Services
Here's an introduction to many of the services that we can offer you. If you have questions, or would like more information, just give us a call.
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Mini Dental Implants (MDI)
Good news for denture wearers! We now offer a new treatment that can increase denture stability in about 2 hours. It is a minimally invasive and affordable way to anchor your dentures and reduce the self-consciousness caused by loose dentures. Learn more about Mini Dental Implants (MDI)
Snap on Smiles
No shots. No drilling. No adhesives. You can even eat while wearing the Snap-On Smile® appliance. Patients looking for a non-invasive, reversible, affordable approach to restorative and cosmetic dentistry are excellent candidates for Snap-On Smile. It's an easy, quick and affordable solution for patients who want to feel better, look better, and function better. Patients using Snap-On Smile report an immediate boost to confidence and self esteem. Most are impressed with the natural look and feel of Snap-On Smile and are grateful for the brief time investment - about two weeks - to achieve such life changing results.
CAD/CAM - Got 2 hours? Get a crown.
CAD/CAM is the epitome of Modern Dentistry. It means that in just 2
hours you can have a crown! There are no temporaries and no need for a
second visit. It's a precise fit. CAD/CAM is less invasive and
delivers durable, natural looking crowns in a snap. You can say
goodbye to gooey impressions, touchy temporaries, and ill-fitting
permanent crowns because CAD/CAM uses digital imaging so you get a
precise fit without all the mess.
Sedation Dentistry
Are you afraid of going to the dentist or of undergoing extensive
dental treatment that you want and need? For our patients who need
that extra help to relax, we offer oral sedation.
First, we review your medical history. If cleared by your MD,
you are given a pill to take one hour prior to your dental appointment.
You will need a companion to drive you to and from the dental office.
The pill works quickly to create a relaxed state so you will be
drowsy when you arrive. During treatment, your vital signs will
be monitored while you are in a sleep-like state. You will be able
to respond to any given commands or questions, but will not likely
recall events while the drug is in effect. This is ideal for the
dental phobic patient.
Some patients find they don't need oral sedation but can
feel comfortable during treatment with the use of nitrous oxide,
or laughing gas.
If you're afraid, please let us know! Our goal is to make
you feel safe, secure and relaxed so that you can get the treatment
you need.
Laser Assisted Periodontal Treatment with Biolase (LAPT)
Laser periodontal treatment
has proven to be an exceptional alternative to traditional surgical
treatments. The laser beam can be precisely directed to only the
tissues needing treatment, and the way it works virtually eliminates
bleeding and sterilizes the area at the same time. This translates
to higher quality treatment, improved outcome, and greater comfort
for you.
Laser Bacteria Reduction
We can now use laser technology to reduce the anaerobic bacteria
along the lining of the mouth and gums. Anaerobic bacteria can cause
a number of problems, from bad breath to serious infections. Laser
bacteria reduction can decrease bacteria from 10/9 t to 10/2 t for
three or four weeks.
Laser Cavity Detection ~ KaVo's DIAGNOdent
Using lasers tools such as KaVo's
DIAGNOdent to find very small areas of decay at the earliest
stage allows us to treat small problems before they grow large.
You keep more of your natural tooth.
Laser Cavity Removal with Waterlase®
Waterlase® technology
uses a unique combination of laser energy and water to gently and
precisely remove dental decay with no shot, no drill, and no pain
in most cases.
Laser Recontouring
We can remove the overgrowth of tissue on the teeth and improve
the appearance of your smile using the laser for orthodontic hypoplastic
tissue removal.
Dental Implants
When you've lost a permanent tooth or teeth, dental
implants offer a solid, secure, and aesthetically pleasing alternative.
An implant is special surgical grade titanium post that is inserted
surgically into the jawbone below the gum surface. As the bone bonds
to the post, it forms a secure foundation onto which your new teeth
are then attached and shaped to match your mouth.
Dentures
Whole or partial dentures can replace missing teeth and help you
keep your smile. Dentures allow you to eat a variety of nourishing
foods, keeping you healthier. You'll look younger, too, because
dentures serve as support for your facial muscles and keep them
from sagging.
Modern dental techniques such as implants and mini-implants have
made it possible to make dentures more comfortable and to allow
them to function more like your natural teeth than ever before.
If you need dentures, make sure to ask us about all your options.
Tooth Colored Fillings
We use only bonded ceramic composite resins — tooth
colored fillings —to fill holes in your teeth caused by
decay. These resins look natural, and provide a much better service
and protection for your teeth than old-fashioned silver fillings.
Tooth-colored resins seal the teeth better, insulate against hot
and cold better, and if they wear down they can be repaired easier.
Tooth-Colored Onlays and Inlays
Onlays are used for large restorations. They restore the area
inside the cusp and extend over one or more sides of the tooth.
Because of their size they are usually made of porcelain.
Inlays are used to restore the area of tooth inside the cusps.
Inlays are a conservative tooth restoration, which means they require
far less drilling and preparation of the tooth than a metal filling.
Inlays are usually made of porcelain or composite resin, making
them "invisible" in your smile.
Sealants
Dental sealants are a thin resin film that can be applied to the
deep groves of the back teeth and molars. They offer a means of
successfully protecting these chewing surfaces from decay.
The same advanced bonding techniques used for cosmetic dentistry
are used to bond the sealants in the grooves to seal out bacteria.
The entire procedure is not only painless, but fast, requiring between
ten and forty-five minutes, depending on the number of teeth we're
sealing. The cost of a sealant is much less than the cost of a filling,
and it is an excellent investment to protect teeth from getting
cavities at all.
Cosmetic Tooth Whitening
Tooth whitening
is safe, effective and long lasting. We can whiten your teeth in
our office or provide a custom home tooth whitening kit. Each has
different advantages, and each addresses different situations. Talk
to us about your concerns and what you want to achieve, and we'll
help you choose the best way of achieving a dazzling, whiter smile.
Crowns
A filling can restore a small defect in a tooth, but a crown
is the most long term, most durable, and strongest way to restore
a tooth with extensive damage. With today's dental materials,
crowns can be totally natural looking, and no one will even know
that you have one!
We can sometimes use crowns to correct bite problems, close spaces
between teeth, change the angles of teeth, and to replace missing
teeth permanently as part of a bridge, or over an implant.
Fixed Bridges
If you are missing a tooth, a permanent bridge can often be made
to replace it. It should look and feel natural, without hooks
or clasps, and stay in permanently, allowing totally normal function.
A fixed bridge will prevent the other teeth in your mouth from shifting,
and help stabilize your bite.
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can
be a great solution for people with chipped, stained, discolored,
unevenly spaced, or even slightly crooked front teeth. Often, porcelain
veneers can provide a completely improved and dazzling smile in
just a few appointments.
Root Canals
A root canal treatment helps find and treat problems of a tooth's
soft core, the dental pulp. The pulp contains the nerves, blood
vessels and connective tissues. If the pulp becomes diseased or
injured—most often because of a cracked tooth or deep cavity—it
can lead to an abscess, or infection of the pulp. Such infections
can cause bone damage and ultimately the loss of a tooth.
Although many people think of root canals as extremely painful,
the truth is that modern dental techniques have made this a much
less difficult procedure. We refer our patients who need root canals
to Dr. Joseph S. Dovgan, who is specially trained in the up-to-date root canal techniques.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth, or third molars, can cause problems when there's
not enough room in you jaw for them to grow in properly. In this
case, we recommend extraction. We refer patients in our office to
Dr. Marvin Goldenstein for this procedure.
Orthodonture
While we don't perform orthodonture in office, we do have a solution
for out patients that need their teeth straightened with braces.
We refer patients in our office to Dr. James Jarman for their orthodontic
needs. .
Oral-B Electric Toothbrushes
We recommend Oral-B
electric toothbrushes to our patients because we feel they do
a better job than traditional toothbrushes of removing unhealthy
plaque. Ask us for assistance in choosing the best model for you
and your family.
Nightguards
If you grind your teeth at night you may experience jaw pain and
headaches the next morning. You could even loosen and ultimately
lose your teeth! To help prevent these problems, we can fit you
with a nightguard, a small plastic device that protects your teeth
while you sleep.
Digital X-rays
Digital x-rays give us a fast and incredibly precise way of looking
into your mouth. Digital x-ray technology speeds and simplifies
the diagnostic part of your treatment, providing an image that is
large, clear, and accurate.
Digital x-rays use 50-90% less radiation than old-fashioned x-rays
and can be stored on our computer and reproduced for insurance purposes,
referrals or patient education any number of times. In summary,
digital x-rays are faster, cleaner, and allow us to provide better
quality care.
Cosmetic Imaging
Cosmetic digital imaging
can help you get a good idea of what your smile will look like after
you've had cosmetic dental treatments. This technology allows
us to create images of your mouth, as if the cosmetic procedures
have been completed. We can then view these images together, and
if necessary, modify the image until it shows us exactly what you
want.