Our dental team is well versed in
all areas of dentistry. We offer you restorative
and cosmetic dental care; State-of-the-art dental
techniques that involve the replacements or
restoration of natural teeth for your general
health and quality of life.
If you need or want to look better and feel
better, we will share our knowledge about the
advances in implant and cosmetic dentistry with
you to help select the form of treatment that
will restore your oral health, and discuss the
responsibilities you have for the daily care of
your teeth.
Patient Safety
To protect our patients
and ourselves, our staff wear masks, gloves,
glasses. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected
and routinely sterilized as recommended by
European Union standards. 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 this purpose. All
surfaces in the treatment rooms are cleaned and
disinfected after each patient.
Patient Comfort
You are not alone if you
feel anxious about a visit to the dentist. We
understand and share your concerns and strive to
make every dental visit comfortable. If there is
anything else we can do, let us know.
Hygiene
An integral part of
maintaining your teeth for life is the removal of
plaque and tartar on a regular basis. The
frequency of your visits is based upon your
individual needs and oral health. During your
visit we will update your medical history,
perform an oral cancer screening exam, check your
teeth for cavities, review oral hygiene
instructions, and monitor your periodontal (gum)
condition. Fluoride treatments are provided for
children under the age of thirteen and for adults
when appropriate.
Sealants
Highly effective in
preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your
chewing teeth, sealants are a simple procedure in
which a tooth-colored acrylic "coating"
is painted onto the surface of the tooth. This
effectively "seals" the deep grooves
where decay is most likely to start. This
procedure is highly recommended for children.
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 reduce the
risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and trauma due
to protruding 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. While we do
not provide direct orthodontic care, we have an
in-house consultant orthodontic specialists to
whom we refer our orthodontic patients.
Implants
A remarkable procedure,
implants can replace any or all of your teeth.
The implant becomes integrated with the bone and
acts like a "bolt" which will
ultimately support a new tooth. The advantages of
implants for patients with dentures are: denture
stability, increased patient comfort and
confidence. While implants themselves are
inserted by an oral surgeon, our role is planning
the placement of implants and restoring the
integrated implants after surgery.
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.
Cosmetic
Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry
encompasses reshaping your teeth, veneers or
bonding, natural-looking tooth-colored fillings
and bleaching.
Tooth Decay and
Repair
Utilizing an intra-oral
camera gives both you and us 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.
Periodontal
Disease
While seldom painful and
frequently free of any obvious signs or symptoms,
periodontal disease can progress, undetected, to
the point where supporting bone is destroyed.
With 80 to 90% of all teenagers having some form
of gingivitis (inflamed gums) and 75% of adult
tooth loss for people over the age of 35 due to
periodontal disease, early treatment and
prevention is essential. While periodontal
disease is caused by bacterial plaque, a number
of other factors including poorly fitting
bridges, badly aligned teeth and defective
fillings contribute to the development of this
condition. Our dentist and dental hygienists will
provide many periodontal services. In some cases,
it is necessary for our patients to be treated by
one of the many fine Vermont periodontists.
Oral Surgery
The goal of modern
dentistry is to prevent tooth loss. When a tooth
cannot be saved, extraction (removal) of the
tooth may be the only course of treatment. A
panorex x-ray allows us to see a complete picture
of the alignment of your jaw, the positioning of
your teeth and if there is sufficient space for
your third molars (wisdom teeth) to fully erupt.
In addition, it is an excellent diagnostic tool
for evaluating the supporting bone for possible
cysts or tumors. Most minor surgeries are
performed at our facility, however the doctor may
choose to refer to a maxillofacial surgeon for
more complicated cases.
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.
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.
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.
Athletic
Mouthguards
We provide state of the
art custom made athletic mouthguards for all
patients requiring protection during athletic
competition in "at risk" 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. The professionally designed custom
made mouthguard satisfies these requirements.
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