Cleaning & Prevention

Professional dental cleanings (scaling, root planing and polishing) are done by Registered Dental Hygienists. Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam by the dentist and:

• Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has formed on the tooth and will be firmly attached. Calculus forms above and below the gum line, and can be removed with appropriate dental instruments.
  

• Removal of plaque: Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produces toxins that inflame the gums. This inflammation is the start of periodontal disease and can affect your general health!
  

• Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during toothbrushing and scaling.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth and also to provide a fixed solution as an alternative to having removable partial or complete dentures.

Dental implants are artificial roots (usually titanium) that are surgically placed into the upper or lower jaw bone by a dentist or Periodontist (gum specialist).

Reasons for Implants

• Resolve joint pain or bite problems caused by teeth shifting into missing tooth space

• Replace one or more missing teeth without affecting adjacent teeth

• Restore your confident smile

• Restore chewing, speech, and digestion

• Restore or enhance facial tissues

• Support a bridge or denture, making them more secure and comfortable

Denture Stabilization

“Dentures” are a removable dental appliance that replaces missing teeth and tissue.

When a patient loses many or all of their teeth, dentures allow the patient to chew properly and speak normally.

Dentures also support a natural-looking smile and facial structure, preventing the sunken lower facial features that can result from loss of teeth and gum tissue.

Reasons for Denture Stabilization

• If you are struggling with loose fitting dentures.

• Have trouble eating properly.

• Want to restore your confident smile

Schedule a Free consultation, to find out more about Denture Stabilization Implants.

Digital X-Rays & Cancer Screening

Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.Dental x-rays may reveal:

• Abscesses or cysts

• Bone loss

• Cancerous and noncancerous tumors

• Decay between the teeth

• Developmental abnormalities

• Poor tooth and root positions

• Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line

Finding and treating dental problems at an early stage can save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort, and your teeth!
Did you know? One standard hospital full body CT scan, has the radiation equivalent of 1,000 Dental X-rays.

Your dental professional may screen you for oral cancer even if you do not have symptoms. Screening test are useful as they can help detect oral cancers early, decreasing the chance of fatality due to these cancers. For most types of cancer, odds of survival are greatly increased if diagnosed at an early stage.