Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
• X-rays
  Dental x-rays are one of the most useful tools for diagnosing dental problems. Our office recommends x-rays once a year to assist our staff in detecting decay, periodontal problems, and/or abnormalities of the teeth and surrounding structures. Most dental issues that are diagnosed with our routine x-rays can be restored or treated before the patient experiences pain from an otherwise undetected problem. X-rays work by passing through the tooth that is being evaluated. These “rays” leave a resulting pattern that is read and diagnosed by Dr. Kapec. This allows us to look at the areas not visible to the human eye.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Routine dental cleanings should be performed by a dental hygienist every six months. During these cleanings, the hygienist will remove sticky plaque and hard tartar deposits from your teeth. These appointments are incredibly important for preventing gum disease and making sure your home care routine is sufficient. Routine dental cleanings are paired with a regular checkup to allow the dentist to check your mouth for any issues.
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants are used to fill in narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing. In some cases, a tooth structure has fine grooves or pits which accumulate plaque - not because the person doesn't brush, but because they're too narrow to allow even one bristle into them. These will develop cavities over time. The sealant is brushed on, cured, and seals the grooves and pits, making it possible to brush off all the plaque and keep your teeth healthy.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Bonding is another way to repair tooth decay damage and close gaps between teeth. Bonding is a composite resin material that is matched to the color of the tooth and is adhered to the front of the tooth. The surface of the tooth is roughened prior to the material placement. Then, the material itself is placed on the tooth and hardened with intense light. The material is then shaped and polished for a natural and healthy tooth finish.
• Veneers
  Veneers are a dental procedure in which a covering is placed over the outside (visible area) of the tooth. Veneers are used to both improve the aesthetics of a tooth and to protect the tooth's surface from any damage.
• Crowns
  It takes two appointments to restore a tooth with a crown. In the first appointment, any decay is removed from the tooth and it is shaped to accept the crown. Then, an impression is made of the tooth for use in fabricating a crown. Between the two visits, the crown is made - usually of high-strength porcelain over metal alloy, all ceramic material, or gold. A temporary crown is worn during this time. In the second crown visit, this temporary is removed and the permanent crown is adjusted as needed. The permenant is then cemented in place.
• Bridges
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal treatment (also referred to as root canal therapy or endodontic therapy) is made necessary when a cavity has reached this pulp. Sometimes deep restorations or trauma to a tooth may cause the nerve to be damaged to the point it needs root canal therapy. Once this occurs, the pulp becomes infected, and can even extend through the root tip and begin to eat away at the surrounding bone (this is an abscess). By the time the pulp is infected, it must be treated as it cannot heal on its own. This is dangerous, not to mention very painful - it can even weaken the entire immune system. Symptoms that the pulp has become infected may include sensitivity to hot/cold or sweets, pain, swelling, pain to biting or pressure, and a bad taste in the mouth. Sometimes, however, no symptoms are apparent and the person is unaware of any problem until a checkup. This is one of many reasons why routine checks and cleanings are so important.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  If you're having a problem, please schedule an appointment so we can take care of it right away. The treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing done under a local anesthetic. When the gum disease gets too severe it may need to be treated through surgery or extraction. This is why it is important to get it treated at the first sign of a problem.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  There are different types of dentures, but they share a common function. They replace teeth that have become loose or been lost due to bone loss. When bone loss around the roots of teeth is great enough to loosen them or let them fall out, it's time for dentures. Relax. No one enjoys losing their natural teeth, but you can still eat and talk regularly.
• Overdentures

Implants

• Dental Implants
  A dental implant is an option to replace a missing tooth. In this procedure, a small titanium shaft is surgically implanted into the bone and allowed to set. The bone grows around it, forming a tight connection, which additionally slows or stops the bone loss that occurs when the root of a natural tooth is missing. This surgical part is done by an Oral Surgeon. Once the implant is firmly set in the mouth, Dr. Kapec then works to attach the replacement tooth onto the top of the shaft. This permanent solution has the advantages over bridge work because it does not stress the surrounding teeth for support, and should the tooth ever wear out, another can simply be replaced on the shaft.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Invisalign Orthodontics
• Braces

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Our office can make custom whitening trays that are created from an impression/model of your teeth. These are used in conjunction with a whitening gel. This treatment can be completed at home. Our method is a safe and effective way to produce a dramatically whiter smile.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• General Dentistry