Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Teeth cleanings at our office, paired with home dental care, are important to help prevent cavities and other dental problems. Good oral hygiene includes brushing your teeth twice daily and flossing once daily. Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando recommend that you come in for a teeth cleaning in Hopewell, New Jersey, at least once every six months. A teeth cleaning appointment consists of a professional teeth cleaning, fluoride, a dental exam, and X-rays.
• X-rays
  Dental X-rays help our dentists to detect damage and disease in your smile that is not visible to the naked eye. Depending on your age, your oral health, and your oral health history, Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando will decide how often to take X-rays in Hopewell, New Jersey. Our dentists are proud to use the latest technology in dental X-rays, digital imaging.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Sealants are often used on children and teenagers because they are more prone to cavities from the age of 6 to age 14. In many cases, they have sealants placed on their molars or premolars as soon as they come in. However, adults can also benefit from dental sealants if they do not have decay or fillings in their molars. Sealants can protect your teeth or your child’s teeth from decay for up to 10 years. However, they need to be checked for chipping and wear at your regular teeth cleaning appointments. Our dentists can replace dental sealants as needed.
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Brushing and flossing your teeth cannot always remove all of the food and plaque from the crevices of the back teeth. Sealants can protect these areas by sealing out plaque. Dental sealants are a thin, plastic coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars to protect them from decay. If you would like to protect your or your child’s teeth from decay, ask Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando about dental sealants in Hopewell, New Jersey.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Amalgam fillings, or silver fillings, are made of mercury mixed with silver, tin, zinc, and copper. They are very durable, lasting at least 10 to 15 years. Silver fillings usually last longer than composite fillings. They are strong and withstand the forces of chewing well. Amalgam fillings are less expensive than composites.
• Veneers
  Are your teeth stained, cracked, or misshapen? Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando may recommend veneers in Hopewell, New Jersey. Veneers are thin, custom-made shells that are placed over the front of your teeth to improve their appearance. Veneers can fix the following smile imperfections...
• Crowns
  If a patient’s tooth needs its shape, size, strength, or appearance restored, Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando may recommend a dental crown in Hopewell, New Jersey. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped covering that may be placed over a tooth to do the following...
• Bridges
  Is your smile flawed by gaps and spaces? Do you have one or more missing teeth? Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando may recommend a dental bridge in Hopewell, New Jersey. Dental bridges are appliances that close the gap caused by missing teeth. A dental bridge is constructed of a crown for the tooth on either side of the gap with a replacement tooth in between. The teeth on either side of the gap are called abutment teeth and they serve as anchors for the bridge. Our dentists may place a dental bridge to do one the following...
• Dental Bonding
  Is your smile marred by chipped, discolored, or worn-down teeth? If you wish to restore and enhance the attractiveness of your smile, ask Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando about dental bonding in Hopewell, New Jersey. During dental bonding, our dentists apply a tooth-colored material to the front of your teeth and harden it using a curing light. The material bonds to your tooth, restoring your smile. Our dentists may suggest dental bonding to do the following...

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Dental pulp is the soft area in the center of your tooth where the veins, nerves, and connective tissue are located. If the dental pulp becomes infected, Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando may recommend a root canal in Hopewell, New Jersey. The dental pulp may become damaged because of deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, large fillings, a chip or crack in the tooth, or an injury to the face. If you notice any of the following symptoms, you may need root canal therapy...

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Non-surgical treatments for gum disease include professional teeth cleanings and scaling and root planing. Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning procedure in which the plaque and tartar is removed from above and below the gums.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Dental implants have many advantages. They improve your appearance because they look and feel like your natural teeth. Implants restore your smile, bringing back your confidence. When the implant post is placed, the jawbone fuses with it, so implants become a permanent part of your smile. Dental implants are durable, lasting many years or even a lifetime. Unlike dental bridges, implants do not require tooth reduction. Leaving your teeth intact improves your long-term oral health. Implants have several advantages over dentures. Dental implants do not slip in your mouth like dentures do, so you can speak properly. Sliding dentures can make eating difficult. Because implants function like natural teeth, you can eat with confidence. Dental implants are more convenient than dentures because they do not need to be removed for cleaning like dentures do.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dr. John Orlando earned his bachelor’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and continued into their dental program, graduating in 1975. He is a member of the Bucks County Mini-Residency and is active in several other continuing education courses throughout the year. Dr. Orlando has extensive training in surgical and restorative implant placement. His goal as a dentist is to treat people the way he would want to be treated. Dr. Orlando is proud to have served his patients for the past forty years at the same location in Hopewell, NJ. He is married with three children. Besides being a dentist, Dr. Orlando is an avid pilot, skier, hiker and outdoorsman.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Flap Surgery
  Surgical treatments for gum disease include flap surgery, bone grafts, and soft tissue grafts. During flap surgery, the gums are lifted back so the tartar can be removed. Grafts replace bone or tissue that has been lost because of gum disease.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Dr. Orlando and Dr. Spelman both perform early treatment orthodontics, meaning that orthodontic treatment starts at a much younger age than traditional orthodontics. Growth modification is possible when orthodontia is performed at an early age, while the jaws are still growing. The doctors use growth modification appliances and techniques to improve the position, length or width of the jawbones. By modifying growth while straightening the teeth, very few cases require the removal of permanent teeth and treatment is completed at a younger age. Most children complete their orthodontic treatment before they enter high school!
• Braces
  If your child has crooked teeth or a misaligned jaw, Dr. Spelman and Dr. Orlando may recommend orthodontics in Hopewell, New Jersey. Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry whose focus is the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of bad bites. Orthodontic treatment will create a healthy bite and straight teeth. Orthodontics is used when teeth are crowded, spaced too far apart, meet abnormally, or do not meet at all. Braces and aligners are the appliances orthodontists most commonly use to guide your teeth into their proper places.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Our at-home whitening kit includes a custom-made mouth guard and a gel whitening product. Our dentist will take impressions of your teeth to ensure that the mouth guard has an optimal, comfortable fit. Wear the mouth guard with the whitening product as suggested by our dentists. Usually, the treatment time is several hours a day or during the night for up to four weeks.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Dr. Spelman, Dr. Orlando, and our team are dedicated to providing you and your family with the dental care you need to achieve and maintain healthy, beautiful smiles. To accomplish this, we are proud to provide both cosmetic dentistry and general and family dentistry in Hopewell, New Jersey. Cosmetic dentistry is a branch of dental care whose purpose is to enhance and restore the beauty of your smile. General and family dentistry includes a number of dental treatments whose aim is to help you and your family reach optimal oral health and then keep that health for a lifetime. Depending on your dental needs and goals, our dentists may recommend one or more of the following dental treatments...
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Christopher Spelman majored in biology at Rutgers University and then completed his dental education at The University of Maryland, graduating in 2001. Immediately after graduation, Dr. Spelman joined Orlando Family Dentistry where he has been practicing ever since. He is an active member in the Bucks County Mini-Residency and the Academy of General Dentistry, and takes numerous other continuing education courses each year. He has advanced training in early-treatment orthodontics, implants (surgical placement and restoration), endodontics (root canal therapy) and sleep apnea. Dr. Spelman’s goal as a dentist is to help people achieve optimal oral health by providing expert dental care in the most painless way possible.