SERVICES
NAPA GENERAL FAMILY DENTISTRY
ROUTINE DENTAL SERVICES TO MAKE YOUR SMILE SHINE
There is no denying that a beautiful, healthy smile gives you a boost in confidence, creates more social opportunities, and improves overall quality of life.
Cosmetic dentistry has paved the way for long-term solutions to cosmetic oral problems for you to achieve long-lasting confidence. From brightening, reshaping, and resizing, to closing gaps between teeth, our cosmetic dentist in Napa will give you a reason to smile again.
White Fillings
We use a special teeth-colored composite material for an incredible bond and natural aesthetic. White fillings are easy to place, quick and painless.
Digital X-Rays
A digital X-ray allows us to capture a full image of your entire mouth and jaw area that can be previewed immediately on a display screen.
Root Canal Treatment
Our root canal treatment in Napa aims to restore severely damaged teeth, and prevent the need for extraction. Find out if you need root canal care.
Fluoride Treatment
Everyday, precious fluoride is lost from the enamel of your teeth, due to plaque, dietary sugar and bacteria. Replacing lost minerals helps to prevent tooth decay to keep your smile happy and healthy.
Peridontal Treatment
Periodontal disease or gum disease health of the gums and soft tissues in your mouth is an important part of your smile. Find out more about our peridontal cleaning services.
Dental Sealants
Sealants create a smooth, easy-to-clean surface to protect your smile and keep it healthy. Sealants are easy to apply and are generally suggested for children.
Home Care
As part of our commitment to you, we provide all the tools and necessary information for you take care of your smile at home.
Tooth Extractions
Our Napa dental clinic exercise care and compassion to ensure you feel comfortable and relaxed during each tooth extraction. Learn more.
Snoring Treatment
Do you suffer from snoring? Are you embarrassed by keeping family members awake at night? Click to learn more about snoring treatments.
WHITE FILLINGS
A white filling is a special type of dental restoration used to stop tooth decay from infecting your tooth. Fillings, in general, literally fill in the space left by tooth decay once it is removed to maintain tooth size and function. There are many types of materials that have been used for fillings; at Dennington Dental we use a special composite plastic material for an incredible bond and natural aesthetic. Because the composite material is tooth-colored, they are referred to as white fillings. Dr. Dennington, our excellent dentist, provides high-quality white fillings to help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile.
To place a white filling, our talented dental team will first remove any decay or damage. The empty area is cleaned thoroughly and composite material is prepared. It is soft and malleable when first applied, allowing Dr. Dennington to shape and sculpt the white filling accordingly. Once the white filling is perfectly fitted to your natural smile and bite, it is hardened with a special light for a long-lasting bond. White fillings are easy to place, quick, and painless. In fact, it generally only takes one visit to our office to have a white filling put in. To schedule your appointment, call our dental office today.
DIGITAL X-RAYS
When you first visit our office, it is important that we get a full vision of your smile to understand both what you want and what you need in terms of your dental treatment. At Dennington Dental, digital X-rays are an important diagnostic tool. A digital X-ray allows us to capture a full image of your entire mouth and jaw area that can be previewed immediately on a display screen. Digital radiography also reduces the amount of radiation used compared to traditional dental X-rays. Our caring dentist may suggest digital dental X-rays to reveal:
- Tooth decay or damage
- Conditions inside the tooth or under the gumline
- Developmental abnormalities
- Tumors or cysts
- Bone loss in the jawbone
You will have a full series of digital X-rays taken during your first appointment with Dr. Dennington. This will include bitewing X-rays to assess your natural bite. If necessary, subsequent digital X-rays may be taken in later appointments to ensure your smile is healthy and functioning properly. To schedule your first appointment at our dental office, please give us a call or stop by for a visit. Our dental team is caring and friendly, and we look forward to helping you get started on the road to better health.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
Root canal treatment works to restore severely damaged teeth and prevent the need for extraction. Our root canal treatment in Napa aims to save your natural tooth at all costs and maintain its function, normal biting pressure, and natural appearance.
Why Do I Need Root Canal Treatment?
To understand root canal treatment, it helps to learn about the tooth’s anatomy. The protective outer surface is called enamel, and underneath the enamel is a hard layer called dentin. Underneath it all, there is a soft issue called pulp, which contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue aiding the growth of the tooth root during development.
In the case of severe decay, the damage extends beyond the dentin and into the pulp, leading to inflammation and infection. The symptoms include intense toothache, and swollen and tender gums around the tooth.
If the infection advances, the severely damaged tooth eventually dies. At that point, the tooth is beyond saving and will require extraction. If detected just in time, the dentist may stop the infection and restore the tooth with root canal, eliminating the need for removal and tooth loss.
How Does Root Canal Treatment Work?
Also known as root canal, root canal treatment removes the infected/dead pulp and thoroughly cleans the inside of the tooth. Once the tooth is completely free of debris, the dentist seals it with a filling or crown to protect from future damage and maintain function and appearance.
If you are experiencing intense toothache, it may be a sign of severe decay and a need for a root canal. A consultation with our dentist will assess the situation and tell you the necessary treatment. To set an appointment or know more about our services, feel free to contact us today.
FLUORIDE TREATMENT
Fluoride is a type of mineral found naturally in the body, and it plays an important role in the health of your teeth. Every day, minerals are lost from the enamel of your teeth due to attacks from plaque, sugars, and bacteria. Replacing lost minerals with applied fluoride is one of the premier methods used by our skilled dentist, Dr. Dennington, to prevent tooth decay and keep your smile healthy and happy. Fluoride is especially critical in children to help strong teeth grow in properly. At Dennington Dental, we offer two main types of fluoride treatment: topical fluoride and systemic fluoride.
Topical fluoride is the most typical type of fluoride treatment, and it involves incorporating dental products enriched with fluoride into your daily routine. This includes toothpaste, fluoride gels, and mouthwashes. During your routine dental check-ups, topical fluoride treatment is included. Systemic fluoride is more suited to children and is generally prescribed by your dentist. Systemic fluoride aims at treating the teeth both above and below the gumline. It is generally applied through tablets or in drop or gel form. To learn more about fluoride treatment, we encourage you to contact our dental office today. Your smile is our top priority and we provide fluoride treatment to help your smile last a lifetime.
PERIDONTAL TREATMENT
The health of the gums and soft tissues in your mouth is an important part of your smile. While everyone knows plaque and tartar can cause tooth decay, not everyone knows it can lead to an infection of the gums. Periodontitis, also known as periodontal disease or gum disease, is the most common condition that occurs because of this infection. The disease is aggravated by rapidly growing bacteria and causes the gums to become inflamed and red. Gums that bleed while brushing or flossing are also a symptom of periodontitis. If left untreated, periodontitis can cause tooth and bone loss. To ensure your entire smile is taken care of, we provide high-quality gum treatment.
Basic periodontal care includes medication to control infection and deep cleaning methods, such as scaling and root planing. Scaling and root planing cleans between your gums, underneath the gumline, and down to the tooth root. The main goal of deep cleaning is to remove infected gum tissue and the plaque and tartar that cause it. In more severe cases, surgical treatments may be suggested. We also provide maintenance information to prevent infection from occurring or reemerging. For more information about periodontal care, please contact Dr. Dennington, our expert dentist at Dennington Dental, today.
DENTAL SEALANTS
A dental sealant is a type of preventive dental treatment generally suggested for children. Typically used on your molars and premolars, sealants are thin, plastic coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of your teeth. These surfaces, full of grooves and pits, are hard to clean and prone to decay and wear. Sealants create a smooth, easy-to-clean surface to protect your smile and keep it healthy. Of all the dental treatments we offer at Dennington Dental, sealants are among the easiest to apply.
In fact, it only takes a couple of minutes for our skilled dentist, Dr. Dennington, to apply each sealant. To apply dental sealants, our caring dental team will:
- Clean and dry the surfaces of the tooth
- Apply a gentle solution to create a rough texture for an easier bond
- Clean and dry the tooth a second time
- Paint the sealant onto the tooth, where it directly bonds and hardens
While sealants are usually used for children, adults may benefit from sealants if they do not have dental restorations on their molars and do not have decay or damage in that region of the mouth. For more information about what a sealant can do for your smile, we encourage you to contact our dental office and schedule a visit today. We look forward to seeing you.
HOME DENTAL CARE
At Dennington Dental, we want to help you love your smile. As part of our commitment to you, we provide all the tools and necessary information for you take care of your smile at home. The key to good oral health is a well-balanced diet and consistent proper oral hygiene. Important topics our dental team will discuss with you may include:
- Proper tooth brushing and flossing techniques
- The best oral hygiene products to use
- When to replace your toothbrush and how to keep it clean
- Snacking and eating habits
- Lifestyle habits, such as smoking or tobacco use
- What to do in case of a dental emergency
- Signs and symptoms of decay or damage
At the very least, our knowledgeable dentist, Dr. Dennington, will recommend you brush and floss your teeth daily with fluoride-enriched products and limit the sugary snacking. We believe that a healthy smile is the first step to a healthier life; we know the impact a good smile can have. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. For more information on home dental care, please call and schedule a visit with us today. We are excited to help you take care of your smile.
TOOTH EXTRACTIONS
There are certain circumstances that occur where a tooth, for the health of your smile, must be removed. This is called a tooth extraction. Infection is the most common cause of tooth extractions. To prevent the infection from spreading and damaging other teeth, the tooth is removed and the surrounding area is checked for signs of infection and treated accordingly. Another common type of tooth extraction, is wisdom teeth removal. Your third molar, also known as a wisdom tooth, often becomes impacted, meaning it can get stuck in the gums and jawbone, and may grow in sideways. This is dangerous to your smile and often causes multiple complications and pain. Wisdom tooth extraction is done to maintain a healthy smile.
Led by Dr. Dennington, our dental team is caring and compassionate. We work hard to ensure you feel comfortable and relaxed during each tooth extraction. At Dennington Dental, we also understand how important your smile is and what losing a tooth can mean. That is why, during every tooth extraction, we offer multiple restorative and cosmetic services to replace the lost tooth. Our goal is to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile that you will be proud to share. For more information about tooth extractions, we encourage you to contact our friendly dentist today.
SNORING TREATMENT
Do you suffer from snoring? Are you embarrassed by keeping family members awake at night? Then consider our premier snoring treatment, a night guard called Silent Nite®. Prescribed by our skilled dentist, Dr. Dennington, Silent Nite is a comfortable, hassle-free dental appliance designed and created specifically as a solution for snoring. Snoring often occurs because your airway becomes blocked as your soft tissues collapse, disrupting your ability to breathe properly during sleep. A night guard gently repositions your lower jaw by shifting it forward. This ensures your airway is clear and unobstructed during sleep. Custom-made Silent Nite guards are made of strong plastic that resists breaking while remaining comfortable.
Silent Nite is also a powerful tool in preventing and treating sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes short pauses in breathing during sleep. It is characterized by loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, and morning headaches. If left untreated it can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease. Silent Nite is perfect for maintaining healthy breathing patterns all night long to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. To learn more about snoring and sleep apnea treatment, contact Dennington Dental today. We are dedicated to meeting all of your oral health needs.