Sealants

Sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Sealants can be put on in dentists' offices. Getting sealants put on is simple and painless. Sealants are painted on as a liquid and quickly harden to form a shield over the tooth.
Germs in the mouth use the sugar in food to make acids. Over time, the acids can make a cavity in the tooth. The most important reason for getting sealants is to avoid tooth decay. Fluoride in toothpaste and in drinking water protects the smooth surfaces of teeth but back teeth need extra protections. Sealants cover the chewing surface of the back teeth and keep out germs and food.

Fillings and Extractions

After examining the tooth and the location, we can decide to do a porcelain or a silver filling. During your examination, you doctor will discuss this more in detail with you.

Root Canal Therapy

A root canal is needed when the pulp or nerve of a tooth gets affected by decay or trauma. Pain usually occurs at night or when lying down, can be triggered by hot or cold and can be occasional or continuous. Occasionally, it is difficult to diagnose which tooth may be the culprit until localization occurs. Treatment involves cleaning the canal space by removing the infected or affected nerve, washing the space and filling the space with an inert, rubber-like material that helps seal the space.