Great Smiles of NJ - General Dentistry
Comprehensive Care Twice-daily brushings and regular flossing are excellent for maintenance between office visits, but a healthy mouth requires routine general and preventative care to stay that way. Great Smiles of NJ offers comprehensive care that includes regular oral examinations, cleanings, fluoride, professional breath control, and periodontal (gum disease) treatments designed to help keep your teeth and gums strong and disease-free. Contact our office today to schedule a cleaning or consultation. Family Dentistry Children want to be comfortable, entertained and respected. Adults want the best technology, the most informed doctors, and the highest quality care. Here, we understand that children and adults have different needs and priorities, and we address them all. Dr. Weddle and Dr. Dela Torre have extensive experience working with children. Please contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment. Gum Disease Care & Prevention Unfortunately, periodontal (gum) disease can lead to more than just an unsightly smile—it can cause loss of teeth and eventually, if left untreated, serious health problems. Called gingivitis in its early stages, periodontal disease is caused by excessive toxic bacteria (found in plaque) that attack your mouth’s soft tissues. Early warning signs of the disease include red, swollen, bleeding gums. If caught early, we can help you reverse the damage or, if detected late, we can use one of many effective cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures to achieve a healthy, beautiful condition. For more information, please contact our office today. Endodontics / Root Canals Each of our teeth contains a long, thin strand of dental pulp—which provides the tooth with nutrients and nerves—that extends down to the tooth’s root. If the pulp becomes infected or injured, the tooth’s nerves die and, often, without endodontic treatment, the tooth dies as well. Root canal treatment is designed to save such damaged teeth. During the procedure (performed under anesthesia), a gap is drilled into the tooth’s crown and pulp chamber, diseased pulp is removed, and the tooth is permanently sealed with a gold, porcelain, or tooth-colored crown. To learn more about root canals, please contact us today. Oral surgery Our doctors are extensively trained in a full range of oral surgery procedures, including dental implants, bridgework, tooth extraction, and sealing and root planning, designed to help patients obtain optimal oral health. To find out which procedure will be the best fit for you, please contact our practice today. Tooth Extraction In only the most extreme and necessary cases—such as when a tooth's roots are severely damaged beyond repair—we may extract the tooth in preparation for a restorative dentistry procedure, such as dentures. Wisdom teeth may be too crowded in the jaw, causing problems - but we can help determine if they need to be removed. If you have any questions about tooth extraction, please contact us today. Sealants Children’s teeth—especially back teeth—are susceptible to decay and cavities despite regular brushing and flossing. To protect your children’s teeth, consider sealants. These durable, clear products are painted over the teeth, adding strength and creating reinforcement. Sealants can significantly reduce decay! To learn more about sealants, please contact us today. Fluoride Treatment Experts concluded long ago that the mineral fluoride is quite effective in protecting teeth enamel from decay. For that reason, it is added to tap water and other products. But children—whose teeth are vulnerable—need extra fluoride to keep their enamel extra strong. Fluoride treatments are an excellent solution. Fluoride treatments, administered in trays or brushed onto the teeth, are quick and painless and are given immediately following professional cleanings. To learn more about fluoride treatments, please contact us today. |