General Dentistry

General dentistry focuses on providing the patient with an oral hygiene plan that includes oral exams, cleanings and other treatments to promote the optimal health of a patient's teeth and mouth.

Teeth cleaning involves removing plaque to prevent dental conditions such as tooth decay and gingivitis. Patients perform teeth cleaning at home by brushing their teeth but our general dentist in Lakewood can also perform a professional cleaning to remove the hardened form of plaque called tartar and smooth the surface of the tooth.

Dental sealants are plastic coverings applied to chewing surface of the back teeth to prevent decay. Sealants are normally applied to the teeth of children from the age of six to 12 and last on average between two to four years.

Dental fillings by our Lakewood dentist replace an area of the tooth that has suffered permanent damage due factors such as tooth decay. Fillings make use of materials such as composite or porcelain amalgam to fill out the tooth when the damage to the tooth is minimal.

From a simple teeth cleaning to a root canal, our general dentist in Lakewood makes sure the patient is thoroughly treated and that their teeth are free of any diseases and problems.

Lakewood General Dentist

Dental extraction occurs when a tooth has reached a state where it is beyond restoration and must be removed from the mouth. The reasons for extraction include decay, infection and extreme gum disease. There are two types of dental extraction: Simple and surgical. Simple extractions are performed by our Lakewood general dentist with a rocking motion using dental forceps on teeth visible in the mouth. Surgical extraction is employed on teeth that aren't visible, usually because they have broken off beneath the gum. This type of extraction is performed through an incision that exposes the tooth.

A root canal is located inside the root of the tooth. When the tissue inside the tooth, the pulp, becomes infected and threatens the health of the entire tooth, root canal therapy is performed to correct the condition. The tooth crown is removed to access and rid the pulp of the affected tissue. The surrounding area is cleaned, shaped and permanent filler is added by our dentist in Lakewood to ensure the tooth won't sustain a future infection.

Contact our Lakewood general dentist for regular checkups, during which the condition of your teeth and gums will be assessed and any necessary treatments will be performed.