Ponderosa Smiles

We do our very best to provide the absolute highest quality of care for patients from 1 to 101. Wether you need general preventative care or a full smile makeover Dr. Lyons will make sure that you are taken care of and comfortable during the entire procedure!

We only use tooth colored fillings in our office, not because of the controversy behind metal fillings, but because we truly believe they are the best for our patients due to the ability to bond them to the tooth structure.And, we have never had a patient ask to have a silver filling placed in their tooth!

Dental cleaning or 'scaling' is the most common procedure performed in dental offices and something you have likely had it done 1 - 2 times per year for most of your life. Although it is inconvenient for some, going to see your dentist is the most important thing you can do for your oral health.

From maintaining a healthy smile to detecting gum diseases and plaque build-up your dentist will be able to help you keep cavities at bay and maintain a healthy mouth.The main goal of any teeth cleaning appointment is to remove plaque, tartar, and calculus that becomes built up over time on the surface of your teeth.

Dental fillings are used to replace a part of the tooth that has either rotted away because of tooth decay or been damaged from some kind of trauma. The goal of a dental filling is to use a hard material that mimics the texture and shape of the tooth to restore integrity and avoid further decay.

In the past, fillings were made with metal but the industry has been moving away from unsightly metal fillings, instead opting for more aesthetically pleasing porcelain or composite fillings.It is vitally important to go to the dentist twice a year to have the plaque and bacteria removed from your teeth.

Dental procedures have become much easier and less painful in recent years thanks to rapid advancements in technology. The one procedure that most people still get worked up about is the root canal.

The reason being that when a root canal is recommended by your dentist it is likely because the effected tooth is so inflamed and sensitive that the only option is to remove the nerve and seal the tooth so it does not become infected again in the future.Inside of the tooth, there is an area known as the pulp that consists of nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissue.

If you have broken or missing teeth that affect how you chew or even how often you smile, then it may be a good time to consider the benefit of having that damage repaired with crowns or bridges. Patients who have received this treatment have reported tremendous improvements in their confidence level as well as their oral health.