The easiest dental problems to fix are the ones we catch early.

Your teeth are examined fully, usually with a complete set of X-rays that show what’s happening inside your gums and jawbone. The visit typically includes cleaning and polishing, a gum evaluation, an oral cancer screening, and a check of any existing dental work like fillings, crowns, bridges, or implants.

Plaque that isn’t brushed away hardens into tartar, which you can’t remove at home and which eventually causes inflammation. Professional cleaning removes both, polishes away stains, and lets us spot problems while they’re still small — and inexpensive — to fix.

A conservative repair for slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth: a tooth-colored filling material bonds to your tooth and blends with its natural shade. It’s less expensive than other cosmetic treatments and usually completed in a single visit — and if it ever chips, it can generally be patched in one visit too.

Sometimes decay puts neighboring teeth at risk, a baby tooth won’t come out on its own, or infection, orthodontic correction, or a wisdom tooth requires removal. The procedure itself is typically very quick, and if you have concerns or sedation preferences, we plan for them in advance.

Sealants are most often applied to children’s permanent teeth as a preventive measure, but adults can receive them on healthy teeth too. They typically last three to five years — though it’s fairly common to see adults with sealants intact from childhood.

Depending on your oral health and your doctor’s recommendation, fluoride treatments may be recommended every three, six, or twelve months. The treatment itself takes just a few minutes.