Modern Family-Oriented Dentistry Is Much More Than You Think

The time was fairly recent that you could expect a so-called 'family-oriented' dentist to be able to do about four things well; clean teeth, fill cavities, pull teeth, and make braces. But in recent years, dental techniques have proliferated faster than TV shows making fun of politicians, and many of them have been absorbed into the canon of the general dental practitioner.

A modern-day family dentist like Dr. Eric Johnson can be expected to do everything that a dentist of twenty years ago could do -- and also create stunning veneers, perform gum surgery, do laser cleaning of stained teeth, create and install implants, crowns, and bridges, and more. Check out some of the amazing things that this modern family-oriented dentist can do for you and your loved ones:

Inlay and Onlay Crowns
Sometimes a truly damaged tooth can only be treated by removing the deteriorated part. Dr. Johnson will sculpt a custom-molded porcelain insert that will exactly match the removed area in both size, texture, and color. The result is the closest thing to a brand-new tooth that dentistry can provide.

Dental Implants
If you've lost a tooth or teeth completely, an implant may be the right answer. A titanium post is placed into your jawbone, where it anchors itself, and the implant is then wired to the post exactly like a real tooth is held in place by its root. The result is a new tooth so lifelike that you might not be able to tell the difference, much less your friends.

Whitening
Tooth whitening is all the rage these days, and Dr. Johnson's office offers the best techniques for getting the job done right the first time and for a long time.

Gum Recontouring
If your smile is nearly half-gum and your pearly whites don't shine underneath all that pink, talk to our office. We can bring you in, use a laser to 'peek back' that unwanted gumminess, and have you walking out the same day with a beautiful, "un-begumming" smile.

This is just a taste of the advanced techniques that a modern family-oriented dentist like Dr. Eric Johnson can perform for you and your family. To learn more, call or drop by the office today!