General Dentistry.

Dentistry involves the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions, disorders and diseases affecting the teeth, gums and maxillofacial (associated with the jaw and face) region of the body.

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you visit your dentist regularly – at least once every six months – to ensure proper oral hygiene and functionality. Regular checkups and oral health maintenance prevent the development of serious dental problems that can require costly treatment. If you remain vigilant and visit your dentist regularly, you can enjoy exceptional dental health.

Oral Surgery.

The American Dental Association recognizes oral and maxillofacial surgery – commonly referred to as oral surgery – as one of dentistry's nine specialty areas. This dental specialty focuses on the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects related to the functional and esthetic aspects of the face, mouth, teeth and jaws (maxillofacial area).

Cosmetic Services.

Some cosmetic dental services we offer are: tooth colored fillings, porcelain veneers, whitening procedures, enamel recontouring, all-porcelain crowns, natural looking dentures, non-metal removable partial dentures (valplast), simple orthodontics, and implants. Click here to view.

Implants.

In many cases, dental implants may be the only choice to restore all necessary functions of the teeth and supporting structures. An implant can replace a single missing tooth and multiple implants can be used to support a dental bridge for the replacement of multiple missing teeth. Implants can also be used to increase the retention of dentures, helping to minimize gum irritation. Another implant advantage is that they do not require the preparation of adjacent teeth that would be necessary for bridgework. Click here to view.

Crowns.
Crowns are prosthetic coverings that are cemented to your teeth. Crowns can be made of several different materials, each of which may be indicated for different situations. All-ceramic crowns have no metal substructure which eliminates the "black line syndrome" at the gumline and look the most natural. Porcelain fused to metal crowns also look quite natural and are indicated for higher biting stress areas. Click here to view.

Fillings.

Dental fillings are used to repair minimal tooth fractures, tooth decay, or otherwise damaged surfaces of the teeth. Dental filling materials may be used to even out tooth surfaces for better biting or chewing. In many cases, individuals with enamel loss resulting in tooth sensitivity will notice a significant improvement or complete elimination of sensitivity once the appropriate dental filling material is placed.


Cleanings and Prevention.

Dental hygiene, also known as oral hygiene, is the process by which preventive dental care is provided to avoid dental emergencies. At the core of dental hygiene is the in-home dental care regimen you perform. Your at-home regimen is supplemented with professional preventive dental care provided by dentists and licensed dental hygienists.

 

TMJ Treatment

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ, TMJD or TMD) involves conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint, jaw muscles and nerves on one or both sides of the head that result in jaw, face, and head and neck pain.

The pain and discomfort caused by TMJ disorders can be eased by your dentist recommendations and treatment after a thorough analysis of the affected area(s). According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), TMD symptoms may recur during stressful times, whether good or bad.

Pediatric Dentistry.

Infants and children are not immune to oral health problems. In 2002, "Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General" found that dental caries (tooth decay or cavities) is the most chronic childhood ailment – five times more common than asthma and seven times more common than hay fever.

Dentures.

Complete dentures are used to replace missing teeth for people with no remaining teeth. Dentures may also be used for people who have lost several teeth. It is very important to replace missing teeth. The ill effects of not doing so can be a shift in remaining teeth, an inability to bite and chew properly, as well as a sagging facial appearance, which makes one appear older than they are. Click here to view.