Decker Dental

A preventive program is a cooperative effort by the patient, dentist, and dental staff to preserve the natural dentition and supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress, and recurrence of dental diseases and conditions.

Root canal therapy is needed when the nerve of a tooth is affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, the pulp (the living tissue inside the tooth), nerves, bacteria, and any decay are removed and the resulting space is filled with special, medicated, dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.

The word periodontal means “around the tooth”. Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth. Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva. If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar). When plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone. Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums.

Whether you’re missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, Dr. Decker’s advanced expertise and experience provides lifetime dental implants to quickly restore your smile. Modern dental implants offer the most reliable and cost-effective tooth replacement treatment.

Imagine a beautifully straight smile without all the restrictions and difficulties of brackets and wires all over your teeth. That’s what makes Invisalign® one of the most popular treatment options at Decker Dental.

One of the quickest ways to transform your smile is through professional teeth whitening. Our team will analyze your current shade and create a personalized plan to move you up the whitening scale. At Decker Dental, we are able to use a stronger, more effective concentration of whitening agents resulting in better results than over-the-counter options.

It may not be that quick, but within a few short visits to Dr. Decker you can achieve a perfectly aligned, stunningly beautiful, personalized smile transformation with the magic of veneers. While tooth whitening may be a fast and effective approach for teeth that just need a tune up, veneers are a great choice for a smile that needs more than a color shift.

Having dentures that hold securely all day, even when eating – that’s the wish of every denture-wearer. Permanent dentures with strategically placed dental implants provide tooth replacement that snaps securely in place and stays in place, restoring natural function.

A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite filling. There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. You and your dentist can discuss the best options for restoring your teeth. Composite fillings, along with silver amalgam fillings, are the most widely used today. Because composite fillings are tooth colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth, and are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of the teeth.

In the past decade there has been a dramatic interest in cosmetic dentistry. We all realize that having a healthy, bright, beautiful smile enhances our appearance and allows us to smile with confidence. Thanks to the advances in modern cosmetic dentistry, we are able to improve our teeth and smiles with quick, painless and surprisingly affordable treatments.

Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.

A Partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting.

There are several types of bridges. You and your dentist will discuss the best options for your particular case. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is usually made of porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain fixed bridges are most popular because they resemble your natural teeth. This type of bridge consists to two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth (abutment teeth) and are attached to pontics (artificial teeth), filling the gap created by one or more missing teeth.

Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.

It’s great news that the incidence of tooth decay has significantly diminished over the years due to the use of fluorides and an increase in patient awareness. However, teeth are still susceptible to decay, infection, and breakage and sometimes need to be restored back to health. Through improved techniques and modern technology, we are now able to offer more options for restoring a tooth back to its normal shape, appearance and function.