Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  To maintain excellent periodontal health good home care such as daily flossing and brushing at least twice daily are recommended. It is possible to have periodontal disease and have no warning signs. That is one reason why regular dental checkups and periodontal examinations are very important

Preventive

• Fluoride Treatment
  The ZOOM2 Whitening procedure is simple and painless. It begins with a short preparation to isolate your lips and gums. A desensitizer is applied to the teeth before the ZOOM2 Gel is applied. The ZOOM2 Gel is then applied in 15 minute increments which most can achieve usually in 3-4 cycles. The gel is activated by a specially designed light. Teeth typically become at least six to ten shades whiter, sometimes more. A five minute fluoride treatment completes the procedure.

Restorative

• Fillings
• Veneers
  When placing porcelain veneers, we pay close attention to the patients surrounding teeth and design each veneer to complement the overall smile. The result is a beautiful, attractive new smile.
• Crowns
  A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth. It covers the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance.
• Bridges
  Dental bridges last approximately ten years, but good oral care is necessary.  Brushing, flossing under the pontic space and regular dental visits improve the longevity of dental bridges.  Bridges are only as strong as the weakest unit.   Therefore, if decay occurs on any portion of the bridge, the entire bridge is usually replaced.
• Restorative Dentistry
  We hope you find your dental home with us! We use the latest dental technology and offer comprehensive services, including general dentistry, children’s dentistry, restorative dentistry, Invisalign, dentures, and orthodontics to help you keep your smile for a lifetime.

Endodontics

• Pulpotomy
  A pulpotomy is completed on a child’s tooth when it is severely infected or has a great deal of decay in an attempt to save the “baby” tooth. Children’s teeth not only function to chew, but to hold the space for their permanent teeth in the future. Following a pulpotomy, a restoration or “filling” is necessary and in some cases a stainless steel crown may be used as well.
• Root Canal Treatment
  “Thank you all for taking such great care of me the other day. When I heard that a root canal was needed, I was not sure what to expect. You explained the procedure to me so well and made me more comfortable starting my treatment.  My procedure went great and you were all very kind to make me comfortable with the movie and warm blanket you provided to me! You made me feel right at home! Thanks again!”

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Dentures are used to replace a few teeth (partial denture) or all teeth (complete denture). Dentures are a great option for replacing several missing teeth because they are both functional and esthetic. Immediate dentures are placed on the same day that teeth are taken out while conventional dentures are placed after healing.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  On Martin, we did Invisalign, veneered his smaller lateral, and created space for his missing tooth and placed an implant.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
• Tooth Extractions

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  Orthodontics is about a beautiful smile, and so much more! Misaligned teeth can result in pain, inability to eat comfortably, poor dental health, low self-esteem, and tooth decay.
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  It’s important to know how Invisalign works before you make a decision. We will be happy to answer your questions as you explore whether this approach will be right for you.
• Braces
  Phase one, or early interceptive treatment, is limited orthodontic treatment like expanders or partial braces. This approach is most beneficial for young children because early treatment may correct orthodontic issues like cross bites, over bites, and under bites, or other harmful oral habits. This phase may also help make more space for developing teeth and prevent removal of permanent teeth later in life.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  The ZOOM2 IN-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It Is safe, effective and very fast. ZOOM2 Is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results.
• General Dentistry
  Dr. Smith received his Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, Illinois. Since graduating, Dr. Smith has been in private practice. He is a member of the T.L. Gilmer Dental Society, American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry.