Category Archives: General Dentistry
Replacing Missing Teeth
Preventative Treatments
Oral Cancer Screening
Gum Disease Treatment
Extractions
Extractions are the process of removing a tooth completely from its spot in the jaw bone and may be necessary to preserve or improve your dental health. Some of the reasons for tooth extraction include: Pulling teeth for braces: Preparation for orthodontia (braces and retainers) often involves pulling one tooth or a few teeth. Pulling […]
Root Canal Treatments
This is a dental procedure used to remove a nerve in an infected tooth to treat teeth pain caused by decay or infection in the tooth pulp. Common causes of root canals pain include: Decay: Tooth decay that has penetrated the outer layers of the teeth causes root canal pain. Damage: Cracks or chips in […]
Cleanings
Professional teeth cleaning at Smile Inn gets all the plaque and tartar off your teeth. Smile Inn offers two types of cleaning: Basic Cleaning Deep Cleaning Both cleanings entail an examination, removal of plaque and tartar, and cleaning with an electric brush. A deep cleaning is only for those with gum or periodontal disease and […]
Fillings
The most common use of tooth fillings is to fill a cavity in the tooth, however, tooth fillings can also be used to repair damage to teeth caused by teeth grinding (bruxism) or to replace part of a broken tooth. Before filling cavities, your Smile Inn dentist will numb your teeth, gums and surrounding skin […]