Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
• X-rays
  At the examination appointment, you will probably need dental x-rays, unless you have had x-rays recently at another office and they can be easily accessed for this appointment. Our dental team will need the x-rays to see the internal parts of the teeth and to assess the roots of your teeth. Your examination will include, an oral cancer screening, periodontal evaluation, assessment of the jaw joints and biting pattern and an evaluation for decay.
• Oral Cancer Screening

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants have been shown to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars. This is especially important when it comes to your child's dental health.

Restorative

• Fillings
  White fillings replace silver or gold fillings with a more natural looking tooth-colored material. Since teeth are translucent, dark fillings cause the whole tooth to appear darker when viewed from the side. Replacing older dark fillings with white fillings will keep your smile glowing!
• Resin Composite
  White fillings: White fillings are used almost all of the time in our office. They are an attractive, durable alternative to silver (amalgam) fillings. White fillings are made of a strong composite resin that is matched to the surrounding tooth color. In the past, white fillings were placed only on front teeth, but recently a stronger more durable material has been developed that can withstand the chewing pressure of back teeth.
• Veneers
  Veneers are custom, porcelain facings that are bonded to the front surfaces of teeth to whiten teeth, close spaces, straighten teeth, or repair chipped or worn teeth. The veneers are only about 1 mm thick (the thickness of a fingernail). That same thickness is "shaved" off the natural tooth surface so when the veneer is bonded to the tooth, the tooth doesn't feel or look "thicker".
• Crowns
  When the enamel of a tooth is worn away, the tooth often becomes sensitive and is more susceptible to decay. Advanced cases often require crowns to save the teeth.
• Bridges
  A Partial Denture or "removable bridge" replaces one or more missing teeth, but there must be teeth remaining for the partial to attach to. Unlike a Fixed Bridge, a partial is removable. A partial will prevent other teeth from shifting, preserving your remaining teeth.
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry
  Dr. Tyler J. Toney is a native of Forest City, NC. In 2007, he graduated from Campbell University located in Buies Creek, NC with a degree in Biology and Chemistry, receiving the faculty award for Excellence in Biology. He obtained a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012. He started his dental career in North Carolina in 2012, and we were fortunate enough to have him join our team in January 2014. Dr. Toney is primarily at our Glade location, however, he works in the Abingdon location as needed. Dr. Toney is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association and Southwest Virginia Dental Society. He has completed numerous continuing education courses in implant and restorative dentistry. Dr. Toney enjoys spending time with his wife, Alyssa and their children.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected or abscessed, Root Canal Therapy is the only way to save the tooth. A tooth can become abscessed as a result of deep decay, a cracked tooth, or trauma to the tooth. The only alternative to Root Canal Therapy is an Extraction.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  As gums change over time, a sore spot will occasionally develop due to changes in how the denture or partial rests on the gums. If a sore spot develops, contact us for an adjustment or relining of your denture or partial.
• Overdentures
  An Overdenture usually requires that at least 2 roots be kept. These roots may be used to hold the denture in place by placing inserts in the roots and in the denture. The denture then attaches to the roots. These roots also give support to the denture and help retain the ridge the denture sits on.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dental Implants have been used successfully for many years. The implant itself is a post that is surgically placed in the jaw. A prosthesis (artificial tooth or teeth) is then attached to the post. Dental implants involve cooperation between a specialist and our office. The surgical phase of treatment is completed by the specialist, and the restorative phase is completed at our office.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Six Month Smiles® short term orthodontic treatment is a modern twist on tried-and-true orthodontics. There is little debate within the orthodontic community that braces are the most widely used and most effective method to give patients straight, healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. Six Month Smiles has taken the best aspects of braces and modified the treatment and the materials to give adults a common-sense, cosmetic solution that fits your lifestyle. Here is what makes Six Month Smiles so innovative...
• Invisalign Orthodontics
• Braces
  Adult "invisible braces" (which are not really braces at all, but clear plastic retainers) are a new technique for adults to obtain the results of braces without wearing braces! This technique, which is effective for both crowding and spacing cases, utilizes a series of retainers (computer generated or lab constructed) that are worn sequentially until the desired correction is achieved.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Teeth Whitening is actually a mild bleaching process that restores stained or discolored teeth to a healthy, natural color. Don't be misled by unproven and ineffective over-the-counter whitening solutions. Our office uses an advanced procedure that is only available from your dentist.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Whitening (Bleaching) is a very popular procedure in cosmetic dentistry. It is a relatively easy and effective technique for obtaining a dazzling, whiter smile, at home, in a matter of days.
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Christopher W. Thurston is a native of Tazewell County. He obtained a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Virginia Commonwealth University where he also received the Dr. Hugh B. Douglas, Jr. award for excellence in Prosthodontics. Dr. Thurston is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and is working on his Diplomate status, the International Academy of Sleep, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the International Dental Implant Association. Like the Brown brothers, he enjoys camping, fishing, hiking and hunting. Dr. Thurston and his wife, Virginia enjoy spending time with their four legged children, Maggie, Lilly and Belvedere.