General Dentistry
The aesthetic smile.
Most of what protects a smile over a lifetime isn’t cosmetic. It’s the unglamorous work — exam, cleaning, the small repair caught before it becomes a large one. Done carefully, it’s most of why the cosmetic work holds up at all.
Comprehensive evaluation
A full visual inspection of the mouth, head, and neck, with radiographs. We’re looking for decay, problems in existing work, bone or gum recession, anything that doesn’t match what was there last time. The exam is the foundation for an honest treatment plan.
Cleaning
Ultrasonic instruments first, for the larger deposits, then hand tools for the finer work. A polish to finish. The point is a clean surface so the gum can sit against the tooth the way it’s meant to.
Custom mouthguards
Off-the-shelf guards fit nobody. A custom guard, taken from a mold of your actual bite, covers the right surfaces and stays put under impact. Reduces injury severity meaningfully. Worth the visit.
Scaling and root planing
For gum disease that has moved below the gumline. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus the cleaning can’t reach. Root planing smooths the root surface so the gum can heal and reattach.
Root canal treatment
When decay or injury reaches the nerve. The inflamed tissue inside the tooth is removed, the chamber is cleaned and disinfected, then sealed. The tooth is restored on top — usually with a crown — to carry the load again.
Extractions
When a tooth can’t be saved. The area is numb. The tooth is loosened from the ligament and bone and removed. Sometimes a stitch, sometimes not. The next conversation, when there’s a gap to plan for, is usually about an implant.