Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Oral cancer screening is a routine part of a dental examination. Regular check-ups, including an examination of the entire mouth, are essential in the early detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions.
• X-rays
  There is very little risk in dental X-rays. We are especially careful to limit the amount of radiation to which are patients are exposed. Lead aprons and digital X-ray sensors are used to ensure safety and minimize the amount of radiation.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  During an oral cancer screening, your dentist will carefully examine the inside of your mouth and tongue for flat, painless, white or red spots or small sores. Although most of the time these are harmless, some are not. While harmful oral spots or sores often look identical to benign spots, testing can tell them apart.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  An efficient oral hygiene routine is a very important part of the treatment and prophylaxis of dental disease and decay, as well as of maintaining good overall health. Poor oral hygiene can contribute to a variety of ailments, including gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and much more. Because more than just the attractiveness of your smile is at stake, it is very important to create a dental health routine that works for you. Following the guidelines set by the American Dental Association, like receiving regular dental checkups and teeth cleanings, are a great place to start.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Fluoride Treatments: One of the best ways to prevent tooth decay is by strengthening the enamel on your teeth through the regular application of fluoride. It bonds to tooth enamel to minimize the damage done by acids and sugars.
• Dental Sealants
  A dental sealant is a plastic material that is usually applied to the back teeth, or premolars and molars. This plastic resin bonds into the depressions and grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of those molars.

Restorative

• Fillings
  The most familiar type of filling for most of us is probably the silver, or amalgam, filling. Some amalgam fillings have been called mercury fillings, because some amalgam fillings contained mercury. Metal fillings were effective, but very conspicuous and tended to blacken in color over time.
• Resin Composite
  Composite resin dental fillings were created as an alternative to traditional metal dental fillings. Tooth colored fillings colored to look like a natural tooth, known as Composite Resin Dental Fillings, are made of a plastic dental resin. Tooth colored fillings or composite resin dental fillings are strong and durable, and make for a very natural looking smile. Many dental insurance plans cover their use.
• Veneers
  The process of getting veneers is fairly simple. The procedure can be completed in just two visits, generally with little or no help from anesthesia of any kind.
• Crowns
  – For chipped or broken teeth, save any pieces when possible. Rinse the mouth and any broken pieces with warm water. Use a cold compress to limit swelling and to relieve pain. If the tooth is Knocked-out, be sure to hold it by the crown, not by the roots, preserving any attached tissue fragments. Place the tooth in a container of milk and see your dentist as soon as possible.
• Bridges
  Dental bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that replace a single missing tooth or a section of missing teeth allowing a person to restore his or her ability to chew and speak properly, smile confidently, improve bite, and maintain facial structure, gum health and bone density in the jaw. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.
• Dental Bonding
  Dental bonding requires a simple installation process, usually taking only 30 minutes to an hour per tooth to complete. Very little preparation is involved, and anesthesia is generally unnecessary unless the composite bonding is being applied to a decayed tooth.
• Restorative Dentistry
  A tooth filling is a type of restorative dentistry treatment used to repair minimal tooth fractures, tooth decay or otherwise damaged surfaces of the teeth. Dental filling materials, which include composite, porcelain, and silver amalgam, may be used to even out tooth surfaces for better biting or chewing.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Your dental health plays an important part in your general health and your confidence in your appearance every day. Scheduling a biannual dental checkup at Lodi Valley Dental is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your dental health. Your family dentist will not only provide the important preventive care you need to reduce your risk for common dental concerns, but also offer targeted treatment that includes dental fillings, endodontics, and periodontal care to quickly address dental disease if it does occur.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, complete dentures can replace your missing teeth and your smile.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  The integration of 3D printing technology within dental practices has transformed the industry, providing precise and personalized solutions for a range of procedures. Employing specialized printers, dentists craft accurate dental restorations, implant surgical guides, orthodontic devices, and detailed models with exceptional precision.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Terri grew up in Colorado and moved to the Lodi area in 1996 where she started her career at Lodi Valley Dental, LLC. What she enjoys most about her job is the diversity of procedures. From orthodontics to sinus augmentations, there is never a dull moment. Most importantly, she loves the relationships that she has with her patients. In her free time, she enjoys snowmobiling, boating and spending time with her husband, 2 kids and grandkids.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
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• Braces
  Dr. Crane is dedicated to staying current with new techniques and technology as dentistry continues to evolve. To remain current in his knowledge, he has taken extended coursework in digital radiology, dental implants, and sedation dentistry. Dr. Crane is certified in Invisalign, a clear form of braces and also completed and received certification of orthodontic study through a one and a half year program with the Academy of Straightwire and Functional Orthodontics. The office staff and Dr. Crane have also taken CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) training.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Whitening For Life is an exciting program available to all patients! We would like to whiten your teeth and keep them white for life!
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  No matter how bad your teeth are today, our team at Lodi Valley Dental can help get you the smile you’ve always wanted. To learn what cosmetic dentistry can do to improve your appearance and quality of life, call us at (608) 592-4398 !
• General Dentistry
  Professional dental care provides all sorts of therapeutic advantages, but cosmetic dentistry can take you even further. In fact, cosmetic dentistry has the potential to transform your life by transforming your smile. At Lodi Valley Dental, our suite of dental services goes well beyond general dentistry.