Our office is proud to offer a variety of dental services to both children and adult patients. Below is some basic information on some of the procedures that we offer. If you are interested in any of these procedures, you may contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment to discuss your individual situation and needs.

Cleanings and Examinations
In accordance with the American Dental Association recommendations for patient treatment, we encourage our patients to schedule their regular dental check-ups and cleanings every six months, unless more attention is required. Our examinations monitor periodontal and dental health while also screening our patients for oral cancers. Early detection is essential to the successful treatment of any dental condition.

Sealants
Dental sealants are a very effective preventative measure offered by our profession. The application of a tooth-colored material to the pits and fissures of your teeth improves their natural contours making them more cleansable and therefore less susceptible to decay. This simple and painless procedure offers a patient dramatic protection against future cavities.

Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal disease (gum disease) affects 75% of the population. In advanced stages, gum surgery is often necessary to control it. In our office, we favor the use of the latest non-surgical periodontal treatments, medications, oral hygiene procedures, and devices. It is our goal to minimize or eliminate the need for periodontal surgery.

Fillings
Minimal areas of tooth decay may be successfully restored using dental fillings. Traditionally, teeth were restored using amalgam (silver), and this material still has its place in certain cases, but we are now able to offer patients a choice in materials. If aesthetics is a concern, a tooth colored material may be used that is virtually undetectable in the mouth.

Crowns (Caps)
Crowns are used to restore badly broken or fractured teeth. They cover the whole tooth, adding strength and beauty to your smile. Crowns can be made of gold, porcelain, or of a precious metal with a porcelain covering.

Implants
Dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth. The surgical placement of a titanium implant replaces the missing root and gives us a structure to which a crown can be added. This procedure is more involved than other procedures to replace missing teeth, but the results can be worth it.

Bridges
A bridge is a very effective alternative used to replace missing teeth when implants are not an option. It requires the placement of crowns on the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth with a prosthetic tooth connected to these crowns. The prosthetic tooth fills the empty space providing the look and feel of a natural tooth

Dentures
In certain situations, dentures are the most effective way to replace missing teeth and decreased function.

Root Canal Therapy
A root canal is sometimes needed in order to save a tooth that would otherwise require extraction. This procedure is usually recommended when an infection exists inside a tooth. Once the infection is removed and the tooth is properly restored, a patient can expect continued function for years to come.

Oral Surgery
Our office is fully equipped to handle many oral surgery procedure including tooth extraction and minor tissue correction.

TMJ Disorders
TMJ (Tempromandibular Joint) Disorder is a general term referring to a number of problems associated with your complex jaw joint. Our office is committed to exhausting every non-surgical treatment option available before recommending this drastic measure.

Bleaching/Whitening
If your teeth are stained, discolored, or just generally yellow, bleaching can give you a brighter smile in just a short time. The whole process takes 9-14 days.

Bonding
Bonding is a generic term to describe a procedure that allows us to conservatively repair teeth without much need for drilling into the tooth as is done for regular fillings. Bonding is an alternative to veneers and crowns as it is also used to repair some of the cases of fractured, chipped, stained or misaligned teeth.

Veneers
Veneers are thin, porcelain shells that are created in a lab just for you, and are made to cover your front teeth. They can be used to not only make teeth look whiter, but also to change the size and shape of your teeth. In some cases, veneers can be used to make teeth appear straighter and to close gaps without having to put you through the long process of orthodontics (braces).

Invisalign™
Invisalign™ orthodontic appliances allow our office to improve your smile without using metal braces or retainers. This system uses clear aligners custom made to your specific needs, and in many cases, treatment can be completed in less than a year.