Patient Safety

To protect our patients and ourselves, our staff wear masks, gloves, glasses, as well as hospital scrub uniforms. We strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control.

Whenever possible, disposable single use items are used to ensure your safety. Handpieces (drills) are sterilized with a state-of-the-art sterilization unit specifically designed for the purpose. All surfaces in the treatment rooms are cleaned and disinfected after each patient.

Patient Comfort

Crowns
A "cap", "jacket" or "crown" will restore a broken, heavily filled or cracked tooth to its original size and shape. This may also be recommended after root canal therapy has been completed as the tooth tends to become brittle and is more apt to fracture. Crowns can strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and improve the appearance of your teeth.

Root Canal Therapy
If a tooth's pulp (nerve and blood supply) becomes infected or inflamed, root canal treatment may be the only way to save the tooth, short of removing it. Root canal treatment consists of removing the nerve that lies within the root of the tooth, and rendering the space biologically neutral. The tooth may be referred to as nonvital, but it is not dead as it still receives nutritional elements from the surrounding tissue.

Tooth Decay and Repair
Utilizing an intra-oral camera gives you the opportunity to see potential problems occurring in your mouth, such as decay or fractured teeth. Often a tooth will not start bothering you until there is significant loss of tooth structure. With the help of the intra-oral camera, problems can be detected earlier, before you experience a toothache.

Bridges
A non-removable bridge can restore your teeth to normal function by replacing missing teeth. It will improve the entire health of your mouth by keeping the surrounding teeth in position and can also help maintain the structure of your face and jaw.

Dentures
Many people believe that once they have dentures, they no longer need regular dental care. Denture wearers require regular exams to ensure their health, comfort and appearance. Gum tissues are in a constant state of change. Periodic relining of the dentures may be necessary to ensure a tight and comfortable fit.

Cosmetic Dentistry
During the past 40 years, dental research has led to many advances in materials that are used to restore delayed or disfigured teeth. Cosmetic restorations, veneers, and crowns are intricate works of art, created by our dentists and dental technicians. We are able to reshape, strengthen and recolor your teeth with natural appearing, tooth colored materials. Bleaching or whitening techniques also enhance smile values.

Athletic Mouthguards
We provide state of the art custom made athletic mouthguards for all patients requiring protection during athletic competition in "at risks sports. Store bought over the counter mouthguards do not fit as well nor do they provide the anticipated and necessary protection to help prevent dental facial injuries. The only mouthguard that should be worn is that made from a model of the mouth. Patients have individual requirements for fit, comfort, level of competition, and compliance. Professionally designed custom-made mouthguards satisfy these requirements.

Orthodontics
For patients, adults and children, who have crowded or crooked teeth, spaces between their teeth or misaligned teeth and jaws, orthodontic therapy can help correct deficiencies. Orthodontics also helps reduce the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and trauma due to misaligned teeth. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children have an evaluation by 7 years of age. More than 25% of all orthodontic patients are adults.