- Dental ExaminationDental exams – Usually, these exams are scheduled once every six months. However, if you have risks for conditions such as gum disease (like smoking), we will want to evaluate your gums, teeth, and associated oral tissues and structures more frequently.
- X-raysUpon arrival at our dental practice for CEREC crowns, the process begins with a consultation with our dentist. We will explain the ins and outs of CEREC dental crowns and answer any questions you might have about the procedure. Next, we take dental x-rays to examine the damaged tooth in detail. If the dentist is satisfied that he can restore your tooth with dental crowns, we take impressions of your mouth using a digital tooth scanner. Unlike traditional crowns, there is no need for goopy putty material to take your impressions.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningEach doctor spends personal time with you on your first and recall exams. Our doctors and hygienists take the time to listen, explain, and care for you. A thorough review of systems is done to understand your medical health and its relationship to your oral health. A comprehensive oral evaluation is performed which includes periodontal examination, oral cancer screening, dental cavities exam, bite analysis, cosmetic evaluation, and radiographic exam.
- Teeth CleaningProfessional dental cleanings and check-ups: Children should see a dentist every six months for professional cleanings and check-ups. That will help maintain healthy teeth and gums and detect any potential issues at the earliest stage possible when they are easiest and most cost-effective to treat.
- Fluoride Treatment
- Dental SealantsPreventive services – During routine check-ups, our dentists may recommend treatments to help you avoid conditions that compromise the health of your teeth, gums, and mouth. These services include fluoride supplementation to remineralize the teeth, dental sealants to protect decay-prone back teeth from cavities, and mouthguards. Custom mouthguards prevent injuries to the teeth, jaws, and tissues caused by contact during sports.
- Fillings
- Resin CompositeAt Pearl Dental Care of Hamden, Connecticut, our family practice is pleased to offer a myriad of options for patients who need to address cosmetic imperfections within their smiles. With cosmetic dentistry solutions such as composite resin bonding, patients can cover problem areas within their smile quickly and easily in a single appointment.
- VeneersNo matter how well you care for your smile, you may deal with specific cosmetic concerns outside your control. One example is yellowing of the teeth which may occur naturally with age or due to genetics. Another is a gap in the front of the smile or a tooth that has been injured and is now chipped or cracked. These imperfections are often cosmetic concerns but still impact the smile’s appearance and a patient’s self-confidence. For many patients in this situation, the team at Pearl Dental Care in Hamden, Connecticut, may recommend the placement of porcelain veneers.
- CrownsAdvanced dental materials, technologies, and techniques allow the team at Pearl Dental Care in Hamden, Connecticut, to rebuild teeth in a way that restores and preserves their natural appearance and long-lasting, healthy function. Dental crowns designed and placed by our skilled father-son dentist team, Drs Gary and Scott Pearl, are durable ceramic, zirconia, and gold. Our ceramic crowns and onlays, including zirconia, can be fabricated in one short visit using Cerec technology. We can provide guidance on the best option to resolve decay or other trauma to the tooth. Additionally, our practice is proud to offer conservative alternatives to full-coverage crowns.
- BridgesDental bridges are a time-tested option for tooth replacement. You may be a great candidate for such treatment if you miss a single tooth or some scattered teeth. While there are many different dental bridge designs, generally, candidates for the traditional standard approach need to have at least some remaining healthy teeth.
- Dental BondingDrs. Gary and Scott Pearl of Pearl Dental Care describe composite bonding as a resin material used by dentists to restore teeth. This material is cured and polished to look just like natural tooth enamel, making it a wonderful way to repair a chipped or cracked tooth. This material might also be used to cover up a gap between teeth or disguise a tooth with a slight imperfection. With composite resin bonding, patients can address an issue and maintain the results for several years before the restoration needs to be replaced.
- Restorative DentistryOur dentists use advanced diagnostics, such as digital imaging to plan your new teeth. These technologies are precise and accurate. They support our technical skills in restorative dentistry. Additionally, we use quality materials to rebuild teeth and gum tissue in a way where the denture is as attractive and natural-looking in appearance as it is strong, functional, and long-lasting. The prosthetic teeth and gum tissue are perfectly color-matched to blend in attractively with the rest of your face, such as the whites of your eyes. The new teeth and gums that we design are never overly white and fake-looking, for instance.
- Root Canal TreatmentRoot canal therapy. Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl can relieve dental pain and help you save your teeth with this precise treatment, performed at their practice in Hamden, Connecticut.
- Deep Cleaning
- DenturesAt Pearl Dental Care, we encourage you to rethink your perception of dentures. If you associate dentures with ill-fitting, uncomfortable, fake-looking “false teeth,” Drs Gary and Scott Pearl are happy to acquaint you with their precision denture options and exacting approach to planning and designing your new teeth in Hamden, Connecticut.
- Dental ImplantsAt Pearl Dental Care, we also offer bridges supported by dental implants instead of the natural, surrounding, crowned teeth. Dental implants are designed like cylinders and made from medical-grade titanium or zirconia. These materials are biocompatible. So, once placed in the jaw, they naturally join the surrounding bone as part of the process of “osseointegration.” Once the implants have integrated into the bone, they function like tooth roots. They “root” the replacement tooth (or teeth) to the rest of the jaw. This approach presents an attractive alternative to conventional bridges for patients because...
- Oral SurgeryAt Pearl Dental Care, Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl of Hamden, Connecticut, can assist patients with various solutions for their smile. This includes dental oral surgery services. Our team of professionals is pleased to provide oral surgery to address issues such as wisdom teeth, overcrowding, and bone loss. We invite you to educate yourself further on our services and our dentists who can assist you with your dental health needs.
- Osseous SurgeryOsseous surgery: Also called “pocket reduction surgery,” this treatment is performed to reduce the size of periodontal pockets that have developed in your gums and may be recommended if you have periodontal pockets that have become very deep. Our treatment for the most advanced periodontal disease cases.
- Tooth ExtractionsDental extractions. Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl offer two types of dental extractions for patients, including simple and surgical. Simple extractions are performed on teeth that have erupted through the gum line, while surgical extractions require opening into the gum tissue and removal of some bone to remove the tooth. Simple extractions require less recovery time than surgical extractions, and both are done with proper sedation and anesthetics.
- Bone GraftingBone grafting. Bone grafting is a procedure that is sometimes necessary to rebuild lost bone in the jaw. That may be due to periodontal disease, tooth loss, or trauma. Our dentists have the experience and expertise to provide you with the best possible outcome and can provide bone grafting to prepare for the placement of dental implants in the future. Bone grafting can be performed at the time of tooth removal or afterward to increase the amount of bone for a dental implant. Bone grafting can also be performed around a dental implant that has lost its bone support or around teeth suffering from periodontitis.
- Orthodontics
- Invisalign OrthodonticsInvisalign® has made continual improvements through the decades. While it still effectively addresses minor crowding and spacing issues, today’s Invisalign® is also designed to treat more complex concerns. These conditions include...
- BracesLed by father and son, Drs Gary and Scott Pearl, our family at Pearl Dental Care in Hamden, Connecticut, is proud to serve your family with treatment as comfortable and convenient as it is precise, safe, and effective. Invisalign® represents just one of our advanced alternatives to conventional dental treatments. It presents a removable and discreet way to straighten the teeth and correct bite issues without braces.
- Teeth WhiteningDarkening or yellowing of the natural teeth is a part of the ageing process. Patients who want to maintain their youthful appearance might first think of treatments for fine lines and wrinkles but may also want to consider how their teeth look. At Pearl Dental Care in Hamden, Connecticut, patients can speak to Drs. Gary and Scott Pearl about the benefits of professional teeth whitening as a great way to quickly improve the color and vibrance of their teeth.
- Cosmetic DentistryDr. Pearl is an exceedingly skilled dentist with many clinical interests including cosmetics, dental implants, dentures, and root canal therapy. In addition, Dr. Pearl excels at using lasers to treat gum disease and dental implants to replace lost or missing teeth. Dr. Pearl is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Connecticut State Dental Association, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
- General DentistryThe “pearl” in our practice name refers to father-son dentists, Drs Gary and Scott Pearl. However, it also aptly defines the Pearl Dental Care approach to partnering with patients. We treat our patients in Hamden, Connecticut, and greater New Haven County as the “pearls” that they are. We respect and value them as one-of-a-kind individuals deserving of highly personalized, warm, and inviting care. This approach is primarily built on a foundation of general dentistry and routine check-ups. The services that fall under this category include...