Our Services
Oconee Smiles is pleased to offer comprehensive family restorative and advanced aesthetic dentistry. Trenton M. Smith, D.M.D. and our entire staff are focused on your family's complete oral health care. New patients are welcome, and we offer relaxing gas and gentle cleanings for your convenience. Call us today to set up your appointment!
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers can make almost any smile problem disappear. These thin shells of tooth-colored porcelain fit on top of your natural teeth, covering up and correcting any issues, such as stains or gaps. These can be used to straighten crooked teeth or to even up teeth of different lengths. Whatever aesthetic adjustment you would like to make, porcelain veneers can help you achieve a beautiful smile. Please contact us to learn more about veneers!
Oral Surgery
Oral surgery can help to alleviate pain and problems in the mouth. We perform many oral surgery procedures, including tooth extractions and the removal of wisdom teeth. Oral surgery also includes bone grafting and the placement of dental implants. Undergoing oral surgery does not have to be a frightening or uncomfortable experience. We make every effort to ensure your comfort. Call us to discuss your oral surgery needs.
Implant Dentistry
If you are missing teeth, dental implants can improve your looks and quality of life. Dental implants replace missing teeth permanently and are more secure than dentures. Consisting of an artificial root that is implanted into your jawbone and a replacement tooth, implants provide chewing strength and improved appearance. Replacing missing teeth with implants can make speaking easier and can prevent other teeth from moving out of alignment. Implants are secure and don't cause the hassles associated with taking removable dentures in and out. Furthermore, implants look and feel more like your natural teeth. With proper care, dental implants can be a permanent solution to the problem of missing teeth.
Bonding
Bonding can provide a quick aesthetic solution to many smile imperfections. Cosmetic bonding uses a tooth-colored resin to fill in gaps, chips, cracks, and other problems with your teeth. Unlike veneers and crowns, bonding does not require us to remove any of your original teeth. Advances in bonding materials have made it easy to match the resin to the natural color of your tooth, leaving you with a beautiful, natural smile.
Tooth-Colored Restorations
Tooth-colored restorations make fixing damaged teeth easy and is also aesthetically pleasing. When you have a tooth that is damaged or decayed, fixing the problem can save you a significant amount of discomfort. Unfortunately in the past, that meant having metal fillings or crowns that were easily identified as such. Today, tooth-colored restorations allow us to repair your damaged or decayed teeth with materials that match your natural tooth color. The new restorations are stronger and longer lasting, and no one will need to know that you have had dental work done!
Crowns and Bridges
Missing and damaged teeth sometimes require crowns and bridges in order to be restored. Our practice offers natural-looking porcelain crowns and bridges so your dental work can be done effectively and subtly. Crowns fit over broken, decayed, or damaged teeth like a jacket. They offer renewed strength, improved appearance, and greater chewing power. A bridge is used to replace a missing tooth. Bridges consist of a replacement crown and two additional crowns that fit over the teeth adjacent to the gap left by your missing tooth. We offer the finest techniques and materials for crown and bridge work, making it easy for you to turn a damaged mouth into a beautiful, strong smile!
Preventative Services
The best way to minimize tooth and mouth problems is through prevention! Having regular cleanings and x-rays can help us to catch potential problems early. This allows us to provide you with treatment before you have to experience discomfort. With proper preventative care, you can probably keep your teeth healthy throughout your lifetime. Furthermore, dental health has been linked to overall health in more than one study. There are lots of reasons to keep your mouth healthy, so please contact us today to ask about our preventative services.
Sealants, Fluoride
Protecting your teeth should begin at a young age and continue throughout your lifetime. Sealants and fluoride help guard your teeth against plaque (the bacteria containing film that builds up on teeth and causes cavities). Sealants are most often used on the back teeth of children. They help protect the teeth's enamel from plaque and are especially beneficial for younger children whose brushing and flossing may not be adequate. Fluoride is also given to children but is also helpful for adults. Although too much fluoride can cause fluorsis (white spots on the teeth), the right amount helps strengthen teeth and helps prevent cavities. Please contact us to learn more about sealants and fluoride.
Periodontal (Gum Care)
Gum disease is a constant threat, but proper care can help prevent it. Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, begins as gingivitis. The disease is caused by plaque build-up, which eventually hardens into tartar. Plaque and tartar build-up can cause the gums to recede, allowing bacteria to damage the tooth's root. Untreated gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Fortunately, we offer periodontal care and treatment. By cleaning your teeth and gums and performing procedures, such as scaling or root planting if necessary, we can help stop gum disease. In its early stages, the symptoms of gum disease may not be easy to detect so it is important that you see us regularly. Please contact us today to schedule an appointment!
Dentures and Partials
Missing teeth can cause problems with chewing, speaking, and even self-confidence. If you have lost some or all of your teeth, dentures can help to replace them. You will look better, speak better, and eat more easily. Dentures and partials are custom-fit to your mouth. If you need a full set of replacement teeth, complete dentures may be used. If you have some teeth left, partials can be secured to them. In some cases, you may want to consider anchoring your dentures in place with dental implants. To learn more about dentures, partials, and your options for replacing missing teeth, please contact us today!
Root Canals
Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp in the center of the tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The pulp is made up of blood vessels and nerve tissue that make teeth grow. Pulp can be safely removed from a tooth's root canals once teeth are finished developing. Pulp can become inflamed due to injury but is most often irritated when a cavity is left untreated. In a root canal procedure, the tooth's damaged pulp is removed and the tooth's root canal is cleaned. Root canal treatment can save an infected tooth from being lost. Please contact us to learn more about root canals.