What We Do

Dr. Larry loves his work. It is his priority to learn as much as he can. He has continued to study dentistry all his life, taking classes every year to sharpen his skills. Dr. Larry is able to offer a wide array of services to his patients. Please review the following menu of services. If you don’t see what you want here, just ask. Dr. Larry can probably help.

Click on each of the blue categories to see the topics covered within them.

Diagnosis

. Oral cancer screening . TMJ screening . X-rays: Full mouth, TMJ, Skull, and Dental . Pulp Testing . Space Analysis . Photography . Wax-ups to develop your new smile

Hygiene & Periodontics

. Brush/Floss/Care Instruction . Routine cleanings . Deep Cleaning . Fluoride Treatments . Desensitizing Treatments . Routine follow-up . Gum Recontouring (Plastic Surgery) . Gum Surgery . Grafts

Emergency Care

. Pain . Infection . Inflammation . Swelling . Bleeding . Trauma . Splinting . Pulp exposure

Surgery

. Muscle Recontouring . Gum Plastic Surgery . Extractions . Third Molars (Wisdom teeth) . Impactions . Preparing for dentures . Insertion of implants

Endodontics

. Care for the blood vessels and nerves in teeth . Pulp capping . Root canals . Abscessed teeth . Fractured teeth . Follow-up to trauma

Pediatric Dentistry

. Pre-birth teaching . Nutritional education . Fluoride management . Home care instruction . Hygiene aids . First appointment . Attitude development . Behavior management . Early treatment . Happy Gas

Restorative

. White cosmetic fillings . White porcelain veneers . White crowns . Metal or metal-free crowns . Gold . Severe wear therapy . Fracture repair . Complete rehabilitation

Crowns & Bridges

. On existing teeth . On implants . Replace missing teeth . Re-shape teeth . Color enhancement

Prosthodontics: Replacement Teeth

. Fixed bridges . Partial dentures . Complete dentures . Immediate dentures . Over-dentures . Combinations

Implants

. Abutments for crowns . Abutments for bridges . Abutments for partial dentures . Abutments for complete dentures . Abutments for orthodontics (braces)

Orthodontics (Braces)

. Space management to prevent crowding . Age 7 & below: Primary (baby) to early mixed teeth . Age 7-12: Early mixed to early permanent teeth . Age 13-25: Permanent teeth . Adult: Provide room for replacement of teeth

Orthopedics

. Stimulation of bone growth to make room for teeth . Reshape palate . Increase airway (Breathe better)

TMJ

. Examination and Palpation . Joint sounds . Transcranial X-rays . Function . Mobility . Guidance . Balance . Interferences . Splints . Reconstruction/Rehabilitation