Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  During your next dental appointment, ask your dentist to perform an oral exam. Early detection of oral cancer can improve the chance of successful treatment.
• X-rays
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Our office is not only dedicated to your smile. We’re also dedicated to your overall wellness. We take a holistic approach to your dental care, which includes an oral cancer screening as a part of your regular exam. Like any kind of cancer, oral cancer can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. You are the most important factor in the early diagnosis of oral cancer, through routine screenings at our office.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Regular exams are an important part of maintaining your oral health. Your regular exam will take about 45 minutes. Each regular exam includes a detailed teeth cleaning, during which we will clean, polish, and rinse your teeth to remove any tartar and plaque that have built up on the tooth's surface.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Fluoride is effective in preventing cavities and tooth decay and in preventing plaque from building up and hardening on the tooth’s surface. A fluoride treatment in your dentist’s office takes just a few minutes. After the treatment, patients may be asked not to rinse, eat, or drink for at least 30 minutes in order to allow the teeth to absorb the fluoride. Depending on your oral health or your doctor’s recommendation, you may be required to have a fluoride treatment every three, six, or 12 months.
• Dental Sealants
  Ask your dentist about dental sealants — a protective plastic coating that can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Tooth bonding can also be used for tooth fillings instead of amalgam fillings. Many patients prefer bonded fillings because the white color is much less noticeable than the silver amalgam. Bonding fillings can be used on front and back teeth, depending on the location and extent of tooth decay.
• Resin Composite
  Traditional dental restoratives, or fillings, may include gold, porcelain, or composite. Newer dental fillings include ceramic and plastic compounds that mimic the appearance of natural teeth. These compounds, often called composite resins, are typically used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important. There are two different kinds of fillings: direct and indirect. Direct fillings are placed into a prepared cavity during a single visit. Indirect fillings generally require two or more visits. These fillings include inlays, and veneers fabricated with ceramics or composites.
• Veneers
  Bonding is less expensive than other cosmetic treatments and can usually be completed in one visit to our office. However, bonding can stain and is easier to break than other cosmetic treatments, such as porcelain veneers. If it does break or chip, tell your doctor. The bonding can generally be easily patched or repaired in one visit.
• Crowns
  We can create customized fittings of crowns, inlays, onlays, and other dental restorations using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Through the CAD/CAM technology, our office can provide you with the most precise restorations possible.
• Bridges
  Enjoy state-of-the art dental services at our office in Fremont, Ohio. Our dentists are highly skilled at cosmetic dentistry that includes teeth whitening, bridges and crowns.
• Dental Bonding
  Bonding is a conservative way to repair slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. During dental bonding, a white filling is placed on your tooth to improve its appearance. The filling “bonds†with your tooth. Because it comes in a variety of tooth-colored shades, it closely matches the appearance of your natural teeth.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  In the past, if you had a tooth with a diseased nerve, you’d probably lose that tooth. Today, with a special dental procedure called “root canal treatment,†your tooth can be saved. When a tooth is cracked or has a deep cavity, bacteria can enter the pulp tissue and germs can cause an infection inside the tooth. If left untreated, an abscess may form. If the infected tissue is not removed, pain and swelling can result. This can not only injure your jawbones, but it is also detrimental to your overall health.

Periodontics

• Periodontal Surgery
• Deep Cleaning

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Dentures are natural-looking replacement teeth that are removable. There are two types of dentures: full and partial. Full dentures are given to patients when all the natural teeth have been removed. Partial dentures are attached to a metal frame connected to your natural teeth and used to fill in where permanent teeth have been removed. Just like natural teeth, dentures need to be properly cared for. Use a gentle cleanser to brush your dentures, always keep them moist when they’re not in use, and be sure to keep your tongue and gums clean as well.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  People are living longer than ever. While regular brushing, flossing, and checkups allow many of us to maintain our natural smiles for a lifetime, sometimes our teeth just can’t keep up. If you’ve lost a tooth (or a few of them) due to injury or disease, dental implants can rejuvenate both your smile and your oral health.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Gum Surgery
  There are two different types of laser dentistry: hard tissue and soft tissue. Hard tissue includes treatments such as cavity detection, dental fillings, and improving tooth sensitivity. Soft tissue treatments include gum reshaping, gum surgery, and improving muscle attachment.
• Maxillofacial Surgery
• Tooth Extractions
• Bone Grafting
  Autogenous bone grafting — Occasionally, areas where dental implants are ideally to be placed do not have sufficient bone quantity to anchor the dental implants. In these cases, it is often necessary to “borrow†bone from another area of your mouth to graft into the deficient area. Often the area of choice is from the chin or the back of the jaw where your wisdom teeth used to be.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  Invisalign uses a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you’re wearing. So you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3D computer imaging technology and has been proven effective. More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are certified to treat with Invisalign.
• Braces
  Clear aligners are an effective alternative to traditional braces that use a system of clear, removable trays to straighten teeth. Each aligner is custom-made to fit over your teeth and designed to move them gradually into their proper position. Using clear aligners for orthodontic treatment is not for everyone. The best way to find out if clear aligners are the right option for you is to schedule a consultation with your orthodontist.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  There are many products and techniques available for patients who want to achieve a whiter smile. With so many options available, it can be difficult to choose the method that is right for you. The best way to begin any teeth-whitening regimen is to schedule an appointment and talk to your doctor about the differences between in-office professional whitening and at-home whitening.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  Cosmetic Dentistry in Fremont, OH. Whether you are looking for a subtle way to enhance the appearance of your teeth or you are seeking a dramatic, full-mouth restoration, the cosmetic dentistry options at Gentle Caring Dentistry, OH can effectively rejuvenate your smile. According to numerous studies, patients that achieve and maintain healthy and attractive smiles, experience improved self-esteem, increased confidence levels, and a higher quality of life both personally and professionally. Many patients report that even procedures as seemingly minor as teeth whitening and Dental Implants have had a major impact on their lives.
• General Dentistry
  At Gentle Caring Dentistry, our dentists’ believe that healthy teeth and gums are the foundation of every beautiful smile. For this reason, routine oral exams are as essential as brushing, flossing, and rinsing for the strength and beauty of your smile. These exams allow our dentists to catch problems at an early stage before they have a chance to develop into more serious problems. Our general dentistry screenings and treatments help in ensuring a healthy and youthful smile for you!