Family Dentistry

Even with great brushing habits, teeth still develop buildup that needs to be removed by your dental hygienist.  Having the hygienist and dentist reviewing your x-rays and perform an oral cancer screening every 3-6 months will help to identify problems and potential problems before they become larger issues.  This is not only great for your overall health, but good for your budget!

92% of Americans have had at least one cavity.  At Washtenaw Dental, we are committed to the health of our patients, which is why we ONLY offer white composite fillings for our patients.  White fillings are strong, require less removal of tooth structure and do not contain mercury like amalgam fillings. 

A dental crown may not make you feel like royalty, but it is one of the premiere treatments for teeth which have extensive decay or damage. Dental crowns are made of ceramic and porcelain, and placed during a multi-step process. The first step is to remove decay and take a 3D scan. A temporary crown is then placed to protect the tooth while the 3D scan is sent to a laboratory to create the final restoration. With good oral hygiene your beautiful new dental crown can last up to 30 years. 

Using dentures to replace missing teeth is not only great for your oral health; it's a great way to look and feel younger! Today, there are a variety of natural-looking and comfortable dentures for patients who need to replace missing teeth. Partial dentures, which can be either fixed or removable, are great for patients who have several missing teeth scattered along the upper or lower jaw. Dental Implants can be used to add stability.

Pulp capping is an alternative to root canals that is used when the infection has yet to penetrate the pulp. Pulp capping is also used to prevent a large dental filling from getting too close to the nerve.

 

If you've been living with persistent jaw pain, ear pain and headaches, you could have TMJ – temporomandibular jaw disorder. TMJ can often be traced back to an improper bite, misaligned jaw joints, or an injury to the jaw or face. TMJ treatment can vary from patient to patient and could involve one or several procedures, including ortho or night guards. The goal of TMJ treatment is to stabilize your bite so that your teeth, jaw muscles and jaw joints work together properly without strain or pain!

Snore Guards / EMA® or Elastic Mandibular Advancement is a custom appliance prescribed by our dentist for our patients that suffer from snoring.  Snore Guards are comfortable to wear, and effective no matter your sleep position preference.

Oral surgery is an umbrella term for surgical treatments such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions and bone grafting. Dental implants are the premier solution for missing teeth. A wisdom tooth extraction may be recommended if there isn't enough room in your mouth to accommodate wisdom teeth and they become impacted, partially erupted or infected.