Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  An oral exam is routinely performed by the dentist during the course of an initial comprehensive exam and regular check-ups. An oral cancer exam refers to the identification and management of diseases pertaining to the maxillofacial and oral regions.
• X-rays
  Two appointments are generally required for a procedure utilizing anxiolysis. During your first visit, your doctor will take a detailed health history. If you’re comfortable, he or she will look in your mouth and take dental x-rays. Next you’ll be given a prescription for a sedative medication to take the night before your second appointment so you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  An oral cancer screening is usually performed during a comprehensive or recall (check-up) exam. Screening is painless and only takes a few minutes. The dentist or hygienist will use a laser light to assess the soft tissue for cell changes that might be indicative of oral cancer. If such cell changes are present, a small biopsy will be taken and sent to a laboratory for review. If the biopsy indicates that oral cancer is present, an excision (removal) will generally be performed.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Non-surgical periodontal treatments include a professional dental cleaning along with scaling and root planing. Scaling and root planing are additional non-surgical procedures for removing hardened plaque and tartar from the mouth.
• Fluoride Treatment
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• Dental Sealants
  There are several positive steps that you can take to reduce your risk of dental decay. First, all the active decay in your mouth should be treated immediately. Next, all teeth that would benefit from sealants (see additional handout) should be treated. This will prevent bacteria from reaching into the pits, fissures, and grooves that normally exist on the occlusal (biting) surfaces of teeth. Any stray bacteria that may still be in the sealed area are effectively cut off from their source of food and become inactive. Although sealants are most effective on teeth that have not been previously restored, they can be successfully placed on teeth filled with bonded fillings.

Restorative

• Fillings
  A filling is used to restore a tooth that has suffered loss due to decay by rebuilding the tooth to its natural shape. The filling is created by filling the tooth with a dental material such as amalgam or composite resin. Omni Dental Group does NOT do amalgam fillings due to indications that amalgam contains mercury which can leak into the patient’s system and cause various health problems.
• Resin Composite
  There are different materials that inlays are made of, including gold, porcelain, and composite resins. Porcelain and composite inlays and onlays are cosmetic alternatives to fillings and are very strong compared to regular white fillings. Gold inlays and onlays are also suitable alternatives, but their appearance makes them less popular.
• Veneers
  Veneers can enhance the shape of your teeth, make your teeth as white as you want, and give you the smile you have always desired.
• Crowns
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• Bridges
  If you have any questions about dental crowns and bridges and you live in or around Austin, give us a call today!
• Dental Bonding

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Unlike other dental web sites, our FAQ is not prepared by one or two doctors. What we have done is compiled the best answers for our FAQ, organizing it all here for you. For instance, if you have a question about root canal treatments we guide you to the American Academy of Endodontics FAQ section. So instead of getting your answer from an individual doctor, you get it from the most reputable source for root canal treatment issues.
• Apicoectomy
  Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth with injured pulps from extraction. Occasionally, this non-surgical procedure will not be sufficient to heal the tooth and your endodontist will recommend surgery. Endodontic surgery can be used to locate fractures or hidden canals that do not appear on x-rays but still manifest as pain in the tooth. Damaged root surfaces or the surrounding bone may also be treated with this procedure. The most common surgery used to save damaged teeth is an apicoectomy or root-end resection.

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
  There are two reasons for gingivectomy and gingivoplasty procedures to be performed. One is to correct a periodontal pathology or abnormality and the other is Read More
• Periodontal Surgery
  Periodontal surgery is necessary when your periodontist deermnies that the ittsue around your teeth is unhealthy and cannot be repaired with non-0surgical treatment, Surgical procedures remove the disease-causing bacteria and allow the gum tissue to better reattach to healthy bone. Four types of surgical treatments most commonly prescribed are...
• Deep Cleaning
  My first visit was an examination and X-rays only, with the exam completed by Dr. Ho. I was warmly welcomed by the staff on my first visit, and was in a chair at my exact appointment time. My second appointment was today for a deep cleaning. Again, the staff was very friendly, I was in the chair on time, I was fully numbed with both topical and needle anesthetic, and Krista the dental hygienist was wonderful. I'm very happy with Omni Dental on Jollyville, and very grateful to the staff since the dental work I require is self-inflicted from not scheduling regular appointments.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Though many advances have been made in the field of dentistry, loss of teeth is still an ongoing problem. In the United States, 26% of adults between the ages of sixty-five and seventy-five have lost all of their teeth. Currently, there are a number of options available for people who have lost their teeth. One of the most versatile and affordable is a set of removable dentures.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  During the last 25 years, dental implants have become a desirable alternative to other methods of replacing missing teeth. Excellent success rates and a range of available options give dentists a variety of new ways to treat and replace lost teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
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• Jaw Surgery
  Corrective jaw surgery (Orthognathic surgery) treats the misalignment of the jaw through surgical repositioning. Jaw surgery may be for you if you have an abnormal bite or have a misaligned jaw. People in need of jaw surgery often have...
• Gum Surgery
  Gum recession can lead to a variety of oral health issues including an unsightly ragged gum line, exposed tooth roots, and the eventual loss of teeth with extensive recession or decay
• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Osseous Surgery
  Preoperative radiographs, clinical examinations, and periodontal charting will give us an understanding of the type of osseous surgery that is necessary. However, the full extent of the problem may not be fully discovered until the area is exposed during surgery. Radiographs are a two-dimensional, black-and-white representation of a three-dimensional, full-color area. For this reason, treatment goals will remain the same, but the surgery method may be modified. Prognosis of the teeth needing surgery, options, and a best guess for treatment progress will be discussed prior to treatment.
• Tooth Extractions
  Wisdom teeth extraction surgery is often performed to prevent future dental issues or to correct an existing problem. Around the age of 18, adults have 32 teeth, 16 on top and 16 on bottom and yet the average mouth can only hold 28 teeth. Dental complications can arise when the four extra teeth, known as the Third Molars, or “wisdom teeth” erupt, forcing their way into the space.Wisdom Teeth Removal, wisdom tooth surgery, impacted tooth removal
• Bone Grafting
  This diagram illustrates the simple procedure. An incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone and surrounding inflamed tissue. The damaged tissue is removed along with the end of the root tip. A root-end filling is placed to prevent re-infection of the root and the gum is sutured. The bone naturally heals around the root over a period of months restoring full function. (Occasionally, it is necessary to use bone grafting material or guided tissue regeneration material to promote proper healing and active bone growth.)

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
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• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Good news! The new techniques and appliances we use greatly reduce discomfort levels, decrease the frequency of visits and shorten treatment time. Your options may include Damon braces or Invisalign appliances to improve mild cases of misaligned teeth.
• Braces
  Although many of our patients are children and teens, braces aren’t just for kids anymore. Teeth alignment can be corrected at any age if your gums and bone structure are healthy. We offer a variety of treatments that are designed for different age groups – including adults. A new smile can begin today.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Teeth stains are inevitable due to our consumption of a variety of foods and drinks (soda, spicy food, coffee, etc.). However, advanced teeth whitening technology has enabled dentists to whiten teeth without adversely affecting the tooth structure.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
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• General Dentistry