Services - In our office we have 14 operatories (rooms). All of which are set up for our patient's comfort. We have all the latest in technology. In each operatory an educational computer is available to help answer your dental questions. After viewing our topics of dental information you may request any topic of interest printed out for your convenience. Two (2) of our operatories (rooms) are set up for sedation and surgery needs. An Initial Exam including: Periodontal assessment & X-Rays is needed before scheduling an appointment for any of our services below. Please contact our office, 673-3552 to schedule your Initial Exam today!

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ON-LINE ACCOUNTS SEDATION CLEANINGS WHITENING FILLINGS & SEALANTS

CROWNS & BRIDGES ROOT CANALS DENTAL IMPLANTS COSMETIC BONDING CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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Accept new patients Provide emergency care Bill most all insurances Are a preferred provider for Advantage Dental Offer financial plans to meet each person's budget Offer state-of-the-art antiseptic procedures and sedation Work well with the extra nervous, or persons with special needs Have a children's waiting room full of games, books, Nintendo and more

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On-line Account Services   -Through the Internet you will soon be able to obtain your account information, for example, did we receive your last payment, has the insurance paid yet, what is your balance, when and what your last visit was for, etc. Also you can update your information on-line. If you forget your appointment time just look it up! All this and more will be coming on-line soon here at our new Website so check back often.

Sedation   - We offer sedation in three forms: IV, Oral and Nitrous Oxide {Laughing Gas}. Sedation dentistry reduces or eliminates any pain or anxiety that may be related to your dental treatment. The type of anesthesia required for any dental procedure depends on the needs of preferences of the patient.

Nitrous Oxide or {laughing gas} - Inhalation anesthesia works immediately, and slowly subsides after the gas mask is removed.

Oral Sedation {pill form} - With oral sedation you are given a small pill to take one hour before your dental appointment, no needles or IV's required for this sedation! You will feel nothing while in a deeply relaxed state. You can be awaken and responsive as necessary. You will need a companion to accompany you to the office as you will be drowsy by the time you arrive. And a companion to drive you home again to finish relaxing.

You will have little or no memory of the visit, you won't remember any sounds or smells. Depending on your treatment needs you will sleep about one to three hours after the pill takes effect. After you arrive you will be taken to a room and covered with a thick warm blanket, and placed on a monitor to watch your vital signs. You will never be left alone.

Oral sedation is a safe way to reduce the stress of extended dental treatments requiring long visits, because several procedures can be done in one visit! While you sleep. People who have difficulty getting numb will find oral sedation eliminates this problem.

IV Sedation - Can either be 'conscious sedation,' whereby patients think they are asleep and have no memory of the procedure, or a general anesthesia. Patients under conscious sedation can respond to the dentist's instructions. Our office practices conscious sedation.

Cleanings  - Teeth require cleaning to remove plaque and calculus. Plaque and calculus aide in the development of gum disease and tooth decay. It is very important to maintain a consistent schedule of check-ups and cleanings with your dentist. Cleanings should be done at least every 6 months although some patients require more care.

The Plaque and Calculus are removed with metal hand instruments or ultrasonic instruments. Another procedure that accompanies teeth cleaning is a fluoride treatment. This includes the placement of fluoride gel on your teeth for 1-3 minutes. Fluoride prevents tooth decay and remineralizes very small cavities.

During cleanings your dentist also has the opportunity to check for cavities and other problems and give you care instructions. This is also the best opportunity for you to ask the dentist questions about your teeth and mouth.

Whitening  - Dental bleaching is the process of whitening the teeth for cosmetic purposes. Bleaching can be done by a dental professional in the dental office or at home. You should always seek advice from a dentist before beginning any whitening process.

The bleaching systems used in the dentist office can either be laser bleaching system or light activated bleaching system. Home bleaching systems require that you wear a special tray with the bleaching solution for a certain amount of time during the day. A small number of people experience discomfort during the bleaching treatment series, such as gum or tooth sensitivity. These symptoms should disappear within one to three days after the completion of the treatment.

The last kind of bleaching, internal bleaching, can only be done to teeth that have had a root canal. A bleaching solution is placed inside of the tooth and allowed to remove the inner discoloring.

Fillings & Sealants  - Fillings are used when there is a cavity that is not big enough to require a root canal. Fillings are done by first removing the decayed parts of the tooth and then filling the area with either a silver filling or a tooth colored filling.

Sealants are used to decrease the chances of tooth decay. As a person grows, grooves that a tooth brush can't reach form. The sealant is a flowable substance that fills these grooves, then is cured using a light source.

Crowns & Bridges  - restorations are the most durable available to date. They sometimes become the only good option for restoring a severely broken down, decayed, fractured, or missing tooth and/or sets of teeth. Crown & Bridgework can restore teeth both functionally and cosmetically, and do so for years of chewing and smiling.

Root Canals  - If a tooth's pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels, becomes infected or damaged a root canal might be the only way to save and repair your tooth. You might have to visit the dentist one to three times depending on how bad the tooth is damaged. Recurring infections after the root canal aren't uncommon.

The pulp has been infected and there is an abscess at the bottom of the roots. After the tooth has been numbed, an opening is made to reach the flesh. The infected part is then removed and the root is filed and shaped. Last, all the debris is removed by irrigation. Once the root canal is free of infection, they are filled with a rubber like substance called gutta-percha. The rest of the tooth is filled with a temporary filling. In many instances the tooth will also need to have a crown to restore it well enough to perform its original function. Some crowns (as shown at the left) will also need a metal post for additional support for the crown.

Dental Implants  - Dental implants are another way to replace teeth besides a bridge of partial denture. The dental implant is placed directly into the bone of the upper or lower jaw. A metal post is placed on the implant to provide a structure to attach the crown, bridge, or denture. Last the crown is placed on the implant.

Cosmetic Bonding  - utilizes modern techniques and modern composite resin materials to restore, repair and replace discolored, broken, damaged or missing tooth structure and tooth surfaces. Bonding can restore teeth both functionally and cosmetically, and do so cost effectively for years of chewing and smiling.

Children's Services  - We have an inclosed playroom now in our new building just for kids! With lost of toys, books and more, children don't mind waiting for their anointment. This playroom now joins our other practices of special provisions for children, making your children's comfort a priority along with their dental health.