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Cleanings

Dental cleaning or a prophy is a procedure whereby calculus, stain, and other accretions are removed from the crowns and roots of the teeth, and the enamel surfaces are polished. Cleanings are recommended every six months and can start for children as early as 3, with a “happy visit.”

Teeth Bleaching

A child’s deciduous teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. As a person ages the adult teeth often become darker due to changes in the mineral structure of the tooth, as the enamel becomes less porous. Teeth can also become stained by bacterial pigments, foods and tobacco. Certain antibiotic medications can also…

Extractions/Wisdom Teeth

Our office, unlike any other general dental office in the area, offers services for removal of third molars, or wisdom teeth, under IV sedation. We feel this makes a huge difference in the quality of care we can provide to our patients. A dental extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth.…

Restorative Dentistry

Replacing Missing Teeth The goal of replacing missing teeth is to preserve natural teeth as much as possible. Replacing missing teeth with a dental implant, bridge, full or partial denture helps promote dental health as well. Filling in empty spaces in the mouth can help prevent cavities in the remaining teeth because odd-shaped gaps are…

Bridges

A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. The restoration can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support.

Implant Dentures

It can be a very daunting and scary time for patients who are faced with losing their teeth. It doesn’t have to be that way. With the use of implants, losing your teeth can actually be the best thing that ever happened to some patients. Imagine beign able to eat just about anything you want…

Preventive Care

Preventive care is just more than brushing your teeth, flossing and eating right. Booking an appointment with your dentist office for a regular cleaning is essential for your oral health and for your medical health as well! Did you know that untreated gum conditions can lead to a heart attack or a stroke? What to…

Endodontics / Root Canal Therapy

Dental Health and Root Canals Aroot canalis a treatment used to repair and save atooththat is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses…

IV Sedation/Non IV Sedation

With Sedation Dentistry, you don’t have to be afraid anymore! Imagine not being afraid to go to the dentist anymore and being able to accomplish all of your dental care in as little as one appointment. If you’ve been putting off years of dental work, Sedation Dentistry can change your life! You will be able…