- Professional Dental Cleaning
- Scaling and Root Planing
- Tooth Colored Fillings
- Crown
- Bridge
- Teeth Whitening
- Dentures
- Partial Denture
- Root Canals
- Dental Emergency
Professional Dental Cleaning
Appointment consists of removal of plaque, calculus (hardened plaque also known as tartar), and staining. Various instruments are used to remove deposits from teeth to prevent cavities, gingivitis, and periodontal disease.
At this session periodontal evaluation, necessary X-rays, exam, and diagnosis of patient's oral health is assessed and discussed with patient.
Scaling and Root Planing
Process that involves removal of hardened plaque (calculus) above and underneath the gums that is not easily removed by brushing and flossing alone. It can be considered a "deeper" cleaning and most likely involve anesthetic (also known as novacaine).
By removing deposits under and above the gums, it promotes maintenance of bone level and tooth attachment. If deposits continue to grow, bone loss and eventual tooth loss will occur.
Tooth Colored Fillings
These fillings match the color of the teeth. After all of the decay is removed from the tooth, the filling is placed and carved by the dentist.
Crown
This restoration is used to reinforce the strength of teeth that has been weakened by large decay or restorations. Teeth with root canals are also recommended crowns due to its weakened tooth structure.
By covering the tooth, the forces of chewing is deflected more evenly decreasing the chances of breaking tooth structure.
Bridge
Procedure used to replace a missing tooth to maintain space, prevent shifting of opposing teeth, and restore function.
This is accomplished by two adjacent teeth anchoring the artificial tooth.
Teeth Whitening
Customized bleach trays are made to hold the bleach materials. Whitening results may be reached within 2 weeks of wearing these customized trays.
Some patients are not good candidates, the dentist will be able to determine whether or not you qualify.
Dentures
Appliances help restore function and it recreates contour of mouth and lips esthetically.
Partial Denture
Appliance now comes in a flexible form that is less bulky and more natural looking.
Root Canals
This procedure is recommended when decay has reached the pulp or a tooth crack has entrance into the pulp or when a tooth is severely symptomatic causing pain.
The pulp is cleaned out, the space disinfected and then filled.
Dental Emergency
Dental pain can be sudden and unplanned for. We have openings in our office just for this type of pain.