Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Dr. Gramse has been taking care of Springfield and Palmer families for so long that many of her child patients now bring their own children to come see her! While she is looking after your smile, she can also perform regular dental exams, teeth cleanings, and more children's dentistry services for the younger members of your family, making our office your true dental home. As a mother of three, she understands how stressful bringing a child to the dentist can be, but thanks to her experience (both at home and in the office), you can trust that a trip here will be a welcome respite in your schedule.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Scaling and root planing are usually the first course of treatment we recommend for patients with gum disease. The procedure is somewhat similar to a regular dental cleaning, but it focuses entirely on the gum line and roots of the teeth hidden below. Scaling removes the bacteria-filled buildup that is the source of the infection, and planing kickstarts the healing process and prevents future buildup by smoothing out the roots of your teeth.
• Dental Sealants
  Many children develop cavities despite everyone’s best efforts, and they often occur in the back teeth. That’s because they are large and have deep pits/grooves that trap bacteria and food particles. Thankfully, we can cover these teeth with a thin layer of clear dental plastic, essentially shielding them. Dental sealants only take minutes to apply, are invisible, and can help your child avoid more costly dental work for a decade or more.

Restorative

• Fillings
  For small cavities, we can take care of them in a single appointment using a tooth-colored filling. Once the damaged enamel is removed, we will replace it with a composite resin that has been matched to the rest of your smile, meaning the final result will be practically invisible. Even better, because the substance is metal-free, it won’t cause temperature sensitivity and is less likely to crack over time compared to traditional amalgam fillings.
• Resin Composite
  As quick and easy as it is effective, cosmetic dental bonding enables Dr. Gramse to literally sculpt a tooth to perfection. A small amount of color-matched composite resin is applied to the enamel, and this is shaped to cover a stain, chip, gap, or whatever else a patient doesn’t like. Once the material has been polished and hardened, no one will be able to tell if something was ever wrong.
• Veneers
• Crowns
  Instead of extracting a severely broken or decayed tooth, we can save it! A porcelain dental crown can be placed over it, restoring the appearance, strength, and structure of the enamel all at the same time. Our crowns are custom-made for each patient, meaning they not only help the smile function better, but look better as well. And with just regular oral hygiene and dental appointments, our crowns can be trusted to last for decades.
• Bridges
  A dental bridge is the go-to solution for one to three consecutive missing teeth. Simple but effective, dental crowns are placed on the natural teeth on either side of the gap, and these provide support for the replacement teeth called pontics. Our bridges are designed to look natural and stand the test of time, meaning they can be relied on whether someone is taking a bite or showing their smile to the world.
• Dental Bonding
  Most cosmetic dental treatments are completely safe for most patients as long as they are administered by a trained professional. Since different people qualify for different treatments, Dr. Gramse conducts a thorough evaluation of a patient’s oral health before recommending any procedure. Sometimes it is necessary to perform preliminary treatments so a cosmetic procedure can be safely carried out. For example, concealing a cavity with cosmetic dental bonding will shelter the infection and allow it to become worse, so any tooth decay will have to be resolved before the treatment can take place.
• Restorative Dentistry
  If you come to see us with a broken, cracked, or decayed tooth, you won’t get a lecture, but a solution. Dr. Gramse has been helping individuals and families in Springfield and Palmer fix these kinds of problems for decades using a combination of kindness, skill, and high-quality materials that leave the teeth looking and feeling like new. From minor repairs to more complex cases, we can handle it all and will make the restorative dentistry experience both comfortable and convenient from beginning to end.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  How We Treat Very Sensitive Teeth: If the problem is caused by eroded enamel, we may treat it with prescription mouthwash or desensitizing toothpaste. If it’s caused by tooth decay or gum disease, we may treat it with antibiotics, gum grafting, gum disease therapy, or a root canal.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Today’s dentures are nothing like the ones your parents or grandparents might have had. Featuring comfy, custom-made bases and high-quality teeth, they fit, look, and last much better than prosthetics of the past. Dr. Gramse can give you a denture that completes your smile like the last piece of a puzzle or sits directly on the gums to bring back an entire row instantly.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Among dental professionals around the world, there is no debate—dental implants are by far the best tooth replacement option available today. They offer the next best thing to natural teeth when it comes to strength, aesthetics, and longevity, and now you can get dental implants in Springfield or Palmer with Dr. Gramse. If you don’t want to just replace your missing teeth, but feel like they were never gone in the first place, schedule an appointment with us today.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
  No one likes the idea of having a tooth removed, but it’s sometimes the only solution when it comes to protecting someone’s oral health. We only recommend tooth extractions in Springfield after eliminating more conservative options, and we take every step imaginable to ensure patients stay comfortable while in the chair.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Invisalign Orthodontics
• Braces

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Have a special event coming up around the corner and want to make sure you look your absolute best? We can make your teeth six to eight shades whiter in less than an hour with our in-office teeth whitening procedure. Or, we can send you home with a professional-strength take-home kit, allowing you to relax on the couch while making those stubborn coffee or wine stains vanish.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  While the health and longevity of your smile will always be our top priorities, we understand that the appearance of your teeth matters a lot as well. If you feel self-conscious because of noticeable stains, gaps, or chips, Dr. Gramse can make all of these flaws and more disappear with cosmetic dentistry in Springfield or Palmer. From minor updates to dramatic makeovers, she can help you achieve the look you’ve always desired while making the experience comfortable and convenient.