Our Services

From routine cleanings and fillings to bruxism devices, we are equipped to handle your dental needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.

• Bonding
• Cosmetic Contouring
• Crowns and Bridges
• Cosmetic Fillings
• DIAGNOdent
• Implants
• Veneers
• Whitening
• Sealants
• Root Canal Therapy - some
• Extractions - some
• Jaw/TMJ - Night guards
• Cosmetic Dentistry

 

 

DIAGNOdent

One of the keys to maintaining good oral health is identifying and treating cavities as early as possible. Since even the smallest amount of decay can threaten the integrity of the tooth, finding and filling cavities is essential to preventing future problems.

DIAGNOdent technology locates decay at its earliest stages. DIAGNOdent uses laser technology to detect decay by measuring laser fluorescence within the tooth structure. When the laser encounters altered tooth substances, including bacteria, the DIAGNOdent emits a fluorescent light and a reading is displayed indicating the presence and severity of the decay.

DIAGNOdent uses light energy so there is no x-ray exposure. It is painless, non-invasive, and prevents the need for “exploratory” excavation of suspected areas of decay. Not only does this technology allow us to prevent the spread of decay, but catching decay early means simpler and smaller fillings which preserves more of the natural tooth.   

 

Implants

Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures. Implants are so well-designed, they mimic the look and feel of natural teeth. Implants are usually made of a synthetic yet biocompatible material like metal or ceramic.

Not everyone is a candidate for a dental implant. For a successful implant to take hold, a candidate must have proper bone density and have a strong immune system. Diabetics and people with chronic bruxism (teeth clenching) are generally not favorable candidates. In all cases, dental implants require strict oral hygiene. In general, good candidates who have dental implants can expect high success rates with the procedure.

Types of implants

• Full upper replacements: The upper set of teeth is replaced with implants.
• Anterior replacement: Implants are used to replace the front teeth (also called incisors and cuspids).
• Full lower replacement: The lower set of teeth is replaced with implants. Full lower replacement usually only uses six implants (near the front), which are used to anchor a denture. This eliminates the need for denture adhesive.
• Posterior replacement: Implants are used to replace the bicuspids and molars (the back teeth).
  

Single tooth replacement

Steps for these procedures include:

• Missing tooth roots are replaced with implants, which are covered under the gum line.
• A healing period of six months allows implants to take.
• The implants are uncovered and extensions attached.
• Replacement teeth are affixed to the implants and extensions.

 

CEREC

The latest in dental equipment to save you time and more of your original tooth structure with convenience and comfort! This technology allows us to complete a ceramic (porcelain) filling or crown in a single visit. No more impressions to be sent to the laboratory, no more temporaries, and we won’t inconvenience you by asking you to return for a second visit that we know will be difficult to schedule in your already busy day! The restoration created is precise, looks natural, is extremely durable, and permits more healthy tooth structure to be saved during tooth preparation!

Cosmetic Dentistry

People choose aesthetic dental procedures/surgery for various reasons-to repair a defect such as a malformed bite or crooked teeth, treat an injury, or just improve their overall appearance. Whatever the reason, the ultimate goal is to restore a beautiful smile.

For these and many other reasons, aesthetic dentistry has become a vital and important part of the dental profession.

Common aesthetic dental procedures can be performed to correct misshapen, discolored, chipped or missing teeth. They also can be used to change the overall shape of teeth-from teeth that are too long or short, have gaps, or simply need to be reshaped.

Some of the more common procedures involve:

• Bonding - A procedure in which tooth-colored material is used to close gaps or change tooth color.
• Contouring and reshaping - A procedure that straightens crooked, chipped, cracked or overlapping teeth.
• Veneers - A procedure in which ultra-thin coatings are placed over the front teeth. Veneers can change the color or shape of your teeth. For example, veneers have been used to correct unevenly spaced, crooked, chipped, oddly shaped or discolored teeth.
• Whitening and bleaching - As the term implies, whitening and bleaching, a rapidly increasing procedure, are used to make teeth whiter.

Which techniques should be used to improve your smile? A dental exam will take many factors into consideration, including your overall oral health.

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