Dental Procedures
Preventive Dentistry
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Dental Exams & Cleanings should be done at least every 6 months
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Brushing & Flossing are of paramount importance to oral hygiene
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Sealants are thin plastic coating applied to the chewing surface of teeth
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Home Care brushing, flossing and rinsing two times a day
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Nitrous Oxide known as laughing gas, relaxes patients
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Dental X-Rays can detect decay, abscesses or sometimes fractures that the human eye cannot see. Allows us to correct small problems before they become large problems
Cosmetic Dentistry
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Composite Fillings tooth colored composite acrylic material
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Porcelain Crowns tooth colored covering to fit over prepared tooth
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Porcelain Fixed Bridges similar to crown but has more than one tooth
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Porcelain Veneers shell that is custom made and cemented on front side
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Tooth Whitening custom trays that are worn for a short time with a gel that is safe and effective
Periodontal Disease Prevention
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Diagnosis identifying the problem either by exam or x-rays
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Treatment the care of your teeth and supporting structures
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Maintenance patients should be seen on a 3,4 or 6 month hygiene visits
Restorative Dentistry
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Composite Fillings tooth colored filling
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Crowns (Caps) tooth shaped cover to permanently cover prepared tooth
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Dentures & Partial Dentures removable tooth that are taken out to clean
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Fixed Bridges connected crowns permanently cemented to adjacent teeth
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Root Canal Therapy the removal of the nerve from the tooth
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Dental Implant Restoration replacement of missing teeth with titanium screw placed in bone and crown placed on top
Orthodontics
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Limited Tooth Movement usually can be done with a set of 3 retainers
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Invisalign clear retainers that are changed every 2 weeks
Oral Surgery
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Extractions tooth removal
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Oral Cancer Exams screening for changes in mouth, tongue or neck
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Nitrous Oxide anti-anxiety medication for patients
Emergency Services patients can be seen same day as their emergency call in most cases. Please call 561.395.4500 to schedule an emergency appointment
