DENTAL SERVICES
Periodontal (Gum) Therapy
Treating gum disease which is the inflammation and infection of gums and the surrounding tissue. Periodontal disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss.
Sealants
A thin plastic coating that bonds into pit and fissures of posterior teeth to prevent decay
Retainers
ESSIX retainers are removable retainers that are made of transparent plastic to maintain teeth position
Night Guards
A custom made appliance that protects the teeth from grinding/clenching habits.
NTI Appliances
An anterior bite stop appliance that works to train your muscles to relax. The appliance keeps your teeth from touching when asleep, making it impossible to clench. The appliance helps with relief from migraine headaches.
Sport Mouth Guards
Laminated pressure formed custom mouth guard to protect teeth. The adaptation of the material to the custom stone model is excellent and creates an even distribution of forces to teeth and soft tissues creating better protection than over the counter guards.
White Colored Fillings and Bonding
Used to restore/ fill areas of decay, chipped or broken teeth. Also, used in cosmetic improvements such as filling a gap or shaping a tooth.
Porcelain Crowns (Caps)
A crown is a type of restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth. It protects/restores a fractured tooth that has a strong risk of breaking or has already broken.
Inlays/Onlays
Indirect filling that covers one or more cusps that is cemented into place.
Veneers
Porcelain shells that cover the front surface of a tooth/teeth to improve the appearance of a tooth/teeth.
Implant Crowns
A crown that covers an implant abutment. A dental implant is a post made of titanium that is a substitute for a tooth root. An abutment is a connector on top of the dental implant that connects the implant to the crown. A Periodontist or Oral surgeon is the practitioner who surgically places implants prior to the implant crown.
Bridges
A fixed restoration that replaces a missing tooth/teeth by joining an artificial tooth/teeth to adjacent teeth or implants.
Root Canal
A treatment sequence for the infected pulp/nerve of a tooth which results in the elimination of the infection. The nerve is removed and the inside of the canal is cleaned, shaped and sealed.
Extractions
Removal of tooth from it’s socket in the bone.
Dentures and Partial Dentures
Removal appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore a smile.
In Office Tooth Whitening (Zoom Whitening) and Take Home Trays for Whitening
Zoom Whitening is a treatment performed in the office to brighten teeth from discoloration. Take Home Trays are for the patient to brighten their teeth in the comfort of their own home.
Pediatric/ Children's Dentistry
Generations of children have enjoyed their first dental visit at Marion Dental Health. Our dental team is very patient and go to great lengths to help your child feel comfortable and excited about oral health.
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