General Dentistry in Fond du Lac

What Services Would a General Dentist Near Me Provide?

Among the most typical general dentistry services are:

• Tooth Repair and Replacement – The repairing of broken or otherwise damaged teeth and replacement of missing ones
• Crowns – A cap made commonly of porcelain, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), metal, or ceramic that a dentist places on top of a damaged tooth to cover, restore, and protect its shape
• Porcelain Crowns – A popular type of crown due to how well it matches the color of natural teeth; sometimes fused to metal to provide added strength
• Dental Bonding – A reversible cosmetic procedure that makes use of a composite, tooth-colored resin to repair chips in teeth, change their color and shape, or close gaps between teeth
• Dental Bridges – A false tooth, known as a pontic, that is kept in place by the teeth on either side of the empty space where it’s placed, known as abutment teeth
• Fillings – A procedure in which the dentist fills a hole in a tooth, or a cavity, with a type of material like amalgam, composite resin, glass or porcelain to protect the tooth from further damage and restore its strength and functionality
• Nitrous Oxide – A safe, effective sedative mixed with oxygen that you inhale through a small mask fitted over your nose to help you feel more comfortable and relaxed during certain dental procedures
• Sealants – A thin, protective, usually plastic coating that adheres to your teeth’s chewing surface, particularly those of your back teeth, and prevents cavities and tooth decay by filling up the grooves where bacteria can settle

If you are currently facing a dental problem, call our office right away to schedule an appointment so we may provide the services you need to restore the comfort, appearance, functionality and health of your teeth and mouth.

How Hygienists Clean Teeth

Our dental hygienist will use a scaler to scrape bacteria and plaque from the surfaces of your teeth and provide an expert flossing to remove bacteria and food particles from between the teeth. He or she will also brush and polish your teeth using a mildly abrasive toothpaste, then apply a fluoride treatment.

How Often Should You Go to the General Dental Office?

For preventative general dentistry services, most people should see their general dentist every six months; in some cases, Dr. Floros may recommend a patient with a particular chronic dental condition or at high risk of dental issues visit more frequently, such as every three or four months, instead. Other than that, you should go any time you have some sort of concern about your dental health, like bleeding gums or a toothache. You may also choose to set up an appointment with Dr. Floros to discuss a cosmetic dentistry procedure you heard of and want to learn more about.

Whichever of these applies to you, we can help. Give Floros Family Dentistry a call, and we’ll schedule you for an appointment with a dentist right away.

How Long Is a General Dental Appointment?

Most basic checkups and cleanings with a general dentist take between 30 minutes and an hour. It may take longer if you’re having a particular dental procedure like filling a cavity or getting a tooth pulled.

Call us to stay on top of your schedule of routine dental visits and, in between those visits, practice good oral hygiene at home to prevent diseases of the mouth and keep your smile looking healthy and bright for your lifetime.