- Dental ExaminationAt your initial dental visit your dentist will perform a comprehensive dental exam. At your regular check up exam your dentist will include the following...
- X-rays-Dental x-rays are preventative, diagnostic tools that provide information not visible during the regular dental exam. This information is used to detect hidden abnormalities and complete a treatment plan. Your x-rays will reveal abscesses or cysts, bone loss, cancerous and non cancerous tumors, decay between the teeth, root positions, and problems inside the tooth or under the gum line.
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Teeth CleaningDental cleanings are usually performed by your Registered Dental Hygienist but sometimes your dentist will do it. Your cleaning appointment will include removal of plaque and calculus and teeth polishing.
- Fluoride Treatment
- Dental SealantsDental Hygienists remove soft and hard deposits from teeth, and teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene. Hygienist examine patients' teeth and gums, recording the presence of diseases or abnormalities. They remove calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth, perform root planing as a periodontal therapy, take x-rays, and apply cavity preventive agents such as fluorides and pits and fissure sealants.
- FillingsAmalgam is a common filling material used to repair cavities. The material also known as “silver fillings,” contains mercury in combination with silver, tin, copper, and sometimes zinc. Amalgam fillings are very durable and less expensive than composite fillings.
- Veneers
- CrownsA crown is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens the tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings. There are many different types of crowns to choose from. You and your dentist can discuss advantages and disadvantages of them and choose the one that best suits you!
- BridgesDental bridges are highly durable and will last many years, however they may need replacement or need to be re-cemented due to normal wear.
- Root Canal TreatmentRoot canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth the pulp, nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials which will restore the tooth to its full function. Having a root canal done on a tooth is the treatment of choice to save a tooth that would otherwise die and have to be removed. Root canal therapy is very successful and usually lasts a lifetime. On occasion a tooth will have to be retreated due to new infections.
- DenturesA denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They are made to resemble your natural teeth and enhance your smile. There are two types of dentures, complete and partial. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, and partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain. The partial denture not only fills in the spaces from missing teeth, it also prevents other teeth from shifting. Dentures are very durable and will last many years, but may have to be remade, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.
- Dental ImplantsDental Implants - Dental implants are artificial roots are surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone by an oral surgeon or a Periodontist and then the restorative (teeth) portion is done by the dentist.
- Teeth WhiteningTooth whitening/bleaching is a simple, non-invasive dental treatment used to change the color of your teeth. It is an ideal way to enhance the beauty of your smile.