OUR SERVICES

Your oral health is important to all aspects of your overall health. Educating patients on oral health is not new, however we find today's technology creates a valuable communication tool for our patients.

Santa Rosa Beach Dental offers a full array of dental services to help you maintain healthy teeth.

Diagnodent™ Laser Cavity Detection

A Diagnodent™ Laser Caries Detector is a machine that uses laser dentistry technology to look inside teeth to detect cavities. It is one of the best new dental inventions to ever become available!

It works like this...it gives a reading on each tooth from 0-100. The number corresponds to the depth of decay on a carious tooth. If the tooth has no decay the reading is a 0. Decay to the nerve gives a reading of 100. Anything in between are different depth cavities. The Diagnodent™ eliminates the guesswork in detecting decay and allows the dentist to eliminate decay earlier with smaller fillings.

Recent studies have shown the Diagnodent™ is 99% precise as compared to the old fashioned explorer- "the pick" which is only 25% effective at diagnosing and locating decay. The Diagnodent™ makes our diagnosis of your decay extrememely precise. Our hygienist Kathleen records the Diagnodent™ readings at every cleaning appointment, then Dr.Wiebe follows with the diagnosis.

Intraoral Camera-
The intraoral camera allows you to see what the dentist sees. An intraoral camera is a small tv camera fitted onto a wand. By placing this inside you mouth, your dentist can explore and record images of your teeth. You have a first hand tour of your mouth to better understand your dental concerns. We can then explain you dental needs more effectively.

Initial Oral Examination
Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, oral cancer screening of the cheeks, tongue and surrounding soft tissues, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Included is a complete cavity check using the Diagnodent™ Laser Cavity Detector.

We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of possible interproximal decay of posterior teeth.

Implants
Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures. Read More...

Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Read More...

Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of porcelain, placed ona tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth. Read More...

Teeth Whitening
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco. Read More...

Root Canal Therapy
Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the tip of the root. Read More...

Toothaches
Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving aspirin can actually harm your gum tissue. Read More...

Dental Emergencies
Our goal is to help you to minimize the risk of emergency treatment. This is why we commit a generous amont of time designing a "Lifetime" Treatment Plan that will help you to offset the possibility of unforseen pain or tooth breakage. Read More...