Our Services
Family Dentistry
Family dentistry is a branch of dentistry that focuses on providing comprehensive dental care for individuals of all ages, from infants to seniors.
Our family dentists are trained to treat a wide range of dental conditions, including preventive care, restorative care, and cosmetic dentistry. We also provide education and counseling on oral hygiene and healthy lifestyle habits.
Benefits of Family Dentistry
There are many benefits to choosing a family dentist for your family’s dental care.
Here are just a few:
Convenience: Family dentists offer a wide range of services under one roof, so you can get all your family’s dental care in one place. This can save you time and money.
Personalized care: Family dentists take the time to get to know you and your family’s dental needs. They will develop a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to your specific needs.
Established rapport: Family dentists build relationships with their patients over time. This can make it easier for you to feel comfortable and at ease during your dental appointments.
Same Day Crowns
Imagine a chipped tooth, a cracked molar, a sudden dental drama casting a shadow over your day. Traditionally, the fix meant multiple appointments, temporary crowns, and weeks of waiting. But enter CEREC, a revolutionary technology reshaping the dental landscape, offering a shining solution: same-day crowns.
CEREC, standing for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, is a marvel of modern dentistry. It transforms the crown-making process, ditching the waiting game for streamlined efficiency. Instead of sending impressions off to a lab, CEREC lets your dentist become a sculptor in minutes.
How It Works
Capture: A tiny camera scans your tooth, creating a 3D digital image. No messy molds, just high-tech precision.
Design: Like a virtual artist, your dentist sculpts the perfect crown on the computer screen, ensuring a custom fit and natural look.
Mill: The magic happens. A milling machine whirls to life, carving the crown from a block of durable ceramic, right there in the dental chair.
Place: Within an hour, the crown is polished and cemented onto your tooth, restoring your smile and bite in a single visit.
Orthodontics
What Is Orthodontics?
Orthodontics is a form of dentistry that focuses on straightening teeth and fixing bite issues. Braces are one of the most common appliances used in orthodontics. Other popular devices include retainers, tightening bands, and clear aligners.
While most people get orthodontic treatment when they’re younger, these procedures work for all ages. However, treatment during youth is recommended since children’s teeth are easier to move.
Why Choose Orthodontics?
Patients often choose orthodontics to treat the following issues:
- Crooked teeth
- Overlapping teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Rotated teeth
- Impacted teeth
- Overbites
- Underbites
If any of these problems affect you, you can find relief quickly! In fact, depending on the severity of the problem, orthodontics can help you achieve a perfect smile in as little as a few months!
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is a specialized branch of dental care that focuses on improving the aesthetics of teeth, gums, and the overall smile.
Through a variety of procedures, cosmetic dentists aim to enhance the appearance of teeth, address imperfections, and create a more attractive and confident smile.
Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
Cosmetic dentistry encompasses a range of procedures designed to address various dental concerns and enhance the overall smile:
Teeth Whitening: Teeth whitening is a popular procedure that lightens the color of teeth, removing stains and discoloration caused by food, beverages, and aging.
Various teeth whitening options are available, including professional in-office treatments and at-home whitening kits.
Dental Bonding: Dental bonding involves applying a tooth-colored resin material to the surface of a tooth to restore its shape, size, or color. Bonding can be used to repair chipped or cracked teeth, close gaps between teeth, and even lengthen the appearance of short teeth.
Root Canal Treatment
When a toothache strikes, the mere mention of a root canal can send shivers down the spine. But don’t let fear lead to tooth loss. A root canal is often a tooth hero, restoring health and function while preventing the need for extraction.
The Root of the Issue
Inside each tooth lies a delicate pulp chamber, containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. When infection or inflammation strikes this pulp, pain, sensitivity, and swelling can ensue. A root canal addresses this by removing the diseased pulp and cleaning the root canals, preventing infection from spreading and saving the tooth.
The Process
Numbing the Area: Local anesthetic ensures a comfortable experience.
Accessing the Pulp: A small opening is created in the tooth’s crown.
Removing the Pulp: Delicate instruments extract the inflamed pulp.
Cleaning and Shaping: Root canals are meticulously cleaned and shaped.
Filling and Sealing: A biocompatible material securely fills and seals the canals.
Restoring the Crown: A crown or filling protects the tooth and restores its function.
Modern techniques and anesthetics make root canals no more uncomfortable than a filling.
Removable Dentures
Missing teeth can impact not just your smile, but also your ability to chew and speak clearly. Dentures offer a reliable solution, replacing missing teeth and restoring lost function.
Complete and Partial Dentures
Complete dentures are used when all teeth in an upper or lower jaw, or both, are missing. They are custom-made to fit snugly against the gums, with a base that resembles gum tissue and replacement teeth crafted from acrylic or porcelain. Complete dentures improve chewing and speaking ability, and can enhance facial appearance by supporting the cheeks and lips.
Partial dentures, on the other hand, are for individuals with some remaining natural teeth. These removable appliances fill in gaps created by missing teeth, preventing surrounding teeth from shifting and improving bite function. Partial dentures typically consist of replacement teeth attached to a gum-colored plastic base, often with metal clasps that secure them to the natural teeth.
Both complete and partial dentures require a visit to a dentist or denturist for fitting and adjustments. They are relatively easy to care for, requiring daily cleaning and soaking overnight. With proper care, dentures can last for several years.
Sealants
Dental sealants are thin, plastic-like coatings that are painted onto the chewing surfaces of teeth, particularly the back teeth (molars and premolars), to prevent tooth decay. These sealants act as a protective barrier, shielding the grooves and pits on the teeth’s surfaces from the sticky acids produced by bacteria in plaque.
How Dental Sealants Work
Tooth decay, or cavities, begins when plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, forms on the teeth. These bacteria convert sugars from food and beverages into acids, which can erode the tooth enamel, leading to cavities. Dental sealants, by forming a physical barrier over the pits and fissures, prevent plaque and acids from reaching these vulnerable areas, effectively diminishing the risk of tooth decay.
Benefits of Dental Sealants
Dental sealants offer several notable benefits for oral health:
Prevent Tooth Decay: Dental sealants are highly effective in preventing tooth decay, especially in children and adolescents, who are more susceptible to cavities due to their developing enamel.
Reduce Treatment Costs: By preventing cavities, dental sealants can help reduce the need for costly dental treatments, such as fillings and crowns.
Promote Oral Health: Dental sealants contribute to overall oral health by protecting the teeth from decay, reducing the risk of gum disease, and improving overall dental hygiene.
Teeth Whitening
In-office teeth whitening is a professional dental procedure that uses a high-concentration bleaching gel to whiten the teeth in just one visit. This treatment is performed in a dental office by a trained professional and is considered one of the most effective teeth whitening methods available.
How Does In-Office Teeth Whitening Work?
During an in-office teeth whitening procedure, a protective gel is applied to the gums to protect them from the bleaching gel. The bleaching gel is then applied to the teeth and activated by a particular light or laser. The gel remains on the teeth for a set amount of time and is then removed, revealing a noticeably brighter and whiter smile.
The Benefits of In-Office Teeth Whitening
In-office teeth whitening offers several benefits, including:
Quick Results
In-office teeth whitening provides immediate results, with many patients seeing a significant improvement in the brightness of their teeth after just one visit to the dentist.
Professional Grade Products
The bleaching gel used in in-office teeth whitening contains a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide than over-the-counter whitening products. This means that the results are more dramatic and longer-lasting.
TMJ/TMD Treatment
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) affect the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. These conditions can cause various symptoms, including pain, discomfort, and difficulty opening and closing the jaw.
What are TMJ and TMD?
The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects the jawbone to the skull. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a group of conditions that has to do with the movement of this joint, including completely disabling your ability to open and close your mouth without significant pain. The pain does not necessarily stay localized, as it can often affect hearing and contribute to consistent migraines for many patients.
What are the Common Causes of TMD?
Several factors can contribute to the development of TMD, including:
Arthritis
Arthritis in the jaw joint can cause inflammation and pain due to overuse or extending your range of motion beyond what it can usually do.
Stress
Stress-related disorders can cause certain things, such as the grinding of the teeth (bruxism), which can lead to TMD.
BIOLASE Water Laser Dentistry
BIOLASE water laser dentistry, a system pioneered by BIOLASE Technology, utilizes a patented blend of laser energy and a gentle stream of water to provide a less invasive and more comfortable dental experience. This technology, known as Waterlase, works by exciting water molecules inside the targeted tissue and combining it with a hydrokinetic spray to precisely remove hard tissue, like tooth enamel, and soft tissue, such as gums. This eliminates the need for the traditional dental drill in many procedures, which significantly reduces the noise, vibration, and heat that many patients find distressing.
The Benefit of Waterlase
The primary benefit of Waterlase is enhanced patient comfort, often allowing dentists to perform routine procedures with little or no anesthesia. The system’s precision allows for the removal of decayed tissue while conserving more of the healthy tooth structure. It is also highly versatile, with FDA clearance for a wide range of procedures on both hard and soft tissues. This enables dentists to perform everything from cavity preparation and filling to periodontal treatments and soft tissue surgeries.
For patients, this means less post-operative pain, reduced bleeding, and faster healing times. It also minimizes the risk of cross-contamination by sterilizing the area during treatment. The increased efficiency can lead to fewer appointments, allowing dentists to treat multiple areas of the mouth in a single visit.
Veneers
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells that are permanently bonded to the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance.
Veneers are a popular cosmetic dentistry options for people who want to enhance their smile.
Types of Veneers
There are two primary types of veneers:
Porcelain Veneers: These are the most popular type of veneer, known for their durability, natural appearance, and resistance to staining. Porcelain veneers are custom-made to match the color and shape of your natural teeth.
Composite Veneers: These are made from a tooth-colored resin material. Composite veneers are less expensive than porcelain veneers, but they are also less durable and more prone to staining.
Benefits of Dental Veneers
Improved Appearance: Veneers can significantly enhance the appearance of your smile by correcting a variety of cosmetic dental issues.
Durability: Porcelain veneers are highly durable and can last for many years with proper care.
Interested in Dental Veneers? Contact Us!
Contact us today to make an appointment with our dental professionals. We’ll evaluate your teeth and recommend cosmetic services such as veneers based on your dental goals.
Tooth Extractions
Tooth extractions are a common dental procedure that involves removing a tooth from the mouth. While dentists always strive to preserve natural teeth, there are times when extraction is the best course of treatment.
When is a tooth extraction necessary?
Here are some of the most common reasons why a tooth extraction might be necessary:
Severe tooth decay: If a tooth is severely decayed and cannot be repaired with a filling or crown, extraction may be necessary to prevent the infection from spreading to other teeth.
Impacted tooth: An impacted tooth is a tooth that is unable to erupt through the gum line. This can cause pain, infection, and damage to other teeth. Impacted wisdom teeth are the most common type of impacted teeth.
Gum disease: Severe gum disease can damage the tissues that support the teeth, causing them to loosen and fall out. In some cases, tooth extraction may be necessary to prevent further tooth loss.
Fractured tooth: A tooth that is fractured beyond repair may need to be extracted to prevent pain and infection.
Overcrowding: In some cases, there may not be enough space in the mouth for all of the teeth. Extracting one or more teeth can create space for the remaining teeth to properly align.
