Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Dental radiographs (x-rays) are essential, preventative, diagnostic tools that provide valuable information not visible during a regular dental exam. Dentists and dental hygienists use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden dental abnormalities and complete an accurate treatment plan. Without x-rays, problem areas may go undetected.
• X-rays
  Dental radiographs, also known as dental X-rays, are important diagnostic tools in pediatric dentistry. Dental radiographs allow the dentist to see and treat problems like childhood cavities, tooth decay, orthodontic misalignment, bone injuries, and bone diseases before they worsen. These issues would be difficult (in some cases impossible) to see with the naked eye during a clinical examination.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  During bi-annual check-ups, the dentist and hygienist will thoroughly look for changes and lesions in the mouth, but a dedicated comprehensive oral cancer screening should be performed at least once each year.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  If overly aggressive brushing techniques are eroding the gums, a softer toothbrush and a gentler brushing technique should be used. If poor oral hygiene is a problem, prophylaxis (professional dental cleaning) may be recommended to rid the gum pockets of debris and bacteria. In the case of a severe calculus (tartar) build-up, scaling and root planing will be performed to heal gingival inflammation and clean the teeth.
• Fluoride Treatment
  During the initial visit, the pediatric dentist will advise parents to implement a good oral care routine, ask questions about the child’s oral habits, and examine the child’s emerging teeth. The pediatric dentist and parent sit knee-to-knee for this examination to enable the child to view the parent at all times. If the infant’s teeth appear stained, the dentist may clean them. Oftentimes, a topical fluoride treatment will be applied to the teeth after this cleaning.
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants are an important tool in preventing childhood caries (cavities) and tooth decay. Especially when used in combination with other preventative measures, like biannual checkups and an excellent daily home care routine, sealants can bolster the mouth’s natural defenses, and keep smiles healthy.
• Space Maintainers
  Treatment – Pediatric dentists offer a wide range of treatments. Aside from preventative treatments (fluoride and sealant applications), the pediatric dentist also performs pulp therapy and treats oral trauma. If primary teeth are lost too soon, space maintainers may be provided to ensure the teeth do not become misaligned.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Bonding is a cosmetic procedure that allows the dentist to reshape or repair your smile using composite resin. Cosmetic bonding is particularly ideal if you’re insecure about the appearance of your smile or want an affordable alternative to invasive and more costly procedures such as orthodontics or veneers. With bonding, chipped or uneven teeth can be repaired easily and affordably, restoring your self-confidence. Additionally, bonding is often completed in a single visit and doesn’t require any anesthetic!
• Gold Restorations
  Long-term clinical studies demonstrate that-in terms of durability- Cerec restorations are at least equivalent to gold restorations which most dentists know to be the best long-term restorations, that is, before Cerec came along. The process is extemely easy for the patient, given that no messy impressions are taken...
• Veneers
• Crowns
  Back in the day, dentists could only do crowns in two visits, and the patient had to wear a temporary crown over a 2-3 week period. David Letterman below, questions why dentists today can't do it in one visit. Little did he know that at Chesapeake Dental, we have been doing crowns in one visit since 2003 and have perfected it. Below, is David Letterman's comical rendition of the all to often scenario when patients don't get crowns in one visit.
• Bridges
• Dental Bonding
  Composite bonding repairs cracks and chips on teeth using white resin that blends with the color of natural teeth. This makes for an excellent cosmetic option to change the way teeth fit in the smile.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
  Oblique subgingival cracks – These cracks extend beyond the gum line and often beyond where the jawbone begins. When a piece breaks off, it will usually remain attached until the dentist removes it. Oblique subgingival cracks are painful and may require a combination of periodontal surgery (to expose the crown) and endodontic treatment to place a crown or other restorative device.
• Deep Cleaning
  Following these deep cleaning procedures, the gum pockets may be treated with antibiotics. This will soothe irritation and help the gum tissues to heal quickly.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Teeth in a day give patients the opportunity to completely refashion their entire smile in a single visit to the dental office. Patients can remove damaged or decayed teeth, and replace them with a complete set of hybrid dentures secured with dental implants. Restorations supported with dental implants provide stability and support unmatched by traditional dentures.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Same-day crowns restore the structure of a damaged or treated tooth. Patients undergoing an extraction with a local surgeon or experiencing an avulsed tooth can receive an implant and crown placement in one visit.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  If you are experiencing extreme sensitivity or are suffering from advanced periodontal disease, you may be required to have a tooth extracted. With a simple extraction, the dentist can safely remove the affected tooth without the need for major surgery.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Orthodontics is one of many dental specialties. The word “orthodontics” is derived from the Greek words orthos, meaning proper or straight and odons meaning teeth. Orthodontics is specifically concerned with diagnosing and treating tooth misalignment and irregularity in the jaw area. Initially, orthodontic treatments were geared toward the treatment of teens and pre-teens, but these days around 30 percent of orthodontic patients are adults.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign corrects minor to moderate teeth misalignment to straighten teeth and generate a uniform appearance. This method of orthodontic care uses discreet clear aligning trays to gently move teeth in alignment.
• Braces
  Fixed dental braces can be used to expediently correct even the most severe case of misalignment. These braces consist of metal or ceramic brackets which are affixed to each tooth and an archwire which is used to gradually move the teeth through the duration of the treatment.

General

• Teeth Whitening
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  A standard of excellence in personalized dental care enables us to provide the quality dental services our patients deserve. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.
• General Dentistry