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Sealants are a protective plastic coating applied to the biting surfaces of teeth to protect them from decay which develops in the deep pits and grooves.
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When a tooth is weakened (by large existing fillings or fractures) we can restore the shape and function of the tooth with a crown. The esthetics of the new porcelain technology is unsurpassed in history.
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Bridges replace lost teeth without the use of a removable plate (or denture). They can be made in porcelain for optimal esthetics.
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Sometimes the optimal replacement for a natural tooth is an implant. An oral surgeon places the implant in the bone where the root of the lost tooth used to be. Then we fabricate a porcelain crown to replace the tooth.
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Periodontal disease affects most adults to some degree. We will evaluate your health at each preventive visit. If evidence of disease is present, we will work with you to prevent the bone loss (and loss of teeth) which can result if the disease is left untreated.
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We can restore decayed teeth with either tooth-colored (resin-bonded ceramic) fillings, silver fillings (amalgams), or with porcelain inlays (the most durable and esthetic choice).
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We believe preventive care is the foundation of our quest to help you keep your teeth a lifetime. We have a successful preventive program suited to each patient's individual treatment needs.
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Education: We demonstrate our dedication to education by speaking to various community programs and to students. Dr. Wakefield speaks to community education classes and parenting groups in many of the school districts in our area. Each February (Children's Dental Health Month) we speak to the students in the classroom setting to provide information, education and motivation.
Community Outreach: We give back to the community through donations to the schools, community education programs, women's shelters, the Red Cross, local food shelves and other organizations.
Patient Health Services: We can provide a range of services to help keep you safe and healthy between visits. Ask us about:
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Custom athletic mouth guards
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Dietary counseling
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Blood pressure screening
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Oral cancer screening
Products: We can be a source of information in helping you determine which retail products are safe and effective. We can help you make choices about fluoride supplements, whitening products, toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouth fresheners, breath mints, mouth washes, etc. Many of these products can be purchased at our office with customized instructions for use and the confidence of knowing that you have the product that is best for you.
 We
are really excited
to participate in
the annual Give Kids
a Smile program.
One day each
February my staff
and I donate our
services treating
children of need.
It is the most
heart-warming day of
the year for us.
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Not many of us are born with a perfect smile, and the degree of imperfection varies from person to person. Teeth can also become misshapen or damaged accidentally or discolored by certain prescription drugs. We have answers to all your cosmetic dentistry questions.
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