Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Dentures over a normal course of time will wear and need to be replaced or relined in order to keep the jaw alignment normal. The alignment will slowly change as the bone and gum ridges recede or shrink due to the extraction of the teeth. Regular dental examinations are still important for the denture wearer so that the oral tissues can be checked for disease or change.
• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  A dental plan may limit the number of times it will pay for a certain treatment. But some patients may need treatment more often to maintain good oral health. For example, a plan might pay for teeth cleaning only twice a year even though the patient needs a cleaning four times a year. Make treatment decisions based on what’s best for your health, not just what is covered by your plan.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Lasers can be used to diagnose cavities. They can find hidden decay in teeth in early stages, and in some cases, the decay can be reversed through hygiene and fluoride treatment and may never need filling.
• Dental Sealants
  Inlays and onlays require two appointments to complete the procedure. During the first visit, the filling being replaced or the damaged or decaying area of the tooth is removed, and the tooth is prepared for the inlay or onlay. To ensure proper fit and bite, an impression of the tooth is made by the dentist, and sent to a lab for fabrication. The dentist will then apply a temporary sealant on the tooth and schedule the next appointment.

Restorative

• Fillings
  CEREC is an advanced dental restorative system that allows your dentist to restore decayed teeth, place crowns, remove defective amalgam fillings, or place cosmetic veneers in just one appointment. This allows you to have the highest quality, most lifelike dental restorations in just one visit to the dentist...in, out, and on with your busy life.
• Resin Composite
  Inlays and onlays can be made of porcelain, gold, or composite resin. These pieces are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth. An inlay, which is similar to a filling, is used inside the cusp tips of the tooth. An onlay is a more substantial reconstruction, similar to the inlay but extending out over one or more of the cusps of the tooth.
• Veneers
  Bonding is an alternative to veneers and can be used as a restorative procedure for teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or misarranged.
• Crowns
  Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology have been revolutionizing many industries, including dentistry. Remember when it used to take two separate appointments to get a dental crown? Even just a few years ago, patients had to endure mouthfuls of messy impression materials and wearing temporaries for weeks at a time. Now, with our E4D Dentist® system, it is all a thing of the past!
• Bridges
  A bridge — a device used to replace missing teeth — attaches artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth, called abutment teeth. Bridges are either permanently attached (fixed bridges), or they can be removable.
• Dental Bonding

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  A root canal is a procedure that extracts decayed pulp from the central part of the tooth, reshapes the canal and replaces it with strengthened filler.

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A denture or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth and provides support for the cheeks and lips.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dental implants are metal anchors, which act as tooth root substitutes. They are surgically placed into the jawbone. Small posts are then attached to the implant, which protrudes through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Osseous Surgery
  Dr. DeShetler can perform a variety of procedures using laser technology, such as a frenectomy, osseous surgery, and gum grafting. Dr. DeShetler is also able to use laser technology as a way to regenerate healthy gums and remove diseases areas in a virtually painless way. This method also encourages healthy gum to regenerate and attach to the teeth. There is a much lower chance of gum disease returning when laser therapy is used as opposed to traditional surgery.
• Tooth Extractions
  After tooth extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. That’s why we ask you to bite on a gauze pad for 30-45 minutes after the appointment. If the bleeding or oozing still persists, place another gauze pad and bite firmly for another 30 minutes. You may have to do this several times.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Dr. DeShetler has been practicing since 2001 in Marietta, where he lives with his wife and two children. He enjoys traveling, exercising, and creating beautiful smiles through the latest technology in 3D imaging, implantology and cosmetic orthodontics.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  The invisible way to straighten your teeth without unsightly metal braces. To discuss clear braces and the cost of Invisalign®, please contact us to schedule a consultation.
• Braces
  Six Month Smiles® are clear, ceramic braces which are aesthetically pleasing to those who are worried about wearing embarrassing metal braces. Not only are the brackets clear, but Six Month Smiles also uses tooth-colored wires, too! These braces are barely noticeable to others.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  In only a day or two your custom bleach splints will be ready for you to pick up. We provide you with a special bleaching agent that you put into the clear splints. With only a few hours of wear per day, our special bleaching agent bubbles stains right out of your enamel in a very short time without altering tooth structure or existing dental work in any way. When your teeth reach the desired brightness, only occasional treatment is needed to maintain your new smile. We’ll want to take “after” photos at your next appointment.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  We provide comprehensive treatment planning in addition to restorative and cosmetic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. We take pride in being one of the few dentists in Marietta GA to provide such a wide range of options to our patient’s and their families.
• General Dentistry
  To stay at the forefront of the latest advancements in dentistry, Dr. DeShetler regularly participates in continuing education and maintains memberships with the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Georgia Dental Association and the Northwestern Dental District. In giving back to the community, he volunteers at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic, Camp Sunshine and the East Cobb Lions Club.