Services

Our mission is to provide the highest quality dental care for our patients. Only through excellence in dentistry, continuous learning, and quality relationships can we make a positive contribution to the total health of those around us.

Regular dental cleanings and periodic oral exams are important in the prevention of gum disease, tooth decay and other oral diseases. In addition to brushing and flossing thoroughly everyday, it is recommended to have a professional dental cleaning done every 3-6 months. Routine cleanings remove stains, tartar, and help to prevent gum disease and gingivitis. This helps you in maintaining an optimum oral and general health.

Sealants are a plastic material that are applied on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth like the premolars and molars to help reduce tooth decay. The material is bonded over the deep grooves that your toothbrush is not able to clean into, therefore acting as a protective coating preventing the penetration of decay causing bacteria.

Bonded fillings are the same color as your tooth so they are able to blend in and be "invisible". Because they are bonded to your tooth they are able to be smaller, saving natural tooth structure.

Crowns are placed when a tooth is no longer strong enough to support a filling. Types of crowns are all-porcelain, porcelain fused to metal/gold, or all gold. Our doctors will discuss with you what is right in your situation.

This type of crown has the most aesthetic appearance. Made out of pure ceramic or a new reinforced ceramic, it mimics the appearance of nature to the point where it is difficult to tell that it is even there. It takes advantage of new bonding technology, which allows it to bond to your tooth so that it acts as one with your tooth--it's like an enamel replacement. It is metal-free, and thus satisfies the needs of patients with metal sensitivities.

Bleaching can be done to help brighten up those teeth that have become discolored from age, coffee, tea, or smoking. We will make trays that our custom made for your mouth that you will use to bleach your teeth at your own convenience. The initial bleaching process normally takes a couple weeks of nighttime wear and is then followed up by periodic refreshers for a night or two, once or twice a year.

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Composite tooth bonding is a cosmetic dentistry technique that can work wonders for your smile. Using materials that match the shade, translucency and texture of your teeth, gaps between the teeth can be closed; spots, chips, and discolorations can be eliminated, and your self-confidence can be enhanced through the improved appearance of your smile. This is a virtually painless procedure and is mostly completed in one visit. Our patients are amazed with their new attractive, natural looking smile following the bonding procedure.

Veneers

Dr. Ray is an Invisalign Certified doctor. Invisalign is a series of removable, virtually invisible, and comfortable aligners that straighten your teeth without the "metal" look of traditional braces. Each pair of aligners is worn for about two weeks, allowing your teeth to gradually evolve into a smile that shows off the real you.

Missing teeth can be replaced with dental implants which are surgically placed by a specialist. Once the implants are stable in their position, we would place the final restoration, which may be a crown or a bridge. Implants are fixed in place and will feel just like your natural tooth.

Periodontal disease or gum disease is primarily caused by bacterial plaque, although factors like genetics, smoking, tobacco and certain medical conditions such as diabetes, are also known to be causes. Many times gum disease is painless and can go undetected until it is too late. The initial symptoms are bleeding gums and bad breath.

We perform periodontal therapy on patients diagnosed with early periodontal disease. This is performed by removing deep tartar by a procedure called scaling and root planning. We may also be able to place a localized antibiotic directly into the diseased site. Periodic maintenance appointments are then scheduled until optimum periodontal health is achieved.

Many of us have heard the comparisons of painful things to the root canal procedure. It's not that bad. There are tiny canals within your tooth that may become infected. This leads to the pulp inside your tooth also becoming infected and inflamed. The infection is cleaned out and the canals are then filled and the tooth receives either a filling or a crown. Crowns are more common in most cases as they add strength to the tooth itself, which can become weaker after the root canal therapy. The procedure itself takes one to two visits.

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest standard of care available to our patients, our practice is proud to offer ViziLite Plus exams as an integral part of our annual comprehensive oral screening program.
ViziLite Plus helps us identify oral lesions at their earliest stage of development. When premalignant lesions or early stage oral cancer is found, treatment is simpler, less invasive and more than 90% successful.