Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  The secret to a bright, healthy smile is actually no secret at all: brush, floss and get a professional dental exam at least once every six months. Professional dental exams are all about prevention – preventing existing problems from getting worse and preventing dental problems from developing in the future. Regular dental exams make it possible to identify and treat a problem in its earliest stage – which is not only good for your oral health but also good for your budget!
• X-rays
  Dental X-rays have come a long way. Today’s dental X-rays are safer, faster, more comfortable and more informative than the X-rays of years past. Digital X-rays, one of the latest and most advanced dental technologies, produce high-quality images of your teeth that can be viewed instantly by you and your dentist on a LCD monitor. Digital X-rays reduce radiation by up to 90% and provide exceptional diagnostic information to ensure that potential problems are caught in their earliest stages. Intraoral photography is another alternative to traditional dental X-rays. With intraoral photography, problems such as cavities, fractures and discolorations in the teeth are captured through clear and sharp photographic images that are taken with a 35mm or digital camera.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Oral cancer affects nearly 35,000 Americans every year. The keys to surviving oral cancer are early detection and early treatment. This starts with a regular oral cancer screening – at least once every six months. An oral cancer screening takes just minutes, is pain-free and can be performed during regular dental exams. If you are male, a regular oral cancer screening is especially critical: Oral cancer is more than twice as common in men as it is in women. Other people at high risk of oral cancer include people over the age of 60, tobacco smokers and heavy drinkers.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  No matter how often you brush and floss, plaque and tartar deposits can still build up on your teeth. A professional teeth cleaning is the single most effective way to remove these deposits and prevent them from causing more serious problems in the future. While a traditional teeth cleaning involves manually scraping away these deposits with special dental tools, advances in dental technologies now give you more options for teeth cleanings.

Restorative

• Fillings
  If your silver fillings make you feel self-conscious when you smile, or it's simply time to replace them, consider white fillings. White fillings, also known as composite fillings, are just as durable as they are attractive! Made of composite resin, white fillings match the natural color of your teeth and are an excellent option for small to mid-sized cavities. Composite fillings are strong, stain-resistant and require less removal of your tooth structure than amalgam fillings.
• Resin Composite
• Veneers
  With our proprietary technology and over 30 years of experience, you can have the smile you’ve always wanted in less time and with far more comfort than you ever imagined. Lumineers are digitally designed to be ultra-thin (about as thin as a contact lens), so they can be applied seamlessly over your teeth to deliver a natural looking smile. That’s why Lumineers is the #1 patient-requested veneer system in the world.
• Crowns
  Although dental crowns can be made of a variety of materials, including stainless steel, gold and silver, nothing looks better than a porcelain dental crown. Porcelain dental crowns match the natural color of your teeth and are virtually undetectable by the naked eye. And because they're metal-free, porcelain dental crowns are an excellent option for patients with metal allergies. Best of all, porcelain crowns don't just look beautiful – they're long-lasting, too!
• Bridges
  Dental bridges have been used for centuries to replace missing teeth. Today, dental bridges are still considered one of the most durable, conservative and cost-effective options for bridging the gap between a missing tooth and surrounding teeth. Comprised of two anchoring teeth and a replacement tooth, dental bridges help prevent surrounding teeth from drifting out of position, improve chewing and speaking, and help keep your natural face shape in tact.
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry
  John F. Cervenka, D.D.S. offers the latest in cosmetic and restorative dentistry including Zoom! Whitening, porcelain veneers, one visit Cerec 3-D restorations, periodontal and root canal therapy. New patients are always welcome.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canals get a bad wrap. But don't believe the rumors; the dreaded root canal isn't dreadful at all! Root canals are needed when either decay or an injury infects the inner tooth (the pulp). In the earliest stages of infection, you may not feel any pain at all. But when it progresses, you could have a toothache and swelling, or a dental abscess might form. Root canals remove the infection and prevent it from spreading. Thanks to rotary root canals, this process is faster, more comfortable and, in many cases, more thorough than conventional root canals. Pulp capping is an alternative to root canals that are used when the infection has yet to penetrate the pulp. Pulp capping can also prevent a large dental filling from getting too close to the nerve.

Periodontics

• Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty
  Advanced gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, requires scaling and root planing to remove stubborn deposits below the gum line. Laser gum surgery, a new alternative to scaling and root planing, uses beams of high-speed light to remove plaque and tartar buildup. If non-surgical methods of gum disease treatment are ineffective, a gingivectomy, or periodontal surgery, may be necessary.
• Periodontal Surgery
• Deep Cleaning
  A deep cleaning may be recommended if excessive plaque and tartar deposits have developed below the gum line. Deep cleanings, also known as scaling and root planing, involve a two-part process: first, the stubborn deposits are removed, and then the root surfaces are smoothened. A deep cleaning helps prevent periodontal disease and restores gum tissues to a healthy state.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Using dentures to replace missing teeth is not only great for your oral health; it's a great way to look and feel younger! Today, there are a variety of natural-looking and comfortable dentures for patients who need to replace missing teeth. Made of a gum-colored plastic resin or acrylic base and either resin or porcelain replacement teeth, dentures are custom designed to fit your mouth. If you have several teeth or all teeth missing on the upper or lower jaw, full dentures may be your best option. Partial dentures, which can be either fixed or removable, are great for patients who have several missing teeth scattered along the upper or lower jaw.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Dr. Cervenka has practiced in Central Florida for more than 25 years. Dr. Cervenka earned his doctor of dental surgery from Loyola School of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Academy Computerized Dentistry and is a WESH 2 New Health Expert. He is also a Diplomat of the International Dental Implant Association.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Oral surgery is an umbrella term for surgical treatments such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions and bone grafting. Dental implants, an excellent solution for missing teeth, are surgically placed tooth roots that hold dental crowns in place. A wisdom tooth extraction may be recommended if there isn't enough room in your mouth to accommodate wisdom teeth and they become impacted, partially erupted or infected. Bone grafting transfers bone from one part of the jaw to another, usually to accommodate a dental implant. While a general dentist can perform some oral surgery procedures, an oral surgeon is required for others.
• Gum Surgery
  Gum disease is one of the most common oral conditions in America, affecting over 75 percent of the population to some degree. The condition can cause a variety of oral and overall health concerns, including receding gums, tooth sensitivity, loose teeth and tooth loss and has even been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure and dementia. Even with these serious concerns, many early symptoms of gum disease are subtle enough to go unnoticed and thus undiagnosed. In other cases, patients may start to notice signs of gum disease but avoid receiving the treatment they need due to dental anxiety or fear. We offer a minimally invasive alternative to traditional gum surgery so patients can receive the care they need in comfort.
• Tooth Extractions
• Bone Grafting

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Has having a beautifully straight smile been a lifelong dream of yours? Orthodontics is the traditional method for correcting a variety of dental occlusion issues like gapping, overcrowding and crooked teeth. Traditional metal braces come with their own set of complications including...
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Do you want a smile you can wear with confidence without a mouthful of metal? You are in luck! Today’s patients can have the smile they have always wanted with comfortable and discreet Invisalign®.
• Braces
  If you've been living with persistent jaw pain, ear pain and headaches, you could have TMJ – temporomandibular jaw disorder. TMJ can often be traced back to an improper bite, misaligned jaw joints, or an injury to the jaw or face. TMJ treatment from a dentist can relieve the discomfort. Although TMJ treatment varies from patient to patient, it typically involves one or several procedures, including the use of an orthotic splint, enamel reshaping, dental crowns, dental braces or night guards. The goal of TMJ treatment is to stabilize your bite so that your teeth, jaw muscles and jaw joints work properly together without strain – and without pain!

General

• Teeth Whitening
  If you're pressed for time but still want the best that teeth whitening has to offer, ZOOM! whitening could be perfect for you. Bright, white teeth can be yours in about an hour. This process of teeth whitening uses light activated whitening gel, that is fast, safe and more effective than take-home whitening kits. Whether you're a busy professional, have a special event coming up or just want a smile boost, ZOOM! whitening is great for just about everyone.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Cosmetic dental bonding is a versatile and affordable way to improve the appearance of chipped teeth, stained teeth and gapped teeth. As one of the most conservative cosmetic dentistry treatments around, cosmetic dental bonding requires little to no prepping and preserves most of the natural tooth structure. And it's fast, too! Dental bonding usually takes just one visit to complete.
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Shauna Coen graduated from The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2006 and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry with the University of Florida. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Florida Dental Association, the Greater Orlando Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.