Providing Every Type of Dental Service

When you come in for a routine exam or cleaning, we perform the highest quality of care. Whether you need an X-ray or a comprehensive cleaning, we can handle it all.

If you need to replace or restore your tooth, we recommend getting a filling. When the tooth is damaged due to decay or fracture, a filling may be necessary. We offer both silver (amalgam) and white (composite) fillings.

Most people get their wisdom teeth extracted in their late teens or early twenties. We can also perform other tooth extractions if decay is severe or other problems arise. Our team will develop the best solution for your case.

We offer crowns in different materials for your convenience. Crowns are a permanent covering that fits over an original tooth that is either decayed, damaged, or cracked. This process generally takes 1-2 visits, some crowns are able to be done in our office, the same day!

It is important to start your child’s dental care as early as six months old. The first teeth usually erupt by 12 months, and the gums can be sore, tender, or irritable until age 3. Examine the teeth, especially on the inside or the tongue side, every two weeks for dull spots (whiter than the tooth surface) or lines.

The primary teeth play a crucial role in dental development. A child’s mouth cannot function correctly without them. In addition, infants with missing primary teeth may require a space maintainer, a device used to open the natural space. Therefore, you should always mention missing teeth to your family dentist.

Primary teeth are important for allowing a child to eat and maintain good nutrition. In addition, with good oral hygiene habits, healthy teeth allow for clear pronunciation and speech habits. Primary teeth also guide the eruption of the permanent teeth.

The teeth and soft tissue of the mouth require a healthy, well-balanced diet. A variety of foods help minimize cavities and other dental problems. Try to incorporate vegetables, low-fat yogurts, and cheeses into your child’s diet.

If you have spaces between your teeth, discoloring, cracks, or crooked teeth, veneers are a visually appealing solution. The thin, semi-translucent “shells” attach to your front teeth. As a result, they are a great alternative to more invasive dental procedures. In most cases, the veneer application is completed in only two office visits.

For repairing chips, cracks, or unsightly gaps, bonding is a common solution. Composite material is bonded to an existing tooth. Unlike veneers or crowns, composite bonding removes less natural tooth structure. However, it is not as durable or long-lasting. Therefore, your composites should be brushed and flossed daily to extend the life of the bonding.

The Temporomandibular Joint assists in the basic opening and closing of the jaw. It is a common area for pain. Our TMJ exam evaluates the tissue for swelling, deterioration, or damage in the joint tissue.

For severe cases, we recommend a mouth guard, retainers, or other appliances. For the most severe cases of TMJ, we may recommend specific invasive procedures.

For severe snoring problems, we offer to change your sleep patterns, orthodontic-related appliances, and more. Unfortunately, surgery to alleviate snoring is not always successful because the sound may not originate from the soft palate; the snoring sometimes originates from tissues in the upper airway.

If you have a toothache, try swishing warm salt water around in your mouth to get rid of any trapped food. Do not use aspirin on the aching tooth or the gum. Instead, for any facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can provide temporary pain relief until you see your dentist.

We recommend applying ice to any sore areas with a cut, bitten tongue, lip, or cheek. If you are bleeding, use sterile gauze to apply pressure to the bleed. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, you must visit an emergency room immediately.

A broken tooth can be extremely painful. We recommend first rinsing the affected area with warm water and placing a cold compress over the facial area. Then, you should try to hold on to any broken tooth fragments and see your dentist immediately to repair the tooth.

To recover the tooth:

• Hold it by the crown and rinse it.
• Try to keep the tooth in place at the socket with a clean piece of gauze or cloth.
• On the way to the dentist, carry the tooth in a cup of milk or water if you cannot reinsert it.

Baby teeth fall out easily, and usually, there is little to any blood. However, if there is a lot of bleeding, fold a piece of gauze and place it tightly over the area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, see a dentist.

Cold or canker sores are extremely common. Usually, over-the-counter medications provide temporary relief until they heal. However, if the sores don’t heal, we recommend seeing a dentist as soon as possible.