Dumfries Dental Associates provides services including:

• Tooth Whitening
• Invisalign
• Extractions
• Root Canal
• Partial and Complete Dentures
• Scaling & Root Planning
• Treatment for Teeth Grinding
• Crowns
• Sealants
• Bridges
• Placing and Restoring Implants
• Restorations
• Veneer
• Lumineer
• and more!

Tooth Whitening

There are many causes of tooth discoloration; substances like coffee, cola, and smoking. Some medications and aging can also cause your teeth to stain over time. Your dentist can determine the source of your discoloration, then recommend the best whitening system for you. In most cases the results are striking!

 Don't be misled by unproven and ineffective over-the-counter whitening solutions. This office dispenses a simple, safe and effective tooth whitening system that is closely monitored by our clinical staff for maximum results in the least amount of time.

Invisalign

Partial Dentures

You now have a partial denture to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. You should be able to chew more easily and with greater comfort. The partial will also help preserve your remaining teeth. Wearing a partial can be easy. Just spend a little time getting used to it. And take good care of your partial to keep your mouth healthy and help your partial last.

Scaling & Root Planning

Bacteria in your mouth forms a sticky film (plaque) on teeth and gums. If not removed, this film hardens into a crust (tartar, also called calculus). A buildup of plaque and tartar can cause an infection called periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can lead to pain, gum damage, bone loss, and even tooth loss. Scaling and root planning is a special type of cleaning done by a dental professional (general dentist, dental hygienist, or periodontist). This cleaning removes plaque and tartar. It helps restore the health of your teeth and gums.

Teeth Grinding

Many people grind or clench their teeth. Are you one of them? Although teeth grinding (bruxism) may happen at any time, people often grind their teeth in their sleep. You may not even know you're doing it. The causes are not clear. Stress is one possible cause, but often the reason for the habit is not known.

 Damage Caused by Teeth Grinding:

        * Chipped enamel

        * Flattened, grooved, worn-down teeth

        * Loosened teeth

        * Cracked teeth

Crowns

A crown (also called a cap) is a manmade cover that protects the top of the tooth. It may be used to restore and preserve a decayed, broken, or cracked tooth. Crowns can also correct some cosmetic tooth problems, giving you a better smile.

Sealants

Sealants are a safe, painless, and low cost way to help protect your child's back teeth for more than 10 years. A thin plastic coating (sealant) is bonded to the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars. The sealant forms a hard shield that keeps food and bacteria from getting into the tiny grooves in the teeth and causing decay.

Brushing & Flossing

Brushing and flossing every day will help keep your teeth and gums healthy. Having clean teeth also makes you look and feel better. Your breath is fresher. Your smile is brighter. And your teeth feel smooth.

Bridges

A bridge is a way to replace one or more missing teeth. Replacing missing teeth makes it easier to chew. It can improve your appearance. It also helps keep your teeth, gums, and jaws healthy.

Veneers

Veneers are thin, translucent coating made out of porcelain or resin (plastic). They are applied to the front teeth to improve their color, size, or shape. Veneers can help you achieve the smile you want.

Are Veneers Right for You?

Veneers can correct many dental problems. These include:

        * Teeth discolored from medication or age

        * Front teeth that are worn or chipped

        * Gaps and other spaces between teeth

        * Crooked teeth