Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Regular dental exams are a crucial part of preventative dentistry because they allow the dentist to address dental problems in their early stages, and to identify serious problems. Most people need an exam every six months, but she/he may recommend more frequent visits depending on their circumstances.
• X-rays
• Oral Cancer Screening
  Early detection  is the key to successful treatment of oral cancers, so the dentist is the first line of defense. Ask her/him about oral cancer screening at your next regular visit.

Preventive

• Teeth Cleaning
  Dental cleanings involve removing plaque (soft, sticky, bacteria infested film) and tartar (calculus) deposits that have built up on the teeth over time. Your teeth are continually bathed in saliva which contains calcium and other substances which help strengthen and protect the teeth. While this is a good thing, it also means that we tend to get a build-up of calcium deposits on the teeth. This chalky substance will eventually build up over time, like limescale in a pipe or kettle. Usually it is tooth coloured and can easily be mistaken as part of the teeth, but it also can vary from brown to black in colour.
• Fluoride Treatment
  Regular dental visits serve two important purposes – to regularly give teeth a very thorough cleaning and to examine teeth and gums for signs of serious problems. Children can resist cavities with a good diet and proper dental hygiene. The dentist can discuss specific methods to fight tooth decay, including fluoride treatments and special sealants for children’s permanent molars.
• Dental Sealants
  Sealants protect teeth from tooth decay by adding a protective layer to keep out plaque. Ask the dentist how this wonderful technology can, quickly and easily, help you and your children fight cavities.

Restorative

• Fillings
  Cosmetic fillings are a tooth-colored alternative to traditional amalgam fillings and are used to replace areas of decay in a tooth. They are less noticeable than amalgam fillings and improve the appearance of your smile.
• Resin Composite
  The bonding material is actually soft and flexible and can be molded like putty or clay. It is a composite resin that will be colored to match the natural shade of your teeth. The dentist will mold and sculpt the resin to cover the affected teeth or replace the missing tooth structure. A high-intensity light will be aimed at the sculpted bonding material, quickly turning it hard and durable. Often the dentist in Twin Falls, ID will repeat this procedure, applying multiple thin layers, so the entire procedure could take more than an hour. Once hardened, the bonded restorations are very strong and will look and feel very much like your natural teeth. Finally, all new surfaces are smoothed and carefully polished.
• Veneers
  Veneers are thin shells of plastic or porcelain that cover just the visible portion of your teeth. They can fix most cosmetic problems and totally transform a smile in just two appointments.
• Crowns
  Crowns are restorations that replace the entire visible structure of a severely damaged tooth. A bridge is a replacement tooth anchored by crowns or existing teeth on either side.
• Bridges
  The traditional fixed bridge is a false tooth fused to two crowns. The crowns fit permanently on the teeth on both sides of the new false tooth and anchor it in place as a “bridge†over the gum. This dental technique is otherwise similar to regular crown procedures. The fixed bridge offers the most natural fit and appearance.
• Dental Bonding
  Dental Bonding is a wonderful and safe technique for fixing cosmetic flaws in teeth and even replacing damaged tooth structures. It is a fast and affordable way to conceal stains and cracks, fill gaps, and restore chipped or broken teeth. The dentist uses moldable plastic, called resin, to cover existing teeth or replace a missing part of the tooth structure. Once the resin hardens and bonds to the existing tooth, it blends in and looks very natural.

Endodontics

• Root Canal Treatment
  An abscessed tooth has an infection that can only be removed by extracting the tooth or performing root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is a dental procedure designed to remove an infection from the soft center of a tooth and save the rest of the tooth.

Periodontics

• Deep Cleaning
  Plaque that remains on teeth eventually hardens into tartar, which is virtually impossible to remove with brushing and flossing alone. Scaling is the deep-cleaning procedure the dentist or the hygienist uses to scrape the tartar off your teeth at and below the gum line.

Prosthodontics

• Dentures
  Dentures are removable replacement teeth. If you have no healthy teeth, a complete denture gives you a brand-new replacement set, while a partial denture replaces just some missing teeth. There are different types of dentures for different situations. The dentist can explain which may be the best for your circumstances.
• Overdentures
  Overdentures are conventional dentures used with one or more of your natural teeth as anchors. The remaining teeth are prepared to provide support for the appliance and the denture is designed to fit right over them. Overdentures require more preparation and can be more expensive than conventional dentures, but provide stabilization that makes eating easier and more comfortable.

Implants

• Dental Implants
  Every way you look at it, dental implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth. While high-tech in nature, dental implants are actually more tooth-saving than traditional bridgework, since implants do not rely on neighboring teeth for support.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

• Oral Surgery
  Most procedures begin with the removal of existing teeth. Oral surgery is sometimes, but not always necessary to prepare the mouth for dentures. Anesthetics will be used to make sure that you remain comfortable during any of these procedures. The dentist will make a wax bite impression to serve as a model for the new denture. If an immediate denture is being placed, she/he will make the necessary measurements before the final teeth are removed. Once the dentures are fabricated there will often be a number appointments to fine tune things like color, fit and shape.
• Tooth Extractions
  A tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth, a safe and routine procedure that is no cause for worry. If extraction is recommended, for a wisdom tooth or any other tooth, the dentist will explain why this is the best course of action for the health of your mouth.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
• Invisalign Orthodontics
  We specialize in helping individuals who want whiter teeth or in straightening their misaligned bites through braces or invisible aligners like Invisalign®, as well as those needing more extensive work, such as porcelain crowns, to rebuild damaged front teeth. Whatever procedure you desire from us here at Green Acres Family Dentistry Twin Falls – from simple tooth fillings to more advanced treatments like Botox® Cosmetics - we make sure every patient feels good about their new smile!
• Braces
  Braces and orthodontic treatment are used to correct “bad bites,†or malocclusion (teeth that are crowded or crooked). In some cases, your teeth may be straight, but your upper and lower jaws may not meet properly. These jaw or tooth alignment problems may be inherited or could result from injury, early or late tooth loss, or thumbsucking.

General

• Teeth Whitening
  Whether in the form of one-hour bleaching sessions at your dentist’s office in Twin Falls or home-use bleaching kits purchased at your local drugstore, teeth whitening solutions abound. Yet only 15 percent of the population has tried the cosmetic procedure, and misinformation on the subject is rife.
• Cosmetic Dentistry
  It is now possible to choose the smile you want. Modern cosmetic dentistry  lets the dentist reshape, resurface or replace any tooth or all the teeth in your mouth. Schedule an appointment with the dentist to discuss the possibilities.