Diagnostic

• X-rays

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Teeth cleaning is the removal of dental plaque from teeth, in order to prevent cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontitis. It is part of a complete program of oral hygiene. If you are diagnosed with periodontal disease gum treatment rather than a simple cleaning will be necessary. back
• Fluoride Treatment
• Dental Sealants
  Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. The sealants are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often. back

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
  A veneer is a thin layer of restorative material placed over a tooth surface, either to improve the aesthetics of a tooth, or to protect a damaged tooth surface. There are two main types of material used to fabricate a veneer, composite and porcelain. A composite veneer may be directly placed (built-up in the mouth), or indirectly fabricated by a dental technician in a dental laboratory, and later bonded to the tooth, typically using a resin cement such as Panavia. In contrast, a porcelain veneer may only be indirectly fabricated. back
• Crowns
  These are restorations to repair a severely broken tooth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured tooth structure, and all decay. The restoration material is made of gold, porcelain, composites, or even stainless steel. Dentists refer to all of these restorations as "crowns". However, patients often refer to the tooth-colored ones as "caps" and the gold or stainless steel ones as "crowns". back to top »
• Bridges
• Dental Bonding
• Restorative Dentistry
  Greg received his dental training at the University of Michigan, graduating in 2001. Continuing his education is very important to him. He typically takes several times the required amount of continuing education hours every year. He has had extensive post-graduate training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute in the areas of Neuromuscular Dentistry, Complex Restorative Dentistry, and practice management.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Root canal treatment (also referred to as root canal therapy or endodontic therapy) is made necessary when a cavity or a crack is allowed through to reach all the way to the pulp (regular cleanings and checkups prevent and detect problems early). Sometimes deep restorations or trauma to a tooth may cause the nerve to be damaged to the point it needs root canal therapy. Once this occurs the pulp becomes infected and can even extend through the root tip and begin to deteriorate the surrounding bone. back

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for teeth. All structures are also referred to as the periodontium. When the periodontium is not healthy, it jeopardizes the teeth just as a bad foundation would threaten the stability of a house. Signs of unhealthy periodontium include: gums that are red and bleed easily, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulled away from the tooth, loose teeth, and changes in the position or bite of the teeth. With proper gum treatments, it may be possible to return gum tissue to a healthy state. The treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing done under a local anesthetic, along with local antibiotic agents. Periondontal disease often goes unnoticed until the problem is very severe. Therefore it is imperative to be examined by a trained dental professional regularly to diagnose and treat the disease in the early stages. back

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures. back to top »

Implants

• Dental Implants
  A bridge, also known as a fixed partial denture, is a dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by joining permanently to adjacent teeth or dental implants. back

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Invisalign Orthodontics

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Tooth whitening is a popular procedure to make teeth whiter and brighter, and therefore more attractive. Bleaching can be used to whiten stained and discolored teeth, or simply to enhance a dull smile. Either way, tooth whitening is a safe and relatively painless procedure ideal for most patients. back
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• General Dentistry