Root Canals - Smith Dental Care

 

Alleviate pain, enjoy a brighter smile at Smith Dental Care. One of Sandy's General Dentists that performs Root Canals


Fact: 95% of root canals are successful! Although they have a bad reputation for being painful, most patients report that their root canal procedure is no more painful than a simple filling. (WebMD) With Dr. Smith’s extensive training, we can offer root canal treatments right in the comfort of our office.


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A root canal is a dental treatment that allows a badly decayed, or infected tooth to be saved. Causes for needing a root canal include, large fillings, multiple procedures on a tooth, a crack, a chip or trauma.  Once the nerve and the interior of the tooth, known as the pulp are removed, the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. Read more.

Periodontal Flap Surgery - Smith Dental Care

Gum health improves your oral health. When problems arise, at Smith Dental Care , we can help.

As a form of Gingivitis, advanced gum disease can lead to many oral health problems. Smith Dental Care is one of the few general dental offices in the Salt Lake Valley that performs periodontal flap surgery. Because of our specialized training and extensive experience we can offer this service to our patients. Read more.

Laser Surgery - Smith Dental Care

One of the newest addition to our oral health arsenal includes the use of lasers for cosmetic gum care. Because of advances in technology we have improved and broadened the range of services that we can offer at Smith Dental Care. We are happy to improve the health of not just your teeth, but also your gums now.


Most frequently used after braces are taken off, the laser removes excess gum build up. Often times with braces, gum care is diminished. Sore, tender gums can be the first stages in longer term problems such as gum disease, known as gingivitis in its early stages, can lead to periodontitis. These early conditions can be corrected in nearly all cases. If left untreated, can lead to severe complications, and even tooth loss.


Completed in one short dental appointment, you can have all the excessive, red and swollen tissue removed with our state of the art laser treatment. With a quick procedure your gums will be restored to a natural, healthy state. There is little to no blood during. Most patients experience a fast and mild recovery, and report fantastic results! Have a question about how a laser treatment could benefit you? Don’t hesitate to call our office. Read more.

Invisalign - Smith Dental Care

Now there is a clear alternative to braces called Invisalign. This new product uses a computer generated model of the patient’s teeth, customized to create a series of clear aligners that move your teeth over time, creating a beautiful, straight smile!

As part of your Customer Loyalty benefits, you can receive up to a $500 discount on your Invisalign when you come regularly to your 6 month check ups! As always, we offer a free Invisalign consultation. Schedule an appointment today to talk to our dentist! Dr. Smith is specially trained and certified to provide Invisalign treatments. Here are just a few of the common conditions that can be corrected. Continue reading.

Dental Implants - Smith Dental Care

Dental implants are used for patients who have lost a tooth, or several teeth because of decay, periodontal disease, or because of an injury. An artificial tooth root is placed in your jaw to hold your new tooth or bridge. The new root bonds and integrates with your bone, which securely holds in your new teeth.

Dental implants can be used to support implant-supported bridges, crowns, or dentures. Many patients experience greater confidence and comfort with dental implants than with traditional dentures. Continue reading.

Extractions - Smith Dental Care

When an extraction is needed, Dr. Smith will safely and gently remove unwanted or unneeded teeth.

Tooth extractions can be performed for a variety of reasons. For some children, their baby teeth need a little coaxing to come out, for others extensive decay is reason for pulling a bad tooth. Finally, the emergence of your wisdom teeth. Whatever the reason, if you need an extraction done, you can feel confident that Smith Dental Care is the right place to do it. With an adequate amount of pain relief, you can rest assured knowing that the experience will be comfortable and professional. Read more.

Cerec Crowns - Smith Dental Care

 

Have you had a crown or crowns that was made at your dentist’s office? Your tooth was numbed and shaped, an impression was taken, a temporary crown was cemented and then you left the office. You had to return to the offfice in two or three weeks to have the crown fitted and cemented to the tooth. Did you have any problems or sensitivity with the temporary crown? Did the temporary crown come off?

Unlike this traditional method, Cerec uses a computer imaged ”CAD CAM” design and a precise milling machine to help complete the entire process is about 2 hours from start to finish – all in one appointment, and all in porcelain! Continue reading here.