- Dental Examination
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Teeth CleaningTeeth cleaning is the removal of dental plaque and tartar from teeth to prevent cavities, gingivitis, and gum disease. Severe gum disease causes at least one-third of adult tooth loss.
- Fluoride TreatmentGenerally, dentists recommend that teeth be cleaned professionally at least twice per year. Professional cleaning includes tooth scaling, tooth polishing, and, if too much tartar has built up, debridement. This is usually followed by a fluoride treatment.
- Dental SealantsFissure sealants dentists apply over grooves in chewing surfaces of back teeth, block food being trapped and halt the decay process. An elastomer strip has been shown to force sealant deeper inside opposing chewing surfaces at the same time and can also force fluoride toothpaste inside chewing surfaces before brushing to remineralise demineralised teeth.
- Space MaintainersAll types of fillings, inlays, and onlays, Cerec crowns (one appointment white crowns), traditional crowns and bridges, implant crowns, prep and no-prep veneers, space maintainers, esthetic bonding
- Fillings
- Veneers
- CrownsSimple and surgical extractions, wisdom teeth removal, crown lengthening surgery, biopsies, surgical implant placement, alveoloplasty, bone grafting, and frenectomy procedures.
- Bridges
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal Treatment
- Deep Cleaning
- DenturesRetainers can be cleaned in mouthwash or denture cleaning fluid. Dental braces may be recommended by a dentist for best oral hygiene and health. Dentures, retainers, and other appliances must be kept extremely clean. This includes regular brushing and may include soaking them in a cleansing solution.
- Dental Implants
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- Bone Grafting
- Braces
- Teeth WhiteningPierre Dental clinic offers numerous bleaching options including: In-office Bleaching, Crest Professional Whitestrips, and Custom Bleaching Trays with Gel.
- Cosmetic DentistryNitrous Oxide, Soft tissue laser therapy, Cavity detection Laser, Topically applied Fluoride varnishes, teeth whitening, emergency appointments, cosmetic dentistry and hospital based dentistry for those in need.
- General DentistryLocated right in the center of Pierre and Fort Pierre, our practice has the pleasure of treating patients from all areas of central South Dakota. Drs. Thompson, Bechtold, and Umiker are committed to the most up-to-date dental procedures, yet have not forgotten that patient comfort is our primary responsibility. We offer a wide range of general dentistry services and are conveniently open early in the morning. Our staff is not only friendly, but trained to the highest standards available in South Dakota.