General Dental Services Offered**
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To create a healthy beautiful first impression, using a conservative, personalized approach, Drs. Karen Fischer and Kristen Pate offer the following services: |
Bleaching/Whitening
The process of lightening discolored or stained teeth. Can be in-office or at-home.
Bonding
Tooth colored material applied to a tooth to change its shape and/or color. Bonding also refers to how a filling is attached to the tooth.
Botox®
Used to relax the muscles of the face to prevent wrinkles.
Bridges
A tooth replacement option. An appliance that connects two or more teeth and replaces a missing tooth or teeth.
Cosmetic Dentistry
The art of utilizing many aspects of dentistry to create a beautiful smile.
Crowns
The restoration of teeth by covering with either porcelain or gold. Can be for protection or esthetics.
Dermal Fillers
A naturally occuring material used to augment the lips and fill in wrinkles of the face.
Dentures
A removable appliance which replaces all missing teeth.
Extractions
The process of removing a tooth. In some cases, referral to a specialist is necessary.
Fillings/Restorative
The restoration of lost tooth structure by using materials such as amalgam (silver/metal) or resin (tooth-colored/plastic), porcelain or gold.
Gum Treatments/Periodontal Cleanings/Non Surgical Gum Care
The treatment of active gum disease/gum infection. Since there are different stages, there are different levels of treatment. In some cases, referral to a specialist is necessary.
Implants
A tooth replacement option. An artificial tooth root made of titanium is used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. A crown, bridge, denture or partial is then placed over the implant to restore natural tooth function.
Mouthguards/Nightguards/Splints
An appliance that is used for the protection of teeth from traumatic injuries such as: sports injuries, grinding or clenching.
Nitrous Oxide/Laughing Gas
Used for the nervous patient during dental procedures.
Oral Cancer Screenings
The visual evaluation of the oral cavity and head and neck. This is completed at every preventive visit.
Oral Hygiene Instructions/Education
Education given to patients during visits to prevent dental disease. An informed patient is better prepared and able to make good choices to prevent disease and keep costs low.
Partials
A removable appliance which replaces missing teeth.
Radiographs
An important and integral part of a thorough diagnosis. Enables the doctor to see cavities, cysts, bone loss and other dental disease.
Root Canals
Completed for reasons such as: tooth abscess, nerve inflammation, tooth fracture and tooth resorption. It involves the removal of the nerve inside the tooth. The root of the tooth still remains.
Sealants
Plastic material placed in the grooves of the teeth to prevent cavities.
Sedation/Anxiety Prevention
Doctors can utilize oral medicines or general anesthesia for apprehension prevention.
Teeth Cleaning/Preventive Care/Prophylaxis
The removal of dental plaque and calculus from the teeth in order to prevent cavities, gingivitis and periodontitis (gum disease). It is a part of a complete program of oral hygiene. It is completed every 3-6 months depending on the patient's oral health.
Veneers
Facings bonded to the fronts of the teeth to enhance and restore function and/or appearance. They can be used to treat chipped, worn, crooked, and/or discolored teeth. They can be made of plastic or porcelain.
**For more information about general dental services, please visit www.knowyourteeth.com .
Links provided by the AGD
PEDIATRIC DENTAL SERVICES OFFERED*
Pediatric dentists specialize in providing comprehensive oral health care for children. Their patients range from infants to teenagers. These dentists have had extensive training in the latest state-of-the-art treatments for a wide variety of children’s dental problems. They are also highly qualified to treat special patients with emotional, physical, or mental disabilities, and are especially sensitive to their needs. Because of pediatric dentists’ thorough training and dedication to providing the finest dental care available to the young, many parents wisely choose these unique care-givers to treat their children. There services include:
- Cleanings and Preventive Care (fluoride treatment)
- Restorative Dentistry (silver and tooth colored fillings)
- Pediatric crown/space maintainer appliances
- Orthodontics
- Special needs
- Nitrous Oxide/Oral Sedation/Outpatient General Anesthesia
*For more information about pediatric dental services, please visit www.sandersweddell.com.