Procedures performed by Joseph Jenkins, DDS in Puyallup, WA
A comprehensive exam is the close inspection of the teeth and tissues of the mouth. Dental care begins with this assessment to evaluate your oral needs, and is followed by an evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and implementation.
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Dental hygiene cleaning involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontal disease. People routinely clean their own teeth by brushing and flossing. Dental hygienist can remove hardened deposits (tartar) and stain not removed by home care. Those patients that ha...
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Sealants are applied to children’s teeth to aid in cavity prevention. They are painted on the top of back teeth to make the grooves less deep and tooth brushing more effective.
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Dental implants are great option to replace missing teeth. They are titanium tooth root replacements that support abutments and crowns and mimic natural teeth they replace.
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Bridges are dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by joining permanently a “floating” crown to adjacent crowns supported by your teeth or implants.
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When the tooth is fractured or when the cavity is very large, we can often save the tooth by placing the crown. Full coverage crowns can improve the strength and appearance of the tooth. At WPD we use the finest porcelain materials to mimic your natural tooth shade.
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At Willows Pond Dentistry we use white (tooth colored) filling material to repair cavities and small tooth fractures.
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Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth. Conventional dentures are removable, however there are many different denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clasping onto teeth or dental implants.
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Veneers are cosmetic thin shells of porcelain placed on teeth to improve their appearance and give you a confidence in your smile.
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At Willows Pond Dental we offer in-office and take-home teeth whitening options. Please call our office for additional information.
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A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed, becomes infected or is damaged due to present or past trauma. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and associated tissues are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected an...
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Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt. When these teeth are angled or trapped under the bone or gum, the normal eruption is not possible, and their removal is often necessary to avoid future problems. We offer variety sedation options to make your visit more pleasant.
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Nitrous oxide sedation is one of several ways available to reduce dental anxiety. It is commonly known as laughing gas and is used to induce a state of relaxation, alleviate patient anxiety and diminish dental pain.
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If you are anxious about dental care and avoid going to the dentist, sedation dentistry might be for you. Sedation dentistry is a process used to establish a relaxed, easy and calm state through the use of oral sedatives drugs. For more complicated procedure we can also arrange general anesthesia.
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