A root canal is one of the most common procedures and is essential to saving teeth and preventing the need for dental implants or bridges. It primarily treats problems affecting the pulp, which is a collection of blood vessels that develop the surrounding tooth. If the pulp becomes infected, this can result in increased sensitivity, constant pain, visible injury, or swelling. During root canal therapy, the injured pulp is removed and root canal system cleaned and sealed. This therapy involves the use of local anesthesia and can be completed in multiple visits depending on the type of treatment required.

During a Routine Cleaning the dentist uses a specialized tool to remove plaque, tartar, and any other debris that may be lodged in the mouth. Often using an ultrasonic cleaner, routine cleanings are necessary to remove build up that cannot be removed through regular brushing. During a Check Up, the dentist will search for any potential health problems. A check up typically takes place with a cleaning.

Cracked teeth results in various symptoms such as pain, high temperature sensitivity, and bite pressure release. The pain can come and go, which makes it difficult to diagnose the primary cause. Chewing causes cracked pieces of your tooth to move, leading to irritation of the pulp. When bite pressure is released, the crack closes quickly and causes extreme pain. This damages the pulp and leads to consistent pain even when you are not chewing. Types of cracks include: Fractured Cusp, Split Tooth, Vertical Root Fracture, and more.

Scaling and root Planing is a deep cleaning below the gumline used to treat gum disease.

Why Do I Need It?

Gum disease is caused by a sticky film of bacteria called plaque. Plaque is always forming on your teeth, but if they aren’t cleaned well, the bacteria in plaque can cause your gums to become inflamed. When this happens, your gums will pull away from your teeth and form spaces called pockets. Plaque then gets trapped in these pockets and cannot be removed with regular brushing. If untreated, gum disease could lead to bone and tooth loss. If gum disease is caught early and hasn’t damaged the structures below the gum line, a professional cleaning should do. If the pockets between your gums and teeth are too deep, however, scaling and root planing may be needed. A July 2015 study in the Journal of the American Dental Association finds that scaling and root planing is beneficial to patients with chronic periodontitis (gum disease that has advanced past gingivitis). Chronic periodontitis affects 47.2% of adults over 30 in the United States.

Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence.

The implants themselves are tiny titanium posts that are surgically placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. These metal anchors act as tooth root substitutes. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. Small posts that protrude through the gums are then attached to the implant. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth. Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.

We offer a wide range of safe, effective cosmetic dentistry procedures designed to enhance the beauty of your smile and produce natural-looking results. Veneers are thin shells of medical-grade porcelain that are bonded directly to the surfaces of teeth to correct minor structural and aesthetic imperfections. Sometimes used in conjunction with gum reshaping, porcelain veneers can alter the shape, size, length, texture, and color of flawed teeth.

Teeth Whitening is also available upon request. Our doctors offer supervised in-office and take-home teeth whitening treatments to patients who are looking to enhance the brilliance of their smiles. If you are interested in teeth whitening, our team will work with you to produce natural-looking, satisfying results.