DENTAL PROCEDURES IN SOUTHEAST PORTLAND, OR
Cleanings
By scheduling regular dental cleanings—typically twice a year—you'll enjoy greater overall oral health. Cleanings usually consist of plaque and tartar removal, fluoride application, checks for cavities. Other services, like polishing your teeth, may also be provided so that you can enjoy a healthier, brighter smile.
Bonding
If you have cracked, chipped, or discolored teeth, bonding
using a composite resin may be the perfect, affordable solution. During a bonding procedure, Dr. Lee will prepare your tooth surface for the resin. When it's ready, he will mold it to match the shape of the rest of your teeth before being hardened and polished. The entire procedure is typically completed in under an hour.
Bridges
Dental bridges
are used to maintain your smile and bite in situations where either your tooth is already missing or it needs to be pulled (extracted). A bridge is anchored to the teeth on either side of the missing tooth; these caps support a false tooth (or teeth) so that it looks like you have a full, complete smile.
Extractions
Sometimes your teeth may need to be removed to improve the overall health of your mouth. Infected or severely decayed teeth, teeth that have been damaged by trauma or periodontal disease, and teeth that are too crowded all may be solved by an extraction. Though we try to keep as many of your natural, healthy teeth as possible, an extraction may be in your best interest.
Wisdom Teeth
At Sunrise Dental of Gresham, we can take care of your wisdom teeth
needs. Whether they are improperly aligned, or they are impacted and need to be extracted, we can take care of you.
Periodontal Deep Cleanings
Sometimes called root planning, periodontal deep cleaning
treats more severe gum disease by smoothing the surface of the tooth below the gum line so that it is more difficult for bacteria and plaque to accumulate. During root planning, a special tool is used to scrape away tartar. This procedure helps remove pockets of bacteria that may lead to bone loss, inflammation, infection, loose teeth, and other problems.