A beautiful smile has to rest on a foundation of good oral heath.  Here at Blue Ridge Smiles, we work with you to provide consistent preventative care that will keep you smiling!    Regular Checkups: Include oral cancer screening, review of radiographs, assessment of all teeth and existing restorations to insure there are not fractures, new tooth decay, or cavities around old restorations.   Cleanings: To remove plaque and calculus (tartar) from the teeth and exposed roots, which if left untreated could lead to gingivitis and/or periodontitis.  The teeth are also professionally polished to remove further plaque and stains.

Nightguards: to protect the teeth from grinding and clinching, which over time can result in chipping and wearing down of the teeth.  Nightguards can also relieve stress of sore jaw muscles and prevent further damage to the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ/Jaw Joint).
 
Restorative Care Services: There’s no perfect substitute for your natural teeth, but it is our goal to help you have healthy teeth for life.  Advances in dentistry give us several options to restore teeth to be functional and also esthetic.

Crowns:  Tooth colored “caps” to strengthen teeth weakened by decay or fracture.

Bridge:  “Caps” that span an area, of a missing tooth or teeth.  A bridge is non-removable.

Composite resins: Are tooth colored fillings that are directly bonded to the tooth.  When enough healthy tooth structure exists, composite resins are the material of choice.

Cosmetic Dentistry 
We understand how important your smile is for your self image. This is why we offer many advanced cosmetic services to brighten and enhance your smile.

Teeth Whitening:

The Zoom! In-Office Whitening System is a revolutionary tooth whitening procedure. It’s safe, effective and fast – very fast. In just over an hour, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. Zoom! Whitening is ideal for anyone looking for immediate results. The convenience of Zoom! in comparison to days of wearing trays and gradual whitening makes it the perfect choice for the busy individual.

Take home-whitening trays:  These are thin and comfortable enough to be worn night or day, during conversation, working, sleeping, etc. This gives you control of whitening your smile at the pace that is right for you.

Bondings:  Composite resins used to fill in small gaps and fix minor chips on the front teeth. 

Veneers and Crowns:  Can be used to reshape, straighten and modify the appearance of discolored teeth in certain cases.

Pediatric Care
Nothing is more important than the health of your children. A child’s experience with his or her dentist leaves a lasting impression that has a significant impact on future dental health. Our entire staff is dedicated to making your child’s visit a pleasant and positive experience.
We help your child become comfortable with our office environment and carefully explain the purpose and benefits of a visit to the dentist. We emphasize the need for good dental care.

Up To Date Technology
DIAGNOdent: The DIAGNOdent is the first diagnostic instrument invented since the x-ray.  It is a small, portable laser that is used to detect cavities.  The DIAGNOdent allows us to find cavities that are small, and therefore require a much smaller restoration.  This early detection helps us avoid larger, more costly procedures for the patient.  Just like other areas of medicine and dentistry, early detection and treatment is of immeasurable value in preserving your health of your teeth. 

Intra Oral Camera:  A high tech camera that takes photographs of teeth from many angles due to its compact design.  This allows the doctor to show the patient areas of concern under high magnification on the computer screen.  Together the patient and doctor can decide the best treatment to restore the tooth/teeth. 

Chair-side Computers:  These are used to view the patients digital chart, display x-rays, and pictures taken by the intra-oral camera.  

Nitrous Oxide:  (Laughing Gas) can be used to relax you during treatment. 

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Enjoy the benefits of good health and a beautiful smile! Healthy Teeth and Gums for Life!