Services
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Fillings
To treat a cavity our dentists will remove the decayed portion of your tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth to restore the function, integrity, and morphology of the existing tooth. The fillings may be made of gold, porcelain, amalgam or composite materials. Dental fillings are also used to ...
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Tooth-Colored Fillings (Composites)
Our dentists can restore or "fill" many teeth with our compsite resin filling material and return a tooth to its original appearance and near its orginal physical strength. After your dentist has removed the decay and cleaned the area, the tooth is prepared for the composite material. Next a bondin...
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Extractions
A dental extraction (also referred to as exodontia) is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. The most common reason for an extraction is tooth damage due to breakage or decay. Additional reasons for an extraction of a tooth include: severe infection of a tooth, severe gum disease, teeth which cann...
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Partial Dentures
A removable parital denture consists of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases that are held in the mouth by the remaining teeth and the hard and soft tissues in the mouth. A patient's ability to chew, speak, and smile confidently can be dramatically improved in just a few ...
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Dentures
Dentures, also known as false teeth, are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth which are supported by the hard and soft tissues in the mouth. New dentures allow the patient to chew their food more effectively, talk better, and smile more. Replacing a mouthful of broken, loose, and...
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Sealants
Sealants are thin, plastic coatings that are applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from tooth decay. Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs on these surfaces. Sealants protect the chewing surfaces by keeping germs and foods out of these grooves. Applying sealants ...
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Periodontal Treatment
For patients with mild to moderate gum disease (bone loss), we can treat them here in our office to hopefully reverse their gum problems and prevent future tooth loss due to the destruction of the bone that surrounds and supports their teeth. The patient's mouth will be anesthetized where they have...
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Veneers
A beautiful smile is a great asset. Veneers can make your dream of a smile makeover a reality or improve the appearance of one or two teeth. Porcelain veneers continue to be one of the most accepted smile enhancement techniques in dentistry. They allow us to improve the color, size, and shape of ou...
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Implants
Dental implants can be an effective method to replace one or several missing teeth. Each implant consists of a metal anchor that is inserted into the jawbone and a protruding abutment, which is outfitted with an artificial tooth. Implants can also be used to support a bridge, replace a partial...
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Cleanings
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that most patients have their teeth professionally cleaned and examined every 6 months by their dentist. During this appointment stains, tartar, plaque, and other debris are removed from the teeth and surrounding gum tissue. The teeth are also p...
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Bridges
Dental bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth that are permanently cemented by one of our dentists. When one or more teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can drift our of position, which can lead to a change in the bite, the loss of additional teeth, decay, and gum disease. A bridg...
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Root Canal
If the nerve chamber of a tooth becomes infected by decay or the nerve of a patient's tooth becomes necrotic (dies) due to trauma, root canal treatment is often necessary. The infected nerve and associated blood vessels of the tooth are removed and are replaced by a biocompatible material...
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Crowns
Dental crowns are used to strengthen a tooth that has been weakened due to decay, large fillings or breakage. Crowns can also be used to enhance the appearance of teeth that the patient feels are unattractive due to worn out or old dental work. Types of crown include all-porcelain crowns, porcelain...
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Bruxism treatment/prevention
Nightguards and bite splints can make a world of difference for our clenching and grinding patients by alleviating pain and preventing further destruction of the patient's existing healthy teeth. Symptoms of clenching and grinding include: sore teeth, loose teeth, headaches, pain in the muscles of ...
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Snoring prevention/treatment
Snoring can be a real problem, not only for the person who snores, but also for the partner or other family members who live with the snorer. Our dentists can create a custom-made solution for a more restful night's sleep: a Silent Nite oral appliance. This affordable device is flexible, thin and c...
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Sleep apnea
We work with your physician to create a customized, removable oral appliance for the noninvasive treatment of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The appliance is designed to both advance the lower jaw and open the bite to allow for a less restricted airflow during sleep. These devices promote a d...
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Teeth Whitening
The color and vitality of your teeth can be dramatically improved using our custom-made bleaching trays and prescription-strength whitening solution. The appearance of many patients' teeth are improved in as little as two weeks.
