Celebrity Talks About Periodontal Disease

• Zoom! Teeth Whitening
• Take Home Teeth Whitening
• White Fillings
• Porcelain Veneers
• Implants
• Bonding
• Crowns
• Inlays/Onlays
• Root Canals
• Dentures
• Bridges Periodontal Therapy
• Sports Guards
• Breath Treatment
• Comprehensive Exam and Oral Hygiene Care
• Extractions
• Anxiety Free Dentistry (including Nitrous Oxide)
• Oral Sedation
• TMJ Infection Control

Zoom! Teeth Whitening
Zoom! Whitening is best recognized for its use on ABC’s Extreme Makeover.  The In-Office Whitening system is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It’s safe, effective and fast, very fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. In-Office Whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results.

Take Home Teeth Whitening
An alternative option to getting that bright smile is to take home custom fitted bleach trays to whiten your teeth in two weeks!  These trays are then worn for 30 minutes once or twice a day hours for 2 weeks.

White Fillings
You dont have to be embarrassed about your smile because of decay or dark fillings in your teeth, you may benefit from our composite resins fillings. A silicon dioxide-filled, tooth-colored plastic mixture, composite resins can restore teeth back to an attractive, healthy state.

Porcelain Veneers
Veneers provide an aesthetic alternative for a variety of dental conditions involving front teeth, including: broken or chipped teeth, gaps between teeth and crooked teeth.  Veneers are thin, porcelain, semi-translucent laminates that are permanently bonded to your teeth.They can also improve the shade of yellow or discolored teeth.

Implants
Dental implants are the most predictable, long-lasting tooth replacement option in dentistry. Dental implants are rapidly becoming the new stars of the dental industry. Studies have shown a 97% success rate at 30 years after placement.  Dental implants gives you a feel and function of a normal tooth. They replace both the root and crown portion of the tooth.  Dental implants provide a strong foundation for biting and chewing and can bring your smile, back, giving you the confidence you need and deserve.

Bonding
Bonding is an economical alternative to Veneers. They can restore a chipped tooth or close a gap between teeth. 

Crowns
A crown can return structure, strength, and function to a tooth with extensive decay or damage. They are designed to fit snugly and function as a healthy tooth. A crown will protect your tooth from further damage and preserve the jaw’s correct natural alignment. 

Inlays/Onlays
Gold, porcelain, or composite inlays/onlays are custom made to fill the interior surfaces of a decayed tooth. Inlays and onlays rebuild severely decayed teeth when a traditional filling may not suffice.

Root Canals
The extensive decay in a tooth can penetrate to nerves, causing extreme pain. This condition requires prompt attention. It is required to extract the infected tissue. We understand that root canal is a long procedure but with innovations in dental techniques, technology, and comfort measures have revolutionized root canal therapy.

Dentures
We fit dentures to replace all or some of the teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw. Dentures improve your confidence when you smile, as well as the clarity of your speech and your ability to chew. Modern dentures provide a firm hold and natural appearance to ensure maximum comfort and function.

Bridges
A bridge consists of a partial set of false teeth that fill a gap created by missing teeth. Crowns on either side of the bridge act as anchors, holding the bridge securely in place. Impeccable function and a natural appearance make crown and bridgework a popular choice for smile restoration.

Periodontal Therapy
Plaque buildup around the gum line can lead to periodontal disease.  This infection causes persistent bad breath, gums that bleed easily, and gum recession.  It can also contribute to the risk of stroke, heart attack, and complications for diabetics and pregnant women.  Regular brushing, flossing, and preventative care visits with our hygienist help stave off periodontal disease.  But should infection occur, we can help.  The progression of periodontal disease can be halted and easily maintained with professional therapy, along with good home care.

To minimize discomfort when treating periodontal disease, we administer a local anesthetic before scaling and root planning.  We then use an ultrasonic scaler, which emits a sonic vibration to remove tartar deposits from around and below the gum line.  After a scaling procedure, we smooth the exposed surfaces of a tooth’s root to promote healing; then we apply Arestin, an antibiotic powder that adheres to infected gum tissue.

Sports Guards
Most people think of boxing and hockey when they think of sports guards, an oral appliance that protects. However, even mountain biking, soccer, basketball or racquetball poses a risk of oral injury. Keep your smile safe with custom-molded sports guards, available in varying strengths based on the demands of your sport of choice.

Breath Treatment
Embarrassed about bad breath? Our trained hygienists can help. Many factors contribute to bad breath, such as plaque, tooth decay, gum disease, and smoking. Our gentle hygienists can significantly decrease plaque and tartar in your mouth, as well as screen for decay and diseases. They will show you how to brush and floss properly to keep your breath fresh. Tongue scrapers and antibacterial rinses can also deter odor-causing bacteria.

Comprehensive Exam and Oral Hygiene Care
Regular comprehensive exams and professional cleanings will keep your smile clean and healthy.  Our trained and registered hygienist will thoroughly clean your teeth and screen for tooth decay, gum disease, oral cancer and other harmful conditions.  With regular cleanings every six months, we can detect oral problems early, when conservative treatment is an option.  We will also teach you how to optimize your oral homecare routine, because daily care is vital to maintaining a fresh and healthy smile for life.

Our state of the art digital radiograph machine helps to identify cavities and structural abnormalities.  Digital radiography minimizes radiation exposure and creates images immediately.

Extractions
There are times when it is necessary to remove a tooth.  A tooth may have so much decay that it puts the surrounding teeth and jaw at risk of decay, so your doctor may recommend removal and replacement with a bridge or implant. Infection, orthodontic correction, or problems with a wisdom tooth can also require removal of a tooth.

Anxiety Free Dentistry (including Nitrous Oxide)
At our office, we realize that many people have fear or apprehension about visiting the dentist.  We recognize that different people have different fears and we offer several different approaches to treatment to help make your visit as easy and comfortable as possible.  Nitrous Oxide, or “laughing gas” can help relieve your tension and can be easily and quickly reversed so when your appointment is finished you will feel completely normal and be able to drive home or back to work.  During the appointment, it will take the edge off and allow you to “float away.”

Oral Sedation

TMJ
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMJ affects 15% of Americans.  Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, or even head and neck aches.  Treatment of TMJ may involve a series of steps.  TM disorders can result when the jaw muscles or jaw joints are affected.  The joint, ligaments, and muscles used for chewing and grinding food may all be involved.  We can fit you for a Night Guard to prevent you from grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep.  We also offer other treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders, such as stress reducing exercises or muscle relaxants.

Infection Control: 
Our office is OSHA compliant and follows the same OSHA sterilization requirements as your local hospital.