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We understand that for some, professional dental care can bring a little anxiety. No need to worry. Our seasoned professional dental team is adept at making your visit as comfortable as possible. When you visit, let our caring team know how we can make your visit comfortable.

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- Dentures
- Extractions
- Fillings 
- Gum Disease
- Implants 
- Root Canals
- Sealants
- Teeth Cleaning
- TMJ Relief 
- Veneers
- Whitening
- X-Rays

Dental sealants are thin, plastic films painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth - molars and premolars - and are highly effective in the prevention of tooth decay (caries and cavities). Dental sealants are particularly effective on the back teeth, as the back teeth contain more hard-to-reach pits and grooves that serve as a host to food debris and plaque build-up.
 
Because the sealants act as a physical barrier to decay and plaque build-up, in most cases, they provide 100 percent protection - with the most important variable being how well the dental sealant adheres to the teeth. In addition, research has shown that sealants actually stop cavities when placed on top of a slightly decayed tooth. This action seals off the supply of nutrients to the bacteria that causes the cavity. The dental sealant becomes ineffective when all or part of the bond between the tooth and the sealant is broken.
 
Sealants are especially beneficial for children because their newly erupted, permanent teeth are most susceptible to cavities and least benefited by fluoride. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sealants should be used as part of a child's total preventive dental care. A complete preventive dental program includes use of sealants, fluoride, plaque removal, careful food choices, and regular dental care. However, patients of all ages can benefit from dental sealants.

Dental Implants
Tooth Replacement Therapy That Mimics Nature. The premier choice for replacing missing teeth may be dental implants. Ask your dentist today about how dental implants may give you the closest thing to beautiful, natural teeth.
 
What Is Implant-Retained Tooth Replacement? Teeth can be lost for a number of reasons, including cavities, periodontal disease or trauma. Did you know
that by age 50, most Americans will have lost an average of 12 teeth? Additionally, the percentage of U.S. citizens aged 65 and older missing all of their natural teeth ranges from 13.9 to 47.9 percent, depending on the state in which they live. Click Here

Bonding is the application of a tooth colored composite resin to repair a decayed, chipped, fractured or discolored tooth.  Bonding can be completed in a single appointment. The procedure is called “bonding” because the material is bonded directly to the tooth.

Sometimes, bonding is also used as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam (silver) fillings or to protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede.

No tooth preparation is needed for bonding. Anesthesia often is not necessary, unless the bonding is being used to restore a decayed tooth.

Veneers
Veneers are thin porcelain covering that are bonded directly to the teeth.  Teeth that are discolored, chipped or misshaped can be restored with minimal tooth preparation for a durable and pleasing smile.

Root Canals
Root canal treatment is the removal of the tooth's pulp, a small, thread-like tissue in the center of the tooth. Once the damaged, diseased or dead pulp is removed, the remaining space is cleaned, shaped and filled. This procedure seals off the root canal. Years ago, teeth with diseased or injured pulps were removed. Today, root canal treatment saves many teeth that would otherwise be lost.
 
The most common causes of pulp damage or death are:
- A cracked tooth
- A deep cavity
- An injury to a tooth, such as a severe knock to the tooth, either recent or in the past

Implants
Dental implants are metal posts or frames that are surgically positioned into the jawbone beneath your gums. Once in place, they allow your dentist to mount replacement teeth onto them.
 
Because implants fuse to your jawbone, they provide stable support for artificial teeth. Dentures and bridges mounted to implants won't slip or shift in your mouth — an especially important benefit when eating and speaking. This secure fit helps the dentures and bridges — as well as individual crowns placed over implants — feel more natural than conventional bridges or dentures.

Check-Ups
On your first visit to a dentist, they will take a full health history. On subsequent visits, if your health status has changed, make sure to tell them. Most dental visits are checkups. Regular checkups (ideally every six months) will help your teeth stay cleaner, last longer and can prevent painful problems from developing. Checkups almost always include a complete cleaning, either from your dentist or a dental hygienist.

Crowns
Crowns may be recommended for several reasons. The most common reason for a crown is protection from further fracture due to large fillings.  When a tooth has been damaged by decay or fracture, the filling cannot replace the missing tooth structure sufficiently to protect a tooth. A crown helps to strengthen the tooth and may also be used as part of a bridge when missing teeth need to be replaced.
 
Crowns are also used for cosmetic purposes to cover misshapen or discolored teeth.

Dentures
Dentures are replacements for missing teeth that can be taken out and put back into your mouth. While dentures take some getting used to, and will never feel exactly the same as one's natural teeth, today's dentures are natural looking and more comfortable than ever.
 
There are two main types of dentures: full and partial. Your dentist will help you choose the type of denture that's best for you based on whether some or all of your teeth are going to be replaced and the cost involved.

Extraction
Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. If a tooth has been damaged by decay or a fracture, your dentist will try to repair it and restore it with a filling, crown or other treatment. Sometimes, though, the damage is too extensive for the tooth to be repaired. This is the most common reason for extracting a tooth.
Here are other reasons for extraction:
- Some people have extra teeth that block other teeth from coming in.
- People undergoing orthodontic work may need teeth extracted to create room for the
  teeth that are being moved into place.

TMJ
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, means that the hinge connecting the upper and lower jaw isn't working properly. This hinge is one of the most complex joints in the body, responsible for moving the lower jaw forward, backward and side-to-side. Any problem that prevents this complex system of muscles, ligaments, discs and bones from working as it should is called TMJ. Often, TMJ feels like your jaw is popping or clicking or even "getting stuck" for a moment. The exact cause of this misalignment is often impossible to determine.

TMJ disorders have many signs and symptoms. It's often hard to know for sure if you have TMJ, because one or all of these symptoms can also be present for other problems. Your dentist can help make a proper diagnosis by taking a complete medical and dental history, conducting a clinical examination and taking appropriate X-rays.

Teeth Cleaning - Maintaining a Healthy Smile
Healthy smiles make great impressions! To keep your mouth in good condition
- Brush twice a day
- Clean between your teeth daily
- Eat a balanced diet and limit snacks; and
- Visit your dentist regularly for a dental examination and professional teeth cleaning.

X-rays
X-ray images, also called dental radiographs, are among the most valuable tools a dentist has for keeping your mouth and teeth healthy. By understanding what the structures of the mouth look like normally on an X-ray film, dentists can diagnose problems in the teeth and jaws.

Teeth and bone are very dense, so they absorb X-rays, but gums and cheeks are much less dense, so X-rays pass through more easily. That's why cheeks and gums appear dark and without detail on the X-ray film, but teeth show up much lighter. And fillings, which are even denser than bone, will show up as a solid, bright white area. Dental caries (cavities) will show up on an X-ray as a darker patch in a light tooth.

Whitening

Tooth Whitening

What is it?

Tooth whitening is a procedure that lightens teeth and helps to removes stains and discoloration. Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental procedures because it can significantly improve the appearance of your teeth at much less cost and inconvenience than other techniques. The majority of dentists perform tooth whitening.

Every day, a thin coating forms on your teeth and it picks up stains. Also, the outer layer of each tooth, called the enamel, contains pores that can hold stains. Whitening is not a one-time solution. It will need to be repeated periodically if you want to maintain the brighter color.

What it’s used for

The most common reasons for yellowing or stained teeth are aging, tobacco, tea, and coffee, which can stain the surface of the teeth.

Tooth whitening is most effective on surface stains caused by age, foods and drinks.

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Our goal is to provide complete, affordable dental solutions for each of our patients. We offer you the latest technology and advancements in dental health care and prevention.