General Dentistry Services
Dentist Hyde Park
What is General Dentistry?
General dental procedures are specific to correcting the functioning of your teeth while helping improve cosmetic problems. General dentistry is ideal for both adult and pediatric patients. It is geared specifically to each individual patient, so your treatment will be different from another person coming in for care. We offer a wide range of different general dental procedures that can benefit your oral health.
Why is General Dentistry necessary?
General dentistry has many different purposes. For one, it helps to restore oral functioning so that it’s easier for you to eat and chew. Many procedures help to eliminate pain and problems associated with one or more teeth. Another reason for why general dentistry is so important is because it corrects cosmetic issues that you might be experiencing concerning your smile.
Who’s a candidate for General Dentistry?
Everyone is a candidate for general dentistry procedures. Our goal is to provide you with the care that you and your family need in a relaxed and modern environment. We take the time to get to know each of our patients and specify care according to what they require. General dentistry can even help in providing preventative care approaches to protect your teeth.
What to expect with General Dentistry
We begin our time with patients with a cleaning and examination. This allows us to get to know the patient and create a treatment plan that is specific to them. Care is administered on an individual basis, and we always take your budgeting needs into consideration when planning out treatment for you. With the help of a complete consultation, we can get a feel for what your smile needs in order for it to look its absolute best. Some of the most common procedures you can expect with general dentistry include:
- Fillings
- Crowns and Bridge Work
- Dentures and Partials
- Root Canals
- Preventative Care
- Extractions
- Minor Oral Surgery
If you are ready to come into our office for a dental appointment, call us today and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.
General Dentistry Services
Children’s Dentistry
It’s important to bring your child to see the dentist once every six months. Their six month checkup appointment allows us to examine their teeth and provide them with a dental cleaning.
Dental Cleanings
Keeping your teeth healthy and clean requires more than diligent brushing and flossing at home. In many cases, plaque will build upon different areas of the teeth, hardening into a chalky white substance known as tartar.
Dental Emergencies
At Smile Design Studio of Hyde Park, we understand that dental emergencies can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time. Whether you’re experiencing a throbbing toothache, a sudden dental injury, or any other unexpected oral issue causing pain or discomfort, we’re here to help.
Dental Fillings
A dental filling is a restoration that is specifically used to fill in an area of one or more teeth that have become decayed. Dental decay, known as a cavity, can infiltrate a tooth and cause it to become weak. Over time, the decay essentially eats into the tooth to reach the inner pulp.
Dental Sealants
Sealants are thin, clear protective coverings that can be applied to the back teeth. They are meant to prevent cavities and deep staining that would otherwise occur if they weren’t in place. The beauty about sealants is that they’re ideal both for pediatric patients as well as adult patients alike.
Dental X-rays
A dental x-ray is an image that enables us to see underneath the surface of teeth and gums. These images can help us to see decay, infections, impacted teeth, bone loss and many other oral-related problems. X-rays use a very minimal amount of radiation, so they are safe for patients of all ages.
Digital Impressions (iTero)
The iTero digital scanning device can be used to take highly-detailed images and scans of your teeth. These digital-based impressions can be used to create restorations like veneers, crowns, bridge work and even dentures.
Family Dentistry
While visiting your dentist regularly is essential in order to maintain oral health, it is equally important to maintain a healthy routine in-between dental appointments. The Rotadent® ProCare Professional Rotary Toothbrush is an effective one-step solution for optimal oral hygiene at home.
Fluoride Treatment
Fluoride is most commonly found in dental products, like toothpastes and mouthwashes. It is designed to protect and strengthen a person’s teeth, making them less prone to developing cavities.
General Dentistry
General dental procedures are specific to correcting the functioning of your teeth while helping improve cosmetic problems. General dentistry is ideal for both adult and pediatric patients.
Periodontal Therapy
Periodontal therapy is a specialized dental treatment focused on combating gum diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis. At Smile Design Studio of Hyde Park, we’re committed to providing leading-edge periodontal services to our patients in Chicago, helping to restore your oral health and protect your beautiful smile.
Tekscan (bite adjustment)
Tekscan bite adjustment, also known as T-Scan, is a cutting-edge technology used in dentistry to analyze and optimize a patient’s bite. It is a precise and efficient method that allows dental professionals to identify and address bite discrepancies or occlusal imbalances.
Tooth Extractions
Extractions are done as a way to preserve your oral health and remove problematic teeth. In some cases, you may need to have teeth removed because of advanced gum disease. In other cases, you’ll need an extraction because you have an impacted wisdom tooth.