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WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING:

 
     
   
Composite Fillings
  Now in only one appointment, you can have beautiful quality ceramic restorations. In the past, silver and gold restorations have been the choice of dentists. These materials may be long lasting, but are not very appealing. Composites or tooth-colored fillings used in the front teeth look good but cannot withstand biting forces in the back teeth. Ceramic restorations are similar in hardness to natural tooth structure, but more importantly resemble your natural tooth. They are bonded to your existing tooth structure and can reestablish its original strength. No conventional impression or sensitive temporaries and no multiple visits are necessary. CEREC ceramic restorations allow us to provide you with the highest quality esthetic restorations. An existing new optical scanning procedure is replacing the conventional dental impression. The CEREC Camera provides a three dimensional image of the dental preparation with an optical impression and an inlay, onlay, crown, or veneer can be generated chairside. We think that this revolutionary dental procedure will make quite an impression on you. Ceramic restorations are a perfection in dentistry.
 
Implant Dentistry (Complete treatment from implant to prosthetic placement)
 

Your teeth were designed to last a lifetime, but sometimes they don't! Replacing missing teeth is important to your general health and to the health of your other teeth. Not only do you lose chewing ability when a tooth is lost, but unreplaced teeth can cause other teeth to be lost, tipped or crowded and create subsequent problems. Also, there are the obvious problems of poor appearance and loss of self-esteem caused by one or more missing teeth.

Dental implants should always be considered as an option to replace a failing or missing tooth. Replacement of lost teeth with dental implants has been used for treating missing teeth for more than 50 years and is recognized as an effective treatment choice. Treatment is considered more predictable than bridgework, resin bonded bridges and endodontic treatment.

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Root Canal Treatment
 

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is probably the most maligned of all dental procedures, but the reputation of pain typically associated with "having a root canal" is really not deserved. The majority of people who have undergone root canal treatment typically report that the process itself is no more involved than having a filling placed. Root canal therapy refers to the treatment of the inner aspects of a tooth, specifically that area inside a tooth originally occupied by the tooth's "pulp tissue".
Once upon a time, if you had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you'd probably lose that tooth. Today, with a special dental procedure called a root canal therapy you may save that tooth. Inside each tooth is the pulp which provides nutrients and nerves to the tooth, it runs like a thread down through the root. When the pulp is diseased or injured, the pulp tissue dies. If you don't remove it, your tooth gets infected and you could lose it. After the dentist removes the pulp, the root canal is cleaned and sealed off to protect it. Then your dentist places a crown over the tooth to help make it stronger.

Most people would probably refer to a tooth's pulp tissue as its "nerve". While a tooth's pulp tissue does contain nerve fibers it is also composed of arteries, veins, lymph vessels, and connective tissue.

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Wisdom Teeth Removal
 

Wisdom teeth cause more problems than any other tooth in the mouth. They will either partially break the gum tissue and grow in crooked or remain underneath the gum. In nine out of ten people, at least one tooth remains underneath the gum - referred to as an impacted tooth, causing symptoms of future problems of varying degrees.
"Even if you have no symptoms now, headaches, earaches, pain in the face, neck, throat and upper and lower teeth can occur if impacted wisdom teeth are not removed."

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Extractions
  You and your dentist may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any one of a number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed, others may have advanced periodontal disease ("gum disease"), or else have broken in a fashion which cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted wisdom teeth), or else in preparation for orthodontic treatment ("braces").
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Gum Disease Treatment
 

Gum disease is the greatest threat to your teeth, and early treatment is important. By treating gum disease as soon as it is diagnosed, you can save yourself discomfort and can increase the odds of keeping your natural teeth. One of the most common treatments for gum disease is called scaling and root planing. In this procedure, we remove the tartar and plaque from your teeth, especially beneath the gum line, and smooth rough root surfaces. Successful scaling and root planing may prevent the need for gum surgery later on.

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Denture
 

Missing teeth can cause problems with speech, chewing, and self-confidence. Dentures can replace missing teeth and help to alleviate these problems. Best-suited for those who have lost all or nearly all of their natural teeth, dentures can improve your ability to speak and eat. Dentures also greatly improve appearance and may help you feel more confident. Most people need some time to get used to the feel of dentures, and we will help you through this transition time.

We are also able to offer a fantastic new procedure for those people that find their dentures do not fit well. Mini-implants or traditional implants are the new standard of care as described by the American Dental Association. Implants aid in the retention of dentures and provide better stability. We know that the right syle of denture can meet both your aesthetic and functional needs, resulting in better eating.
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Periodontal Treatment - Gum Surgery, Bone Regeneration, etc.
  Periodontal disease is a painless, bacterial infection of the gums that results in the loss of bone that surrounds and supports your teeth.
One of the first things that happens is a loosening of your teeth. If left untreated you will most likely lose your teeth.
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Bridgework
  When a tooth is lost due to injury, infection, or another cause, replacing it is of paramount importance. Gaps left by missing teeth may cause surrounding teeth to shift out of alignment. Problems with bite and speech can ensue. Exposed gum tissue may also be susceptible to infection, and the space left by a missing tooth can significantly detract from a person's appearance. Bridges are an effective way to replace a missing tooth. A bridge consists of a replacement crown attached to two other crowns that can slip over the teeth adjacent to the gap. Bridges can prevent problems related to missing teeth while also improving a patient's appearance.
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Veneers, Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns
  Natural-looking crowns can restore damaged or broken teeth. When decay or injury damages a tooth, it is important to correct the problems as soon as possible. Pain and poor appearance often accompany tooth damage. Crowns can restore health, strength, and beauty to your smile. All porcelain crowns provide a realistic appearance and take just a few short appointments to place. Even in cases where teeth are not damaged, crowns can be used to reshape and cosmetically alter your smile.
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Zoom Bleaching
  Zoom!™ is a bleaching process that lightens discoloration of enamel and dentin. The Zoom!™ Whitening procedure is simple and painless. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. The Zoom!™ clinician then applies the proprietary Zoom!™ Whitening Gel, which is activated by a specially designed light. Teeth typically become at least six to ten shades whiter, sometimes more. A five minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure. You'll be amazed with the results. In most cases, teeth get even whiter the first few days after the procedure.
 
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LASER

The Waterlase is a powerful tool that allows many dental procedure to be performed without the use of drills and needles. Combining the power of laser energy with atomized water, the Waterlase can remove hard and soft tissue quickly, effectively, and usually painlessly. The Waterlase eliminates the heat and vibration that make drilling painful, while offering greater precision and accuracy.
This procedure can be performed 90% of the time without local anesthetic and cannot be used on silver fillings or metal crowns
The Waterlase can be used to:

  • Remove decay
  • Prepare cavities
  • Design smiles
  • Perform soft tissue procedures
  • Remove enamel
  • Remove diseased gum tissue
  • Avoid the use of needles, drills, and anesthesia
  Biolase Website
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CEREC

What is Cerec 3? It is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics and is the latest in state-of-the-art dental technology.

Utilizing an infrared sensor developed for Desert Storm, the camera takes a 3D image of a tooth needing a crown or large restoration.

The computer precisely defines the shape of the final restoration, and within 15 minutes, robotic arms carve out a ceramic tooth restoration that can be bonded into place.

Unlike traditional dentistry, no sensitive and ill-fitting temporaries are needed, and no second appointment with Novocain is needed to glue the final tooth. It's precise, convenient,and another difference provided by McLeod-Pike Dental Group.

CEREC Website

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