| Preventive Dentistry: |
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Routine prophylaxis (cleaning), fluoride treatments, and
oral hygiene instructions. |
| Restorative Dentistry: |
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Treating existing cavities and restoring the teeth with the appropriate
dental materials for maximum comfort and function. |
| Cosmetic Dentistry: |
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Procedures that improve the appearance of the patient’s smile;
these may include bleaching, plastic bonding, porcelain veneers,
porcelain crowns, or porcelain fused to metal crowns. |
| Dental Arch Development: |
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Monitoring the facial growth of the infant and young child to assure the
appropriate relationship between the upper and lower jaws; monitoring
the eruption of the permanent teeth as they replace the baby teeth and
intervening when necessary to allow the adult teeth to align properly. |
| Orthodontics: |
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Aligning the teeth within the upper and lower jaws to maximize
mastication (chewing) and appearance. |
| Dental Facial Orthopedics: |
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Monitoring the growth of the upper and lower jaws to ensure that their bony development
results in the best facial profile possible. |
| Myofunctional Therapy: |
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Diagnosing and treating
oral habits such as thumb sucking and tongue
thrusting as soon as possible in order to
minimize their adverse effects on tooth position
and facial appearance. |
| Conscious Sedation: |
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The use of nitrous oxide
gas (laughing gas) when necessary to provide a
pleasant, safe, yet conscious environment to ensure a
positive dental experience. |
