The Department of Dental offers services to children, teens, adults, and patients with special health care needs. Dentistry usually encompasses practices related to the oral cavity. The majority of dental treatments are carried out to prevent or treat the two most common oral diseases which are dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease (gum disease or pyorrhea). Common treatments involve the restoration of teeth, extraction or surgical removal of teeth, scaling and root planing and endodontic root canal treatment.

Dentists also encourage the prevention of oral diseases through proper hygiene and regular, twice yearly, checkups for professional cleaning and evaluation. Oral infections and inflammations may affect overall health and conditions in the oral cavity may be indicative of systemic diseases, such as osteoporosis, diabetes, celiac disease or cancer. Many studies have also shown that gum disease is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and preterm birth. The concept that oral health can affect systemic health and disease is referred to as “oral-systemic health”.

Procedures:

• Dental X-Ray.
• Root Canal Treatment. (RCT)
• Complete Dentures.
• Crown & Bridges.
• Tooth Extractions.
• Dental Emergencies (Tooth and Jaw Fractures).
• Tooth Filings.
• Oral Prophylaxis (Scaling & Polishing).
• Dental Implants.
• Orthodontic Treatment (Braces & Aligners).
• Bleaching.
• Implants.