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General Anesthesia
General Anesthesia is administered with Sevoflourane inhalant. The patient will be completely unaware of any of the procedures being performed. The Anesthesiologist will use a mask that will cover the patient’s nose and mouth until the patient is relaxed enough to place an I.V. The patient will receive a saline drip throughout the entire procedure. […]
Deep I.V. Sedation
Deep I.V. sedation is administered by an anesthesiologist in our office. The doctor will place a small needle in the back of the hand. Medicine will be administered continually throughout the procedure. The medicine used is Propofol. At times, this will be supplemented if necessary with Valium or a similar class of sedative. This level […]
Conscious Sedation
Conscious Sedation (oral or intravenous) Light conscious sedation by I.V. administration or Oral administration is a safe technique used to reduce anxiety related to dental treatment. The patient is awake and able to respond to verbal instructions, but is relaxed enough to go through the treatment he/she might otherwise avoid. Prior to treatment the patient […]
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide is one of the lowest forms of sedation available in our office. It is an inhaled gas that is administered with oxygen. It is administered to the patients through a mask placed over the patient’s nose. For children the mask is scented to make the experience more pleasant. The flow of the gas […]
Root Canal Treatments
This procedure treats an infection deep inside your tooth, in the soft tissue called “pulp.” A root canal can save even a severely damaged tooth and may be done by your general dentist, but more complicated cases are often done by a specialist. You may need to schedule more than one visit. Preparation During your […]
Periodontal Treatment
This treatment for gum disease removes plaque above and below the gum line. It cleans out pockets of plaque that you can’t reach with brushing and flossing, helps your gums heal, and may prevent tooth loss. Scaling Scaling and root planning may require more than one visit. And you may be given a local anesthetic […]
Initial Visits
What to Expect at Your First Visit Your first appointment at our office consists of five phases – checking in, full mouth x-rays, gum measurements, a comprehensive exam, and reviewing your treatment plan. When you arrive, you will check in with one of our front desk receptionists and you will receive your New Patient Paperwork […]
Fillings
A filling is a simple repair for a cavity in a tooth. It fills the hole and keeps bacteria from entering your tooth and causing more decay. Let’s look at a few types of dental fillings. Amalgam fillings Fillings that are silver-colored are called “amalgam” fillings. They’re made of a mixture of metals including mercury, […]
Extractions
If you have a tooth that’s badly damaged, decayed, or that is crowding your other teeth, your dentist may recommend removing it. We call this “extraction” and is a very common dental procedure. Simple Extraction For a simple extraction, your jaw is numbed with local anesthetic. Then, the dentist uses forceps to loosen and remove […]
Dentures and Removable Partials
Dentures Losing your teeth makes it hard to eat and talk. Dentures help by replacing your natural teeth. You’ll be able to chew foods again and get your smile back. What are dentures? Dentures have two parts: the frame (called a “plate”) and the teeth (which are attached to it). The plate can be made […]
