Diagnostic

• Oral Cancer Screening

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants are recognized as an effective approach to preventing pit and fissure caries in children. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2005 that among children aged 6–19 years, only 32 percent had received dental sealants. The national oral health objectives for dental sealants, as stated in the U.S. Department of » read more

Restorative

• Fillings
• Resin Composite
  Types of Dental Restorations There are two types of dental restorations: direct and indirect. Direct restorations are fillings placed immediately into a prepared cavity in a single visit. They include dental amalgam and resin composite fillings. The dentist prepares the tooth, places the filling and adjusts it during one appointment. Indirect restorations generally require two » read more
• Crowns
  Another type of restoration is porcelain-fused-to-metal, which provides strength to a crown or bridge. These restorations are very strong and durable. The combination of porcelain bonded to a supporting structure of metal creates a stronger restoration than porcelain used alone. More of the existing tooth must be removed to accommodate the restoration. Although they are » read more
• Bridges
  Gold alloys contain gold, copper and other metals that result in a strong, effective filling, crown or a bridge. They are primarily used for inlays, onlays, crowns and fixed bridges. They are highly resistant to corrosion and tarnishing. Gold alloys exhibit high strength and toughness that resists fracture and wear. This allows the dentist to » read more

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and speaking. There are options to help restore your smile. Bridges help maintain the shape of your face, as well as alleviating the stress in your bite by replacing missing teeth. Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a bridge replaces missing » read more

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dr. Meredith “Mimi” Marschall grew up in Springfield, Illinois. She then attended the University of Missouri, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences. Following graduation from the University of Missouri, Dr. Marschall attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Louisville, Kentucky. There, she graduated with a DMD degree. After dental school, she was accepted into a one-year dental residency program in Alton, IL. The Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine allowed Dr. Marschall to focus on a variety of advanced cases including implants, surgical cases, hospital dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. Since graduating her residency, Dr. Marschall has worked as a general dentist in St. Louis, Illinois, Kentucky, Florida, and finally here in Iowa.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Tooth Extractions
  What should you expect when you are scheduled for a tooth extraction? Your dentist will numb the area to lessen any discomfort. After the extraction, your dentist will advise you of what post extraction regimen to follow, in most cases a small amount of bleeding is normal. Avoid anything that might prevent normal healing. » read more

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Dr. Carneol has been practicing dentistry since 1992 and as a general dentist, she provides all aspects of dentistry including implants, dentures, partials, bridges, fillings, extractions, crowns, tooth whitening, and fillings, as well as preventive dental services.
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Debra Carneol originally from Dubuque, Iowa, attended The University of Iowa Undergraduate program and went on to earn her D.D.S. degree  from The University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1992. After graduating she practiced general dentistry in Cedar Rapids and Center Point for a few years before coming to North Liberty in 1995.