Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Dental exams give us the opportunity to evaluate your current methods of dental care and provide suggestions for future care in order to protect you from complications such as cavities and gum disease. They also allow us to detect problems early so they can be fixed quickly and easily.
• X-rays
  If your dentist or physician has taken x-rays, you may request that they forward them to our office. If there is not enough time, please pick them up and bring them to our office. If additional x-rays are necessary, they can be taken at our facility.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
• 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
  Highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth, dental sealants are a simple procedure in which a tooth-colored acrylic “coating” is painted onto the surface of the tooth. This effectively “seals” the deep grooves, acting as a barrier and protecting enamel from plaque and acids.
• Space Maintainers

Restorative

• Fillings
• 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 has 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 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

• Pulpotomy
• Root Canal Treatment
  If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. This therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
• Deep Cleaning

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  An immediate denture may be the best solution when complete extractions of your remaining teeth is unavoidable. An immediate denture will allow you to avoid the embarrassment of living without teeth. We will begin the preparation for this procedure before your teeth are extracted.
• Overdentures
  Another option involves placing four to six implants, depending on your jaw size or shape, into your lower jaw. After healing is complete, the implants are connected with a custom-made support bar. Your denture will be made with special internal retention clips that attach onto the support bar, enabling the denture to snap firmly into place. This is called an “overdenture.” The advantage of this option is that it is much more stable than the first option and allows very little denture movement. Your denture is still removable for easy cleaning and maintenance.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. The implants are tiny titanium posts which are placed into the jaw bone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition, dental implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing the bone deterioration which occurs when teeth are missing.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Justin K. Fox DDS Graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology/Pre-Dental at the University of Missouri Saint Louis in 2014. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2018, receiving Honors in Oral Surgery and Advanced Restorative Studies.
• Osseous Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  May determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Most of our patients state that they do not feel pain.  In fact, we treat a lot of patients who previously had comprehensive orthodontics, state there’s no comparison.  The key to success of the Powerprox Six Month Braces® Technique is the flexibility and low forces of the archwire.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
• Braces
  ClearCorrect clear braces is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without metal braces. To discuss clear braces in the Dardenne Prairie MO area, please feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Having a beautiful smile may be even easier than you think. Many people achieve the look they’ve been dreaming of with our simple “bleaching” procedure.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Expressions Dental Preferred Dental Plan provides an avenue for patients to enjoy the same excellent care that we provide all of our patients at an affordable rate. This is not a dental insurance plan and thus unlike traditional dental insurance there is no waiting period or qualifications. EVERYONE QUALIFIES FOR SAME DAY ACTIVATION. Preferred members will get 2 regular cleanings per year, 2 exams per year, and 1 set of 4 X-rays per year plus you will save up to 30% off other dental visits. Unlike most other plans, Expressions Dental  Preferred Dental Plan also includes access to cosmetic dentistry.