Dental Health Guides
Services
Diagnostic Examination – evaluation of the existing oral conditions to determine the required dentaltreatment. This may include:
Comprehensive dental and health history
X-ray surveys of your teeth and jaws. We use the latest in digital x-ray technology. This reduces your exposure to radiation and all of your pictures are computerized and easy for you to see. Comprehensive evaluation Comprehensive perio evaluation (checks for gum disease). Teeth Cleaning
Preventive Care – taking care to avoid or minimize the risk of serious abnormalities and diseases. Example:
Prophylaxis (teeth cleaning)
Space maintainers
Fluoride treatments
Restorative Treatment – working to ensure optimal dental health. Examples:
Amalgam fillings
Composite fillings (tooth colored)
Oral Surgery Examples include:
Tooth extractions
Biopsy
Drainage of oral infections
Periodontics – treatment of the gums, including:
Scaling and root planing (deep cleaning of the teeth)
Various surgeries to improve the health or appearance of your gum tissue
Endodontics – The treatment of the inside of the tooth including the nerve and blood supply. Examples:
Root canals
Bleaching of non vital teeth
Prosthodontics – constructing, repairing or replacing the teeth. Examples:
Fixed bridges
Removable partial dentures
Complete dentures
Crowns
Implant restorations
Orthodontics – development and repositioning of the jaws. Examples:
Retainers
Space maintainers
Pedodontics – the care of children’s teeth. Examples:
Sealants
Fillings and stainless steel crowns
Space maintainers
Nitrous oxide anesthesia ( for relaxation)
Cosmetic – improving the appearance of your smile. Examples:
Bleaching: we offer several methods including chair side whitening which can improve the brightness of your smile in just one hour. We also offer bleaching trays and professional strength crest white strips.
Porcelain crowns (or caps)
Porcelain veneers