Services

Treatment Planning & Direct Billing

Sometimes, you come in for one reason, but end up needing unplanned for dental work. This can happen during a routine check up, or when coming in with a simple toothache. Once your dentist has a thorough look inside, they will work with our treatment coordinators to create a treatment plan that can assist you getting back to a state of well-being ASAP.

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We are happy to bill your insurance company directly for your treatment, and accept the assignment of your dental benefits. We collect the portion that your insurance company does not pay from you. We feel this makes it easier for our patients.

Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Wisdom teeth are the molars in the far back of your mouth and usually emerge in late teens or early twenties. This can cause extreme pain in the mouth and head and push the other teeth out of alignment. It is also common for wisdom teeth to begin emerging at an angle so that they cannot emerge fully as the other molars are blocking the way.

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Wisdom teeth are more susceptible to decay and infection as they are right at the back of the mouth and are often difficult to reach for regular daily dental care. Wisdom teeth can also become broken.

In all of these instances your dentist will examine the tooth, and most likely take x-rays, to determine whether an extraction is necessary. X-rays will also show whether a standard or surgical extraction is required.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry, is comprehensive oral care that combines art and science to optimally improve dental health, aesthetics and function. Although cosmetic dentistry procedures are usually elective, rather than essential, some cases of treatment also provide restorative benefits. 

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An example would be veneers, which are manufactured from medical-grade ceramic, they are made individually for each patient to resemble one's natural teeth. They look exceptionally realistic and can resolve numerous cosmetic problems, ranging from crooked teeth, to cracked or damaged enamel to noticeable gaps between two teeth. The dentist applies the veneer to the front of each tooth using a dental adhesive.

Root Canal Surgery

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that replaces a tooth’s damaged or infected pulp with a filling. X-rays are usually mandatory to check the pulp. These x-rays also help our dentist to plan for the root canal treatment by revealing the number, size and curvature and depth of the roots, and showing how complicated the procedure may be. 

Then the active decay and infection – as well as any old or leaky fillings, pus and debris are removed. To prevent bacteria from re-infecting the empty canals in your tooth, they are sealed with a temporary barrier material.  The last step to make the tooth functional again and to make sure no bacteria from the oral environment can leak back into the tooth, is to place a large, well-sealed restoration is put on the tooth (generally a crown). 

Crowns & Bridges

Both crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices, which are cemented onto existing teeth or implants, and can only be removed by a dentist.

A crown is used to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the color of your natural teeth. Other materials include gold and metal alloys, acrylic and ceramic. These alloys are generally stronger than porcelain and may be recommended for back teeth. Porcelain bonded to a metal shell is often used because it is both strong and attractive.

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A bridge may be recommended if you're missing one or more teeth. Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to rotate or shift into the empty spaces, resulting in a bad bite. The imbalance caused by missing teeth can also lead to gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

Bridges are cemented to the natural teeth or implants surrounding the empty space. These teeth, called abutments, serve as anchors for the bridge. A replacement tooth, called a pontic, is attached to the crowns that cover the abutments. As with crowns, you have a choice of materials for bridges. 

Periodontal/Hygiene Care

The word periodontal means “around the tooth.” Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). Did you know that it takes less than 2 days for plaque that is not removed from your teeth to turn into tartar?! Yikes! 

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When you come in to see our passionate hygienists, the pocket depths will be carefully checked to ensure that they are healthy. Plaque and calculus that is difficult for you to remove on a daily basis will be removed from above and below the gum line. They will also remove stains that are not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling by polishing your teeth. What else will happen during a hygiene visit:

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• Examination of diagnostic x-rays (radiographs): essential for detection of decay, tumors, cysts, and bone loss. X-rays also help determine tooth and root positions.

• Examination of existing restorations: check current fillings, crowns, etc.

• Examination of tooth decay: check all tooth surfaces for decay.

• Oral cancer screening: check the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, cheek tissues, and gums for any signs of oral cancer.

Fillings

If you have a cavity, your dentist may keep an eye on it (if it's small) or fill it right away. If a large cavity is not filled, it can get bigger and cause pain. The tooth may even have to be removed and replaced with a false (or artificial) tooth.

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Here at Dr. Davidoffs office, we only use composite material for our fillings.  Composite fillings are also called plastic or white fillings. To place this filling, your dentist will clean all decay from the tooth and put a glue (or bonding material) on the inside of the hole. Composite resin is put into the hole in thin layers. Each layer gets hard with the help of a special light that your dentist holds over the tooth. When the last layer of the filling is hard, the filling is shaped so it looks and feels natural.

Whitening