A root canal is done when bacteria has invaded the nerve of your tooth. It is imperative that you have this taken care of right away. Yes, this bacterium is in your tooth, but did you know that it can travel thru your blood stream to your HEART?

Dental fillings are placed with either amalgam (silver) or a resin composite (white) material. Fillings are done after the decay is removed from your tooth to help replace tooth structure.

When you are diagnosed with gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, you will need to have scaling and root planning to help restore the health of your gum tissue. This is a deep cleaning where your hygienist will clean up underneath the gum line to remove plaque and calculus between the tooth and gum causing this disease. This will help reattach gum tissue to your teeth to reduce the chance of losing them.

If you have lost your natural teeth to periodontal disease or injury, full dentures can not only give you back your smile, but the ability to eat and speak - things a lot of people take for granted until they lose their natural teeth. Even with dentures, it's important to take good care of your mouth. Brush your gums, tongue and palate every morning before inserting your dentures.

A dental implant replaces the root of your missing tooth and provides an anchor point for your new crown. This is the standard of care for a more permanent solution.

A crown is the final restoration on your tooth. Crowns are placed to help protect your tooth and the work that has been done. It also helps protect the time and money you have invested into that particular tooth.

Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been.

Partial Dentures are needed when multiple teeth need to be replaced and you are not a candidate for dental implants. Click on more for more information!