- Dental ExaminationMaintaining great oral health is a goal that lasts for life, Jennifer and Tina head up our Hygiene department. We pride ourselves on providing customized oral hygiene instruction and hygiene care to achieve optimal oral health. Regular dental check-ups and periodontal examinations are important for maintaining your oral health and the health of your smile. Whether you need a simpler cleaning or a more complex periodontal cleaning, our hygienists are experts at providing you with comfortable and comprehensive care. Nitrous oxide and desensitizers are available and can help make your visit a pleasant experience. We look forward to seeing you. Contact our office today to get started.
- X-rays
- Oral Cancer ScreeningOn average, one person dies from oral cancer every hour. Many of these cases went undiagnosed until they reached advanced stages, making the chances of recovery slim – that’s why our dental team takes our duty to discover oral cancer in our patients so seriously. During regular checkups, we’ll always review your mouth for signs of strange sores, red or white spots, and suspicious crusts/lumps, all of which can indicate cancerous cells. If we find anything concerning, we can help you take the next steps towards diagnosis and treatment.
- Teeth Cleaning
- Fluoride TreatmentFluoride is regularly added to oral hygiene products and even community water supplies because of its proven positive effect on dental health. In fact, countless studies have shown that people who regularly drink fluoridated water tend to have stronger tooth enamel and fewer cavities than their counterparts. At Terrace Heights Dental Center, we’re happy to offer professional fluoride treatment to children and adults who may not be getting enough exposure in their everyday lives.
- Dental SealantsKeeping teeth clean with brushing and flossing can be tough at times, especially when you’re trying to reach the molars and premolars towards the back of the mouth. In order to support our patients’ smiles and keep cavity-causing decay away, our team can apply dental sealants over the chewing surfaces of these teeth. Sealants are thin but tough plastic coverings that harden in place and block out food particles from gathering in the grooves. Dr. Bonny typically recommends dental sealants for children, but they can benefit adults in some cases.
- FillingsWhen a patient suffers a cavity, our team can provide them with a dental filling over the course of a single appointment to repair the damage. Dr. Bonny primarily offers tooth-colored fillings, which are crafted from lifelike composite resin for an attractive and conservative result. Our practice also has amalgam fillings available, which are useful for back teeth that have to endure a lot of chewing over time.
- Resin CompositeDirect bonding is often the ideal cosmetic option for patients who have relatively small dental flaws (like chips, gaps, and stains) that they would like to correct. Plus, the procedure only takes one appointment in most cases! Dr. Bonny will apply tooth-colored composite resin to the tooth and sculpt it into a lifelike addition that covers the offending area. After we’ve hardened it in place with a curing light, the finished result should last for multiple years.
- VeneersPorcelain veneers are high-quality dental restorations that are designed to be extremely thin; this is so they can fit over the front surfaces of your teeth in a natural-looking and long-lasting manner. Veneers are a good cosmetic service for patients who are hoping to correct several imperfections at once, saving themselves valuable time and cost. Your smile’s new addition will be attractive, functional, and very durable. In fact, veneers resist staining for longer than your natural enamel!
- CrownsYour natural tooth has two distinct parts to it. There’s the white crown, which makes up your smile and is very well-known. Additionally, there is a root that is completely hidden beneath the gum tissue. These roots provide much-needed support and also stabilize the jawbone. When traditional restorative services are used to replace missing teeth, the aesthetic value may be replaced, but this important support is lost. As a result, patients tend to experience bone deterioration and reduced oral health over the years.
- BridgesIf you have a decayed tooth, an injured tooth, or one or more teeth that have been lost altogether, a custom-made restoration can work wonders in rebuilding its natural appearance and function.
- Dental Bonding
- Restorative Dentistry
- Root Canal TreatmentIf you have a tooth that’s suffering from extreme sensitivity and pain, it’s likely that it’s experiencing an infection. Dr. Bonny may recommend root canal therapy in order to treat the tooth and prevent it from needing to be extracted, which our team always strives to avoid for our patients. During the process, we will carefully access the tooth’s inner chamber and remove diseased pulp and nerves from within. While many patients think of root canal therapy as a “scary” procedure, it’s actually very safe and comfortable with the help of today’s modern techniques. It’s also highly successful, and many patients are able to maintain their treated teeth for the rest of their lives.
- Dentures
- Dental ImplantsWhen you lose one or more natural teeth, it can be devastating for your appearance, for your oral health, and even for your overall quality of life. At Terrace Heights Dental Center, Dr. Bonny can help you regain what’s missing with several quality reconstructive solutions, including dental implants. Implants provide impressive longevity, seamless aesthetics, lifelike durability, and more benefits to patients in need; in fact, most people can’t even tell the difference between implant-retained “teeth” and natural teeth! Please contact us today to learn more, or if you’re ready to schedule a first appointment here in Yakima, WA.
- Teeth WhiteningIf you’re interested in improving the shade of your tooth enamel and getting rid of noticeable stains and discoloration, consider using an at-home whitening kit from our Yakima practice. Unlike the lackluster products you could find at the local pharmacy, these kits are professional-strength and very effective. The patient simply needs to wear their custom trays and high-grade whitening gel as directed, and they can achieve a brighter smile in just a few weeks.
- Cosmetic DentistryA beautiful, attractive smile can positively influence your life in many ways over time. Maybe it finally helps you feel brave enough to speak up in a work meeting, or maybe you finally have lots of family photos that you’re proud to show off. At Terrace Heights Dental Center, we’d love to see you for a consultation if you’re ready to improve your appearance and get rid of frustrating dental flaws. Dr. Bonny offers several cosmetic dentistry options that can help you achieve dazzling results, and he’ll work with you closely in order to ensure that these services are a good fit for your personal goals. To schedule an appointment, contact our office today!