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Abiodun Adesanya, DDS, PC
What Services Can I Expect From a General Dentist?
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What Services Can I Expect From a General Dentist?

Your initial oral examination with a general dentist includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. They will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.

Preventive Services

Visit your general dentist at least twice a year for a dental examination and teeth cleaning. During this visit your dentist will update your medical and dental history, take x-rays, evaluate your gum tissue, discuss any treatment needed and clean your teeth. Children may receive dental sealants to protect their teeth and fluoride to help prevent cavities.

Patients who have moderate to advanced periodontitis (gum disease) will need to visit their dentist more frequently to achieve and maintain healthy gums. Periodontal disease has been linked to general health, especially cardiac health.

Tooth Whitening

When asked the question, “If you could change something about your smile, what could that be?” Most people would say a whiter smile. In fact, teeth whitening is very popular today, and there are many over-the-counter systems available. However, most patients experience limited success with these types of over-the-counter systems.

Affordable tooth whitening is available for every lifestyle, budget, and smile. On the go, take home, and in-office whitening systems are available at your dentist and can achieve such an amazing result.

CEREC

Do you need a crown and wish you could get it in one visit, with no temporaries, or impression taking? Well, now you can with CEREC restorations. This is a one-visit technology that uses a state-of-the-art digital 3D camera and computer assisted software to create durable tooth colored ceramic restorations and crowns while you wait.

Crowns and Bridges

Traditional crowns (caps) and bridges are available to repair and replace missing teeth. Restore your dental health through the use of crowns and bridges can prevent other teeth from shifting their positions. In addition, it can boost self-confidence, enhance speech, and support good nutrition.

Endodontic Treatment (Root Canal)

Endodontic treatment (root canal) allows you to keep teeth that would otherwise need extractions. With the latest technology the root canal procedure is virtually painless and many patients actually sleep through the procedure.

Complete and Partial Dentures

The alternative to replacing missing teeth with bridges or implants is either a complete denture (if all teeth are missing) or a partial denture (some natural teeth remain). This is a process that involves taking impressions of your gums and remaining teeth, in addition to taking several jaw measurements so that the denture(s) can be constructed by an offsite lab.

Composite Fillings

For several years, dentists have exclusively used composite “white” filling material to repair tooth structure that has been lost either to tooth decay or fracture. After selecting a shade to match your existing tooth, removing existing decay, and preparing the tooth, the composite material is bonded to the tooth structure. It is then polished to a smooth finish. Composite fillings are highly durable and contain no mercury.

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