General Dentistry

Great Smile Dental is your local dental home for lifelong maintenance of your natural smile. Led by Dr. Aaron Schamback, our team provides experienced general dentistry to meet the needs of our patients, delivered in a caring and personalized manner. General dental services are the foundation of routine dental care and are focused on the prevention of disease and conservative treatment of common dental concerns.

Our general dentistry services include, but are not limited to:

Dental cleanings and exams
Dental fillings
Dental sealants
Root canals
Tooth extractions
Children’s dental services

OUR ROUTINE DENTAL VISITS

Routine dental visits are important for establishing healthy oral habits and enabling our team to get to know you better. During exams and cleanings, we look for signs of more complex problems that could affect your long-term dental health and function such as a bite disorder. We monitor your oral health and take the time to understand your unique risk factors so that we can offer the most personalized care possible.

We strive for a patient-focused environment so that you look forward to visiting and leaving our office with a clean, healthy smile and the confidence that your oral health is supporting your overall physical wellness.

This is a common question asked of all dentists, especially from patients with good oral health. Visiting our office twice a year is recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA) and has been shown to minimize the risk of developing common dental problems including tooth decay and periodontal disease.

Keeping the teeth and gums as healthy and stable as possible can help you avoid the need for extensive or invasive dental care to address damage or decay and restore oral health. Routine visits allow us to spot developing problems in the early stages, allowing us to step in with a conservative treatment.

STOP TOOTH DECAY AND KEEP THAT HEALTHY SMILE!

Tooth decay is a common ailment that most adults will experience in their lifetime. Factors such as genetics, plaque buildup, the foods we eat, and improper dental hygiene can all contribute to cavities.

Tooth decay remains a growing health concern for both children and adults and can be largely prevented with good oral hygiene and dental care. Tooth decay may start as a small cavity that is often undetectable to most patients. In the absence of regular dental care, this can progress and damage the tooth, sometimes irreparably. Advanced tooth decay can also be the cause of infection in the teeth and the gums.

Although cavities are commonplace, it’s best to catch them as soon as possible and treat them with a dental cavity filling to prevent them from turning into a bigger issue.

Preventing tooth decay depends on both routine dental care and a good daily oral hygiene routine at home that includes the use of fluoride toothpaste. Our dentists are here to educate you on good oral health habits.

SYMPTOMS OF A DENTAL CAVITY
WHAT TO EXPECT

Usually, dental cavity symptoms are not present until the cavity has become more advanced. Catching dental cavities early can assist your dentist in reversing the decay. The most common cavity symptoms are:

Tooth Sensitivity
Tooth Pain
Pain in Teeth When Eating or Drinking
A Visible Opening in the Tooth
Discoloration of a Tooth

Cavities can be painful, and if left untreated, the infection can spread, causing even more discomfort. But, don’t worry! The Great Smile Dental team can remove your cavity right away, so you can return to your life without any uncomfortable symptoms. We place all types of dental fillings to address tooth decay, including white fillings for the most natural-looking result.

Dental fillings are a simple procedure, so you can sit back and relax. We will make sure that you are comfortable the entire time.

Your treatment will start by applying a local anesthetic.
You can relax while we expertly clean decay from the tooth.
We will remove as little of your natural tooth structure as possible to maintain the integrity of your smile.
The tooth-colored composite resin dental filling will be bonded to your tooth.
Your tooth will look and feel brand new!

Dental fillings are a quick, inpatient procedure. Most people will have a cavity at least once in their life, but you don’t need to worry. We ensure you are comfortable and that the dental filling process is pain-free.

Dental Fillings: A Key Component of General Dentistry

When you think of going to the dentist, dental fillings might be one of the first things that come to mind. Dental fillings are the process of repairing a cavity. Once a cavity forms, a dentist removes the decay, leaving a small hole behind. The dental filling is a tooth-colored material that “fills” up the hole.

Dental fillings are one of the most common general dentistry procedures. With modern dentistry, it’s faster and more comfortable than ever to receive a dental filling. It’s vital to have a cavity removed as quickly as possible. Otherwise, it can lead to further infection in your tooth.

Find out more about dental fillings or call Great Smile Dental for an appointment.

At Great Smile Dental, we offer durable, safe dental fillings designed to match your natural teeth! Our goal is to free you of symptoms, strengthen your natural tooth, and make your tooth more aesthetically pleasing. The dental fillings that we offer are:

Made from a strong composite resin material
Minimally invasive
Bonded to the surface of your tooth
Tooth-colored and natural-looking

While metal fillings used to be standard, they aren’t used much in modern dentistry. Great Smile Dental can remove and replace old silver amalgam fillings for you!

Pediatric Visits

Our office sees children ages 3 and up. We love to get to know you and your entire family. Our pediatric cleanings are gentle and thorough, preserving your child’s teeth for years to come. Many of our dentists have experience with pediatric dentistry. Meet our team today!