General dentistry is a preventive discipline that focuses on the early identification and treatment of oral health issues. A general dentist will clean your teeth, perform x-rays on your mouth, and check for signs of tooth decay or other problems.
Procedures Handled in General Dental Services
- Teeth cleaning
Once plaque hardens, it needs to be cleaned off your teeth. This can be done through a teeth cleaning or teeth scaling procedure. During a teeth cleaning, your dental hygienist will remove plaque and tartar buildup from the surface of your teeth.
- Dental Exams
Dental exams allow our dentists to detect early signs of tooth decay, periodontal disease, and other oral diseases. We recommend that patients visit us twice each year for routine dental exams. These visits also allow our dentists to also conduct an oral cancer screening.
- Fillings
Fillings are used to treat cavities. A cavity is a small hole that forms in the enamel of a tooth. Cavities are caused by the buildup of plaque and tartar. Cavities can be painful and quite unsightly; fortunately, they can be treated with fillings.
- Dental sealants
Dental sealants are a common preventive procedure. They are plastic coatings that are applied over the chewing surfaces of permanent molars. They form a protective shield over the teeth, keeping food particles and bacteria from causing decay. Dental sealants are often recommended for children, as they have not yet gone through the developmental stage of losing their baby teeth.
- Dental crowns
Dental crowns cover a tooth to restore its function and appearance. They can change the shape, size, and color of a tooth. They can be used to attach a bridge or dental implant. A dental crown can be made from different types of materials. They include gold, porcelain, resin, and porcelain fused to metal.
- Root canals
Root canals are common dental procedures that are performed to save a severely diseased tooth. These teeth are often severely decayed, have a cracked or chipped tooth, or have been injured in some way. Root canal procedures remove this infected dental pulp and help patients avoid tooth extractions.
- Dental implants
Dental implants are among the most popular services in general dentistry. They are replacement teeth that are permanently implanted into the jawbone. A patient who is missing a tooth can get dental implants to have a natural-looking smile and a functional bite.
- Dentures
A denture is a partial or complete set of prosthetic teeth used to replace missing teeth. Dentures are used to replace partial sets of teeth or complete sets of teeth, depending on a person’s needs.
- Dental bridges
A dental bridge is a dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two or more dental crowns connected together. Porcelain crowns are matched to your teeth for a natural look.
To learn more about the services offered at Tava Dentistry, call Dentist in Colorado CO at (719) 434-6630 or visit our dental office located at 320 E Fontanero St #302, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
