Guardian Dental

Prophylaxis is a professional teeth cleaning that removes plaque, tartar, and stains to prevent gum disease and maintain oral health.

Dental X-rays are essential diagnostic tools that reveal hidden dental abnormalities such as abscesses, bone loss, tumors, decay between teeth, and developmental issues. The clinic uses modern, fast film and lead aprons to minimize radiation exposure.

This deep cleaning procedure removes plaque and calculus from below the gumline and smooths root surfaces to treat periodontal disease and prevent its progression.

Porcelain fixed bridges replace missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth. They restore chewing and speaking ability, maintain facial shape, and prevent remaining teeth from drifting.

The clinic provides guidance on proper brushing, flossing, and rinsing techniques, as well as the use of additional dental aids like interdental brushes and tongue cleaners to maintain oral health between visits.

The clinic educates patients on correct brushing and flossing methods to prevent tooth decay, periodontal disease, halitosis, and staining. They emphasize using a soft-bristled brush at a 45-degree angle and flossing daily.

Empress® restorations are metal-free, natural-looking ceramic veneers, crowns, inlays, onlays, and bridges known for strength and durability. They are biocompatible and can be matched to natural tooth shade.

The clinic offers strategies to help patients overcome dental anxiety, including communication, music, hand signals, throat sprays, mirrors, and sedation options.

Porcelain veneers are thin, custom-made shells bonded to the front of teeth to reshape and create a uniform, white smile. They can correct crooked, misshapen, discolored, or worn teeth and close gaps.

Porcelain onlays, also called partial crowns, repair teeth with damage extending to one or more chewing cusps. They are tooth-colored and more conservative than full crowns.

Procera® crowns are fully ceramic crowns that offer exact color matching, no metal base, biocompatibility, and custom fitting. They are used to strengthen injured teeth and restore full functionality.

Inlay restorations are custom-made fillings used to repair teeth with large defective fillings or decay. They are more conservative than crowns and can be made of composite, gold, or porcelain.

Onlay restorations are similar to inlays but also cover one or more chewing cusps. They are used to repair teeth with more extensive damage and are more conservative than crowns.

Botox® injections can alleviate TMJ-related pain by relaxing the jaw muscles, reducing grinding, lockjaw, and tension. The procedure is quick and non-surgical.

Zoom!® is an in-office chairside whitening system that uses a hydrogen peroxide gel activated by a specialized light to whiten teeth in about 45 minutes. It treats all teeth simultaneously and offers longer-lasting results.

Bruxism treatment addresses teeth grinding and clenching, which can cause tooth wear, jaw pain, and headaches. The clinic may offer night guards or other interventions.

Treatment for impacted canine teeth involves exposing the un-erupted tooth and guiding it into place, often with orthodontic braces. Early examination is important for successful treatment.

Gum recession treatment aims to restore gum tissue and prevent further recession, which can expose tooth roots and lead to sensitivity and decay.

Pocket irrigation flushes out bacteria and debris from periodontal pockets using a water-based solution, helping to treat gum disease.

Regenerative procedures aim to regenerate bone and gum tissue lost to periodontal disease, using techniques like bone grafts or growth factors.

Laser dentistry uses intense beams of light for precise, less painful treatments. It can be used for tooth preparation, soft tissue reshaping, frenectomy, tumor removal, whitening, and biopsies.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery treats conditions of the head, neck, and mouth, including tooth extractions, wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, TMJ disorders, and facial reconstruction.

Periodontics focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease. Services include scaling and root planing, gum recession treatment, and regenerative procedures.

Cosmetic dentistry improves the appearance of teeth and smiles through treatments that change tooth size, shape, alignment, fill spaces, correct bites, lighten color, repair damage, and replace missing teeth.

Dentures and partial dentures are removable appliances that replace missing teeth, restoring chewing ability and facial appearance. They can be full or partial depending on the number of missing teeth.

Periodontal disease attacks the gums and bone supporting the teeth. The clinic offers diagnosis, treatment, and maintenance for gum disease, emphasizing prevention through good oral hygiene and regular dental visits.

Restorative dentistry repairs damaged, decayed, or missing teeth to restore normal function and appearance. Options include composite fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, inlays, onlays, and root canal therapy.

Wisdom teeth extractions remove impacted or problematic third molars to prevent pain, infection, and damage to adjacent teeth. The procedure is often performed by an oral surgeon.

Orthodontics diagnoses, prevents, and treats jaw, face, and bite irregularities using braces or clear aligners. Treatment can improve both dental health and smile aesthetics.

Fixed bridges are non-removable appliances that replace missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth to adjacent natural teeth. They restore function and prevent remaining teeth from shifting.

Sedation dentistry provides a safe, anxiety-free experience using nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, or IV sedation. It helps patients relax during procedures.

Endodontics specializes in treating the inner structures of teeth, primarily root canal therapy, to save natural teeth from extraction.

TMJ treatment addresses pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint. Options include Botox® injections to relax jaw muscles, reducing headaches and discomfort.

Bone grafting rebuilds jawbone volume to support dental implants or restorations. It can be performed using bone from the patient, a cadaver, or a cow, and helps stabilize the jaw.

Oral pathology involves the diagnosis and management of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial regions, including oral cancer screening and treatment of conditions like geographic tongue and cysts.

Oral cancer exams are performed during routine check-ups to screen for signs of cancer in the face, neck, lips, tongue, throat, and gums. Early detection is critical.

Crowns are caps that encase the entire tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength. They are used for broken, decayed, or root-canaled teeth and are made to match natural teeth.

Porcelain inlays are custom-made fillings that conservatively repair teeth with large defective fillings or decay. They are tooth-colored and more conservative than crowns, preserving more natural tooth structure.

Sealants are thin plastic coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars to protect deep grooves from decay. They are recommended for children, teenagers, and adults with deep pits or fissures.

Fluoride is applied topically to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay. The clinic recommends professional fluoride applications for children twice a year and may suggest treatments for patients with deep pits, sensitive roots, or high cavity risk.

Composite fillings are tooth-colored restorations used to repair decayed or damaged teeth, providing a natural appearance and bonding directly to the tooth structure.

Comprehensive dental exams include diagnostic X-rays, oral cancer screening, gum disease evaluation, and examination of tooth decay and existing restorations. Professional cleanings are performed by Registered Dental Hygienists and include removal of calculus and plaque, and teeth polishing.