Dental services we offer.

Over the years, the children we have treated have enjoyed their visits to our office. We enjoy our young patients and make every effort to make their visit stress free and fun.Our goal is to help children develop dental habits that will ensure they maintain excellent dental health over their lifetime.It is our experience that children introduced, as early as 1 year old, to regular dental checkups are more likely to maintain good dental health practices into their teenage and adult years. We’ve a...

The ADA defines a ‘comprehensive oral exam’ as “… an extensive evaluation and the recording of all extraoral, intraoral and soft tissues”.The ADA defines a ‘periodic oral exam’ as “… an exam that is done on established patients to determine any changes in dental and health status since a previous comprehensive or periodic evaluation”.The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends new patients have a comprehensive dental exam on their first visit and established patients undergo this exam every...

CrownsA dental crown is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth and secured with dental cement. Crowns are generally used to improve the strength or appearance of the tooth. A dental impression usually takes place in order to fabricate the crown. Most crowns are made from gold or porcelain, or a combination of porcelain and metal alloy: Porcelain crowns are aesthetically more appealing and very natural looking.Gold is usually used on the back teeth, is easier to use than porcelain and requires ...

When people lose one tooth or several permanent teeth due to an accident, illness, or aging, they may experience the negative effects on their self esteem or an inability to chew.When patients experience tooth loss your dentist can give you back your beautiful smile by implementing a Partial or Full Denture treatment plan that suits your needs both financially and aesthetically.Advantages of full and partial dentures include improved chewing ability, improved speech, improved aesthetic appearanc...

How digital x-rays benefit you.Over the past 60 years science has helped improve the dental profession. One good example – today, dental X-rays are safer and more convenient. Today’s traditional dental X-rays emit much lower amounts of radiation than in the past and are considered extremely safe. Digital radiography is a high tech alternative with the following benefits:Uses 90% less radiationAbility to transfer Dental Records by emailNo chemicals involved, so Environmentally friendlyShorter Den...

For selected patients only. Replacement Teeth That Look and Feel Like Your OwnA dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely o...

Some common reasons for dental extractions (tooth removal) include removal of wisdom teeth, badly fractured teeth, or to make room for orthodontic treatment.Extractions are done surgically or non-surgically depending on the condition of the tooth. A surgical extraction is done when a tooth is not easily accessible because it hasn’t fully broken through or it has broken under the gum line. An incision is made to access the tooth, then the tooth may be carefully broken into pieces for ease of remo...

For selected patients only. A dental filling is a restorative procedure that repairs teeth damaged by decay. In some cases enamel loss can cause a tooth to become sensitive and dental filling material is needed to relieve the tooth.Tooth decay and cavities are quickly found during a routine dental appointment. Once detected, your dentist will remove the decayed material, clean the affected area, then fill the cavity with a gold, porcelain, a composite resin, or an amalgam. These filling material...

If you lost one or more teeth or have dentures and you’re ready for a permanent solution, consider an implant restoration. Replacing missing teeth can improve a patient’s self-esteem, the way they chew and how they talk.Losing permanent teeth due to an accident, aging, or periodontal disease can be difficult, but you can get back the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted. Dental Implant Restorations facts:Durable – the implant fuses to the bone making implants the most durable tooth replacement o...

Athletic Guard – Anyone enjoying contact sports such as football, rugby or lacrosse needs to protect their teeth using a sports guard.Custom designed sports guards are more comfortable, less bulky, non-chafing and provide better cushioning so they’re more likely to be worn.Night Guards protect from clenching and grinding while sleeping. A night guard designed by your dentist will be comfortable and do a great job of protecting your teeth.Some people find a standard night guard uncomfortable in w...

A veneer can change the color, shape, and size of a single tooth or a complete smile. They are used to whiten teeth, remove gaps, straighten teeth and correct teeth worn by grinding. Veneers look, feel, and function as natural teeth do.Veneers are thin porcelain caps which bond to the outside of the tooth. The application takes just 2 visits and requires minimal removal of tooth structure. Veneers are the most natural looking and durable cosmetic restoration in dental history. They are also the ...

The cosmetic dental treatment known as ‘whitening’, or bleaching, is used to whiten the tooth enamel. Pigmentation, tea, age, coffee, tobacco, red wine or medications such as tetracycline are just some of the causes of discolored or stained teeth.The bleaching process uses a peroxide gel added to a mouth guard-like tray to ensure direct contact with the tooth surface.What are my teeth whitening options?Tooth whitening can be done in-office or at-home using a whitening kit. Our office offers both...