Gladwin Dental Care

Gone are the days when tooth trauma and cavities could only be treated with unsightly metal fillings. Today, modern, tooth-colored fillings made of durable resin can be bonded to your teeth for a stronger, more natural-looking effect. Composite fillings are virtually undetectable and require only a single appointment to apply.

If you are missing teeth and having trouble speaking or chewing, or are noticing strain when biting, bridges may be the ideal procedure to help make your mouth healthy and beautiful again. Bridges literally "bridge" gaps between teeth by filling them with strong, natural-looking artificial teeth. Bridges are semi-permanent - they can only be removed by a dentist - and are comfortable and proven to strengthen teeth.

Severely worn down, missing, or badly damaged teeth can truly have a detrimental effect on one's ability to chew or to feel comfortable in social situations. Teeth marred by neglect, lack of care, and improper dentistry often require comprehensive restorative treatment, a combination of cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures that may include periodontal therapy, endodontic treatment, veneers, bridges, crowns, implants or other dental work.

The oral hygiene you practice at home-brushing at least two times a day and flossing every day-is great for keeping your smile healthy and beautiful between visits to your dentist, but it doesn't take the place of the more in-depth cleaning we're able to perform at Gladwin Dental Care office.

Here, not only can we perform more comprehensive cleaning, but we can also perform fluoride treatments, take actions to prevent or reverse gum disease, or even tell you about a variety of dental options to keep your breath feeling and smelling fresh!If you're looking for a new dental practice to provide cleanings and oral examinations, or you've simply lapsed in your regular dental checkups in our office, please contact us today.

It is possible that in spite of your best efforts you may require more aggressive gum therapy. Like many other ailments gum disease can be quite painless due to its slow progression.

After a thorough periodontal screening and examination we may choose more aggressive therapies aimed at eliminating or reducing the amounts of bacterial poisons and plaque accumulating below the gum line, (generally cleaning and polishing of teeth is above the gum-line).This involves curettage and root-planing and/or treatment with site specific administration of medications to the affected gums.