Services | Thomas, Tedra N, DDS Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Diagnostic

Preventive

Teeth Cleaning
Fluoride Treatment
Our pediatric dentist may also recommend protective sealants or home fluoride treatments for your child. Sealants can be applied to your child’s molars to prevent decay on hard to clean surfaces.
Dental Sealants
By forming a thin covering over the pits and fissures, sealants keep out plaque and food, thus decreasing the risk of decay. Since, the covering is only over the biting surface of the tooth, areas on the side and between teeth cannot be coated with the sealant. Good oral hygiene and nutrition are still very important in preventing decay next to these sealants or in areas unable to be covered.

Restorative

Fillings
Veneers
Crowns
Many patients think if they have dental insurance, then the insurance company will pay 100% of all dental fees. This is not true! Dental insurance is meant to be an aid in receiving dental care. Most plans may fully cover preventative and diagnostic procedures, which implies no out-of-pocket charge when having regular checkup and cleaning within the plan limitation. But on average insurance companies pay only between 50%-80% of the total fees of dental treatments, such as filling, extraction and crowns. Some pay more, some less. Even if you have dual insurance coverage, you may still be responsible for some portion of the costs.
Bridges
Restorative Dentistry

Endodontics

Pulpotomy
Dental caries (cavities) and traumatic injury are the main reasons for a tooth to require pulp therapy. Pulp therapy is often referred to as a “nerve treatment”, “children’s root canal”, “pulpectomy” or “pulpotomy”. The two common forms of pulp therapy in children’s teeth are the pulpotomy and pulpectomy.
Root Canal Treatment
A pulpectomy is required when the entire pulp is involved (into the root canal(s) of the tooth). During this treatment, the diseased pulp tissue is completely removed from both the crown and root. The canals are cleansed, disinfected and in the case of primary teeth, filled with a resorbable material. Then a final restoration is placed. A permanent tooth would be filled with a non-resorbing material.

Periodontics

Prosthodontics

Implants

Dental Implants
Agape Dental Group is a one-stop, full service dental specialist group practice you can depend on for all of your dental needs and for all ages! Our practice focus is very comprehensive in nature in that we provide all types of dental care from pediatric dentistry to orthodontics, cosmetic procedures to all types of restorative dentistry, including oral surgery, sedation dentistry, and all phases of implant dentistry.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Orthodontics

Orthodontics
According to studies by the American Association of Orthodontists, untreated malocclusions can result in a variety of problems. Crowded teeth are more difficult to properly brush and floss, which may contribute to tooth decay and/or gum disease. Protruding teeth are more susceptible to accidental chipping. Crossbites can result in unfavorable growth and uneven tooth wear. Openbites can result in tongue-thrusting habits and speech impediments. Ultimately, orthodontics does more than make a pretty smile—it creates a healthier you.
Invisalign Orthodontics
Braces
Interceptive or early treatment is initiated at 7 to 9 years of age for severe bite problems. Some problems must be treated at a younger age to produce the best orthodontic result. If a severe problem is delayed to a later age a complete correction may not be possible. Early orthodontic treatment can sometimes avoid extractions of permanent teeth and can produce a more stable result. Phase I treatment is typically for 12 to 18 months followed by retainers for several years until all permanent teeth erupt. Most patients require Phase II (full braces) at approximately age 12 to finish the correction of the bite problem.

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