Galaxy Dental Seton Office

Most dentists recommend starting as soon as the first tooth erupts, typically between 4 and 6 months of age. By age two, children should be able to sit for a dental examination.

Sedation dentistry uses medications to mildly sedate a patient before a dental procedure. It is used for anxious patients or those with disabilities that make dental visits difficult.

We offer IV sedation, oral sedation (pill), and nitrous oxide (laughing gas). The level of sedation depends on the patient's anxiety and the procedure's severity.

Yes. Our team has advanced training in dental sedation and monitors you continuously throughout your visit. Sedation is customized based on age, weight, health history, and anxiety level.

Crowns can be made from metal, porcelain fused to metal, or 100% porcelain/ceramic, ensuring there is usually a suitable option for every patient.

The life of a crown varies, but you can typically expect it to last between 5 and 15 years, depending on wear and care.

In most cases, crowns are required for functional reasons and are usually covered by most dental insurers, though coverage may be limited to a particular type. Check with your insurer.

Dental bridges consist of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap, which act as anchors for the false tooth/teeth that fill the gap.

Bridges prevent remaining teeth from shifting, help you bite and chew properly, correct your bite, align your jaw, maintain face shape, and give you a great smile.

Deep cleaning is a procedure to treat gum disease, involving scaling to remove plaque and tartar, and root planing to clean the roots. It is typically done when pockets are 5 millimeters or greater.

No, fillings are not considered preventive dental care. They belong to the 'basic restorative' category, along with extractions and root canal therapy.

Most insurance policies cover preventive dental services. Check with your insurance company for details on diagnostic and preventive services.