Procedures

Dr. Adamson specializes in everything from composite fillings and cosmetic bleaching to vineers and orthodontics. Review the list below for a full list of the services he offers. For a specific question, send us an email here

Bleaching

 

This is a cosmetic profess to whiten your teeth. Impressions are taken and custom trays are made that holds a chemical next to the tooth surface. Depending on the strength of the bleach, the trays can be worn 1 hour or overnight. You can see results in 4-6 weeks.
 

Cosmetic Bridge

 

These are a natural looking appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth. This appliance is permanently cemented into place and cannot be removed by the patient. With proper oral hygiene, a bridge can last 10 or more years.
 

Cosmetic Crowns

 

Also known as "caps", crowns are used to replace chipped, decayed, or broken teeth. The procedure includes reshaping the tooth and permanently affixing a natural looking crown that has been made in a dental lab.
 

Cosmetic Veneers

 

This is a very thin outer shell of ceramic, bonded to the front of the tooth. Veneers can change the tooth's color, size, and/or shape. They result in a very positive improvement to a person's smile.
 

Diagnostic

 

X-rays are taken on check-up visits to diagnose any decay or other hygiene problems. A panoramic film or full mouth x-ray is taken every 3-5 years to observe tooth or jaw growth.
 

Endodontics

 

Also known as Root Canal Therapy, this is a process where a tooth is infected or abscessed due to decay or trauma. The nerve can be removed to save the natural tooth.
 

General Family & Pediatric

 

Oral hygiene should start as early as a child's first tooth. Visit the dentist at age 3 unless you or your pediatrician see problems before then.
 

Oral Surgery

 

Extraction of infected teeth due to decay or trauma. Also can perform the removal of 3rd molars (aka, wisdom teeth), if needed.
 

Periodontics

 

Or gum disease, it is a serious bacterial infection that destroys the gum and surrounding tissues in the mouth. Treatment may include plaque removal, medication, or surgery.
 

Preventative

 

ADA recommend a prophylaxis cleaning and fluoride treatment to be done every 6 months for good oral hygiene health.
 

Prosthedontics-Partials

 

An appliance to replace teeth usually made of acrylic resin. It can be removed by the patient, and can last up to 10 years.
 

Prosthetic Denture

 

These are a removable replacement for missing teeth, typically made out of acrylic resin. Dentures help strengthen muscles and solve problems of pronunciation caused by missing teeth and aid with chewing. A denture can last 10 years.
 

Restorative

 

In removing decal, composite resin or tooth-colored fillings have replaced mercury/silver fillings because of health risks. Composite fillings or bonding can match the cosmetic color of natural teeth and are very durable.