Comprehensive Dental Care
What we do: The American Dental Association recommends children have their first dental visit six months after their first tooth, or at one year of age-whichever comes first. Therefore, we see patients from age one through adulthood. We provide many services to our patients, including preventative care, restorations, oral surgery, root canal therapy, and fixed/removable prosthesis.
Preventative Care
Prevention is key to having healthy teeth and gums. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends brushing twice a day for two minutes and flossing on a nightly basis. In addition, the ADA recommends getting professional tooth cleanings at regular intervals set forth by your dentist. At HCCH we offer the following preventive services: - Cleanings - Scaling and RootPlaning - Debridements - Fluoride - Sealants - Silver Diamine Fluoride - Xrays - Exams - Night guards and athletic guards
Oral Surgery
Sometimes teeth have no other option but to come out. If that is the case, we can help. We offer:
- Simple extractions
- Surgical extractions
- Removal of some partially erupted teeth
Restorative Services (Fillings, Crowns and Bridges)
When teeth decay, the cavity must be removed and the missing tooth structure replaced with a restoration (filling).
If a tooth is mostly filling material or is fractured, sometimes a crown is recommended. Bridges can be used to replace missing teeth if there are good abutments on either side of the space.
Dentures/Partials
When teeth are missing, sometimes they can be replaced with a removable appliance. We offer a variety of replacement appliance options such as:
- Complete dentures
- Partial dentures (metal-based, acrylic, and flex-based)
Endodontic Therapy
Occasionally, decay is too deep to be filled and the tooth must receive a root canal. A root canal is designed to eliminate bacteria and prevent infection/reinfection of a tooth.
