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Throughout this website, we have discussed several treatments and services. If you would like to learn more about these, you can view several articles about them in our patient library. If you have any other questions, contact us at 580-223-3838.

CEREC - This revolutionary system allows us to replace full or partial crown damage in a single visit.

Air Abrasion - Air abrasion is a relatively new decay removal/tooth preparation procedure we often use in place of the traditional dental drill.

Amalgams/Mercury Fillings - Why? - There's some debate in the dental industry regarding the pros and cons of using silver fillings, or dental amalgams, to fill cavities. At our office, we exclusively use composite resins for several reasons.

Brushing Right Can Save Your Life - Although most people are aware of the reasons behind proper, daily tooth brushing, few people realize that clean teeth and healthy gums can protect against a wide variety of other general, even life-threatening, health problems!

Crowns - If you’re self-conscious about your smile due to cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth, we can bring back your healthy, natural-looking smile with dental crowns.

DIAGNOdent: Laser Reflection Finds Imperfection—Aids in Correction - One of the most important things we do for our patients is to identify and fill cavities. Enter DIAGNOdent: a revolutionary, thorough means of detecting cavities.

Gum Disease: Serious But Treatable - Although gum disease is terribly pervasive, it's also preventable. Conservative estimates report that up to 80% of people unknowingly have some amount of chronic gum disease.

Implants - Permanent, Secure Tooth Replacements - When people lose permanent teeth due to accident, injury, disease or extraction, dental implants can be a secure, functional replacement option.

Porcelain Veneers - Porcelain veneers can often provide people who have chipped, stained, discolored, unevenly spaced, or even slightly crooked front teeth with a completely new-looking smile in just a few simple appointments.

TMJ Disorder - TMJ disorder or TMD can cause a wide variety of mild to severe symptoms, from jaw clicking and minor discomfort to sharp pain in your temple, ear, jaw and teeth; it can also "lock" your jaw open or shut, or dislocate the jaw altogether.

Tooth Decay and Gum Disease - Your mouth is constantly under attack from two serious enemies: tooth decay and gum disease. The key culprits behind these conditions are naturally occurring oral bacteria, and the acids they produce.