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General Dentistry
General Dentistry
General dentists are your primary dental care provider. They prevent, evaluate, diagnose and treat oral diseases and take care of your overall oral health needs. When your oral problems and abnormalities are associated with other diseases, your general dentist is also the one to refer you to their physician or specialist for further evaluation. In Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry, we practice a wide range of dental plans for you including cleaning and deep cleaning, teeth extraction, dentures and overdentures, root canal, and crowns and bridges.
General cleaning and deep cleaning
General cleaning is a common dental procedure that’s advised to be done every 6 months. It involves the removal of plaque buildup on your teeth’s surface before polishing them. On the other hand, deep cleaning is a special dental cleaning procedure for those who haven’t visited the dentist for some time. This is a much aggressive form of cleaning mainly used for those who need dental root planing or scaling.
Tooth extraction
Tooth extraction is a standard dental procedure that’s basically the removal of the tooth from the socket in the bone. This is done for those teeth that are too broken or damaged to be repaired with other dental treatments.
Dentures and overdentures
Dentures are a perfect teeth replacement for those who are missing teeth and would want to restore that perfect smile. Conventional dentures are easily removable and are held in place by gums. Meanwhile, overdentures or snap-on dentures are much more stable and reliable options. They’re supported by a few remaining teeth or implanted metal posts in the jawbone. Either way, they provide natural-looking teeth for anyone who needs it.
Root Canal
A root canal is a dental procedure performed on permanent teeth. It involves the removal of the tooth’s infected soft center called pulp from the crown down to its roots. This is to preserve the structure of the tooth and keep it intact. The empty canal area then gets a permanent filling.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped “caps” that are affixed on top of a tooth. This is used to fully cover damaged or decaying enamel and restore its shape, size, and appearance. Alternatively, dental bridges literally bridge the gap of missing teeth. It is made up of two or more crowns on either end to anchor the replacement teeth in between.
Contact your dentists in Petaluma at Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry if you feel that you may have more questions about general dentistry procedures.
General Dentistry
General dentists are your primary dental care provider. They prevent, evaluate, diagnose and treat oral diseases and take care of your overall oral health needs. When your oral problems and abnormalities are associated with other diseases, your general dentist is also the one to refer you to their physician or specialist for further evaluation. In Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry, we practice a wide range of dental plans for you including cleaning and deep cleaning, teeth extraction, dentures and overdentures, root canal, and crowns and bridges.
General cleaning and deep cleaning
General cleaning is a common dental procedure that’s advised to be done every 6 months. It involves the removal of plaque buildup on your teeth’s surface before polishing them. On the other hand, deep cleaning is a special dental cleaning procedure for those who haven’t visited the dentist for some time. This is a much aggressive form of cleaning mainly used for those who need dental root planing or scaling.
Tooth extraction
Tooth extraction is a standard dental procedure that’s basically the removal of the tooth from the socket in the bone. This is done for those teeth that are too broken or damaged to be repaired with other dental treatments.
Dentures and overdentures
Dentures are a perfect teeth replacement for those who are missing teeth and would want to restore that perfect smile. Conventional dentures are easily removable and are held in place by gums. Meanwhile, overdentures or snap-on dentures are much more stable and reliable options. They’re supported by a few remaining teeth or implanted metal posts in the jawbone. Either way, they provide natural-looking teeth for anyone who needs it.
Root Canal
A root canal is a dental procedure performed on permanent teeth. It involves the removal of the tooth’s infected soft center called pulp from the crown down to its roots. This is to preserve the structure of the tooth and keep it intact. The empty canal area then gets a permanent filling.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped “caps” that are affixed on top of a tooth. This is used to fully cover damaged or decaying enamel and restore its shape, size, and appearance. Alternatively, dental bridges literally bridge the gap of missing teeth. It is made up of two or more crowns on either end to anchor the replacement teeth in between.
Contact your dentists in Petaluma at Petaluma Braces & Family Dentistry if you feel that you may have more questions about general dentistry procedures.