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General Dentistry

At The Dentist, we provide an extensive range of general dental services. This includes routine check-ups, professional teeth cleanings, fillings, root canal procedures, dental crowns, dentures, and preventive care, all designed to keep your oral health at its best.

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Our Dental Exam
Process

  1. Dental cleaning is a vital part of your general dental care. Our dentist and hygienist perform a comprehensive examination to catch early stages of oral health issues, preventing them from escalating into more serious conditions like gum disease or tooth loss.
  2. The examination starts with a review of your medical history, including information about past dental treatments, allergies, and current medications. To detect decay or other hidden problems, we may take full-mouth, panoramic X-rays and an Itero scan for a 3D view of your teeth.
  3. An oral cancer screening is included in our dental exam, during which our dentist examines the mouth and neck for any unusual lumps or bumps. We then carefully check the gums using a probe to measure the spaces between the teeth and gums, looking for any indications of gum disease. Finally, we visually inspect the teeth to detect any signs of decay, damage, or other issues.
  4. By strongly emphasizing the preventive nature of dental exams and encouraging our patients to stay vigilant about their oral health, we empower them to avoid complex dental problems. This approach ensures they can maintain healthy, beautiful smiles for years to come, taking control of their oral health journey.
We believe that dental exams are an important step in maintaining healthy oral hygiene.
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Timely Cavity Treatment
Your Oral Health

While maintaining oral hygiene through regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups is essential, these practices alone may not always prevent tooth decay. This makes prompt cavity treatment crucial to avoid more serious oral health concerns. At The Dentist, we use high-quality dental filling materials to repair cavities, restore the health and function of your teeth, and enhance your smile.

Advantages of Dental Fillings

1. Restored Tooth Function: Fillings reshape and restore the functionality of your tooth, enabling proper chewing and biting.
2. Reinforced Teeth: Fillings provide necessary support and stability to the remaining tooth structure, thereby strengthening the tooth.
3. Enhanced Oral Health: Treating tooth decay with fillings can help prevent severe complications like root canals or tooth loss, promoting overall oral health.
4. Aesthetic Benefits: Tooth-colored fillings blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, making repairs nearly invisible and enhancing your smile’s appearance.
Choosing tooth-colored fillings at The Dentist ensures you have stronger, healthier teeth and a more beautiful smile.

Updating Old Mercury Fillings

At The Dentist, we also offer the option of replacing old metal fillings with tooth-colored ones. This not only enhances the appearance of your smile but also provides a more durable filling that reduces the risk of tooth fractures. Additionally, replacing metal fillings helps eliminate potential health risks associated with mercury exposure.
By selecting The Dentist for your dental care needs, you are investing in the health and beauty of your smile.
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Porcelain Crowns

Dental crowns offer a comprehensive solution for various tooth issues. At The Dentist, we provide porcelain crowns that function like caps, covering and protecting your natural tooth to offer a new surface and enhanced stability. Unlike dental fillings, porcelain crowns provide extensive coverage, making them ideal for treating teeth with significant damage or decay. Suppose you have a weakened tooth after a root canal or dental injury. Our dentist may suggest a porcelain crown as a dependable and economical choice to protect your natural tooth and prevent additional damage. There are various reasons why a patient may need a porcelain crown, such as cracked, broken, or severely worn-out teeth, failing large fillings, or the need to correct teeth' shape or color.
Reasons You Might Need a Porcelain Crown:
  • Cracked, broken, or severely worn-out teeth
  • Failing large fillings
  • The need to correct the shape or color of teeth
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Dental
Bridge

When a tooth is lost, prompt action is essential to prevent adjacent teeth from shifting, which can result in bite problems and other oral health issues. At The Dentist, we provide dental bridges, a fixed prosthetic device designed to fill gaps left by missing teeth. A dental bridge includes an artificial tooth supported by crowns fitted over adjacent teeth. A dental bridge could be ideal if you require a solution to fill gaps in missing teeth.

  1. Improved Chewing Ability: A dental bridge fills the space created by missing teeth, enabling you to chew and bite comfortably once more.
  2. Maintaining Facial Shape: Dental bridges help maintain your facial structure by preserving the fullness of your cheeks and supporting your natural facial appearance.
  3. No Surgery Required: Dental bridges offer a non-surgical alternative to dental implants.
  4. Mimics Natural Teeth: Our dental bridges are meticulously designed to perfectly replicate the appearance and function of natural teeth, effectively restoring your smile’s natural look and boosting your confidence.
  5. Long-Lasting: With proper care and maintenance, our dental bridges provide a robust and enduring solution for missing teeth, ensuring a long-term investment in oral health.
  6. Prevents Shifting of Teeth: Dental bridges assist in preserving the natural shape of the mouth and preventing adjacent teeth from shifting position.

The Dentist provides a stable, affordable, and effective solution for replacing missing teeth, promoting a healthier and more attractive smile.

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Root Canal

Root Canal Therapy at The Dentist: Relieving Pain and Saving Your Tooth

When the pulp of a tooth is infected from severe decay or injury, a root canal procedure may be necessary. While many associate root canals with discomfort, they are often the best alternative to tooth extraction and can effectively relieve pain.

Our Gentle Approach to Root Canal Procedures

At The Dentist, we emphasize gentle dentistry to ensure every visit is as comfortable as possible. Our skilled dentists will thoroughly assess the tooth to determine the cause of the issue, which might stem from cavities, a cracked tooth, or root damage affecting the nerve. If the nerve is compromised, a root canal may be required.

Steps in the Root Canal Process

The effectiveness and extent of a root canal depend on the severity of the tooth’s damage. During the procedure:

  1. Examination: The affected area is carefully assessed.
  2. Removal: Damaged or dead pulp is removed.
  3. Sealing: The cleaned area is sealed to prevent further problems.

After completing the root canal treatment, a crown is often recommended to protect the tooth from future breakage or damage.

Why Choose The Dentist?

  • Comfort-Focused Care: We strive to make each appointment as stress-free as possible.
  • Expert Evaluation: Our dentists conduct thorough assessments to accurately diagnose the problem.
  • Customized Treatment Plans: We create treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.

If you think you might need a root canal, reach out to our expert dental team at The Dentist. Our friendly dentists will perform a comprehensive examination and propose a personalized treatment plan to restore your oral health and comfort.

Expert Dental Care for Optimal Oral Health and Beautiful Teeth, Healthy Smiles.
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Dentures Options at the Denist

Complete Dentures

Complete dentures are designed to replace all teeth in the upper, lower, or both arches. These appliances consist of a thin acrylic base that mimics natural gums, with porcelain or acrylic teeth that can be customized to suit individual needs and preferences. Choices range from teeth blending seamlessly with your existing smile to creating a new look.

Partial Dentures

Partial Dentures: Enhancing Your Daily Life. Partial dentures, removable devices that fill gaps left by one or more missing teeth, are designed with your comfort and functionality in mind. They feature an acrylic or metal base that sits comfortably on the gums and supports artificial teeth made from porcelain or acrylic. These replacement teeth are crafted to match the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth. The partial denture is designed to attach to remaining teeth or dental implants, enhancing chewing ability, improving speech clarity, preventing remaining natural teeth from shifting, and boosting the aesthetic appeal of your smile.

If you're searching for a reliable solution to tooth loss, contact our team at The Dentist about complete and partial dentures today!
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Preventative Care

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride treatments are designed to enhance tooth strength and protection. This process involves applying fluoride, a mineral naturally found in the environment, directly onto the teeth. The benefits of fluoride treatments include preventing tooth decay, addressing early signs of decay, protecting teeth during orthodontic procedures, and reducing tooth sensitivity.

Dental Night guards
Dental night guards are custom-made mouth guards worn while sleeping which protects the teeth and jaw when grinding or clenching. Made from durable plastic materials, these nightguards are tailored to fit each patient’s unique dental structure. By using a nightguard, you can shield your teeth from damage and alleviate discomfort related to jaw-joint issues and headaches caused by bruxism.

At The Dentist, we advocate regular preventative care to ensure excellent oral health and maintain a beautiful smile. Book an appointment with us today and embark on your path to optimal dental wellness!

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Questions on General Dentistry Services? Check our
FAQ

What is general dentistry?

General dentistry includes a wide range of treatments and treatment options essential to preserving and promoting excellent oral health. Certain procedures exist to maintain the health and painlessness of your teeth, gums, and mouth. 

Why is general dentistry necessary?

General dentistry contains several different purposes. For example, procedures might restore oral function if it is difficult to eat, eliminate any problems with one or more teeth, and correct any cosmetic issues a person may have concerning their smile.

What is a general dentist responsible for?

A general dentist is responsible for a multitude of things. They complete a multitude of health care needs including gum care, root canals, tooth fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, and preventative education.

Is a general dentist the same as a dentist?

Usually, general dentists have more of a wide range of training from dentists. In fact, they may also offer other services such as orthodontics.

What type of services do we cover?

Our responsibilities include:

  • Dental exams
  • Tooth fillings
  • Porcelain crowns
  • Dental bridges
  • Root canals
  • Dentures
  • Preventative care

However, if you have questions regarding other aspects of your dental care, feel free to ask!

How often should I visit a general dentist?

Unless you are a patient who have a high risk of contracting any major oral disease, it’s recommended to visit every six months

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