Family Dentistry We provide high-quality dentistry for the entire family. We love working with children, and generally recommend a child's first regular dental visit at age 3 to 4 years old. Parents should monitor their child's teeth, and if something appears unusual, they should contact their dentist even if the child is younger than 3 years old.   Cosmetic Dentistry   I feel cosmetic dentistry is the most gratifying area of dentistry. Cosmetic procedures include bleaching, bonding, veneers and porcelain crowns. We can turn discolored, chipped, crowded or misaligned teeth into a beautiful smile. It is truly a thrill to watch people's faces "light up" when they see the results. Dramatic changes are often possible with the newest cosmetic techniques.     Bleaching Vital teeth (tooth whitening) The advantages of tooth bleaching over other procedures to whiten teeth are that it doesn't require any tooth structure be removed and it is the most economical. Even teeth that have had root canals can be easily whitened.     Crowns, Bridges and Crowns on Implants This area of dentistry could be considered part of cosmetic dentistry, since the restoration of severely broken or missing teeth with crowns, bridges or crowns on implants are extremely esthetic while being very strong functionally. Missing teeth can be replaced with restoration the "look like there are no missing teeth!" Prevention Our office stresses prevention. This includes prevention of decay, periodontal (gum) disease, and loss of teeth throughout your lifetime. There are many people now who will never have a cavity or gum problems during their entire life and most people maintain their teeth forever!   Periodontal (gum) Treatment In conjunction with prevention of tooth loss, our dental hygienists provide excellent adjunctive periodontal care. We also work with several periodontists (gum specialists) in the area to provide comprehensive periodontal care.   Root Canals Years ago, the only solution to diseased or damaged teeth was to remove them. Now, modern dental techniques often make it possible to save damaged teeth. One of the techniques used is endodontic (root canal) therapy. Ninety percent of root canal filled teeth last as long as the other remaining natural teeth. We provide root canal therapy for most teeth requiring root canal treatment. In extremely challenging cases, we work with several root canal specialists.