General Dentistry in Stockbridge, GA

Twice-yearly cleanings at minimum, comprehensive oral exams, and cancer screenings are vital for every patient. Cleanings help to prevent future decay and gum disease. Comprehensive exams allow the dentist to check your oral health and detect emerging problems.

We offer nitrous oxide sedation to patients who are nervous or have difficulty sitting through a dental procedure. This sedation provides a relaxed, comfortable feeling and wears off quickly, enabling the patient to drive home and return to their usual activities.

We provide advanced digital diagnostic techniques, including our CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) 3D scanner. The CBCT scanner allows for computer-guided dental treatments, increasing accuracy and improving outcomes.

A dental cleaning, also known as an oral prophylaxis, is the removal of dental plaque and tartar (calculus) from the teeth. Specialized instruments are used to gently remove these deposits without harming the teeth. First, an ultrasonic device that emits vibrations and is cooled by water is used to loosen larger pieces of tartar. Next, hand tools are used to manually remove smaller deposits and smooth the tooth surfaces. Once all the tooth surfaces have been cleaned of tartar and plaque, the teeth are polished.

Dental sealants are made of a safe resin material which is applied to the surfaces of teeth (commonly permanent molars) to prevent cavities. The sealant material fills in the crevices of a tooth and “seals” off the tooth from cavity-causing agents like food and plaque. The teeth are prepared for the sealant application and the sealant is painted directly onto the chewing surface of each tooth and then hardens. Sealants are applied in one visit.

Fluoride is a natural substance that helps strengthen teeth and prevent decay. Fluoride treatments are administered at this office as an important component of pediatric dental treatment. The fluoride is applied to the teeth in a gel, foam, or varnish form.

Our office can fabricate custom oral appliances that can protect your teeth and gums during sports, alleviate sleep apnea symptoms to provide an open airway while you sleep, or relieve stress on the temporomandibular joint caused by clenching or grinding of the teeth.

When the pulp inside a tooth becomes infected due to decay or dental trauma, you may experience a toothache. A root canal removes the inflamed tissue inside the tooth and treats the infection, relieving your pain. In many cases, a root canal can also save a tooth from extraction.

A tooth that can not be saved with restorative procedures may need to be removed. Before removal of the tooth, the area will be numbed with anesthesia. The tooth is loosened from the jawbone and surrounding ligaments and tissues with a gentle rocking motion. Once it is loose, it is gently removed. Stitches may be necessary after the removal of a tooth.