General Dentistry

Dr. Kaka offers routine preventive and oral hygiene services for all ages. The most important step of preventive care is detection at an early stage. This can help you avoid costly and painful tooth problems.

Conditions such as tooth decay and gum disease (periodontal disease) are mainly caused by the buildup of debris on the teeth and are major causes of tooth loss in adulthood.
Routine dental checkups aid in the early discovery of these conditions allowing us to treat them before they get out of hand.

Our preventive services include:

» Cleaning or hygiene,
» Dental sealants,
» Regular checkups and
» Patient education

to help keep your smile looking good and feeling good.

General Dentistry Restorative Procedures

During a dental examination we use instruments, tests, radiographs and clinical expertise to diagnose potential or existent disease states or problems. The general dentist's primary focus is on the oral cavity, head and neck. An individualized plan is developed to prevent or treat disease states of the oral cavity. In the case of cosmetic dentistry, your general dentist will work with you to identify your esthetic goals.

» Dental Fillings: Dental fillings are used to repair damage to the structure of a tooth or teeth. Structural damage can be caused as a result of tooth decay, wear or trauma. After the removal of a problematic tooth structure, the tooth is restored with one of several filling materials: gold, amalgam, composite resin (white filling material) or porcelain. Each filling material has its advantages and disadvantages. Your dentist will work with you to determine which material is appropriate for you.

» Bonding: Bonding is the term used to describe the process of using composite resins to “glue” materials to the surface of a tooth for restorative purposes. Chipped or cracked teeth are typically repaired through bonding. An enamel-like composite material is applied to the surface of a tooth, sculpted into shape, contoured and polished, making the crack or chip invisible.


» Orthodontics: Misaligned teeth and malocclusions can be straightened and corrected with dental braces and retainers. Orthodontics is both a functional and cosmetic treatment, and has become an increasingly popular field of dentistry.

» Dental Crowns: Dental crowns, also known as “caps,” preserve the functionality of damaged teeth. A dental crown may be used to protect a cracked tooth, restore functionality of a tooth with excessive decay or replace a pre-existing crown. The purpose of a dental crown is to encase a needy tooth with a custom-designed material
 

» Dental Bridges: These are an extension of the dental crown treatment for replacement of missing teeth. Crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth or teeth and connected to a missing tooth-like replica.

» Dentures: Dentures are used to replace missing teeth or damaged teeth that cannot be otherwise repaired. Acrylic / Plastic dentures may be used, or the newer and more sophisticated Chrome/ Metal based Dentures may be constructed.

» Periodontal (Gum Disease) Treatment: Early gum disease treatment may include tooth scaling and cleaning at three-month intervals along with use of medicated mouthwash and proper flossing.

Root Canal Therapy

Root canal therapy or endodontic treatment consists of the removal of inflamed or infected pulp tissue (dental nerve) and the cleansing and sealing of the internal tooth structure.
Root canal treatment may be necessary in cases where there is advanced decay, trauma to the tooth, periodontal disease, bruxism (teeth grinding) or cracked teeth.
 

Dr Kaka uses the latest techniques (Rotary Endodontics ) and technology with Root Canals which have been proven to produce more successful results.

Bring Your Whole Family

Our office provides preventive care for the entire family. Dr. Kaka is committed to giving you and your family everything you need to maintain healthy teeth and gums by encouraging good dental habits.

Good oral health practices should begin in infancy and continue throughout the adult life. We believe in providing this care to your children in their early years.

We will work with you to help your kids understand the importance of good dental health, so they can grow up cavity free and keep their teeth all their lives.

Call today to schedule an appointment to see Dr. Kaka

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