Dental exams & cleanings
Checkups include an examination of X-rays, an oral cancer screening, a gum disease evaluation, and a check for tooth decay and existing restorations.
Services & procedures
Care for every smile in the family.
From routine cleanings to veneers, crowns and implants, with a dentist who takes the time to listen and explain your options.
Cleanings & prevention
Preventing dental disease starts at home with good oral hygiene and a balanced diet, and continues in our office with regular exams, cleanings, and X-rays. Sealants and fluoride help protect teeth, too.
01 — 04Dental X-rays
Reveal what a regular exam can’t — decay between the teeth, bone loss, abscesses or cysts, and problems below the gum line.
Home care
Balanced meals, fewer snacks, and the right dental aids at home play an important role in a healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.
How to properly brush & floss
Brush at least twice a day at a 45-degree angle to the gums, and floss daily to clean between the teeth and under the gumline.
Cosmetic dentistry
Thanks to advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, we’re able to improve your teeth and smile with comfortable, conservative treatments.
05 — 09Porcelain veneers
Thin, custom-made porcelain bonded to the front of teeth to reshape your smile. Getting veneers usually takes two visits.
Teeth whitening
A simple, non-invasive way to brighten natural tooth enamel. The most popular method is a home whitening system.
Porcelain crowns (caps)
Tooth-colored crowns that restore a tooth to its original shape and size, made to match your natural teeth.
Porcelain fixed bridges
A fixed, non-removable way to replace missing teeth, anchored to the teeth on either side.
Composite fillings
Tooth-colored fillings closely matched to your existing teeth — well suited to front teeth and visible areas.
Restorations
Should your teeth ever need restoring, we’ll always discuss the available options and recommend what we believe to be the most comfortable and least invasive treatment.
10 — 15Dental implants
Artificial roots and teeth that replace missing teeth, or provide a fixed alternative to removable dentures.
Root canal therapy
Saves a tooth whose nerve is affected by decay or infection. Root canal treatment has a high success rate, and with good care the tooth can last for many years.
Dentures & partial dentures
Removable replacements for missing teeth — complete dentures when all teeth are missing, partials when some natural teeth remain.
Crowns (caps)
A covering that protects and strengthens a tooth that can’t be restored with a filling. Usually completed in two appointments.
Fixed bridges
Fills the space left by missing teeth and keeps the remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
Composite fillings
Repairs teeth affected by decay, cracks, or fractures with a durable, tooth-colored material.
Periodontal care
Gum disease is common: nearly half of U.S. adults 30 and older have it, according to the CDC, and it’s usually painless in the early stages, so many people don’t know. It’s also a leading cause of tooth loss.
16 — 19What is periodontal (gum) disease?
A common inflammatory condition of the gums and supporting tissues that, left untreated, can lead to shifting or loose teeth and tooth loss.
Diagnosis
A periodontal exam is part of your regular check-up — a small probe gently measures the space between the tooth and the gums.
Treatment
Caught early, one to two regular cleanings may be all you need. More advanced stages may call for scaling and root planing.
Maintenance
After treatment, regular periodontal cleanings — usually four times a year — keep your gum pockets healthy.
Not sure what you need?
Book an exam — Dr. Thompson will take time to listen and explain your treatment options.