Preventive/General
Care
Preventive dentistry has completely changed the treatment of disease.
Our patients can live a full life without dental disease with proper
dental hygiene at home and regular checkups. The new methods make
treatment more comfortable and beneficial for both children and
adults.
- Regular Checkups
- Fluoride Treatments
- Hygiene -Continued Care
- Natural Looking "Fillings"
- Sealants - sealing pits that can harbor disease
- Gum Disease Prevention - the leading cause of adult tooth loss
- bleeding gums after brushing can be a symptom when caught early,
we can intervene with new more comfortable procedures
- Complete Examinations including occlusion analysis - how your
bite, teeth and jaw come together
- TMJ Treatment - relieving headaches, nausea, neck pains and
earaches using therapies and tooth restoration to improve how
your teeth and jaw function together. Without harmonious function,
the jaw joint can cause pain and discomfort.
Porcelain Veneers
They are preferred by many of our patients because they can close
spaces, increase length, create maximum whiteness, and straighten
teeth. Veneers are also very durable. They can cover deep tetracycline
stains. Veneers can sometimes allow patients to bypass orthodontic
treatment. In as short as two visits you can have a confident and
beautiful smile.
Not every smile can be straightened without orthodontic
treatment, but many of our patients have gotten the smile they have
always wanted with porcelain veneers alone.
Porcelain Crowns & Bridges
Missing, worn and broken teeth can be restored with a high-tech
ceramic. Porcelain crowns and bridges provide a perfectly natural
look because of their maximum light translucency and color. They
are almost indistinguishable in strength and durability from natural
teeth. Our technique, called the "WOW" crown, creates
crowns that are proportioned for a full, beautiful smile.
Contouring/Bonding
This high-tech ceramic material is artistically applied layer by
layer and fuses to your teeth and creates a strong and durable bond,
almost like your natural enamel. Spaces in your smile can be eliminated
and your teeth lengthened with this contouring material. It comes
in many shades including a shade for those who want a bright white
smile. Usually minimal tooth structure removal is required. In one
visit you can have a wonderful new smile.
Composite "Fillings"
High-tech composites create a natural looking healthy alternative
to metal fillings which can fill an otherwise bright smile with
dark shadows. Conventional metal amalgam material can hide decay
and weaken the natural tooth. Metal fillings are inserted (plugged
in) usually after removing large parts of the healthy tooth. Over
time, a crown may be needed because the tooth is weaker and can
crack or break. New white composite fillings are "fused"
to the tooth. Avoiding the need to remove large portions of healthy
tooth can save more of your natural tooth for many years to come.
Smile Whitening
Professional whitening can enhance your smile very quickly with
safe, dentist-approved methods. See your teeth brightened by at
least two shades in as little as two weeks. We create whitening
trays from models of your teeth which fit tighter than off-the-shelf
products. Wear the trays at night or during the day. Off-the-shelf
home bleaching can damage your gums and bleach unevenly.
Orthodontics - Braces
Dr. Woody's extensive experience in orthodontics and skills in restorative
dentistry give patients more options than ever before. There are
many new ways to approach orthodontic procedures. We will work with
you to find the right one for you or your children.
Gum Contouring
Changing a gummy smile can change your outlook. Using the safe,
precise, comfort-focused Lasik Laser, we can move up inconsistent
gum lines that cause your teeth to look too long. Or, reduce a gum
line that shortens teeth or crowds a smile. It is also performed
during other more complex smile cases of severe decay or damage,
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No-Drill Comfort
Now, we can spray away decay with the whisper quiet jet-spray of
safe micro particles, many times without the need for numbing anesthesia.
Imagine your dental experience without the noise, heat and vibrations
of the dental drill. We are also able to use this device in many
adult tooth restoration procedures to create more natural-looking
esthetics.
Laser Treatments
We choose technology with our patients in mind. More specifically,
we focus on achieving more comfort, convenience and accuracy. The
laser technology we use has significant benefits in all three of
these area plus other benefits. Because the laser is computer controlled
it is has a high degree of accuracy. In treatment of diseased gum
tissue or contouring to remove excess tissue, the laser is more
comfortable and promotes faster healing than conventional methods.
It also reduces bleeding.
Intraoral Camera
The intraoral camera, about the size of a pen, lets our patients
see up-close, exactly how their smile looks and the condition of
their teeth. The image of old restorations or damaged teeth are
projected onto a screen so our patients know they're getting the
care they deserve. Dr. Woody also uses it as a diagnostic tool that
more closely detects smile inconsistencies and tooth structure deterioration.
Safety At All Times
Our sterilization and disinfecting methods meet or exceed government
regulations. Instruments not disposed of are heat sterilized using
autoclaving technology. Operatories and exam room fixtures and furnishings
are continually cleaned and disinfected. We also wear masks and
gloves during your treatment.
Video Presentation
Once patients understand the first step, there are usually more
questions. After your smile consultation at Peach Tree, we provide
education to understand our recommendations and the technology that
helps us achieve the results you desire. In our reception area,
you can preview other smile design or restoration possibilities. |