Sometimes when a tooth is severely decayed or broken, removing it is the best option. Extractions can be done in our office or you may be referred to an oral surgeon. Rest assured that if a tooth or teeth do need to be extracted, there are lots of options to replace missing teeth such as

TMJ is the Temporomandibular Joint. It is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. It allows for the movement of the jaw so a person can open and close, laugh, yawn, bite into a big apple and chew a steak. Sometimes pain and discomfort are experienced in this area but also in other

A dream wedding, a new relationship, a job interview or a grandchild innocently commented about your yellow or brown teeth- There are many reasons to whiten your teeth.  Teeth whitening is a great way to improve your smile and your confidence in just a few weeks or even one day! We offer 3 levels of

Sealants are a protective covering placed in the grooves of the biting surfaces of the teeth. They are most often recommended for 1st (6 year-old) and 2nd (12 year-old) permanent molars. Sealants are an excellent way to prevent cavities which are most commonly found on the tooth’s biting surfaces. Sealants are fast and easy and

Veneers are a great option to improve the color and shape of your teeth to improve your overall smile. Veneers are bonded to the front surface of your tooth. They are often used in combination with crowns to achieve the desired result.

Gallagher & Eden Family Dentistry enjoys helping kids of all ages have a healthy smile. It is generally recommended that a child see a dentist by age 1 or within 6 months of when his or her first baby tooth comes in. The 1st Dental Visit The first time that your child visits our office

Over 50,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year (www.cancer.org). As a result, we conduct oral cancer screenings at every exam, monitor areas of concern, or possibly refer you for a biopsy. Please ask the doctor or hygienist if you have questions about oral cancer screenings. Don’t have dental insurance?

Some patients may benefit from a nightguard to ease the stress on their jaw joint, muscles and teeth if they clench or grind. Nightguards are custom made for each patient so that they are comfortable and most effective. They are usually only made to be worn on either the upper OR the lower teeth. A

Implants act as replacements for missing teeth and offer patients a dependable long-term solution. Implants can be used to replace a single missing tooth, multiple teeth or to help secure dentures in place. An implant is usually placed by an oral surgeon or periodontist and is restored by the general dentist. Will an implant hurt?

Got a cavity? A filling is the usual solution. Fillings are used to replace missing tooth structure after a cavity is removed. Sometimes a cavity forms around an old filling and the original filling and surrounding decay are removed and replaced with a new filling. This is called recurrent decay. Fillings are tooth colored and