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Preventative Care

Keeping your teeth, gums, and mouth in good health starts with good habits. Routine dental cleanings and check-ups are a big part of that, but good brushing and flossing habits also play a critical role in preventing plaque build-up and tooth decay. It is recommended that you visit your dentist at least twice a year to ensure good oral health.

Cleanings help address plaque and tartar build-up. During your cleaning, your hygienist will use special tools to remove plaque and tartar, especially in hard-to-reach places like along the gum-line and between your teeth. Then, they will polish your teeth using a special paste and polisher. The last step is a professional flossing and fluoride treatment (as prescribed by the dentist).

At Gentle Dental Care, we understand that oral cancer is a serious concern. That’s why we check for it at every appointment. We’ll always watch for the signs, including red or white patches on your mouth’s soft tissue, as well as lumps and bumps inside your mouth and neck. If we see any indications of oral cancer, we’ll be able to make recommendations for next steps.

We know that oral care can be difficult to complete, especially for younger patients. That is why we start early on with sealants, which are a great tool to prevent tooth decay. Sealants protect teeth with deep pits and grooves that are more likely to trap food. Sealants are made of a composite resin mixture and are applied to teeth, then hardened with a special curing light. Sealants help protect your teeth for years, making them extremely useful for pediatric patients.

Pediatric Care

Gentle Dental Care is here to be your family dentist. We are experienced in pediatric care and will make sure your child has everything they need to maintain a beautiful and healthy smile as they grow! We encourage you to bring your child in within six months of their first tooth erupting or by their first birthday. During their first appointment, we’ll make them comfortable and introduce them to Dr. Khan. After we perform a gentle exam, we’ll count and clean their teeth. After the exam, we’ll talk about home care and your child’s oral health plan.

To help address damage and decay in children’s teeth, we offer restorative dentistry for children, too. It’s common for children to experience cavities, which we can address with fillings. Treatment for other damage and decay will depend on your child’s age and status of their oral health, but we’ll be able to determine the best course of treatment after an initial exam.

Extractions are not uncommon for children and may be called for when remaining tooth structure can’t support a filling or when there is an infection under the tooth. We may also suggest an extraction to relieve crowding or to prepare for orthodontic treatment. When we perform extractions, we take extra care to make your child comfortable. We also offer nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) for children who are nervous at the dentist. This is an effective and safe way to relieve any anxiety.

Restorative Dentistry

It’s completely normal to have broken, decayed, or missing teeth – even for people with good oral health habits. Regardless of how common it is, these issues can negatively affect one’s self-confidence and oral health in many ways. A seemingly small problem may cause a chain reaction, so it’s important to address these issues as they arise. Using restorative dentistry techniques, Gentle Dental Care can help restore your smile and your confidence.

Dentures are a removable replacement for one or more missing teeth. Full or partial dentures restore the function of your teeth, but they also restore your smile’s aesthetics. Dentures are fit to your mouth and sit comfortably. Sometimes, full dentures require an adhesive to remain in place, but partial dentures rely on the strength of your existing natural teeth by attaching with metal clasps.

When there is a single tooth missing, implants are a viable solution that look natural and offer stability and function. Implants offer greater stability than bridges because they are based on a titanium post that acts like your tooth’s root. This creates a strong foundation for the customized restoration. Implants also feel more like a natural tooth because you can floss around them more easily than a bridge.

Cosmetic Dentistry

At Gentle Dental Care, we know that your smile can empower you. Our cosmetic services can improve the quality and look of your teeth. If your teeth aren’t as white as you’d like, we can help give you a smile you’ll be eager to share with the world!

With an in-office teeth whitening appointment, you can get a whiter smile after just one visit. And it’s not just fast – it’s also more effective thanks to the professional-grade products we use and the oversight of our experienced team. We also offer in-home whitening that uses trays customized to fit your mouth and a gel that is easy to use. With both options, you’ll see results quickly and achieve the bright smile you deserve.

Surgical Dentistry

Our staff is skilled at performing oral surgeries with the utmost precision, care, and comfort. Extractions and incisions/drainage are often completed with minimal local anesthetic right in our office. Oral Surgeries are safer and more effective than ever before. Our staff operates with a gentle touch, so you don’t have to worry about difficult aftercare or a painful follow-up visit.

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A dental abscess is a serious issue that requires immediate treatment. To treat a dental abscess, a small portion of the gum is cut open to allow the pus to drain. This helps provide relief because there will no longer be a pressure build-up from the abscess. Further treatment is usually required to get rid of the source of the infection. After the procedure is complete, your dentist will be able to investigate more and determine the best treatment plan moving forward.

Endodontics

Endodontic treatment and care refer to any treatment involving the inner tissue of the teeth, which is known as the pulp or nerve. Endodontic treatments are typically performed to address infections and save the affected tooth.

Root canals are necessary when a tooth’s pulp or the canals holding the pulp become infected or inflamed. Infection and inflammation are often caused by deep cavities, fractures, cracks, or repeated injury. Symptoms of infection or inflammation include extreme sensitivity, throbbing pain, discoloration, and/or gum swelling. Symptoms are not always obvious, and x-rays are often needed to make an accurate diagnosis. Root canals remove the affected pulp, clean the canals that hold the pulp, and seal off the entrance to the canal to prevent re-infection. After your root canal is complete, we’ll fit a crown to protect the tooth. Gentle Dental Care performs root canals on anterior (front) teeth and premolars.

TMJ Disorder

The Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ, refers to the small network of bones, nerves, and ligaments that help your jaw move around, open, and close. If you experience jaw tenderness, locking, clicking or popping, you may be suffering from TMJ Disorder (also known as TMD).

At Gentle Dental Care, we can fit you with an oral appliance to help address TMD. We start with diagnosis, which is done by stimulating your jaw and finding its optimum position. Then, we record that position and create an appliance that will realign your jaw joints. This appliance is known as an Occlusal Guard and may be part of a treatment plan that includes exercises and other treatments.

Treating TMD is an important part of dentistry because it may affect more than just your jaw. TMD has been shown to cause headaches, as well as pain in the back, shoulders, and neck. When executed properly by the experienced team at Gentle Dental Care, TMD treatment can improve your overall health and well-being.

Periodontal Care

Periodontal or Gum disease is a bacterial infection in the gums surrounding the tooth. When caught early enough, it can be treated effectively. We recommend that patients visit us for check-ups every 6 months. Early intervention helps prevent damage to the surrounding bone structure.

Scaling and Root Planing (sometimes called deep cleaning or non-surgical periodontal therapy) is usually the first step to treating periodontal disease. It stops the progression of the disease and will help keep it under control in the future. SRP treatments start with removing hard calculus deposits and debris from below the gum line. Depending upon the severity and progression of the disease, there may be more treatment needed. If this is the case, your dentist will let you know your next steps. Your comfort is important to us, so we offer options for anesthesia as needed for these treatments.

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Dental Anxiety

If you’re nervous or afraid to go to the dentist, you’re not the only one! Gentle Dental Care treats nervous patients all the time. Though your reasons for dental anxiety may be different than others, it can be a barrier to good dental health. Our commitment to your comfort is so strong, it’s part of our name! That’s why we offer solutions to your dental anxiety, including nitrous oxide and oral sedation.

Nitrous Oxide, which is also known as “laughing gas”, is effective for patients with minor dental anxiety. It is administered easily and has a long history of being used to treat anxiety. Nitrous oxide gets inhaled through a small nasal mask and works very quickly, relaxing patients with ease. It wears off very quickly when your procedure is complete, so you can safely return to your normal activities.

Preventative Care

Pediatric Care

Restorative Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Surgical Dentistry

Endodontics

TMJ Disorder

Periodontal Care

Dental Anxiety

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Periodontal Care

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