General dentistry.
General dentistry is the everyday care that keeps teeth healthy and repairs them when something goes wrong. At Unzicker Dental in Hanford, that covers exams and cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions and nightguards.
Exams and cleanings
A thorough checkup and professional cleaning, recommended about every six months.
Fillings
Tooth-colored composite and silver amalgam fillings to repair cavities.
Crowns
A custom cap that strengthens a broken, worn or heavily decayed tooth.
Bridges
A fixed replacement for one or more missing teeth, anchored to the teeth beside the gap.
Root canals
Treatment that removes infection from inside a tooth so the tooth can be saved.
Extractions
Careful removal of a tooth that cannot be saved or is causing problems.
Nightguards
A custom-fitted guard that protects teeth from nighttime grinding and clenching.