Contact Us

Send Us an Email

Dental Health

DENTAL HEALTH IN PORT WASHINGTON

FILLINGS

We perform fillings to remove decay, and replace the affected tooth structure. Caught early enough, cavities can be treated easily and painlessly with fillings. If not treated, decay can lead to tooth pain and/or infection, and the tooth will eventually need root canal treatment or extraction.

BONDING

Bonding involves adhering composite resin material matched to the color of the tooth. This is done to repair damage caused by decay, to alter the alignment of the tooth, close gaps between the teeth, or for cosmetic purposes. First the surface of the tooth is roughened in order to accept the bonding and hold it. A gel is applied to micro etch the tooth surface, and a primer/bond agent is applied so the material adheres to the surface. Then the bonding material itself is placed on the tooth and hardened with intense light. The composite resin material is shaped and polished to get a lustrous finish.

SEALANTS
Sealants are used to fill in narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing. In some cases, the tooth structure has fine grooves or pits that can accumulate plaque, not because the person doesn’t brush, but because they’re too narrow to allow even one bristle into them. These will develop cavities over time. Dr. Katechis will brush on a coating that seals the grooves and pits, making it possible to brush off all the plaque and keep your teeth healthy.

NON-SURGICAL GUM TREATMENTS

The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation also referred to as the periodontium. When the periodontium is not healthy, it jeopardizes the teeth just as a bad foundation would threaten the stability of a house. Signs of unhealthy periodontium (gum disease) include: gums that are red and bleed easily, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulled away from the tooth, loose teeth, and changes in the position or bite of the teeth.

Non-surgical gum treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing done under a local anesthetic, along with local antibiotic agents. If the gum disease gets too severe it may need to be treated through surgery or extraction.

X-RAYS

X-rays are a necessary part of the diagnostic process, allowing us to detect a variety of dental problems. Without an X-ray of the whole tooth, and supporting bone and gum tissues, there is no real way to detect infection or pathology that requires attention.

In our office we use digital radiography which allows us to take X-rays using 50-70{8002b1bb8de652d0a5199dd69454115ff11e0d6b3c481b0f415184cca66dbef8} less radiation versus conventional X-rays. Coupled with computer monitorying, digital x-ray technology allows us to enhance the images for better diagnosis of any dental concerns.

Contact Us

Send Us an Email

Our Location

Find us on the map

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

10:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed