General Services Prophylaxis Care Dental Hygiene is an important part of your overall healthcare regimen.  Our office is committed to providing you optimum cleanings and regular evaluations.   Detecting issues early is key to maintaining your oral health, saving your natural teeth, and preventing costly dental emergencies.  Periodontal Therapy Unfortunately, periodontal (gum) disease can lead to more than just an unsightly smile—it can cause loss of teeth and eventually, if left untreated, serious health problems. Called gingivitis in its early stages, periodontal disease is caused by excessive toxic bacteria (found in plaque) that attack your mouth’s soft tissues. Early warning signs of the disease include red, swollen, bleeding gums. If caught early, we can help you reverse the damage. If detected late, we can use one of many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures to restore your mouth to a healthy, beautiful state. Tooth-Colored Composite Restorations Gone are the days when tooth ailments and cavities could only be treated with unsightly metal fillings. Today, modern, tooth-colored fillings made of durable resin or porcelain can be bonded to your teeth for a stronger, more natural-looking effect. These revolutionary fillings are virtually undetectable and are easy to apply. Porcelain Crowns Porcelain crowns, also known as caps, slide over teeth to hide misshaping, misalignment, cracks, discoloration, or other imperfections. Crowns decrease physical discomfort in teeth, look completely natural, and offer extra support to those that are weak or damaged. They can also vastly improve the overall appearance of your smile and make your teeth much more durable.. Porcelain Inlays/Onlays Porcelain inlays and onlays are an excellent solution to cavity pain, reduced chewing strength, and general degeneration of the back teeth. Virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth, these fillings restore teeth to an optimal state of health. Inlays gently fill holes left by decay, while onlays are applied to the entire surface of the tooth for added reinforcement. NTI Tension Suppression System If you suffer from a painful, aching jaw, sore and sensitive teeth, a stiff neck, tension headaches, or morning headaches you owe it to yourself to talk to our doctor about NTI-tss.  This FDA-approved dental device can help alleviate these problems.  Root Canal Therapy Each of our teeth contains a long, thin strand of dental pulp that extends down to the tooth’s root. If the pulp becomes infected or injured, the tooth’s nerves die and often, without endodontic treatment, the tooth dies as well. Root canals are designed to save such damaged teeth. During the procedure (performed under anesthesia), a gap is drilled into the tooth’s crown and pulp chamber, diseased pulp is reshaped or removed, and the tooth is permanently sealed with a gold, porcelain, or tooth-colored crown. Fixed Bridgework Sometimes a beautiful smile takes a bit more involved work. If you notice strain when biting down, pain during chewing, or difficulty in speaking due to misaligned or missing teeth, bridges might be the right option for you. They work by literally bridging the gaps between missing teeth, closing spaces with durable, injury-resistant, realistic-looking artificial teeth. Because they are semi-permanent, bridges can be removed only by a dentist, but are long-lasting and strong. Implant Restorations Dental implants are an excellent solution to missing individual teeth. Not only do they eliminate gaps, but they also provide a comfortable fit and look completely natural. In addition, because they don't require the cutting down of neighboring teeth--as bridges do--implants allow for maximum bone preservation in the areas surrounding the implant sites. No other method of tooth replacement prevents bone loss or stimulates bone growth. Dental implants, which are recommended for patients with sufficient bone growth and healthy gums, attach artificial teeth below the gumline. An anchor secures the implant in place and allows the bone and gums to grow around it. After a period known as osseointegration, in which the implant heals within the jawbone, a new crown is attached to the implant. The entire process takes four to six months. Top