Our Services

Schedule visits biannually for cleaning, exam, and X-rays (if needed). These visits keep your mouth healthy and help us catch any issues before they become complicated. We also provide scaling and root planning for your gum health if needed. Ask us for more information.

If decay is found, we offer both amalgam (silver) fillings as well as tooth-colored (composite and porcelain) fillings. We are happy to discuss which is best for you.

Infection in the root of the tooth must be treated before it creates an abscess. A root canal procedure includes extracting the infected nerves, inserting antibiotics when indicated, and filling the space with a sealant. If the infected area leaves the tooth unstable, a crown may be used to structurally support the tooth.

CEREC® one visit crowns replace the old method that took weeks to create a crown. With CEREC® technology, a scan of your teeth is taken, and the crown is milled all in one visit. Crowns are used after root canals, to cover implants, and to restore damaged teeth.

When a permanent tooth falls out or is extracted, the space cannot be left open. This will cause shifting of the remaining teeth, bite changes, and pain. An implant is a permanent solution. A post is inserted into the bone and the bone is allowed to heal around it as a temporary crown protects it. Healing is completed over three to six months, and then an abutment and permanent crown are placed.

Bridges are sometimes used instead of implants for missing teeth. Bridges are attached to the teeth on either side of the space. A lab will create the bridge, quite literally a “bridge” from one tooth—across the space—to the other tooth, and your dentist will secure it in place.

Full and partial dentures are replacements for either a section of missing teeth or an entire mouth. They are removable and must be cleaned as often as you would clean your teeth.

Inlays and onlays are similar to dental crowns. An inlay fits between the cusps of the tooth, in the center portion. An onlay covers one or more of the cusps. They are both used to correct extensive decay or damage that doesn’t need a crown, but needs support. Veneers are thin layers of porcelain milled to fit over the front of the tooth. They are used to improve the looks of your smile, whether to cover stains or to change the appearance of tooth alignment.

Solea Laser is a breakthrough dental laser that replaces the dental drill or scalpel for the vast majority of procedures in our practice. Solea helps eliminate the three major fears of going to the dentist- drill, needle and numbness, nearly every patient skips anesthesia because they just don’t need it.

Try a “no anxiety experience”

-no drill, needle or numbness

-gentle and virtually pain free

-rapid healing with little bleeding and no sutures

-minimal post operative discomfort

• Night guards to prevent damage from grinding teeth

• Snore guard mouthpieces

• Silver Diamine Fluoride for small children to arrest cavity development

• Newborn frenectomies/tongue-tie releases

• Extractions

• Tooth Whitening

• And more

Cosmetic treatment with Botox® injections reduces fine lines by relaxing the muscles in the chosen area, Juvederm® is a soft tissue filler that fills out wrinkles. These can be used separately or together. Discuss your treatment choices with Dr. Sommer for the best results.