- Dental Examination
- X-rays
- Teeth CleaningWhen the problem is strictly dental related, there are lots of options, the first being to get regular cleanings. Most adults need regular dental cleanings every 3 to 6 months. Only a dentist or hygienist can determine the proper schedule for you, but they will be glad to do so.
- Fluoride TreatmentCustom fluoride trays look similar to bleaching trays or whitening trays, but are specifically designed to cover your teeth completely at the gum line. They are fabricated to fit directly over your upper and lower teeth, and are used to hold a few drops of concentrated fluoride on the teeth. For about the cost of having one cavity filled, the custom fluoride trays provide you with a way of doing a professional strength fluoride treatment every day.
- Dental SealantsCavities can start in the grooves of teeth even before a child’s tooth fully appears. In almost 90% of molar teeth, the grooves aren’t formed completely. A dental sealant can be placed soon after the tooth erupts to protect these incompletely formed grooves in the teeth from developing cavities.
- Fillings
- VeneersAnother option for correcting tooth alignment is veneers. Dr. Moorhead can remove a layer of your tooth structure and replace it in a way that straightens the alignment of your overall smile. Veneers are porcelain or composite (a mixture of about 75% glass dust and 25% acrylic) “shells” that are chemically bonded to the surface of a tooth to repair it or just change the tooth’s appearance, and are vastly considered the fastest way to straighten teeth.
- CrownsIt’s not insurance, it’s smarter: a discounted fee schedule for many services, only good at Flemingsburg Dental Care. You save on everything from cleanings, fillings, even cosmetic procedures & crowns! Now you can join our low-cost dental plan for a nominal membership fee. Our co-payment entitles you to preventive dental care at no cost! Corrective services are available for small co-payments that are far less than the usual, customary fees. Our professional staff is qualified to care for all of your dental needs!
- BridgesA single procedure is needed for insertion of the Mini Dental Implants. The implants are then put into immediate biting or “loading” function thanks to their “self-tapping” design, thereby anchoring a fixed bridge system. As a result, it is often possible to provide the complete mini implant service in a single office visit. Mini dental implants clearly represent an enormous breakthrough for the dental implant specialty as the most patient-friendly, cost-effective, proven dental implant system available today.
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal TreatmentEndodontic, or more commonly called “ root canal” therapy, is a highly successful procedure – an overall 85% success rate. If the nerve and blood vessels inside your teeth, also known as the “pulp,” become infected, endodontic treatment can be used to save your tooth.
- DenturesWe hear from a lot of denture wearers that tell us stories about having a lot of difficulty eating the foods that they want and need to eat, in speaking clearly, and with their appearance. To solve these problems, Dr. Moorhead uses a more involved denture technique called the Branching Technique. Less than 1% of dentists in the United States use this technique because of the great amount of training required to learn it, as well as more time spent on working with the patient. The Branching Technique differs from the traditional method by use of a “training denture” to treat the inflamed gum tissue, establish the bite, develop the aesthetics, and make an impression that perfectly fits the gums before the final denture is made.
- Dental ImplantsMany patients fear going to the dentist, have difficulty getting numb, have joint problems (TMJ), a bad gag reflex etc., and could enjoy the advantages sedation dentistry offers. Patients needing surgical treatment such as wisdom tooth removal or dental implants or anyone undergoing extensive or lengthy procedures would also appreciate being sedated for such treatment. Sedation is a safe and effective alternative and a wonderful treatment option for many. Below are some commonly asked questions about sedation dentistry. Call us at 888-733-3163. We would love to answer any other questions that you may have.
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- OrthodonticsInvisalign ® is a product that can be used in many adult cases to give the effects of traditional orthodontics. The difference is that the appliances are clear and virtually undetectable to others. Many famous actors, news casters, and other TV personalities have worn aligners on air and no one noticed!
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign® is a modern approach to straightening teeth, using a custom-made series of aligners created exclusively for you. These aligner trays are made of smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth. Wearing the aligners will gradually and gently shift your teeth into place, based on the exact movements Dr. Moorhead plans out for you.
- Braces“I’m embarrassed by how crooked my teeth are.” Many people have grown into adulthood with crowded teeth and misaligned smiles. Unfortunately, this can lead to issues with the desire to display your pearly whites in public. While many are aware that orthodontics (braces) is an option, most don’t want to go through two to three years of treatment or be called “metal mouth.” But did you know that we now have options available that take much less time than traditional orthodontics, and some that would not be noticeable at all?
- Teeth Whitening“My teeth have an overall gray (or beige) appearance. I’ve tried whitening, but it doesn’t work. I just don’t think a white smile is ‘in the cards’ for me.” What you probably have is the result of tetracycline treatment, or excessive fluoride that you encountered as a young child while your teeth were forming. It’s true that even some professional whitening systems are not effective against this condition, but we do have other methods of treating this problem. Some dentists use a resin material to bond over stained teeth. This method is quick and easy, but the material does stain and chip over time.
- Cosmetic DentistryIf wear is just starting to become noticeable, or once you have the reshaping or cosmetic dentistry performed, you’ll want to protect your work from future wear. This can be done by equilibrating, or “equalizing,” your bite so that all your biting surfaces hit at the same time without excessive force that can damage teeth and new dental work. For patients that are restless sleepers or show signs that the brain actually causes them to grind their teeth when they sleep, a plastic device called a bite guard will protect your teeth from future wear, and hold your teeth in place to prevent shifting. Bite guards are also wonderful for eliminating headaches caused by nightly teeth-grinding, a growing problem among adults.