Patient Services

As your oral health providers, Dr. Smith and our team respect your trust. We have transformed a Victorian home into our comfortable, state-of-the-art dental practice, where you'll feel welcomed and relaxed. Our team will greet you with a smile and answer your questions with easy-to-understand responses. To make your clinical experience rewarding, we use comfort-enhancing technology, like air abrasion and Vibraject, and various anesthesia options, so even patients with intense dental phobia can find peace of mind.

Our services range from preventive care, including bi-annual cleanings, sealants, and fluoride to restorative procedures, such as composite resin fillings, root canals, and implants. We also offer the latest cosmetic therapies, like teeth whitening, Invisible Braces, and porcelain veneers. Learn more about our dental services below.

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Restorative Care

Composite Fillings

Dr. Smith tints composite resin to blend with a smile, and with this method, fillings practically disappear. Tooth-colored fillings do not contain mercury, either, so patients can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with safe, healthy, natural-looking restorations. .

Crowns

A crown, also called a cap, is a custom-made restoration that fits over a tooth compromised by decay or damage. Crowns restore function, beauty, and strength to a tooth that my otherwise require extraction. A crown requires two visits. First, Dr. Smith will make an impression of your tooth, then prepare the tooth and attach a temporary. A dental lab technician will create your custom crown offsite. When the new restoration arrives in our office, you'll come in for a follow-up visit. Dr. Smith will permanently affix the crown, and you can then resume eating and smiling with confidence.

Bridgework

A bridge can replace one or more missing teeth in a row. Dr. Smith works with a trusted lab to fabricate custom bridgework. The bridge is held in place by crowns, which we attach to teeth on either side of the gap. Bridgework can be permanent or removable, and many patients prefer dental implants to bridges.

Dentures

We create full-arch dentures and partial dentures to give patients a beautiful, complete smile. With a trusted lab nearby, repairs and adjustments can be made quickly and efficiently. We also offer dental implants as a tooth replacement option that closely mimics nature.

Dental Implants

When a patient has lost a tooth due to trauma, decay, or infection, a permanent implant offers a solid, lasting replacement. Dr. Smith works closely with an oral surgeon, who can insert a small post at the site of the missing tooth. Dr. Smith will then design and order your custom crown, matching the color, size, and shape of your natural teeth. He will permanently attach the crown to the implant post, restoring your beautiful smile.

Periodontal Disease Treatments

When gums recede from around a tooth or bleeding occurs during brushing, a patient may have periodontal disease. We offer non-surgical therapy for gum disease called scaling and root planing. Often, follow-up periodontal maintenance visits are scheduled at three or four-month intervals so that we can help you maintain healthy gums. Gum disease is the primary cause of tooth loss for American adults, and it has also been linked to diabetes complications, increased risk of stroke, heart attack, respiratory problems, osteoporosis, and low birth weight.

Endodontics (Root Canal)

Extensive damage from trauma or infection may cause a tooth's nerve to die. This poses a serious risk for infection. Dr. Smith may recommend root canal therapy to preserve the tooth and the bite. The only other option would be extraction. A root canal involves replacing the pulp inside a tooth with manmade material. Modern tools and anesthesia make root canal therapy comfortable and effective in most cases.

Extractions

On occasion, tooth extraction is necessary. Dr. Smith can extract most teeth in our office. Following the procedure, we will be happy to assist in the restoration of your smile with an implant, bridge, or denture.

Invisible Braces

Having a confident smile can change everything. And Invisible Braces makes the decision easy, because you can get a stunning smile without most people even noticing you're going through treatment. So start on the right track today, and find out more about Invisible Braces.

TMJ and Snoring

Pain in the jaw, chronic headaches, and many other symptoms may result from misalignment of the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). When the jaw joints are not properly aligned, nerves and muscles are affected, and this creates pain. It can also stimulate bruxism, the condition of grinding teeth. Dr. Smith offers NTI-tss appliances and other non-surgical treatments to correct TMJ dysfunction.

He also offers snoring appliances to treat mild to moderate snoring. Click here to read about Silent Nite.

Athletic Mouthguards

As an experienced medical professional, Dr. Smith knows the importance of preventing injuries. He is pleased to provide free protective athletic mouthguards to the Fremont Ross football team and to his patients of record.

Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Smith enjoys providing dental care for your entire family, including children as young as three years old. Learning proper oral hygiene habits as a child offers lifetime benefits. Dental education and preventive care, including sealants and fluoride, ensure a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. We ask that a parent accompany children to our office and remain in our reception room during treatment.