Cleanings
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride Treatment
- thorough periodontal evaluation, scaling, polishing, radiographic evaluation, visual oral cancer screening, and home-care instructions
- we provide preventive dental services to children, adolescents, adult, and geriatric patients
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride Treatment
- systemic fluoride (fluorinated drinking water, prescription drops/pills) is beneficial to teeth which are forming because it is ingested
- topical fluoride (over-the-counter mouth washes, in office fluoride gel/foam/rinse/varnish) is beneficial for mature or erupted teeth in protecting against decay through remineralization but this is not ingested
Sealants
Fluoride Treatment
Sealants
- sealants are a preventative coating that help fill in the voids of natural pits/grooves/fissures in teeth.
- our office usually recommends sealing 1st and 2nd molars to help adolescent patients avoid decay during their most vulnerable ages
Veneers/Bonding
Composite fillings
Composite fillings
- improve appearance when discoloration, spacing, size, and anomalies are a concern
- many factors are taken into consideration when evaluating whether or not a patient is a candidate for veneer treatment so a consultation is required
Composite fillings
Composite fillings
Composite fillings
- the picture below shows a split image of a previous amalgam filling which is now restored using composite material
- more esthetic and safe than amalgam fillings
Crowns
Composite fillings
Bridges
-sometimes referred to as a "cap" crowns are often the treatment of choice when a tooth has an extensive fracture, excessive wear, and even from a preventive standpoint to avoid fractures due to large fillings
-contrary to popular belief, a crown is not a "fake tooth." The natural root is still present but the crown portion is prepped to allow the fabricated crown to fit on top of the prepped surface.
Bridges
Teeth Whitening
Bridges
- a bridge is used to replace a missing tooth or several teeth
- it is composed of several crowns, some being abutment or "anchor" teeth and other being pontic or the "bridge" portion
Implants
Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening
- consultation and initial post placement are done by an Oral Surgeon or Periodontist upon referral
- final implant crown placement and maintenance are done in our office
Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening
- Custom whitening trays will be fabricated in our office then we will dispense gel for use at home
- The pictures below show a before and after case using office dispensed 10% carbamide peroxide gel in custom trays
Digital Dental Radiographs
- -less radiation than traditional radiographs
- -better diagnostic quality
- -refer to the chart above for a visual comparison of radiation exposure
Oral Cancer Screenings
- In addition to a thorough visual examination, our office provides two additional methods of screening which include the VELscope and the SaliMark OSCC
- VELscope:
- -Aids in early detection of mucosal abnormalities including pre-caner and cancer
- - Recognized by the World Health Organization
- - No radiation, natural fluorescent lighting
- - To learn more visit www.velscope.com
- SaliMark OSCC by PeriEx, LLC:
- - DNA test for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- - Non-invasive collection of saliva
- - Earlier detection of malignancies
- - Reduces the amount of negative biopsies
- - Results within 3 days
- - To learn more visit www.perirx.com
Custom Appliances
Athletic Mouthguards
- injuries to the teeth and oral cavity are common in sports
- an impression will be taken to provide the patient with a custom fit guard to prevent injury
- we are an authorized under armour mouthwear provider, visit www.bitetech.com to learn more
Custom Nightguards
- when clenching or grinding is an issue nightguards help prevent teeth from fracturing, periodontal issues, and inflammation from occurring to a patient's TMJ (temporomandibular joint)
- impressions will be taken to ensure a custom fit