- Routine appointments are recommended every six months. Components of comprehensive oral exams include:
- Periodontal health assessment – full mouth measurements of the natural pocketing around teeth to assess the health of the gums, which are the foundation for long-term stability and healthly teeth.
- Routine dental cleanings and deep cleanings – depending on the pocket measurements, either a routine cleaning or a deep cleaning, as appropriate, to treat and maintain gum health.
- Diagnostic digital x-rays, when necessary – instantly displaying images on a computer screen, with 50% less radiation than traditional x-rays using film.
- Oral cancer screening – a thorough head, neck, and intra-oral examination of all hard and soft tissue.
- Fluoride treatment – the standard of care for cavity prevention in children, and treatment of tooth sensitivity in adults.
- Emergency exam and treatment is available as needed to solve acute problems – from tooth pain or trauma to a tooth, or the surrounding soft tissue.
- Additional services include:
- Restoration – removal of cavities and replacement with white composite fillings, bonded in place.
- Teeth whitening – treating tooth surface stains to restore a brighter smile.
- Cosmetic composite bonding – simple and conservative treatment to restore a smile, without damaging the tooth structure.
- Extraction – when a tooth is no longer salvageable, the whole tooth is gently luxated and removed.
- Invisalign© – an aesthetic alternative to traditional braces to treat spacing and crowding of teeth, and deep or abnormal bites.
- Root canal – removing the nerve inside a tooth, when necessary: if a cavity is impacting the area, if there is nerve pain from chronic dental trauma, or a deep fracture to the tooth or infection.
- Veneer – conservative replacement of the outermost portion of the front teeth with strong and long-lasting lab-fabricated porcelain laminate, to restore a smile that has sustained moderate damage.
- Crown – treatment that restores a damaged or broken tooth, that cannot be fixed with a composite filling. The materials used are made out of very strong porcelain, metal, or a combination, depending on the location in the mouth.
- Bridge – used to replace a missing tooth when an implant is not an option; requires working between two abutment teeth, with a replacement tooth in the middle.
- Implant – to replace a missing tooth, small 100% titanium biocompatible screws are placed gently into the bone; after appropriate healing time of 3-6 months, a tooth-shaped crown will be fitted to precisely match the shape, color and alignment of the rest of the teeth in the mouth.
- Dentures – full or partial mouth rehabilitation with an appliance that is easily removed, cleaned and replaced. Dentures are made out of durable, reinforced plastic and will need to be well-maintained and replaced after a certain number of years.
- Bone graft – used to preserve the natural walls of the tooth socket after a tooth is extracted, or used to add bone around implants or teeth that are slightly deficient in bone. Bone graft materials have been completely removed of any organic particles and are made out of freeze-dried minerals that have been completely tested and for safe use in a dental setting, similar to the materials used by orthopedic surgeons. The bone graft acts like a scaffold during healing and will slowly be removed and replaced by the body’s own natural bone.