Dentist Fairbanks AK

Dr. Yamamoto treats patients of all ages providing comprehensive dental care. If there is specialty care that is required, Dr. Yamamoto will refer to the appropriate specialist.

Dr. Yamamoto will restore implants after they have been placed by a specialist. We fabricate crowns and implant supported dentures.

Dr. Yamamoto has two hygienists who will provide routine dental cleanings. Scaling and Root Planing with and without anesthesia can also be performed. We emphasize education and prevention during our cleanings. We want our patients to understand how to take care of their teeth and understand all factors that contribute to good oral health.

Dr. Yamamoto and staff can provide tooth whitening services, cosmetic crowns and bridges, tooth colored restorations, and other cosmetic dental procedures.

Cosmetic dentistry is the process of restoring a healthy-looking smile with the help of crowns and dental bridges. The process is done quickly and with as little discomfort to the patient as possible. For our apprehensive patients, we can pre-medicate to relax the patient. In this case, it will be necessary to have someone drive the patient to and from their dental appointment. The medication that we use for apprehensive patients has the benefit of an amnesic effect so that the patient doesn’t experience any unpleasant memories of the procedure.

Many of Dr. Yamamoto’s patients come in seeking advice on dentures. They are a solution for replacing multiple teeth when other methods are not appropriate. As with any other dental treatment, there are benefits, as well as disadvantages, to wearing dentures. When considering if dentures are right for you, your decision will depend largely on your health goals and current lifestyle.

Dr. Yamamoto and staff can provide emergency dental care for toothaches, broken teeth, loose crowns, etc.

Dr. Yamamoto and staff place a high emphasis on preventive dentistry. This includes the placement of sealants for children under the age of 14 as well as topical fluoride after children's cleanings. Nightguard placement for the prevention of wear, erosions, and TMJ dysfunction. Snoring appliances to help prevent sleep apnea with related risk for stroke and heart attack.

Dr. Yamamoto treats lots of children from ages 3 to 16. Getting your child use to the dentist is important and should begin at an early age. Each child is different and we make our first visits a fun experience for the child. We can gradually increase what we are able to accomplish in a non-threatening way over time to acclimate the child to dental procedures.