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Cavity Prevention New Technology

We have new technological advances that will help keep your teeth strong and healthy. One example being a simple, inexpensive test that will determine your level of tooth decay-causing bacteria. We can treat the problem and its symptoms in order to better reduce your risk of future decay and prevent costly, time-consuming procedures. Your cavities might be a symptom of tooth decay, the bacterial infection we now know is a biofilm disease.

Biofilm disease defined

cavityBiofilm is a very thin, highly sophisticated layer that grips the teeth and can harbor bacteria. After 25 years of scientific research, we know that there can be several destructive bacteria that live and grow in the normal, healthy oral biofilm. When these bacteria reach high levels, they cause a bacterial infection known as biofilm disease. Your tooth decay and cavities are symptoms of diseased biofilm that even your most diligent brushing, flossing and professional cleaning may not remove.

A quick, simple test

cavity_teeth A quick, simple test During your dental visits, we will perform a fast, pain-free test on your teeth before you brush. (This is why we ask you not to brush 2 hours before arriving.) We’ll swab two of your teeth to determine the levels of the decay causing bacteria, and within 15 seconds, we can determine if treatment is needed. Since your risk factors change over time, we recommend this test once per year for every patient.

The Test:

  • Identifies harmful bacteria.
  • Helps prevent tooth decay.
  • Is simple, with fast results.
  • Is inexpensive and easy, and so is the treatment.

Fix the problem, alleviate the effects

The damage that biofilm disease causes leads to multiple cavities, fillings that weaken the tooth, the need for root canals and crowns, and extractions. Filling cavities restores the teeth but does nothing to address the problem. Instead, be proactive: treat biofilm disease and keep your teeth healthy from the start.

prodBy using an antibacterial mouth rinse to treat the disease and reduce the bacterial levels, we have a better chance of reducing your risk of future decay. It’s that simple. This treatment, if required, costs approximately half the amount of just one small filling—a small price for preventing decay and keeping your teeth strong, healthy, and attractive. This is just yet another way that we practice Minimally Invasive Dentistry.

   
 
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Laser Dentistry

As pioneers in the field and more than 20 years as both clinicians and teachers of other dentists throughout the world, we are using lasers to more comfortably and more effectively treat most dental problems, often without the need for needles and dental drills. Learn More

Minimally Invasive Dentistry

The future of dentistry being practiced at our office today. Minimally Invasive Dentistry has many advantages. Learn More

Cosmetic Dentistry

We offer beautiful and natural looking porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, tooth-colored mercury-free fillings, all-porcelain crowns and same-day teeth whitening. Cosmetic Dentistry can make a difference in your life! You can have a beautiful smile makeover in as little as one or two visits and look ten to fifteen years younger.

Sedation Dentistry

Experience anxiety-free dentistry. Make fear of the dentist a thing of the past. Painful toothaches, broken-down teeth, cavities and routine dental care can all be done while you relax. Wake up to a more comfortable and beautiful smile! Our safe and effective one-pill oral sedation system will allow us to quickly correct many years of embarrassing problems in as little as one or two appointments.

Family Dentistry

We can take care of your whole family by providing basic general dentistry services such as teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants for children, routine fillings, crowns, bridges, extractions, root canals, dentures, partials and same-day pain relief.

Cavity Prevention

You brush, floss, limit sugary foods, and visit your dentist regularly...yet you still get cavities. Ever wonder why? Well, now we have new information about how cavities start and this has given us a new way to prevent cavities. Learn More

Dental Implants

Implant crowns are the next best thing to real teeth. They replace single or multiple missing teeth. Missing teeth are painlessly restored and permanently anchored in your jaw. They feel and look like real teeth. Dental implants can also support dentures and bridges. Rock-solid implant anchored dentures and crowns allow you to comfortably chew any type of foods and confidently smile again. Dr. Sammy Noumbissi has had three years of advanced training in dental implant surgery and implant prosthodontics from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in California. We are proud to have him as a member of our dental team.

Dentures

The new Cosmetic Life-Like Denture System is now available at our office. These dentures not only feel good and function well; they look like real teeth and gums. They literally make a person look ten to fifteen years younger. The styles of dentures a person can choose from range from sexy and soft to executive and athletic. There are ten different styles to choose from. Others cannot tell you are wearing a denture. If you know a friend or loved one whose denture is old, loose, ill-fitting, worn and broken down, give us a call for a FREE consultation.

Invisalign® Orthodontics

Invisalign® Orthodontics - Invisalign® is the invisible way to straighten teeth without brackets, wires and braces. No one can tell you are wearing them as your teeth magically straighten. Our doctors are certified Invisalign® trained and have helped adults and teens achieve beautiful smiles in as little as 12 to 18 months. You can have straighter teeth today! Call for a Complimentary consultation. We offer FREE teeth whitening for all Invisalign® patients!

Same-Day Teeth Whitening

With our revolutionary Deep Bleaching Extreme Whitening system, we can take your teeth 8 to 10 shades whiter or more in one pain-free visit. Receive daily compliments from your friends and family members. We are constantly running monthly whitening specials. Call today for an appointment. Results are guaranteed!

Cosmetic Veneers

Ultra-thin, porcelain facings are permanently bonded on your teeth. We can take crooked and uneven teeth and with some minimal reshaping, place thin porcelain veneers over your teeth to give you an instant beautiful smile. Veneers can hide ugly tetracycline stains, fill in unsightly gaps, make your front teeth longer and more youthful looking and in short it s as if you had instant orthodontics in as little as two visits. We are one of the few dental offices in the area who are certified to place Lumineer veneers. These are no-prep, no anesthesia required contact lens thin porcelain veneers. Call us for a complimentary consultation.

Oral Cancer Detection

Since oral cancer can affect anyone, without regard to age or gender, it is very important to have regular screenings for this deadly disease. We are proud to be among the first offices in the country to have the VELscope.Learn More

Periodontal Disease

If left untreated, this non-painful gum infection can cause bone loss around the teeth causing them to become loose. Chronic bad breathe, bleeding, red and puffy gums are early sign of gum infection. Our laser assisted treatment can painlessly and often non-surgically, eliminate this disease from your mouth and help prevent any future loss of teeth. And, in the event the disease is so advanced that surgery is necessary, laser therapy eliminates most post-operative discomfort and significantly reduces the healing time. Periodontal disease has also been linked as a contributing factor to heart disease. Call us today for a complimentary exam and screening to make sure this silent disease is not affecting your over-all health and the health and strength of your teeth.

Cerec Crowns and Restoration

We are pleased to offer our patients Cerec® restorative services. A superior method of creating precisely designed, color matched and highly durable ceramic restorations. From simple fillings and onlays to full crowns, in a single appointment, eliminating the need for temporaries and a return visit.

Composite fillings

A more natural look -- Composite fillings are modern, tooth-colored fillings comprised of resin mixed with microscopic porcelain particles. Because they are tooth-colored—unlike the silver or amalgam fillings of the past—it is difficult to distinguish them from natural teeth, enabling us to give you a bright smile. Composites are used on the front teeth where a natural appearance is important. They can be used on the back teeth as well. They are an excellent replacement for the old mercury filling material, and they help us save more of your strong, healthy tooth structure.

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