Common Dental Issues & Procedures
With modern advancements in techniques and materials, many common general and speciality dental procedures can be completed in relative comfort during regular office visits at 1st Family Dental. Learn more here about many of the general and specialty procedures and services we offer.
Anatomy of the Tooth
Baby teeth are important for eating, speaking, appearance, and holding space for the developing adult teeth. They are also structured differently from adult teeth, making them more prone to decay, and the nerve is closer to the outside, which can make cavities painful for children. Cavities in baby teeth, if...
Bruxism
Bruxism is the excessive clenching and/or grinding of the teeth. Left unaddressed, more severe cases of bruxism can cause jaw problems, tooth damage and even tooth loss, headaches, and other issues. Some people grind or clench their teeth in their sleep, which is considered a type of sleep related disorder....
Dental Bridges
A bridge consists of a fabricated tooth or teeth (called a 'pontic') that fills the space where one or more teeth have been lost, and is anchored in place on either side by crowns (also known as 'caps') placed over existing teeth that have been prepared so the crowns can...
Dental Cavities (Caries)
Dental cavities are also known as dental 'caries' (Latin for 'rot'), or tooth decay. When food particles, plaque, sugars and acids are left to sit on your teeth for too long, bit by bit they will damage the hard surfaces of the tooth, which allow bacteria and food particles to...
Dental Deep Cleaning & Periodontal Maintenance
In need of a dental deep cleaning? If you have been diagnosed with gum disease, know that you are not alone. According to the CDC, more than 64 million adults in the U.S. are living with, or have had gum disease. Gum disease is treatable, curable and preventable. Learn more...
Dental Posts & Core Build-Up
Teeth sometimes have large portions missing due to decay, fracture, the loss of a filling and, in the case of root canal treatment, the creation of an access cavity. Core placement refers to a procedure where a dentist replaces missing tooth structure in preparation for making a new dental crown. Replacing...
Exams & Checkups
Studies are continuing to show that a healthy mouth is a sign of a healthy body, and vice versa. The best possible way to keep your smile healthy and bright is with regular visits to see a dental professional. New Patient or Comprehensive Oral Exam Patients who have their first...
Extractions
Dental extractions are, put simply, the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are most often performed because a tooth has sustained damage or decay, or cannot be saved by Root Canal treatment, to prepare for the placement of a Dental Implant. Advanced gum disease may be another contributing...
Regular Dental Checkup & Cleaning Visits
The best possible way to avoid dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, dental pain and other emergencies is to prevent them in the first place. A great at-home oral hygiene routine, plus visits to see your dentist for a checkup and cleaning every 6 months are an unbeatable combination...
Root Canals
Root Canal treatment may have received a poor reputation in the past, but advancements in techniques, tools and materials have made root canal, or endodontic treatment, a modern and common procedure, as well as a much easier experience for patients. Root canal treatment is a treatment option available to "save"...