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(The followings are some of our services)

Tooth colored fillings - Composite resins are tooth-colored, plastic materials (made of glass and resin) that are used both as fillings and to repair defects in the teeth. They are gently bonded to the teeth and  they  provide good sealed margins.  Often they can be done in a more conservative fashion than the traditional silver fillings therefore saving more of one’s own tooth structure.  Composite restorations are more natural in color and can beautify many smiles.      

Composite Fillings

Silver/black fillings – Dental amalgam is considered a safe, affordable and durable material that has been used to restore the teeth of more than 100 million Americans. It contains a mixture of metals such as silver, copper and tin, in addition to about 50% mercury, which chemically binds these components into a hard, and stable material.  Dental amalgam has been studied and reviewed extensively, and has established a record of safety and effectiveness according to ADA. 

Silver Fillings

Dentures - If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a person look older. You’ll be able to eat and speak—things that people often take for granted until their natural teeth are lost.   There are various types of complete dentures. A conventional full denture is made and placed in the patient’s mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed which may take several months. An immediate complete denture is inserted as soon as the remaining teeth are removed. Measurements and models of the patient’s jaws are made during a preliminary visit. With immediate dentures, the denture wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period.

Metal framework partial -  usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases, which are connected by metal framework.  And often are attached to natural teeth via metal hooks called clasps.

Flexi-Partials - A more aesthetic, metal free choice of partial denture that is flexible, lighter weight,  comfortable, and more fracture resistant than the traditional metal framework partial.

Implant Restorations - Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures attached to dental implants may be the preferred choice when replacing missing teeth. For some people, Dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural.  The  dental implants are traditionally placed surgically below the gums over a series of appointments by an Oral Surgeon or a Periodontist of your choice.

RootCanal - Once upon a time, if you had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you'd probably lose that tooth. Today, with a special dental procedure called a root canal therapy you may save that tooth. Inside each tooth is the pulp which provides nutrients and nerves to the tooth, it runs like a thread down through the root. When the pulp is diseased or injured, the pulp tissue dies. If you don't remove it, your tooth gets infected and you could lose it. After your dentist remves the pulp, the root canals are cleaned and filled to protect them. Then your dentist places a crown over the tooth to help make it stronger.  At our office your dentist will use a variety of technologically advanced rotary and sonic tools for cleansing and shaping the canals and they are  filled with technologically advanced warm gutta-percha for an optimum three dimensional fill.  Statistical data show Root Canal Treatment to have about 95% success rate.

Gum Treatment –  Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth.  Scaling and Root planning ( commonly called Deep Cleaning) is the careful nonsurgical removal of the infection causing bacteria, plaque and tartar from around and below your gum.   Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped crevice called a sulcus between the tooth and gums. Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged, the sulcus develops into a pocket: generally, the more severe the disease, the greater the depth of the pocket.  Periodontal diseases are classified according to the severity of the disease. The two major stages are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a milder and reversible form of periodontal disease that only affects the gums. Gingivitis may lead to more serious, destructive forms of periodontal disease called periodontitis.    It is possible to have periodontal disease and have no warning signs. That is one reason why regular dental checkups and periodontal examinations are very important. Treatment methods depend upon the type of disease and how far the condition has progressed. Good oral hygiene at home is essential to help keep periodontal disease from becoming more serious or recurring. You don’t have to lose teeth to periodontal disease. Brush, clean between your teeth, eat a balanced diet, and schedule regular dental visits for a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Oral Surgury – Simple extractions and many surgical extractions are done at our office.  Our dentist will numb the area to lessen any discomfort.   After the extraction, you will be  advised of a  post extraction regiment to follow, in most cases a small amount of bleeding is normal.  If any sutures are placed , they may need to be removed about a week later.   Avoid anything that might prevent normal healing. It is usually best not to smoke or rinse your mouth vigorously, or drink through a straw for 24 hours. These activities could dislodge the clot and delay healing.  For the first few days, if you must rinse, rinse your mouth gently afterward, for pain or swelling, apply a cold cloth or an ice bag. Ask your dentist about pain medication. You can brush and floss the other teeth as usual. But don't clean the teeth next to the tooth socket. When having an extraction, today's modern procedures and follow up care as recommended are there to provide you the patient great benefit and comfort.

Crown - If you want a smile that's your crowning glory, you may need a crown (commonly called a cap) to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance.  It can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that's already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It's also used to cover a dental implant.  At our office we offer many different types of crowns from aesthetic all Porcelain crowns to different types of Porcelain to Metal crowns and etc. to choose from.

A Porcelain To Metal Crown	Six Anterior All Porcelain Crowns

Bridge - Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. The restoration can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support.  Unlike a removable bridge, which you can take out and clean, a fixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist.

A Six Unit Fixed Bridge

Preventive Cleanings -  regular teeth cleaning and polishing of teeth also called prophylaxis.

Diagnostics – We offer comprehensive examinations and diagnostic X- rays to all our patients.

Sealants -  A sealant is a plastic material that is usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth—premolars and molars. This plastic resin bonds into the depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) of the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids.  Thorough brushing and flossing help remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth. But toothbrush bristles cannot reach all the way into the depressions and grooves to extract food and plaque. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas by "sealing out" plaque and food.

Oral Cancer Screenings – There are recent good news about progress against cancer. It is now easier than ever to detect oral cancer early, when the opportunity for a cure is great. Currently only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years.  We have the skills and tools to ensure that early signs of cancer and pre-cancerous conditions are identified.  Regular dental check-ups, including an examination of the entire mouth, are essential in the early detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions. You may have a very small, but dangerous, oral spot or sore and not be aware of it.

TMJ and Grinding – Many Temporomandibular Joint Symptoms and night grinding (Bruxism) symptoms can be treated with a simple custom made night-guard appliance that is worn by the patient while asleep.   We custom fabricate both hard and soft acrylic night-guards with in a few days.

Pediatric Dentistry – We welcome children of all ages and we will provide care to them with in the scope of general dentistry.         

Other Services- Our services are customized to our patient’s needs and not all can possibly be listed in here.