp of the tooth. However, they are sometimes necessary if the decay is too far into the tooth and near the nerves or root.
- Periodontal Surgery
- Deep Cleaning
- DenturesLongmont pediatric dentistry for kids, toddlers & children, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea therapy, OMT, partials & complete dentures...
- Dental ImplantsLike any restoration, implants require diligent oral hygiene and proper care to ensure that they last a long time. Dental implants can be cared for just like your natural teeth, with regular brushing, flossing, and
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth ExtractionsAlthough dentists try to avoid them if they can, sometimes a tooth extraction is a necessary procedure. Afterward, the doctor gives the patient aftercare instructions to try to avoid complications like pain and swelling, as well as watch for signs of infection. If you’re having a tooth taken out, follow these instructions for caring for the wound.
- OrthodonticsOrofacial Myofunctional Therapy is an interdisciplinary practice that works with the muscles of the lips, tongue, cheeks, face and their related functions (such as breathing, sucking, chewing, and swallowing). Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) affect functions and muscles of the mouth and face. Some of these dysfunctions include: disordered chewing, swallowing, malocclusion, poor oral hygiene, and stability of orthodontics. It can also act in improving sleep disordered breathing and facial aesthetics. Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Teeth WhiteningWe can brighten your smile with easy teeth whitening in Longmont and make you feel more confident. With our cosmetic services, we can help restore your smile.
- Cosmetic DentistryVeneers, sometimes called porcelain or dental veneers, are a form of cosmetic dentistry that involves making shells to wear over your natural teeth. These shells fit over the enamel and change the appearance and color of your smile to something you find more desirable.