General Dentistry Services in New Berlin

General Dentistry Services We Offer

• Tooth Replacement and Repair – The replacement of missing teeth and repairing of broken or otherwise damaged ones
• Crowns – A kind of dental restoration commonly made from porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), porcelain, metal, or ceramic that covers the whole of a tooth’s anatomical crown, or the portion of it covered by enamel.
• Porcelain Crowns – The most cosmetic type of crown, as porcelain provides a natural translucence that most closely matches the look of natural teeth
• Dental Bridges – A prosthetic tooth or teeth (called pontics) anchored by crowns placed atop abutment teeth in order to shut gaps between teeth and, thus, keep your existing teeth from shifting into those gaps, improve the strength of your bite, make it easier to speak and restore your smile
• Fillings – A dentistry procedure in which the dentist fills a hole in a tooth, known as a cavity, with a hardy material like porcelain, composite resin or amalgam to prevent further damage, restore the health, strength and usefulness of the tooth and alleviate any pain associated with the cavity
• Porcelain Fillings (aka onlays or inlays) – A kind of filling that’s long-lasting and can be matched to the existing color of your teeth, used for both for permanent fillings and temporary ones placed while permanent ones of another material are in the process of production
• Composite Fillings – Another kind of filling that can be matched to the existing color of your teeth
• Dental Bonding – A procedure in which a dentist applies a tooth-colored resin (a durable plastic) to a damaged tooth using a special light that helps harden it and, thereby, bond it to the tooth in order to improve or restore your smile
• Sealants – A thin layer of plastic or other dental material that a dentist paints onto the chewing surface of a tooth, normally a premolar or molar, to fill in places where bacteria might settle and form cavities
• Laser Dentistry – The use of lasers, or highly focused light beams, to change or remove small amounts of hard or soft oral tissue, either to whiten the teeth, reshape the gums or treat a dental condition involving the oral tissues
• Nitrous Oxide – A mild form of sedation dentistry in which you inhale what’s commonly referred to as laughing gas in order to stay calm and comfortable during certain dental procedures

Which of these services may help alleviate a dental issue you’re currently dealing with? Call us to schedule an appointment with a New Berlin dentist who can address that.

What a Professional Dental Cleaning Entails

First, your dental hygienist or dentist in New Berlin will perform a cursory exam of your mouth to assess its current state. Then, they will use a scraping tool called a scaler to scrape tartar, plaque, bacteria and food residue off of your teeth. After that, they will use a professional electric toothpaste and extra-strong toothpaste to clean and polish your gums and teeth. They will provide a professional flossing and, lastly, apply a fluoride-based treatment.

Recommended Dental Care Schedule

At The Art of Modern Dentistry, we advise patients to brush and floss twice every day and visit us for a routine dental cleaning and exam twice every year. To schedule a routine cleaning and exam with a general dentist, call our New Berlin dental office today.

How Long a Dental Appointment Takes

Most routine dental appointments last from a half-hour to an hour, though it could take longer if other procedures are involved.

Preparations for a General Dental Appointment

To prepare for an appointment at your New Berlin general family dentistry practice, ensure you show up on time. You may brush and floss as normal preceding an appointment. Be prepared to provide a current list of your medical conditions and any medications you take. And, if you’re feeling anxious about the appointment, let your general dental office know ahead of time.

Cost of a General Dental Visit

For a regular tooth cleaning and dental checkup, you may pay between $50 and $300. You can pay several hundred or thousand dollars, sometimes per tooth, for other dental services. Call our dentist general practice today to discuss the potential cost of the dental services you need, and then call your dental insurer to find out how much of that cost your policy covers.