Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Most experts recommend a dental check-up every 6 months -- more often if you have problems like gum disease. During a routine exam, your dentist or dental hygienist removes plaque build-up that you can't brush or floss away and look for signs of decay. A regular dental exam also spots...
• X-rays
  Dr. Julie D. Messerly use dental technology that is proven to help patients receive effective oral health care. One example which we use in our Lancaster office is digital radiography. When compared to traditional radiographs, digital x-rays offer various benefits that lead to a better patient experience.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Your mouth is important. Don’t take your teeth or oral health for granted. For good dental health, brush and floss your teeth regularly, don't smoke, eat a healthy diet, and see your dentist regularly for dental cleanings and checkups. A healthy mouth makes for a healthy body... and a pretty smile.
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Permanent molars come in around age 6. Thin protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth can prevent decay in the pits and fissures. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sealants can significantly reduce caries. Yet only one in three U.S. kids receives dental sealants. Talk to your dental professional.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Composite fillings (also known as resin fillings or bondings) are very popular because of the tooth-colored appearance that can be matched to the shade of your existing teeth. Your dentist, using a bright blue light (known as the curing light), which hardens the soft material, places composite fillings. Composite fillings are becoming the most commonly used material in dental fillings. Composite fillings are made of a resin/plastic material which makes them more expensive than the silver amalgam fillings.
• Veneers
  Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of dental porcelain that fit over the front of your teeth. They can conceal a range of cosmetic issues and last for several years. Some types of veneers require the removal of a small amount of your enamel while other fit right over the top of your teeth. Dr. Boyd & Dr. Messerly will discuss these options with you and provide a recommendation of which one will give you the best results.
• Crowns
  A tooth requires a crown when strength is needed, or when there is too much tooth missing for a filling to restore the tooth. The Crown wraps around the outside of the whole tooth, protecting it from further damage.
• Bridges
• Dental Bonding
  Dental bonding uses cosmetic resin to cover or repair flaws. The resin is applied by Dr. Julie D. Messerly and then shaped and molded before it is cured. Once cured, the resin is difficult to distinguish from your own enamel and will last a long time. One of the benefits of dental bonding is that the process is relatively inexpensive and can be completed in a single day.
• Restorative Dentistry

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal. If sensitivity is severe and persistent and cannot be treated by other means, your dentist may recommend this treatment to eliminate the problem.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Complete dentures can be either "conventional" or "immediate." After a thorough Exam and consultation, Dr. Boyd & Dr. Messerly will discuss which option might best suit your needs.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dental implants are the closest you can get to healthy, natural teeth. They will allow you to confidently eat, smile, laugh, talk, play and enjoy all of your regular activities of everyday life without thinking about your teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Tooth Extractions
  A dental extraction is the procedure to remove a tooth from your mouth. A dental extraction is most commonly required if one of your teeth is damaged beyond practical repair. The most common reasons for tooth extractions include...

Orthodontics

• Braces
  Teenagers with braces may need to use special toothbrushes and other oral hygiene tools to brush their teeth. Talk to your dentist or orthodontist.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Just the number of options you have when you buy a tube of toothpaste can be overwhelming. Should you go for tartar control? Fluoride? Both? And don't forget to think about whitening toothpastes or formulas with all-natural ingredients.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Brushing and flossing are everyday ways to keep your teeth bright, white and healthy. Still, if you might feel like your smile is lacking some sparkle or is more yellow than it used to be, you’re not alone. When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked people what they’d most like to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. The American Association of Orthodontists also found that nearly 90% of patients requested tooth whitening.
• General Dentistry
  'Tis the season for giving, but remember to give yourself the most important gift of all this holiday season: a healthy smile! Maintaining good oral hygiene during the holiday season is more important than ever, advises the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).