Services & Treatments

A professional cleaning that removes the plaque and calculus (tartar) that builds up on teeth above the gumline and slightly below the gumline. 

A prophy should be done about every 6 months for people with healthy gums and teeth.

A type of deep cleaning that removes calculus located deep below the gumline.

Buildup of calculus is the chief cause of periodontal disease. If you have moderate or severe periodontal disease, the dentist may refer you to a periodontist (gum specialist dentist).

2 or 4 radiographs on back teeth used primarily to detect cavities that are between teeth. They also show the bone levels surrounding your teeth.

In order to detect decay while it is still small, it is recommended to have updated bitewings every 2-3 years for adults and 1-2 years for children.

A single radiograph that shows the entire tooth—from the biting surface down to the end of the root. 

These are primarily used to check for possible tooth infections.

2 or 4 bitewings and 14-16 periapicals. 

If you've had significant dental work or you need a substantial amount of treatment, a complete mouth series may be required to accurately diagnose all issues and create an appropriate treatment plan.

A large radiograph that shows your entire face in one image. 

These are usually made to show locations of impacted wisdom teeth or to show every tooth on one image for oral surgery cases.

Thin coats of plastic that are placed over the deep pits and grooves on the chewing surface of molars in order to prevent food from being trapped and causing cavities. 

Sealants are often done on children, especially if they have had cavities in the past. They are a very cost effective means of preventing cavities.

A material used to restore a tooth back to its normal function when it has been damaged. 

Strong, durable amalgam is usually the material of choice for back teeth. White composites are usually used for front teeth.

Removable prostheses that are needed when large numbers of teeth have been lost. 

These should not be thought of as a replacement for teeth, but as an alternative to having no or very few teeth. A partial denture is used when some of the teeth in an arch are missing.

A prosthetic that surrounds the tooth in order to keep it from fracturing. 

Crowns are custom made in a dental laboratory. Once the crown has been crafted, the temporary crown will be removed and the permanent crown will be cemented in place.

A bridge is several crowns fused together and is used to replace missing teeth.

Another treatment option for a missing tooth. An implant is a titanium screw that is put into your jaw. A titanium post is later inserted into the implant and a crown is built on top of that post. 

Implants require a team approach between the general dentist, the oral surgeon, and often a prosthodontist (implant specialist).

A treatment needed when decay has been left too long without treatment and reaches the pulp (nerve and blood supply) of the tooth. 

During root canal treatment, the pulp of the tooth is removed. The tooth is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. An inert rubber material called gutta percha is then used to fill the space previously occupied by the pulp. 

Eventually a crown or filling is needed to prevent the tooth from getting reinfected or fracturing.

Unfortunately, sometimes teeth cannot be saved and must be extracted. 

If a tooth needs to be extracted, the tooth will be thoroughly numbed. Then the tooth is gently wiggled out. Rarely, you may need a few sutures to help the healing. 

Depending on the expected degree of difficulty, you may be referred to an oral surgeon.

Removable prostheses that are needed when large numbers of teeth have been lost. 

These should not be thought of as a replacement for teeth, but as an alternative to having no or very few teeth. 

A partial denture is used when some of the teeth in an arch are missing.