General Dentistry

Is our job to give diagnosis, treatment, management and overall services to meet our patients oral health needs.

Preventative Care

Preventative Care

Preventive care is the practice of caring for one's teeth to keep them healthy. This helps to avoid cavities, gum disease, enamel wear, and more. There are many forms of preventive dentistry, such as daily brushing and annual dental cleanings.

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride therapy is the delivery of fluoride to the teeth, topically or systemically, to protect them from cavities. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth.

Dental Cleaning

Dental Cleaning

A dental cleaning is a professional cleaning you receive from a dentist or hygienist that should include scaling, root planning and polishing. Cleanings should be performed every six months to prevent excessive plaque buildup. Plaque left untreated can lead to unhealthy gums and tooth decay.

Gum Disease Prevention

Gum Disease Prevention

Most commonly, gum disease develops when plaque can build up along and under the gum line. Brushing, flossing and routine cleanings can prevent gum disease. People usually don’t show signs of gum disease until their 30s or 40s. Men are more likely to have gum disease than women.

Gum Disease Treatment

Gum Disease Treatment

The main goal of is to control the infection. The number and types of treatment will vary depending on the extent of the gum disease. Any type of treatment requires the patient keep up good daily care at home. Changing certain behaviors might improve outcome.

Dental Sealants

Dental Sealants

A sealant is applied that bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth, which prevents tooth decay. Sealants protect vulnerable areas from tooth decay by "sealing out" plaque and food.

Halitosis

Halitosis

Halitosis is the technical term for bad breath. This can be caused by the consumption of certain foods, poor oral hygiene, alcohol or tobacco use, dry mouth, or by certain chronic medical conditions. Your dentist can determine the cause for the halitosis.

Tooth Colored Fillings

Tooth Colored Fillings

A composite filling is a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture used to restore decayed teeth. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile by changing the color of the teeth or reshaping disfigured teeth.

Endodontic Therapy

Endodontic Therapy

Damage can occur, and the inside of the tooth become infected. Endodontic therapy or root canal therapy is a sequence of treatment for the infected pulp of a tooth which results in the elimination of infection and protects the tooth from subsequent infections.

Night | Mouth Guards

Night | Mouth Guards

A night guard is a removable, custom-fitted plastic appliance that fits between the upper and lower teeth to prevent them from grinding against each other. A mouth guard is a plastic shield held in the mouth by an athlete to protect the teeth and gums.

Dental Crowns

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a "cap" tooth-shaped that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crowns fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. Crowns can be matched to the color of your natural teeth.

Dental Implants

Dental Implants

A dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental prosthesis such as a crown, bridge, denture, facial prosthesis or to act as an orthodontic anchor.

Dental Bridges

Dental Bridges

A bridge is a fixed dental restoration (a fixed dental prosthesis) used to replace a missing tooth or several teeth by joining an artificial tooth permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants. Bridges may be fixed or removable.

Snore Appliances

Snore Appliances

A snore appliance is an effective oral appliance for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Though snoring is often considered a minor affliction, snorers can sometimes suffer severe impairment of lifestyle.

Tooth Extraction

Tooth Extraction

A tooth extraction (also referred to as exodontia, exodontics, or tooth pulling) is the removal of a tooth from the dental alveolus (socket) in the alveolar bone. Extraction is performed for positional, structural, or economic reasons. Impaction is a common for the extraction of wisdom teeth.

X-Rays

X-Rays

X-rays are well known to help dentists diagnose common problems, such as cavities, gum disease and some types of infections. Radiographs allow dentists to see inside a tooth and beneath the gums to assess the health of the bone and supporting tissues that hold teeth in place.