Our entire team at GFD is committed to providing the
highest quality of services that modern dentistry has to offer. Our doctors
and team members are here to provide you with the services listed below.
Please visit our smile gallery (coming
soon) to meet
some of our satisfied patients.
Cosmetic
Dentistry
Whether you wish to
have an 'Extreme Makeover' or simply improve the appearance of your smile,
our doctors and team members are highly skilled in creating distinctive
smiles. Among our many cosmetic procedures we offer teeth whitening, teeth
recontouring, porcelain or composite resin veneers, porcelain crowns and
bridges, and implant restorations. Please feel free to contact our office for our complimentary exam to discuss the many
options available.
Preventative
Dentistry
The best way to keep
your teeth and mouth in excellent condition is to receive regular cleanings
and exams. We recommend that most patients with relatively healthy mouths
receive a cleaning and exam every 6-8 months. With our extended
office hours, we can accommodate almost any schedule whether it be on
your lunch break or after school for your children. Every patient receives
a thorough head and neck cancer screening exam as well as an oral cancer
screening exam at each cleaning appointment.
We also provide
preventative fluoride treatments to children and adolescents to help
strengthen their teeth and reduce the presence of cavity causing bacteria.
Sealants (a resin coating placed in the grooves and pits of teeth) are also
used to prevent against cavities during the younger years and are generally
applied on the adult molars soon after they erupt around the ages of 6 and
12.
Invisalign
Invisalign
is an exciting and
revolutionary method to correct minor crowding and spacing of your teeth.
Dr. Draft has received extensive training through Invisalign and has
been certified to provide patients with a more cosmetic approach to
straighten your teeth. Invisalign uses a series of clear removable aligners
(similar to retainers) to move your teeth in sequential steps without the
brackets and wires associated with regular orthodontics. Please
contact our office for your free consultation if you would like to see
if you are a candidate to straighten your teeth with Invisalign.
General
Restorative Dentistry
Our
dental team is also highly skilled with providing our patients' general
restorative needs. We offer tooth colored resin fillings and porcelain
crowns and bridges to keep your teeth looking and feeling their best. For
patients who are missing multiple teeth, we can also provide you with a
custom made removable partial denture.
Periodontics
Periodontal disease
is a disease of the gum tissue and bone surrounding the teeth. It is often
associated with the lack of proper home care and routine dental cleanings.
Our
dental team offers a Soft Tissue Management Program which is utilized to
help bring the gum tissue and bone back to a state of health. The damage
cannot be reversed, however it can be controlled to prevent further loss of
supporting bone. Periodontal disease has also been associated with other
systemic health problems including pneumonia, premature birth, and heart
disease to name a few. If left uncontrolled, the teeth will eventually
become loose and infected due to the loss of gum tissue and surrounding
bone. Ultimately the teeth would need to be extracted in severe cases.
However, with the use of the Soft Tissue Management Program, routine
professional cleanings, and proper home care the health of the gum tissue
and bone can be maintained.
Endodontics
When a tooth becomes
infected from either trauma or a deep cavity, it can often be saved with a
root canal. Our dental team routinely performs root canals on most teeth.
A root canal removes the infected nerves and blood vessels from the center
of the tooth and root. A filling material is placed inside the roots
preventing the return of any infection and allowing the body to heal. We
keep emergency times open daily to accommodate patients with tooth aches and
often a root canal can be performed the same day to alleviate most of the
pain.
Extractions
Unfortunately, there
are times when a tooth cannot be saved and needs to be extracted. Our
dental team is capable of performing routine extractions and some minor
surgical extractions.
