Services

Overview :

Preventive Dentistry

Oral Cancer Screening

Dentists are the first line of defense in early detection of oral cancer, yet a recent study by the American Dental Association revealed that only 15% of dentists screen their patients as part of a regular exam. We’re proud to be in this minority. 

Currently only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years, but this is because they’re diagnosed in later stages. We have the skills and tools to ensure that early signs of cancer and pre-cancerous conditions are identified. Together with our patients, we can fight and win the battle against oral cancer through timely detection.

Dental Hygiene

Your dental health will be improved with good oral hygiene, regular dental visits and frequent cleanings. Our team of experienced dental hygienists is committed to providing continuing care for your entire family.

Unhealthy gums cause bone loss and eventual tooth loss. Recent studies show a link between gum disease and heart disease, stroke, diabetes, pneumonia and other respiratory diseases. 

Our hygienists will also explain proper brushing and flossing techniques which, when done regularly, will prevent expensive or painful conditions down the road.

Digital X-Rays and Oral Camera Technology

Digital radiography is the latest technology used to take dental x-rays, and is much faster, safer and more comfortable for our patients than traditional methods. Instead of film, a sensor captures and stores images on a computer. 

This system provides excellent images with about 80% less radiation than conventional x-rays. Also, because there’s no need to develop the x-rays, the disposal of harmful wastes like lead and other chemicals into the environment is eliminated.

We use a specialized dental camera to take digital photographs in your mouth, allowing us to display the photos on a computer monitor so you can see what we see. This helps you better understand and explore your treatment options.

Sealants

Dental sealants can play an important role in helping prevent tooth decay in some locations on your teeth. Placing dental sealants involves your dentist bonding a plastic coating into the pits and fissures of your tooth. The result is a smoother tooth surface that’s less likely to trap food and plaque and is easier to clean with your toothbrush. 

Fluoride Treatment

Experts concluded long ago that the mineral fluoride is quite effective in protecting teeth enamel from decay. For that reason, it is added to tap water, toothpaste and other products. But children, whose teeth are especially vulnerable, need extra fluoride to keep their enamel extra strong. 

Fluoride treatments are an excellent solution. Administered in trays or brushed onto the teeth, fluoride treatments are quick and painless and are given immediately following professional cleanings. 

Children’s Dentistry

We provide pediatric dentistry dedicated to the total oral health and comfort of your child in a fun, gentle, and positive environment. Our office has been designed to make your child feel welcome and relaxed, and our goal is to make your child build and maintain a positive attitude towards dental care.

We offer a wide spectrum of pediatric dental services including instruction in preventive oral hygiene, restorative dentistry and emergency treatment. 

Our team is committed to family-oriented dental care, and we encourage parents to play an active role in their child’s oral health. We focus on coaching patients and their parents for a lifetime of good oral hygiene and dental health. 

Together, we can help your kids learn how to properly care for their teeth and develop good brushing and flossing habits that can protect their smiles long into their adult years.

Restorative Dentistry

Amalgam Fillings

Used by dentists for more than a century, dental amalgam is the most thoroughly researched and tested restorative material among all those in use. It’s durable, easy to use, highly resistant to wear and relatively inexpensive compared to other materials. 

Amalgam is an alloy made by combining mercury, silver, tin and copper. Although it’s a safe, commonly used material, some concern has been raised because of its mercury content. However, the mercury in amalgam combines with other metals to render it stable and safe for use in filling teeth.

Because amalgam fillings can withstand very high chewing loads, they’re ideal for restoring molars in the back of your mouth. They’re also useful for deep fillings below your gum line. Like other filling materials, amalgam fillings are well tolerated by patients with only rare occurrences of allergic response.

Composite Fillings

Composite fillings are a mixture of glass or quartz filler in a resin medium that produces a tooth-colored filling. They provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small to mid size restorations that need to withstand moderate chewing pressure. 

Less tooth structure is removed when your dentist prepares your tooth, and this may result in a smaller filling than with an amalgam. Composites can also be “bonded” or adhesively held in a cavity, often allowing us to make a more conservative repair to the tooth.

Oral Surgery

Extractions

If repairing a damaged tooth isn’t practical, tooth extraction might be necessary. Broken, cracked or extensively decayed teeth can require extraction. Some teeth will have extensive decay or will be damaged or cracked in such a way that an extraction may be considered the best solution. 

Wisdom Tooth Extractions

Not all wisdom teeth have to be removed. When they erupt properly and are kept healthy, your wisdom teeth don’t have to be extracted. Unfortunately, this doesn’t generally happen. 

Wisdom teeth may grow at an angle to your other teeth, partially emerge from your gum, or even remain trapped beneath your gum and bone. 



These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause infections and make it difficult for you to maintain good hygiene. Removing the offending impacted tooth or teeth usually resolves these problems. 

Cosmetic Dentistry

Veneers

Dental veneers are wafer-thin custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of your teeth, changing their color, shape, size or length. They’re routinely used to fix teeth that are discolored, worn down, broken, badly aligned or irregularly shaped. 

Veneers can be made from porcelain or resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removing less tooth surface before placement. You should discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.

Tooth Whitening

As you age, you may begin to notice your teeth aren’t quite the same shade of white they were in your youth. Many factors can cause this, including staining from caffeine and smoking, a genetic predisposition to early yellowing, and gum and tooth disease.

We offer an extensive choice of tooth whitening systems, available in our office or at home, that deliver fast and noticeable results. The level of whiteness achieved will depend on the level of discoloration of your teeth and how they came to be stained. Our treatments are very comfortable, safe and effective, and your smile will become lighter and brighter.

Cosmetic Smile Makeover

Your smile is the first thing people notice about you. It’s a reflection of your health, mindset and vitality. A beautiful smile exudes confidence, self-esteem and happiness. 

A cosmetic smile makeover can completely rejuvenate your whole face without invasive surgery, making you look and feel 10 to 15 years younger, usually in just a few weeks. 

After taking a series of digital photos and discussing your preferences, we’ll design your smile makeover plan to complement your overall appearance. We may recommend veneers, tooth-colored white restorations, teeth whitening, replacement teeth or other procedures in your custom treatment plan.

Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal or gum disease is an infection of the tissues surrounding and supporting your teeth, and is a leading cause of tooth loss in American adults. Plaque is the sticky film of bacteria that’s brushed and flossed away with proper oral care. When left on the teeth, plaque produces toxins that attack below your gum line in the sulcus, a shallow v-shaped crevice between your tooth and gums. This causes the bond between teeth and gums to break down. 

In the early stage of gum disease, known as gingivitis, gums may become red and swollen and bleed easily. In the more advanced stage, periodontal disease, teeth can loosen and fall out. Good oral hygiene and regular dental exams are essential to prevent and detect gum disease early — especially since you can have it without any warning signs. Signs of gum disease include:

• Gums that are red, swollen, tender, bleed easily or have pulled away from the teeth
• Persistent bad breath or bad taste
• Loose or separating teeth
• A change in the way your teeth fit together
• A change in the fit of partial dentures

Your risk of developing gum disease may relate to the following habits and conditions:

• Tobacco smoking or chewing
• Systemic diseases such as diabetes
• Medications such as steroids, anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs and calcium channel blockers
• Pregnancy or use of oral contraceptives
• Crooked teeth
• Worn bridges or fillings

Prosthodontics

Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that’s placed over your tooth, covering the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, or to improve its appearance. The crown, when cemented into place, fully encases the entire visible portion of your tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

Bridges

Bridges help maintain the shape of your face and alleviate the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth. They replace missing teeth with artificial teeth, look great and literally bridge the gap where one or more teeth may have been. 

Bridges can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials, and are bonded onto surrounding teeth for support. Unlike a removable bridge, which you can take out and clean, a fixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist. There are also implant bridges, which attach artificial teeth directly to your jaw or under your gums. 

The success of any bridge depends on its foundation, so it’s very important to keep your remaining teeth healthy and strong.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures replace one or more missing teeth. There are two types of partial dentures — conventional and precision.

A conventional partial denture stays in place by hooking or clipping on to some of your existing natural teeth or crowns. You can generally identify a conventional partial denture by a small metal clasp around one or more teeth.

A precision partial denture stays in place by attaching to one or more permanent crowns. Generally, precision partial dentures show no metal when you smile and attach to crowns using a number of different devices that are very long lasting.

Full Dentures

If you’ve lost all your natural teeth, full dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, your facial muscles sag, making you look older. You’ll be able to eat and speak — things people often take for granted until their natural teeth are lost.

There are various types of full dentures. A conventional full denture is made and placed in your mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed, which may take several months. An immediate full denture is inserted as soon as your remaining teeth are removed, so you don’t have to be without teeth during the healing period.

Even if you wear full dentures, you still must take good care of your mouth. Brush your gums, tongue and palate every morning with a soft-bristled brush before you insert your dentures to stimulate circulation in your tissues and help remove plaque.

Flexible (Non-Metal Cosmetic) Dentures

Flexible plastic cosmetic dentures are a new type of partial denture many people find very comfortable. This lightweight denture blends with the natural appearance of your gums, making it practically invisible, and eliminates metal clasps that can cause irritation and tooth wear. It’s also tough, flexible, non-allergenic and has no metallic taste. 

The plastic used in these dentures is so strong that the partial can be thin enough to eliminate that heavy, bulky feeling that makes wearing metal partials so unpleasant.

Many of our patients say this is the most comfortable partial they’ve ever worn, and now they can wear a partial where they were unsuccessful before.

Endodontics (Root Canals)

Root canals can prevent tooth decay and loss when there’s damage to the soft core of your tooth, known as the pulp. During the procedure, the damaged pulp is removed, the root canal is cleaned and sealed off, and a crown is bonded to your tooth to maintain strength. 

Despite its reputation as a painful ordeal, a root canal is a relatively simple procedure with little or no discomfort involving one to three visits. Best of all, it can save your tooth and your smile.

Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root an oral surgeon places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. They’re ideal for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to gum disease, injury or some other reason.

Dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since they don’t rely on neighboring teeth for support. They’re so natural-looking and feeling, you may forget you ever lost a tooth. Under proper conditions, such as placement by an oral surgeon and diligent patient maintenance, implants can last a lifetime.