Diagnostic

• X-rays
  Digital Dental X rays are a high performance technology that’s environmentally friendly (no more film or chemicals) and reduces exposure to radiation.
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Aside from providing laser-assisted periodontal treatment for gum disease, Pillar Dental also offers oral cancer screening services. Contact us now at 605-271-4422 to schedule an appointment. Feel free to visit our office as well at 2308 S Westlake Dr., Sioux Falls, SD. We’re open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
  Veneers are custom-fit caps that are made to go over your natural teeth. Because they are often made from medical-grade ceramic, dental veneers look incredibly realistic and can correct many issues, including crooked teeth, cracked teeth, damaged enamel and gapped teeth. The veneer is applied by your dentist to the front of each tooth using a strong dental adhesive.
• Crowns
  Most dental restorative methods require more than one visit to the dentist. This means that on the first visit, you get an injection of anesthesia, your tooth prepared, an impression taken, and a temporary restoration put on your tooth. These temporary crowns can be ill-fitting, unattractive, and uncomfortable. You make a second appointment for several weeks later, get another injection, have the temporary pried off, and have a permanent restoration put on. Why go to the dentist a second time when you don’t have to? With CEREC, the procedure is done in a single appointment, start to finish.
• Bridges
• Dental Bonding
  With this procedure, a composite material is used to repair discolored, damaged or decaying teeth with a material that resembles your tooth enamel in color. The dentist will drill out any decaying tooth, apply the composite, and sculpt the tooth into the right shape. After that, a high-intensity light sets the shape in place. This procedure is one of the more cost-effective options for those patients who have tooth decay, chipped teeth, cracked teeth, or worn down teeth.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  Using X-rays is very helpful to dentists. This type of advanced dentistry technology can expose hidden tooth decay; reveal a tooth abscess, cyst or tumor; show impacted or extra teeth; and also help determine the condition of dental fillings, tooth crowns, dental bridges and root canals.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Periodontal disease (gum disease) is the chronic inflammation of the gums. It is most often caused by the accumulation of plaque below the gum line. If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause bleeding, bad breath, bone loss, and even tooth loss. In the past, the treatment for gum disease, which is often referred to as a “deep cleaning,” involved painful, aggressive scraping and left patients with a sore mouth for several days after. But with the advancement of lasers in dentistry, this form of treatment is now unnecessary.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  A dental implant is a titanium cylinder that simulates a tooth root and is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth, bridge or denture. A dental implant specialist in Sioux Falls, SD makes sure that these tooth replacements are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once surgically placed.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Made of titanium – a lightweight, strong, and biocompatible metal – this material is not rejected by the body. Titanium and titanium alloys are the most widely used metals in both dental and other bone implants, such as orthopedic joint replacements. Dental or teeth implants have the highest success rate of any implanted surgical device.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  However, orthodontics in Sioux Falls specialize more on diagnosing and treating misalignments of your teeth and jaws. At Pillar Dental, Sioux Falls dentist, Dr. Anne Pillar, obtained her straight wire orthodontic certification with the American Orthodontic Society.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign in Sioux Falls is one of the best teeth straightening options available today. It allows you to obtain a beautiful smile with no wires or brackets. This system of aligners is computer designed and manufactured. Invisalign treatment consists of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place.
• Braces
  One of the main reasons why people choose Invisalign aligners over traditional braces is their translucent appearance. But aside from this, Invisalign actually offers other benefits. Here are some of them...

General

• Teeth Whitening
  With a variety of teeth whitening options available today, it is difficult to know which one to choose. Whitening toothpastes and over-the-counter kits often cause tooth sensitivity with little to no visible results.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  You might think of cosmetic dentistry as “Hollywood” – superficial beauty without the inner strength. However, in the last few years cosmetic dentistry (beauty) has merged with functional dentistry (strength) through advancements in material bonding technologies. In other words, cosmetic dentistry can restore the health and beauty of your smile, making you look good and feel great.