- Dental ExaminationThe first sign of oral cancer is often a tiny white or red spot in the mouth, but the disease can be detected before a sore appears. At the Dental Depot, Dr. Ghering will look for suspicious lesions at each dental exam. He might recommend a visit to an oral pathologist as the next step.
- Teeth Cleaning
- Fluoride TreatmentWe offer a complete array of services for children, such as checkups, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments. Children can even learn about good oral health in our reception area, where we have teeth coloring pages, information about the history of dentistry, and other resources promoting dental health for kids.
- Dental SealantsIt is very important for children and adolescents to take care of their teeth. Good adolescent oral health (including sealants) can prevent a variety of dental issues. Because of their many bumps and grooves, the chewing surfaces of children and adolescents' teeth are highly susceptible to cavities. Debris and the bacteria resulting from it may become lodged between the grooves of a teenager's tooth. These grooves (called pits and fissures) may be more problematic for some teenagers than for others.
- Fillings
- Veneers
- CrownsAs people become busy with their careers and family, their adult dental health is in danger of being ignored. Many adults had dental work when they were younger. It is important to remember that fillings and crowns do not last forever; they must be monitored at each six-month visit to the Dental Depot. If necessary, fillings (also called dental restorations) might be replaced. Replacing a filling would repair a damaged or decayed tooth, restoring it back to its normal shape, appearance and function. Restoration can prevent the loss of a tooth, since decay may spread and destroy the tooth.
- BridgesDENTAL BRIDGE: Dental bridges serve to "bridge the gap" created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap and a false tooth/teeth in between. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants (see definition below).
- Deep CleaningSCALING: Periodontal scaling includes the removal of plaque, calculus and stain from the crown and root surfaces of teeth. Scaling and root planing are often referred to as deep cleaning, and may be performed using a number of dental tools. These tools include ultrasonic instruments and hand instruments, such as periodontal scalers and curettes.
- DenturesDENTURES: Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth. A denture is supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Dentures can help patients by aiding in mastication (chewing ability), aesthetics, speaking ability, and self-esteem.
- Dental ImplantsIMPLANTS: A dental implant is an artificial tooth root used to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth. A typical implant consists of a titanium screw with a roughened or smooth surface. Dental implants can be used to support a number of dental prostheses, including crowns, bridges or dentures (see definitions for these dental terms above).
- Oral Surgery
- Teeth WhiteningAlso ask about other dental hygiene products, including mouthwash and dental floss. In addition to your regular cleaning, Dr. Ghering might recommend gingivitis treatment, fluoridation, and/or teeth whitening.
- Cosmetic Dentistry