Lake Area Dentistry

Are your teeth discolored, yellowed from age, or covered in noticeable stains? Professional teeth whitening can brighten your smile, making it look healthier and more attractive.

Without treatment, gum disease undermines both the look and health of your smile. Professional periodontal care not only eliminates pain and bleeding gums, but also prevents the need for more expensive treatment.

Advanced gum disease causes loose tissue around the teeth. Eventually, nonsurgical treatments may not work, and the risk of tooth loss increases. Gingivectomy, the removal of diseased gum tissue, can restore your oral health and protect your teeth.

Sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder are common conditions which have far-reaching implications for your health and comfort. Customized oral appliance therapy can dramatically improve your symptoms without invasive treatment or awkward, cumbersome equipment.

Children and some adults are particularly susceptible to tooth decay, which can compromise teeth and be a hassle to address. Fluoride protects teeth from erosion and, in turn, reduces the risk of cavities.

Because children are still growing and have not mastered a dental routine yet, they are especially vulnerable to cavities. Made of a thin plastic coating, dental sealants act as literal shields against decay-causing bacteria so that your child’s smile stays healthy.

Tartar, tooth decay, and other issues can easily develop and go unnoticed, even if you brush and floss daily. Regular cleanings and exams can eliminate tartar and allow your dentist to catch issues in the earliest stages, when they are most treatable.

Dr. Jeffery A. Hennigan uses advanced techniques to remove decayed tissue, preserve healthy tissue, and restore your tooth with a custom crown made specifically to match your teeth. Contact Lake Area Dentistry to learn more about how root canal treatment.

Preservation of your teeth is always the priority in dentistry, but in some cases, extraction is the best solution. Impaction, crowding, extensive decay, or trauma may make it necessary to extract a tooth in order to restore your smile.

An imbalanced bite can trigger a range of problems as the jaw joints overcompensate in order to achieve a balanced resting position. TMJ disorder treatment by a dentist can achieve the balance needed to stop inflammation, facial pain, headaches, and other symptoms.

When decay affects the chewing surface of a molar, a filling may be insufficient to restore the tooth. If the damage is not extensive enough to warrant a crown, an inlay or onlay may be the best solution.

If it is too large, the attachment between lips and gums or beneath the tongue, known as the frenum, can cause gapped teeth or tongue-tie. During a frenectomy, a doctor can clip this tissue to ease discomfort and even improve speech for children or adults.

Both amalgam and composite fillings can be used to restore your tooth, protecting it from further damage and decay by closing spaces that are left behind after the tooth has been treated. Composite fillings have become an effective and more aesthetic solution for restoring teeth.

A cavity can impact the look of your smile and the function of affected teeth, which can lead to painful symptoms. A dental filling can restore the integrity of a compromised tooth and relieve discomfort in a single appointment.

Bruxism, or teeth grinding, can result in significant jaw pain, persistent headaches, and in severe cases, tooth loss. A custom-made occlusal splint can reduce the effects of bruxism without surgery.

Dental anxiety can sometimes make patients put off needed dental care. We offer sedation dentistry so you can relax and get the expert care you need to prevent dental issues from getting worse.

If you have been told you need a filling or dental crown, you might first require a preparatory procedure called crown lengthening. It allows your dentist to access decay or create a better foundation for your crown. It may also be recommended before receiving a veneer.