GENERAL DENTISTRY
• Diagnostic:
- - Oral Exam
- - Intraoral Camera - allows for early detection of potential dental problems.
- - X-Rays (Digital X-Rays uses almost no radiation, quicker image for viewing by doctor and patient).
• Oral Cancer Screening
- (Brush test used in office for suspicious areas)
• Preventative Cleaning:
- - Hand Scaler - used to get into areas that cannot be reached w/cavitron below the gum line).
- - Cavitron - machine that vibrates and uses water to remove plaque and buildup above the gum line.
- - Prophy - paste with fluoride used to polish teeth.
• Composite Fillings
- mercury free restoration with natural tooth appearance.• Nightguards
- custom made plastic appliance which can be worn on either the upper or lower teeth. To protect teeth from pressure of clenching and grinding by providing a protective cushion, by keeping mouth in a relaxed position which helps relieve pain from TMJ.• Dentures
- removable prosthetic device used to replace missing teeth.- - Partial dentures - removable prosthetic device for patients who are missing some of their teeth on a particular arch. Made from metal or plastic could be done in cosmetic form to eliminate metal hook.
- - Complete dentures - removable prosthetic device for patients who are missing all their teeth on a single arch.
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• Extractions
- the removal of a tooth due to severe tooth decay which destroyed enough tooth structure to prevent restoration and/or due to infection.- Nitrous oxide (if decided by patient). Done with local anesthesia.
- Bone graft to fill bone defect after extraction is recommended.
• Bridges / Crowns / Inlays
- - Bridges - permanent custom made restoration to fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth. Usually supported by natural teeth or implant.
- - Inlays - similar to a filling, laboratory made works as a puzzle piece to fill a tooth/teeth with mild or moderate decay. Usually made from porcelain, composite resin and sometimes even gold.
- - Crowns - restoration which completely covers a tooth or implant. Crowns are used to improve the strength and appearance of teeth and prevent possible tooth fracture. Made from metal, porcelain and gold.
- - Cosmetic Crowns - metal free restoration which has a natural appearance, eliminating grayish line at gum line.
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