Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Consultation and exam. Before deciding if dental implants are right for you, we will complete a comprehensive exam, including x-rays to measure bone health, then discuss your treatment options.
• X-rays
  Your dental hygienist will take you back to the exam room and will take any dental x-rays or photos that are required.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Many oral health concerns can only be detected through a thorough examination by a trained dentist. Dental checkups provide oral cancer screenings, digital X-rays to check for hidden issues, and professional cleanings to eliminate plaque, bacteria, and other buildups that daily brushing and flossing won’t effectively eliminate.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Then your dental hygienist will perform a teeth cleaning, polish, floss, and fluoride. Your hygienist will also record overall oral conditions relating to oral and periodontal (gum) health.
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants are a thin coating that is painted on teeth to protect them from cavities, they are typically used in children, but can be used in adults as well. Sealants are a quick and affordable option to prevent cavities and tooth fillings. They can dramatically reduce the number of fillings placed in permanent teeth during critical stages of growth and development. On the chewing surface of molars, deep grooves reach into the center of the teeth. Under a microscope, these crevices might look like a deep canyon. In fact, most of them are narrower than a single toothbrush bristle but wide enough for bacteria to hide. It’s easy to see how cavities can form in such a perfect hideout. If the grooves in permanent molars are sealed at a young age, the risk of decay occurring on the chewing surfaces decreases dramatically.

Restorative

• Fillings
  A filling is a simple restoration procedure primarily used to restore cavities or other mild decay or deterioration. Fillings are extremely common and have a high success rate. We offer options for composite fillings and amalgam fillings—both are safe. Which type we use depends on your needs, but we commonly use composite fillings because they are tooth-colored and appear more natural for teeth that are visible and easier for others to see or notice.
• Resin Composite
  Inlays and onlays are bonded directly onto the teeth using special high-strength resins that can actually increase the strength of a tooth by 75 percent. As a result, they can last 10 – 30 years. Both inlays and onlays can be made of porcelain, gold, or composite resin. These pieces are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth.
• Veneers
  Dental veneers provide an excellent solution if you are looking to enhance your smile. They are a popular cosmetic treatment because of their overall effectiveness and ease of use.
• Crowns
  Under NO circumstances should you pick the tooth up by the roots. Hold the tooth at the crown (chewing surface). Be very gentle when handling the tooth and do your best not to damage the roots for greater chances of reimplantation.
• Bridges
  We take lost and damaged teeth very seriously. Our crowns and bridges provide the restoration results you need to smile proudly and confidently.
• Dental Bonding
  Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental service that can repair chipped, cracked, or broken teeth. It can also improve the coloration of teeth.
• Restorative Dentistry

Endodontics

• Pulpotomy
  If the pulp is damaged, it is important to retain as much of the living pulp as possible, while also treating the infection or removing any damaged sections. One way we do this is with a pulpotomy.
• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal treatment can save an infected tooth from otherwise certain extraction—it’s a proven procedure that will leave your mouth healthy and strong while restoring its natural appearance.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  The proper treatment for gum disease depends upon the stage of the disease. Scaling and root planning are the normal treatments for periodontitis. This involves our dentist removing tartar and oral bacteria from the areas made more likely to collect plaque because of gum retraction. Those same areas are then smoothed, eliminating periodontal pockets, and making it harder for bacteria to fill them going forward.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Because dentures are used when a person is missing most or all of their natural teeth, it’s important that you have a reliable solution that looks natural and offers outstanding performance.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dental implants are a safe and effective tooth replacement option. Whether you have lost one tooth or many, implants can provide a permanent solution that looks and functions naturally.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  You should expect some general aches and pains associated with any oral surgery procedure. Any pains from the procedure should be relieved in about a week. We will also prescribe you painkillers to help you manage your pain. Once your implant sites have healed, however, you will experience much more comfort than you would with other tooth replacement options.
• Osseous Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  Tooth extraction is typically a very fast process—we will use anesthesia to ensure you’re comfortable. The most critical part of the process is recovery. We need to make sure we control the bleeding and encourage a proper healing process immediately following the tooth extraction. This involves having you bite down on a gauze pad for 30 to 45 minutes to form a blood clot. You must be extremely careful not to disturb the blood clot for the next 24 hours. To manage swelling, we recommend an ice pack on the outer cheek, and once swelling has gone down, a warm compress to the same area for comfort. Gentle rinses with warm saltwater also help keep the extraction area clean.
• Bone Grafting
  For more severe cases bone grafting is required. This is because in advanced cases where bacteria has seeped into the bones it causes a loss of bone mass over time. New bone can be generated however through surgical means by the placement of proteins and other materials into the affected bones. If teeth have been lost, this bone grafting is necessary to for their restoration in the form of dental implants.

Orthodontics

• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign® clear aligners prove that effective orthodontic treatment doesn’t have to be difficult. These ingenious appliances have helped millions straighten their teeth and achieve better-looking smiles, and they can help you too.
• Braces
  Yes, people with upper front teeth that are very prominent or protruding are more likely to injure them, whether through sports or otherwise. The best defense is to wear a mouthguard for any activity where there’s a risk of injury. The more definitive choice is orthodontic treatment (braces) to move the teeth into a better position.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Because composite veneers can stain that does mean they will naturally wear and change color just like your other teeth. Porcelain veneers on the other hand may start to stick out more over time compared to the teeth surrounding them. This might me you will need to consider whitening your teeth to match the shade of your porcelain veneers as time goes on.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Our dentist office is currently accepting new patients. We provide preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry to families in Leominster, MA. Use our resources below to get started before your first appointment and please call our office with any questions you may have. Call Leominster Family Dentists
• General Dentistry
  General dentistry includes a wide variety of services and treatments that are commonly used to improve and maintain one’s oral health. Preventative care encompasses more than regular check-ups and maintenance, including fillings and sealants and appropriate oral hygiene. Ensuring you have the care you need, specialized for your age, is our niche. And it’s why we have staff who specialize in childhood, youth and adult dental check-ups and practices.