Family Dental Care of South Lakeland

Preventative Oral Health refers to the proactive care and practices aimed at maintaining healthy teeth and gums, reducing the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other oral health issues. This includes regular dental check-ups, brushing and flossing, fluoride use, and maintaining a balanced diet to support long-term dental hygiene.

Restorative Dentistry involves repairing and replacing damaged or missing teeth to restore both function and appearance. Key treatments include:

Dentures: Removable appliances used to replace missing teeth, offering both partial and full sets depending on the patient’s needs.

Bridges: Fixed dental prosthetics that fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth, anchored by neighboring healthy teeth or implants.

Crowns: Tooth-shaped caps placed over damaged or decayed teeth to restore their strength, shape, and function.

Fillings: Materials used to fill cavities caused by decay, restoring the tooth's structure and preventing further damage.

These procedures help maintain proper bite function, prevent further oral health issues, and enhance overall aesthetics.

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in diagnosing, preventing, and treating dental and facial irregularities, primarily focusing on correcting misaligned teeth and jaws. Common treatments include:

Braces: Metal or ceramic devices used to gradually straighten teeth and correct bite issues.

Clear Aligners: Removable, transparent trays that offer a discreet way to correct misalignment without traditional braces.

Retainers: Custom-made appliances used to maintain the position of teeth after orthodontic treatment.

Orthodontic care improves oral health, bite functionality, and the overall appearance of the smile, often enhancing long-term dental wellness.

Cosmetic Dentistry focuses on enhancing the appearance of a person's teeth, gums, and overall smile. It includes a variety of treatments designed to improve aesthetics, such as:

Teeth Whitening: A procedure to brighten and whiten teeth, removing stains and discoloration.

Veneers: Thin, custom-made shells placed over the front surface of teeth to improve their appearance, often used for chipped, discolored, or uneven teeth.

Dental Bonding: A treatment where a tooth-colored resin is applied to repair minor imperfections like chips or gaps.

Tooth Contouring and Reshaping: The process of gently reshaping the edges of teeth to improve their appearance.

Cosmetic dentistry boosts confidence by creating a brighter, more symmetrical smile, often contributing to improved self-esteem.

Oral Surgery is a specialized area of dentistry that involves surgical procedures to treat complex dental and facial conditions. Common procedures include:

Tooth Extractions: Removal of damaged, decayed, or impacted teeth, including wisdom teeth.

Dental Implants: Surgical placement of titanium posts into the jawbone to replace missing teeth with permanent artificial teeth.

Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery): Corrective surgery to realign the jaws, improving bite, function, and facial symmetry.

Biopsies and Lesion Removal: Surgical treatment to remove abnormal tissue, such as cysts or tumors, for further diagnosis or treatment.

Oral surgery helps address severe dental issues, improving both oral health and overall well-being.

Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on treating diseases and injuries of the dental pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth). The most common procedure in endodontics is:

Root Canal Therapy: A treatment used to remove infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth, clean the canal, and seal it to prevent further infection.

Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy: Procedures that involve partial or complete removal of the tooth's pulp in cases of infection or injury.

Apicoectomy: A surgical procedure that removes the tip of a tooth’s root when standard root canal therapy isn't enough to resolve an infection.

Endodontic treatment helps save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted, preserving natural function and preventing further complications.