Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  X-rays, also known as radio-graphs, are a critical component of a comprehensive dental exam. X-rays can diagnose problems that could otherwise go unnoticed, such as damage to jawbones, impacted teeth, abscesses, cysts or tumors, and decay between the teeth. Spring Creek Dental utilizes digital X-ray equipment that not only offers enhanced image quality for superior diagnostic capability, but a reduction of radiation exposure by 75% over conventional X-rays. Everyone’s oral health varies, and as a result, the dentist will evaluate your needs and recommend an X-ray schedule accordingly.
• X-rays
  It is important to consult with your dentist to consider all of the pros and cons of extracting your wisdom teeth. A thorough dental examination, including digital panoramic X-rays must be undertaken to determine candidacy for extraction and the best means to approach the procedure.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Change the way you prepare your food. Replace frying and grilling with baking, boiling or steaming. Use healthy spices like garlic, ginger and curry powder for added flavor. See your dentist or dental hygienist regularl y (at least every six months) and ask for an oral cancer screening to be done.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Visit your dentist at least twice a year for professional dental cleaning, X-rays and exam. Be sure to tell your dentist about any medications that you are taking or changes to medication.
• Fluoride Treatment
  To give your child a healthy start in life, it’s important to take care of his or her teeth and gums. Research show that children who have good oral care at home and regular dental visits are less likely to develop cavities and oral health problems in adulthood. The professionals at Spring Creek Dental are dedicated to helping parents keep their children’s teeth healthy and free of decay as they mature from infants to teenagers. We believe that the best way to care for your child’s teeth is through prevention. Parents are provided with professional care tips in nutrition and healthy eating habits, developmental milestones and home care for proper brushing and flossing techniques. Recommendations for professional fluoride treatments, dental sealants and athletic mouthguards are all made on an individual basis.
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants are white plastic coatings placed in the grooves of the biting surfaces of permanent back teeth to help protect them from decay. Sealant placement is painless procedure that should be done when the chewing surface of the tooth has erupted completely beyond the gum.

Restorative

• Fillings
  The safety of amalgam fillings has been a hotly debated issue for some time. Concerns have been raised about the use of amalgam because it contains mercury. Amalgam critics have made claims since the 1840s that amalgam is unsafe because it may cause mercury poisoning and other toxicity. However, dental amalgam has been studied and reviewed extensively, and has established a record of safety and effectiveness.
• Resin Composite
  Composite resins (a synthetic mixture of glass or quartz filler) are matched to be the same color as your teeth and therefore used where a natural appearance is desired. Composites may not be the ideal material for large fillings as they may chip or wear over time. They can also become stained from coffee, tea or tobacco, and do not last as long as other types of fillings (generally from 3-10 years).
• Veneers
  Porcelain Veneers are a popular option for patients seeking a durable and highly esthetic treatment for teeth that are severely discolored, chipped or misshapen, misaligned, worn down, uneven and or abnormally spaced. Dental veneers are thin shells of porcelain that are custom made to fit over the teeth providing a natural, attractive look. Dental veneers fabricated in a laboratory and are permanently bonded to the teeth with resin cement. Porcelain material is highly esthetic option due to its stain resistance and durability once bonded.
• Crowns
  Porcelain crowns are often the best solution for patients looking for a durable and highly esthetic option for damaged, decayed and discolored teeth. Porcelain is semi-translucent and can be made to closely match the light transmitting properties of natural teeth. Not only can it be customized to match the texture and color of your natural teeth, it is resistant to stains and will not develop black staining along the gum-line.
• Bridges
  Spaces left by missing teeth eventually cause the surrounding teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a maligned bite. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to cavities, gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Dental bridges restore the look of your smile by replacing missing teeth with porcelain that can look as natural as the original. Dental bridges are not only aesthetic but they can also restore or maintain proper chewing, biting and speaking and can maintain the proper form for your bite and proper shape of your face.
• Dental Bonding
  Bonding is among the easiest, most conservative and least expensive cosmetic dental procedures. Bonding is the application of a tooth-colored composite resin (plastic) to repair decayed, chipped, fractured and discolored teeth. The composite resin used in bonding can be shaped and polished to match the surrounding teeth. Cosmetic bonding can also can be used to close spaces between teeth, to make teeth look longer or to change the shape or color of teeth. Sometimes bonding is used as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam (silver) fillings, or to protect a portion of the tooth’s root that has been exposed because of gum recession.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  By saving your tooth with root canal treatment, you have made a significant step towards better oral health. We have prepared this guide to answer any questions that you may have about the post-operative period and to give you information on how to preserve the health of your tooth following root canal treatment.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Following a thorough periodontal evaluation, our team of professionals will make treatment recommendations based on your individual needs. Treatment of Gingivitis is easily accomplished with professional cleanings and proper home care. Treatment of Periodontitis requires additional treatment in the form of scaling and root planing or “deep cleaning†. A deep cleaning is a careful cleaning of the root surfaces to remove plaque and calculus [tartar] from deep periodontal pockets and to smooth the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins. Scaling and root planing is sometimes followed the placement of local delivery antimicrobials. Most patients do not require additional active treatment following the completion of scaling and root planing. However, the majority of patients will require ongoing maintenance therapy to sustain health.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is an inflammatory condition mediated by the bacteria contained within dental plaque and calculus. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss among seniors and can be made worse by poor oral hygiene, use of tobacco products, poor-fitting bridges and dentures, poor diets, and certain diseases, such as anemia, cancer, and diabetes. The professionals at Spring Creek Dental are here to help you maintain your teeth for a lifetime.
• Overdentures
  To insert the overdenture, ensure that you can feel that it is properly positioned above the LOCATOR Abutments prior to applying pressure. Take care to use both hands and simultaneously press down on each side to firmly seat the overdenture into place.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dental implants offer the additional benefit of helping to preserve the jawbone after teeth have been lost or extracted. This maintains your natural facial profile. Implants are also a good value as they can last a lifetime with good care. There are special considerations related to dental implants concerning placement, treatment time, restoration and maintenance protocol. Implants are not an option for everyone. If you have been considering dental implants it is a good idea to carefully discuss treatment with your dentist to determine if you are a good candidate.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Post-operative care is important following oral surgery to ensure successful healing. Extractions sites generally heal over within 7 days following surgery. However, healing may be delayed in smokers and patients with significant medical conditions such as diabetes.
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Braces
  A floss threader can be used effectively if you have a dental appliance in place such as braces, permanent retainer or a dental bridge.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Your smile is important. It’s one of the first things that you notice when you meet someone. A whiter, brighter smile is beautiful. It can both make you feel better about yourself and make a memorable impression. Your lifestyle and the aging process can stain and darken your teeth. Certain foods and beverages can cause teeth to become discolored. These foods include coffee, tea, wine and sports drinks. Smoking can also cause teeth to stain. The Professional whitening treatments offered at Spring Creek Dental are among the fastest and most efficient ways to whiten your teeth. Professional products contain whitening agents in higher concentrations, and produce results much more quickly and effectively than over-the-counter options. In fact, your teeth may be visibly whiter in just one visit. You also have the added benefit of a treatment that is supervised by a dental professional. Additional home whitening will be indicated with long-term success of these in-office whitening treatments.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Spring Creek Dental is a private general dental practice that has the capability of handling a wide spectrum of dental treatments for every age group. Our highly trained and experienced staff understand the unique challenges that children, teens, adults, and senior citizens face at the dental office. From cosmetic dentistry to dentures, and everything in between, your entire family can expect to receive the best possible care all under one roof.
• General Dentistry