Patient education is an important part of overall dental health. When you know about available dental procedures, you can make informed, confident decisions with Dr. Carter about your dental treatment. Please browse through the topics listed below to learn more about treatments that may be available to you. Dr. Carter can discuss with you the appropriate options for your own unique situation.

Bleaching

We believe, and research shows, that tray bleaching is more predictable than one-hour bleaching treatments. Tray bleaching is safe, effective, and lasts longer than other alternatives. Dr. Carter started Brighter Smiles for Brighter Futures in 2001, in which the patient receives complementary professional tooth bleaching when they make a donation that covers the cost of the bleaching to the Time Matters in the Fight Against Breast Cancer Campaign. The donation is tax-deductible and our office receives no compensation for the procedure. To date, the effort has raised over $600,000 in the fight against cancer.

Bridges

Bridges replace missing teeth when teeth are located on each side of the missing tooth. Whenever possible, our office recommends the use of implant-retained crowns rather than bridges. Implant-crowns are more conservative and preserve bone in the extraction site. Learn more...

Composite Resins

If you're embarrassed about your smile because of decayed, disfigured, or discolored teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins. Composites can close spaces in the front teeth and can repair moderately damaged teeth. Learn more...

Dentures

Dr. Carter has many hours of training in using implants to retain full dentures and partial dentures. Implants firmly hold the denture in place, which allows the patient to chew with increased comfort and function. Learn more...

Digital X-Rays - Reduced Radiation, Radical Results

Compared to conventional x-rays, digital x-rays expose the patient to less radiation. Also, using digital x-rays makes it easier to see and diagnose problems in the mouth. Learn more...

Gum Sculpting

Sometimes the gum tissues cover excessive amounts of the tooth enamel, giving the patient a gummy smile or the appearance of short, wide teeth. Learn more...

Implants

When people lose permanent teeth, dental implants can be a secure, functional replacement option. Our office recommends implant retained crowns for the replacement of missing teeth. Implants maintain the surrounding bone in the extraction area which will improve the strength of the jaw and improve the aesthetic result. A further advantage of implants over bridges is that the surrounding teeth do not have to be cut down as with a bridge. Learn more...

Porcelain 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. Learn more...

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. Learn more...

TMJ Disorder - Can TMJ Dysfunction Be Treated?

TMJ disorder, also referred to as TMJ dysfunction (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 lead to locking of the jaw and pain. Learn more...