General Dentistry

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Regular dental cleanings and comprehensive exams are essential for maintaining optimal oral health. Dental cleanings remove plaque, tartar, and stains, preventing gum disease, tooth decay, and bad breath. Comprehensive exams involve a thorough evaluation of your entire oral cavity, including teeth, gums, soft tissues, and jaw joints. These exams help detect dental issues early, prevent more serious problems, and ensure overall well-being. By scheduling regular visits, you prioritize your oral health and contribute to a healthy and radiant smile.

Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure performed to treat gum disease. It involves removing plaque, tartar, and bacteria from the tooth surfaces and beneath the gumline. This treatment helps reduce inflammation, infection, and the depth of periodontal pockets. Scaling and root planing are necessary for maintaining optimal gum health and preventing further progression of gum disease.

Composite fillings are a superior alternative to amalgam fillings due to their aesthetic benefits, conservative tooth preparation, versatility, durability, and absence of mercury. Made to match the natural color of your teeth, composite fillings provide a seamless and natural-looking restoration. They require minimal removal of healthy tooth structure, preserving your oral health. Composite fillings are versatile and can be used for both front and back teeth. They are durable when properly cared for and do not contain mercury, addressing health concerns. Overall, composite fillings offer a reliable and attractive option for dental restorations.

 A dental crown is a personalized cap designed to cover and safeguard a damaged tooth, simultaneously enhancing its strength and appearance. It is utilized to address various dental issues such as tooth decay, fractures, root canal-treated teeth, cosmetic imperfections, and tooth wear. By placing a dental crown, the tooth's functionality and aesthetics are significantly improved, ensuring long-lasting protection. 

A dental bridge is a custom-made dental restoration that fills the gap created by one or more missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth, called pontics, that are held in place by dental crowns attached to the neighboring teeth on either side of the gap. Dental bridges play a crucial role in restoring the appearance of a complete smile, improving chewing and speaking abilities, maintaining proper tooth alignment, and preventing the surrounding teeth from shifting. By bridging the gap caused by missing teeth, dental bridges provide both cosmetic and functional benefits, helping patients regain confidence in their smile and overall oral health.

Dentures serve as a conventional and immediate solution for patients who are unable to retain their natural teeth, enabling them to maintain a beautiful smile. We offer two types of dentures: complete dentures and partial dentures. In certain instances, dentures can be custom-made to appear as natural as possible, devoid of any metal wiring or clasps. Both options facilitate proper chewing and are designed for everyday use. 

Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic treatment, is a dental procedure aimed at treating infected or damaged tooth pulp. The tooth pulp, located inside the tooth, contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. When the pulp becomes infected or inflamed due to deep decay, cracks, or trauma, root canal therapy becomes necessary. The procedure involves removing the infected pulp, thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the root canal space, and sealing it with a filling material.

Root canal therapy is needed to alleviate severe tooth pain, prevent the spread of infection, and save the natural tooth from extraction. By addressing the underlying infection or inflammation, root canal therapy eliminates discomfort and restores oral health. It allows patients to retain their natural teeth, maintaining proper chewing function, preserving jawbone structure, and preventing adjacent teeth from shifting. 

Tooth extraction is a dental procedure that involves the complete removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone. It is typically performed when a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, infected, or causing overcrowding. The extraction process may involve the simple removal of a fully erupted tooth or a more complex surgical extraction for impacted or broken teeth.

Tooth extraction is necessary to address various oral health issues. It helps alleviate severe tooth pain, eliminate infection or abscesses, prevent the spread of dental diseases, and preserve the overall oral health. In cases of severe decay or damage, extracting a tooth may be the best option to prevent further complications and maintain the integrity of the surrounding teeth and gums. Additionally, tooth extraction may be required as part of orthodontic treatment to create space for proper tooth alignment.