Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
• X-rays

Preventive

• Fluoride Treatment

Restorative

• Dental Bonding

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Keep your retainer clean, too, by brushing it gently with a toothbrush and toothpaste. You may also soak it in denture cleaner or white vinegar as instructed by your orthodontist. Do not put your retainer in boiling water or in the dishwasher.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Most children lose all their baby teeth by age 13, and by the end of their teen years, the jaw bones will harden and stop growing. Orthodontic procedures for adults often take more time and can involve tooth extraction or oral surgery. Receiving orthodontic treatment as a child can help prevent the need for orthodontics as an adult, leaving little to no chance of extraction or surgery in the future.
• Jaw Surgery
  The main difference to remember when treating adults or children and teens, is that in younger patients the jawbones are still developing. For adults, these bones have stopped growing, which may mean the possibility of orthognathic surgery to align the jawbones. Other differences include...
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Dr. Croco graduated from Grinnell College and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, Master of Science degree, and Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He has exceeded the standards set by the Board of American Orthodontics and received board certification for his outstanding treatment results, an accomplishment only 25% of orthodontists achieve. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and his commitment to continued education keeps him on the forefront of the latest treatment techniques and technologies available.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
• Braces
  Sandy went to Kirkwood Community College, starting in the dental field in 2006. She graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Certified Orthodontic Assistant, a certification as a dental assistant, and has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2008. Sandra specializes in taking and managing patient records, adjusting a patient’s braces, sterilization, lab work, and chairside assistance.