- Teeth CleaningWe all know that good oral hygiene keeps your teeth looking clean and shiny but did you know that it’s also essential to your overall health? It’s true, poor oral hygiene can contribute to a variety of dental and medical problems such as gum disease, infection, and heart disease. For this reason, dentists recommend your teeth be cleaned by a dental hygienist at least twice a year. Prophylaxis (teeth cleaning) is the process of removing plaque and tartar build-up in order to prevent cavities, gingivitis and gum disease. At Gatling Dentistry, our average dental cleaning is a very routine and pain-free procedure that usually takes 45 minutes.
- VeneersDr. Robert Gatling has over 25 years of experience in veneers, including Cerinates and Lumineers. Veneers are bonded to the surface of your teeth to correct chips, gaps, or additional problems. Veneers will not only help to protect your teeth from problems in the future, but veneers can also give you the beautiful smile you’ve been looking for! Dr. Gatling will custom fit veneers to your teeth for a comfortable and extremely natural look. Dr. Robert Gatling can help you regain the beautiful smile you once had!
- CrownsA tooth must be reduced in size to accommodate a crown. An impression is made of the tooth and then is sent to a special lab. The lab manufactures a custom-designed crown for your mouth. A temporary crown is applied until the permanent crown is ready. Permanent crowns are cemented in place.
- Bridges
- Root Canal TreatmentCrowns are usually made of a material like porcelain or zircon. They cover the entire tooth and are permanently cemented onto the prepped tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth’s function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal or when decay in a tooth has become so advanced that a large portion of the tooth must be removed. Crowns are also used to cover implants or prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse. Crowns also serve an aesthetic use such as closing gaps, lengthening worn down teeth or straightening teeth that are crooked.
- DenturesThere are several reasons why patients may lose a tooth. Cavities, gum disease, root canal failures or cracked roots, to name some of the few reasons. Implants are a great way to replace teeth or to use in conjunction with partials or dentures to anchor them in place.
- Dental ImplantsDr. Gatling does not place implants, but works closely with some of the best periodontists and oral surgeons in Jacksonville, who will place the implants. Once the healing has taken place, Dr. Gatling places the restorations for the implants. Dental implants look and feel like natural teeth; but don’t believe us, take a look at our smile gallery for examples of Dr. Gatling’s implant cases.
- Tooth ExtractionsTooth extractions may be required for various reasons. We routinely extract non-restorable teeth and teeth to create room for orthodontic treatment. We refer impacted wisdom teeth to an oral surgeon.
- Teeth WhiteningDr. Gatling uses two teeth whitening techniques to help you achieve a whiter smile. At your initial consultation, we will help you choose the procedure which is right for you, and talk through the results you can expect. Although visible results do vary, most people can expect a much brighter smile. You will also be delighted to hear that a healthy and bright smile is surprisingly affordable! Dr. Gatling is here to help with all your Jacksonville teeth whitening needs!
- Cosmetic DentistryDr. Robert Gatling has over 30 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry, with hundreds of delighted makeover recipients, which assures the quality of the experience you deserve.
- General DentistryAt Gatling Dentistry, our goal is to provide our patients with the highest quality of general dental care possible. Jacksonville dentist Dr. Robert Gatling and his team utilize only the highest quality materials and the latest technology available.