Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  A comprehensive dental exam will be performed by your dentist at your initial dental visit. At regular check-up exams, your dentist and hygienist will perform the following...
• X-rays
  Dental X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are considered safe. Dentists take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation when taking dental X-rays. These precautions include using lead apron shields to protect the body and using modern, fast film that cuts down the exposure time of each X-ray.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Oral cancer screening: Check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Professional dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis) are usually performed by Registered Dental Hygienists. Your cleaning appointment will include a dental exam and the following...

Restorative

• Fillings
  There are many types of filling materials available, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. You and your dentist can discuss the best options for restoring your teeth. Composite fillings, along with silver amalgam fillings, are the most widely used today. Because composite fillings are tooth-colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth, and are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or more visible areas of the mouth.
• Veneers
  Desert Valley Dental is proud to offer our patients beautiful porcelain veneers. We use only color-matched porcelain to create realistic and aesthetically appealing cosmetic enhancements. Veneers are a great choice to fix a variety of dental imperfections. Whether you have overcrowding or unsightly gaps, these thin porcelain shells can give you the smile you’ve always wanted.
• Crowns
  There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. This type of bridge consists of two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
• Bridges
  Dental bridges are highly durable and will last many years; however, they may need replacement or need to be re-cemented due to normal wear.
• Dental Bonding
  Resin Fillings or Composite Bonding Discoloration – Over time, resin fillings may become stained along the line where the natural tooth meets the resin. This loss of seamlessness gives the filled tooth a worn, unnatural appearance.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  When plaque is left on the teeth it turns to calculus (tartar). Plaque and tartar build and will travel under the gums to destroy the soft tissue, tooth roots, and bone below. Once the disease has traveled beneath the gum line, professional deep cleaning and maintenance is the only way to stop the progression of the condition and prevent tooth loss.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A denture is a removable dental appliance and a replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  At Desert Valley Dental, our dedicated team offers quality implant restorations for our patients in Reno. If you are looking for a streamlined and permanent smile, contact us today to schedule an appointment.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Your teeth are prone to staining over time, and even the best brushing habits won’t reach discoloration beneath the enamel. If the shade of your teeth makes you feel uncomfortable smiling or talking, it may be time to consider professional whitening.
• General Dentistry
  We encourage patients to take a preventative approach to their dental care to keep their teeth and gums healthy for a lifetime. Be sure to get an exam and cleaning every six months and use proper brushing and flossing techniques. In addition to exams and cleanings, we offer a range of general dentistry services including children’s dentistry, fillings, crowns, and dentures.