Even if you brush your teeth twice every day, you’ll still need a professional to take a look at your teeth. Brushing isn’t enough to stop oral health problems from occurring. During a dental cleaning, we’ll deep-clean your teeth and monitor how well your teeth are doing. 

Dental scaling is a routine procedure for all dental cleanings. Your dentist will clean your teeth with a small, specialized dental tool shaped like a hook. Scaling helps remove plaque from your teeth and keep your smile beautiful. 

To maintain your oral health, we recommend regular flossing, brushing, and rinsing with mouthwash. If you have a unique oral health situation, we may ask you to take additional steps to keep your teeth safe.

Your dentist will specifically check for swelling, patches of color, ulcerations, and more problems with your mouth. We examine the gums, tongue, inner cheeks, tonsils, roof of the mouth, and more. We may also check outside your mouth for unusual lumps. 

Adults who regularly smoke or drink, have a family history of oral cancer, or have been diagnosed with HPV are at high risk of developing oral cancer. Request an appointment with us if you have any of these risk factors.

An X-ray is one of your dentist’s most powerful tools. With an X-ray, we can detect problems that may slip by in a visual examination. That’s why we make sure to keep your X-rays current. 

We do our best to ensure the safety of our patients. When you are being X-rayed, we’ll follow the proper procedures to reduce your radiation exposure and keep you safe. Our professionals have years of experience working with X-rays, and we know how to minimize your exposure. 

Most dentists use two types of X-rays: panoramic X-rays and bitewing X-rays. The panoramic X-ray scans the entire structure of your mouth to create one big picture, which shows all of your jaw and teeth. A bitewing X-ray involves the patient biting down on a small plastic tool that holds an X-ray film or a sensor. We then take an X-ray of that section of your mouth. 

Panoramic X-rays are better for showing a more general, single-image view of your mouth. This allows us to monitor general oral health. Bitewing X-rays are better for honing in on a specific area of your mouth, allowing us to catch smaller issues like root structure, bone levels, cysts, abscesses, and more.

The most common type of filling is a composite filling, which is made of a tooth-colored resin and some additives. These are common for treating cavities or reshaping teeth. Other fillings can be made from gold, porcelain, and silver amalgam. There are several differences in durability, price, and aesthetics between all filling types. 

First, our dentist will numb the area so you feel no pain. Then, we’ll carefully remove any damaged tooth enamel and clean the area to prepare it for the filling. Once we’re sure we’ve removed all tooth decay, we’ll fill the cavity with filling material and shape it to fit the rest of your tooth. 

Luckily, fillings are low-maintenance. Simply follow your usual brushing, flossing, and mouthwash rinsing steps. Make sure to visit the dentist regularly for your checkups.

Patients who practice good dental hygiene can have fillings that last for years on end. We will also check your filling every time you come in for a regular dental checkup.

We often extract teeth that have been damaged beyond repair, decayed, overcrowded, or infected. We also remove wisdom teeth that are in the way of your other teeth. 

Patients who practice good dental hygiene can have fillings that last for years on end. We will also check your filling every time you come in for a regular dental checkup.

After tooth extraction, you should rest and relax for 24 hours. Your socket will form a blood clot that will start the healing process. Patients should leave the clot undisturbed while it heals, which means that patients should avoid rinsing, using straws, or smoking. Chew away from your extraction site and eat soft foods during this time. The soft tissue should heal in about two weeks.

You may need a root canal if your tooth is cracked, chipped, has been damaged or infected, or has a deep cavity. Symptoms of a damaged tooth include severe pain when biting, swollen gums, dark gums, and sensitivity. Our dentist will conduct a thorough exam to determine if root canal treatment is necessary. 

Before we start with the root canal procedure, we’ll take an X-ray of the infected tooth so we know what areas to treat. After that, we’ll numb the area and prep the tooth by removing any saliva and bacteria. Then, we’ll make a small incision to expose your tooth’s pulp and infected tissues. Our dentist will carefully remove the decay and kill any infection. To finish the procedure, we’ll fill and seal the tooth and place a crown on top that protects the tooth and restores your smile. 

Patients often recover quickly from a root canal. You may experience some discomfort after the treatment, but many patients return to work or school the next day. If you experience severe, lasting pain, let us know, and we’ll take a look.

Missing teeth, chipped teeth, severe gum pain, tooth abscess, lost crown, and lost filling are all dental emergencies that require immediate care. If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, we can help. Call us for more information.

If you have lost a tooth, your dentist may be able to restore it if you preserve it. Put your tooth in a glass of milk or warm salt water to preserve it and increase your chances of replacement.

When you visit a dentist for teeth whitening, we’ll first measure the shade of your teeth and discuss your whitening options. Our dentist will then apply a whitening solution to your teeth, which is often more powerful than at-home treatments. The whitening solutions will lift coffee and food stains from the surface of your teeth. After some time, we’ll rinse off the solution and finish up. 

Typically, teeth whitening is considered a cosmetic procedure and is not usually covered by insurance, but this varies from patient to patient. Reach out to your insurance company to learn what you’re covered for. 

Many stores offer at-home teeth whitening kits, which include strips or pastes that you apply to your teeth. You may have to use the kit regularly for weeks on end to see results. On the other hand, dental offices often have stronger, more powerful whitening agents that may provide faster results.

We make every effort to make your dental crown look just like your surrounding teeth. Many modern crowns are made with tooth-colored material that helps them blend in.

Before your crown is added, we’ll first have to treat the underlying problems with your tooth. We often add dental crowns after root canals. Our dentist will handle problems with your cavities or infections. Once all your tooth decay is removed, we’ll prepare the tooth for the crown. We may make a series of impressions or set you up with a temporary crown. 

Once your crown is ready, we will ask you to return to the office for placement. Our dentist will put on the crown and adjust for fit. Once we settle on the right fit, it’s time to cement the crown into place with a permanent adhesive. 

Dental crowns are vital for restoring your teeth to proper function and appearance after a major procedure. They work by bonding to your natural tooth and protecting it from further damage. Crowns are also important for restoring a natural-looking smile and promoting your self-confidence.

A dental implant sits directly in your empty gum socket. During the procedure, we will make an incision in the gum where the implant will be placed. Then, we will insert the titanium tooth root, making sure to add it into the bone where your old tooth used to sit. We will then close the incision and wait for you to heal, which may take several weeks. There will still be a gap in your smile, which we will fix once your bone has healed around the implant post.

After you have healed, we will then add the permanent replacement teeth and make sure that they fit well and look natural. Patients who have weak jawbones might need a bone graft to ensure their teeth stay healthy. 

Taking care of your dental implants is just like taking care of your regular teeth. Simply brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash like you normally would. Make sure to schedule regular checkups so your dentist can monitor your implant. 

Taking care of your dental implants is just like taking care of your regular teeth. Simply brush, floss, and rinse with mouthwash like you normally would. Make sure to schedule regular checkups so your dentist can monitor your implant. 

We suggest dental bridges for patients who are missing one or two teeth and have healthy surrounding teeth. Dental bridges are often a better solution for those who cannot afford the price tag of implants. 

A dental bridge is easy to take care of. Simply follow your regular brushing and flossing routine, and make sure to go to your regular dentist appointments. You will also have to clean under the bridge to ensure no food is stuck there. 

Having a blank space between your teeth can cause serious damage over time. Your remaining teeth may drift into the space, and your chewing and biting will be negatively affected. Not to mention that a gap in your smile might affect your self-confidence. We recommend filling in missing teeth as soon as possible. 

As the name suggests, partial dentures are dentures designed to replace a section of your teeth but not all of them. If you have several healthy teeth left, we may recommend partial dentures. 

Sometimes dentures are a better solution than dental implants or bridges. We often recommend dentures for patients who need a cost-effective, fast solution.

Dentures are often completed quickly compared to dental implants. They are also low-risk and less invasive than dental implants or bridges which can be an important factor for elderly patients who may be suffering from bone loss. 

Dentures require ongoing maintenance for the best care possible. Patients should soak their dentures overnight and practice regular denture brushing. Whenever you can, remove dentures after eating and rinse them to remove food particles. 

First, we’ll take an impression of your mouth and create a model. Then, the dental lab technicians will use that model to build a personalized set of dentures that match your gum line for the best fit possible. We’ll receive the dentures and call you back into the office for a fitting and make any adjustments needed.