Extractions are done as a way to preserve your oral health and remove problematic teeth. In some cases, you may need to have teeth removed because of advanced gum disease.
Mouthguards can protect teeth from grinding, or from a sports injury. Our custom mouthguards are durable, and are custom fit, making them comfortable and easily worn while sleeping, or during your favorite sporting event.
Dental implants are a popular choice for patients seeking a permanent restorative solution to damaged, broken, or missing teeth.
Dental Veneers are a great way to correct misshapen, stained, or cracked teeth, and give patients a long lasting beautiful smile. Veneers are durable, stain resistant, and blend in with your natural teeth, making veneers a popular choice for patients.
Both an inlay and onlay are restorations that can help to improve the look and feel of an otherwise damaged or compromised tooth. The restoration can be used to cover a tooth that has cracked or broken or to replace old fillings.
Not only can misaligned teeth lead to problems with chewing and tasting food, but it also affects other areas of your mouth. Dr. Dean Hutto uses the TekScan device to give him information about underlying issues with your mouth
A cone beam CT scan involves a special type of x-ray that allows us to see the details of your oral and facial health. This scan is more than just a typical x-ray, since it allows us to identify nerve pathways, soft tissue and bone before providing you with treatment.
VelScope is a handheld device that helps to detect unusual lesions and areas within the mouth that would go unnoticed with a typical examination. Oral cancer screenings are incredibly important to your overall health.
The Diagnodent is a small, handheld device that helps to detect cavities that might otherwise go missed. Many small cavities are difficult to spot, and over 80 percent of all areas of decay occur in the deep fissures and grooves of the biting surfaces of the back teeth.
Early detection of cavities can prevent the decay from getting worse and creating the need for more invasive procedures. Thankfully, new technology in the field of dentistry has made it nearly impossible to miss a cavity due to the way that it works. This technology is known as CariVu and we are proud to offer this option to you at Ramona Dental Group.
Intra-oral cameras are helpful in allowing us to see everything going on inside your mouth. Rather than a typical examination, this camera magnifies everything that it looks at concerning your smile.
At Aesthetic Family Dentistry, we believe in giving our patients nothing but the best. We’re proud to perform the most effective practices to ensure optimal dental health and comfort for you and your family. This includes treatments using stem cell PRF/PRP – one of the latest improvements in advanced dentistry.
A dental crown is a type of restoration that is designed to fit over a damaged or compromised tooth.
A dental bridge is a restoration that helps to replace one or more missing natural teeth. The bridge attaches permanently to surrounding teeth, so it won't need to be removed and cleaned like a prosthetic appliance.
A dental emergency can occur at virtually any time, regardless of how well you take care of your smile. Unfortunately, it's not uncommon for many of these emergencies to leave a patient in severe pain and discomfort. For this reason, you'll want to consider coming in for treatment as soon as you notice there's a problem.
A full mouth reconstruction, which is more commonly called a smile makeover, is a treatment that involves completely revamping
Fluoride is most commonly found in dental products, like toothpastes and mouthwashes. It is designed to protect and strengthen a person's teeth, making them less prone to developing cavities.
Teeth whitening can provide patients with a bright white smile that builds confidence. Our teeth whitening systems provide quick and effective results, and patients can notice brighter and whiter teeth after only a few treatments.
A dental x-ray is an image that enables us to see underneath the surface of teeth and gums. These images can help us to see decay, infections, impacted teeth, bone loss and many other oral-related problems.
A ridge augmentation can help replace bone and tissue lost from a tooth extraction procedure. The alveolar ridge is built back up with the required tissue and bone to create a sturdy base that can properly support a dental implant.
Invisalign is a discrete treatment that uses clear aligner trays to gently move teeth into place. Invisalign is a popular alternative to traditional braces, giving patients beautiful straight smiles.
You’ve heard of conventional braces, but orthodontics is getting a significant upgrade with SureSmile®! With these clear aligners, we can offer patients a truly unique experience that can prove to be a more comfortable and convenient way to get a perfectly straight smile.
3D printing is a revolutionary way for us to better treat our patients. We use this printing to help create surgical guides so that treatment planning is easier and more effective.
Oral sedation involves taking a small pill prior to your dental procedure. The pill is designed to relax and calm you down enough for the work to be done. This sedative option is ideal for individuals who are typically nervous when coming in for different treatments.
IV sedation is typically necessary for oral surgeries and more complicated dental procedures. It involves placing a small IV into the arm and delivering a safe sedative into your system.
The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull. As with many other joints on the body, the TMJ can experience pain, discomfort, swelling
At Black Bear Dental, we utilize ozone therapy as a crucial part of our holistic methods of dentistry. This means we care about your entire wellbeing – not just your dental health.
Digital x-rays use computer aided technology, and provide detailed images of your teeth and mouth instantly. Digital x-rays are safe, and give our doctors the ability to monitor growth, or quickly diagnose and treat areas of decay or gum disease.
Sealants are thin, clear protective coverings that can be applied to the back teeth. They are meant to prevent cavities and deep staining that would otherwise occur if they weren't in place.
Both a denture and partial will help to transform your entire smile. If you're missing your natural teeth, there is no reason for you to feel ashamed or embarrassed. Instead, we can make a personalized and customized denture to fit your needs.
Sleep apnea affects millions of people worldwide and can have a serious impact on your quality of life.
Clear aligners are a discrete treatment that gently move teeth into place over time. Clear aligners are a popular alternative to traditional braces giving patients beautiful straight smiles.
Keeping your teeth healthy and clean requires more than diligent brushing and flossing at home. In many cases, plaque will build up on different areas of the teeth, hardening into a chalky white substance known as tartar.
A root canal is a procedure that involves taking out the entire pulp of a tooth. Each of your teeth has a pulp, which is often called the nerve. If this pulp becomes infected by decay or is damaged in any way, it will need to be removed.
A dental filling is a restoration that is specifically used to fill in an area of one or more teeth that have become decayed. Dental decay, known as a cavity, can infiltrate a tooth and cause it to become weak.
Dermal fillers can help target wrinkles or fine lines around the face and mouth to reveal plump younger looking skin. Dermal fillers help to firm and rejuvenate your skin, or plump your lips, giving you a long lasting, natural, and youthful appearance.
Bonding is a common cosmetic procedure that can be done comfortably in our office. Unlike other treatments, bonding typically doesn't require any type of anesthetic to complete.
Laser periodontal treatment helps patients who suffer from gum disease, pain, or inflammation in the mouth. Our treatment can remove bacteria and inflamed tissue, is noninvasive, and has an amazing success rate. Laser periodontal treatment can help reverse gum disease in some patients and promotes healthy gums.
