- Dental ExaminationIn the words of so many others, your first visit with us will probably be the most complete and pleasant dental exam you ever experienced. Much of our time together will be devoted to ʻreally listeningʼ and getting to know you. We want to understand your concerns and wants for your dental health, wellness and appearance; not tell you what we think you need.
- X-raysWithout x-rays, we cannot see inside of the tooth, under ï¬ llings or in-between the teeth: the three areas most prone to getting cavities. In addition, x-rays reveal bone loss from gum disease, abscesses, tumors, or cysts. Caring for a patient without x-rays is like flying in the dark without radar.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningOral Cancer Screening Exam: Oral cancer is on a rapid rise, especially in the low risk population. Your dentist should feel and examine from both sides your: neck, floor of the mouth, and cheeks. You should stick out your tongue and the dentist should move it side to side to view all parts of it. Early detection means a much better prognosis and outcome.
- Fluoride Treatment
- Dental SealantsEven with proper oral care at home — two minutes of brushing twice a day and once-daily flossing — it can be difficult to clean some tooth surfaces thoroughly. Dental sealants can help adult teeth stay cleaner.
- Fillings
- VeneersFor chipped, worn, and restored front teeth, porcelain veneers provide the smile you always dreamed of in as little as one visit. Call today for your cosmetic evaluation.
- CrownsFirst call us. If the ofï¬ ce is closed, the situation is not urgent, as the damage is already done. The tooth may be sensitive to cold or sweets; this is actually a good thing. Keep it clean and avoid using the area. Save the piece that broke if you can. Orthodontic wax, available in the drugstore, can be placed over any sharp spots if you need it. The tooth will most likely need a crown.
- Bridges
- Dental Bonding
- Restorative DentistryComplex reconstruction begins by establishing a healthy foundation followed by a marriage of creative cosmetic and functional restorative dentistry to create a strong and healthy smile once again.
- Root Canal TreatmentFirst, please do not listen to your friends. Most of the pain associated with root canals occurs BEFORE treatment. Often, this comes from delaying needed dental treatment until the nerve is involved. Many dentists do endodontic (root canals) therapy in several visits. Unfortunately, this method tends to “stir things up†multiple times and allows for pain-inducing bacteria to reinfect the canals between visits. The most common response is that the tooth felt like it had a bruise for a couple days.
- DenturesFirst, call us. If the ofï¬ ce is closed, simply use a dab of denture adhesive (not powder) to reattach the temporary, then visit us for a replacement when the ofï¬ ce opens. Denture adhesive can be found in your local drug store.
- Dental ImplantsDental Implants are so easy and so predictable and do so much to help restore lost function and smiles, they are the option of choice today. We have been restoring dental implants since implants came of age over 20 years ago. Now after months of hands-on advanced training with the leading experts in dental implant education, Dr. Joseph Juracka can save you the hassles and insecurity of going ʻsomewhere elseʼ to have your implants placed. Recent advances have streamlined and improved the predictable outcome of your needed dental implants. In addition, dental implants today are now more affordable than ever before. Smiles for Life Dental Care can now plan, place, and restore implants for almost any need.
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- Invisalign OrthodonticsFor patients who have seen or heard about the Invisalign® clear aligner system, ClearCorrect is just as effective and works in a similar fashion to straighten your teeth. However, ClearCorrect aligners are fabricated solely in the United States and are generally available at a lower cost to you.
- BracesNever. These days an attractive smile is more important than ever. In fact, the fastest growing segment of our population choosing braces are adults. Moreover, teeth that are properly aligned are easier to keep healthy and problem-free. Today, with Clear Aligner systems, there are no wires or metal brackets. Ask us if invisible braces are right for you.
- Teeth WhiteningTeeth Whitening Experts: Nobody or nothing can get your teeth their whitest and brightest like a dentist trained in advanced whitening methods.
- Cosmetic DentistryWhat does your smile say about you? After the eyes, your smile is the #1 feature people will notice about you. A great smile will make you more attractive and appear more intelligent, successful, interesting, and wealthy according to new studies. If you have mismatched, discolored, worn, or crooked teeth, what is that saying about you? Conservative to advanced cosmetic dentistry options for the smile you always hoped for are available at Smiles for Life Dental Care.