At Timberlake Family Dentistry, Dr. Smith is skilled at performing many dental procedures. Below is a list of these procedures with links to more detailed information on each topic. Our team at Timberlake Family Dentistry has been proudly serving the Lynchburg, Forest, Appomattox, and Madison Heights areas for years.
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Bonding is a wonderful and safe technique for fixing cosmetic flaws in teeth
- Cosmetic Fillings are a tooth-colored alternative to traditional amalgam fillings
- Crowns and Bridges are restorations of the visible structure of a severely damaged tooth
- Specialty Dentures are removable replacement teeth
- Gum Recontouring procedures change the shape and appearance of gums
- Dental Implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth
- Teeth Whitening is a safe and effective way to quickly deliver a dramatic change to your smile
Sedation Dentistry
- Nitrous Oxide is an effective way to help you stay comfortable during a dental procedure
- Oral Sedation is an option for patients to be comfortably sedated through a dental visit
Preventative Dentistry
- Cleaning is part of a proper oral hygiene program
- Dental Examinations are a crucial part of preventative dentistry
- Polishing is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling, and some restorative procedures
- Scaling is a deep-cleaning procedure
- X-Rays take pictures called radiographs that show the interior of dental structures
Dental Problems
- Abscessed Tooth is a painful condition caused by infection
- Bad Breath (Halitosis) is common and often has a dental cause
- Cavities and Tooth Decay is the process of a tooth’s mineral content being dissolved
- Dry Mouth is caused by an inadequate supply of saliva
- Gum Disease (Gingivitis) is an inflammation of the gums
- Impacted/Wisdom Teeth are teeth that fail to properly emerge through the gums
- Oral Cancer can be detected early and our team at Timberlake Family Dentistry can be your first line of defense
- Periodontal Disease (Periodontics) is advanced gum disease
- Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth
- Sensitive Teeth is a very common problem that can be treated effectively
- Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) is either the clenching or grinding of teeth
- Toothaches are commonly caused by the presence of an abscess
Treatment
- Braces can correct a “bad bite” by exerting a gentle pressure to straighten teeth
- Extractions/Wisdom Tooth Removal is a safe and routine procedure for the removal of a tooth
- Root Canal is a dental procedure designed to remove infection from the soft center of a tooth
- Sealants protect teeth from tooth decay by adding a protective layer to keep out plaque
General Dentistry
- Adult Care and Prevention is focused on the fight against plaque
- Advanced Dental Technology is used by our team as well as state-of-the-art equipment
- Children’s Care and Prevention goals are to prevent tooth decay and gum disease
- Same Day Emergency Dental Care is offered at Timberlake Family Dentistry