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We provide a variety of services
including Routine Cleanings, Exams, and Restorative Procedures.
For other dental facts and
information, vist the Academy
of General Dentistry.
This type of cleaning is one for someone who brushes and
flosses daily, and has little or no periodantal disease.
This type of cleaning is for someone that has periodontal
disease. Periodontal disease is caused when gums, ligaments,
and bone are attacked by bacteria infections. Periodontal
disease is painless and progresses quite rapidly or slowly.
Regular dental cleanings and exams will help make you
aware of the problem and help in the prevention.
This type of cleaning, depending on the severity, may require
more than one visit. Scaling goes beneath the gumline
and removes plague and tarter. In some cases, a local
anesthestic can be given to reduce discomfort. During
this procedure, plague and tarter are removed to the bottom
of each pocket. Then, the tooth's root surfaces are
smoothed to allow the tissue to heal and reattach to the tooth.
After the treatment has been completed, a follow-up appointment
is needed so that the pockets can be re-evaluated.
As a new patient, x-rays will be taken to help in diagnosis
and treatment. If possible, any previous x-rays can
be requested. This will help in revealing previous dental
activity. When possible, a full mouth series of x-rays
will be taken. Otherwise, a series of 4 pariapical
x-rays and 4 bitewing x-rays will be taken. Current
patients will have 4 periapicals and 4 bitewing x-rays taken
once a year.
This is a series of 8 x-rays (both periapical and bitewing).
These x-rays will show the teeth, roots, and related areas
of the jaws.
These x-rays help in showing cavities between the teeth and
changes in the bone.
These x-rays show the crowns and roots of the teeth.
These x-rays help in the diagnosis of impacted teeth, abscesses,
cysts, tumors, and bone patterns.
A sealant is used to provide a shield from threats to the
health of teeth. A sealant decreases the potential of
decay by protecting cavity prone areas from food and bacteria.
Sealants are one of the steps to protecting teeth and keeping
them healthy.
Root canal treatment is needed when a cavity becomes infected
and an abscess is caused on the nerve tissue. The nerve
tissue is cleaned and medication is placed at the first of
two visits. At the second visit the canals of the tooth
are filled and sealed. After treatment, the tooth should
be restored, usually with a crown.
Crowns are needed to protect and strengthen brittle teeth,
broken teeth, teeth with large fillings, or a tooth that has
had a root canal. There are two visits required before
the treatment is complete: tooth preperation and cementing
the crown. The tooth preperation consists of trimming
the tooth on all sides. A temporary crown is made until
the permanent one is ready. The second visit is very
brief, the temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown
is cemented in place.
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