Prophylaxis: Better known as a professional dental cleaning performed by a dental hygienist or dentist to remove plaque, tartar (calculus), and surface stains from the teeth in order to maintain oral health and prevent disease.

Scaling and Root Planing: A non-surgical, deep-cleaning procedure used to treat periodontal (gum) disease by removing plaque and tartar from above and below the gumline (scaling) and smoothing tooth roots to promote gum reattachment (root planing). This strengthens the gums and prevents gum disease.

Periodontal Maintenance: After a deep cleaning, your regular maintenance would include plaque and tartar removal and some localized scaling in areas where you have deeper pockets.

Fluoride: Natural mineral that strengthens tooth enamel, reverses early decay and prevents cavities by promoting remineralization and resisting acid attacks.

Digital X-rays: Digital pictures of the teeth that show the hard structures of the teeth and surrounding bone, which can aid in diagnosis of cavities. We adhere to the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle and minimize the number of X-rays to reduce radiation exposure. The digital X-rays also aid in reducing the amount of radiation exposure.

Exams: Diagnostic checkup to assess oral health, detect decay, gum disease, and screen for oral cancer.

Sealants: Thin, protective plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of back molars to prevent 80% of cavities by blocking food and bacteria from inhabiting the deep grooves.

Tooth-colored fillings: Durable restorations made from resin compounds that blend naturally with teeth.

Crowns: Also known as a cap, this custom-fitted restoration covers the entire damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance.

Bridges: a fixed, non-removable appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth to natural teeth.

Implant crowns: The final, visible tooth-shaped cap secured onto a dental implant to restore esthetics and function.

Veneers: Thin, custom-made shells—typically porcelain or composite—bonded to the front of teeth to fix chips, stains, discoloration, gaps, or misalignment.

Extractions: Removing teeth due to bone loss, impaction, decay, or fractures.

Whitening: Removes intrinsic and extrinsic stains using peroxide agents for a brighter, more youthful smile.

Intraoral scanner: Device used in dentistry to capture direct 3D optical impressions of teeth and gums that provides even more information on the teeth to the dentist and lab.

TMD: A disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) that affects the joint and/or muscles that help open and close the mouth.

Retainers: custom-made orthodontic devices, typically clear plastic, wire-and-acrylic, or fixed wires—used to prevent teeth from shifting back to their original positions after braces or aligners.