Lake Creek Dental offers a full array of cosmetic dentistry services to help you create a satisfying smile. You can read more on this page about specific services.

Initial Oral Examination
Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.

Teeth Bleaching
Our state-of-the-art, in-office Power Bleaching system will make your teeth whiter in less than 1.5 hours. Another option is our home bleaching system you take with you for results in 2 weeks. You can also consider a combination program of both systems for optimal, long-term results.

Crowns
You can have a new smile with all-porcelain crowns (empressed material) on the anterior teeth. For the posterior, we use porcelain fused to metal.

Veneers
In just two or three dental visits, special thin laminates, called veneers can correct discolored, worn down, cracked and chipped teeth.

Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings that are light-cured to match your teeth.

Root Canals
We perform root canals on anterior,premolar and molar teeth.

Periodontal Treatment
You should have a standard cleaning at least twice a year. A periodontal treatment includes an Adult Prophy (basic cleaning). If it has been over a year since your last cleaning, possible treatment will include either Periodontal Scaling (deeper) or Root Planning and Scaling (requires anesthetic).

Mouth Guards
Whether you are an athlete or casual sports participant, you should wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth. If you grind your teeth while you sleep, a bite guard will help reduce symptoms of TMJ. We custom make mouth guards in both soft and hard materials.

Removable Dental Prosthesis
For missing teeth, we can make dentures or removable partials for you.

Preventative Care

In our estimation, crisis prevention is a whole lot smarter and more efficient than crisis management. So we're diligent in our patient communication efforts, instructing you as to the most effective methods for keeping your teeth and gums healthy despite the stresses and trials of life. We're so meticulous in our comprehensive oral examinations, applying whatever advanced means are necessary to catch and arrest problems while they're still small.

Our preventive services include:

• Cleaning/Hygiene - Keep your teeth and gums in optimal health with routine cleanings
• Regular Checkups - Regular Checkups ensure that your teeth and gums are healthy and problem free
• Dental Sealants - Dr. Estes and Dr. Slaughter can use dental sealants to protect your teeth from damage and decay
• One-on-One Patient Education - An educated patient is an empowered patient
• Nightguards for Bruxism & TMD - If you are suffering jaw pain or teeth grinding nightguards can help you
• Athletic Mouthguards - The ADA recommends mouthguards for a wide variety of spots and activities.
• Breath Treatment - If you suffer from halitosis (bad breath) Dr. Estes and Dr. Slaughter offer several breath treatment methods at their Austin office

Restorative Care Services

People often experience some level of discoloration, chipping, breaking, or even complete loss of teeth as a result of aging, accidents, or even lifestyle choices. But with today's advanced materials and methods, such as porcelain veneers, problem teeth don't have to mean fewer smiles! In fact, we have the expertise and the hands-on experience to correct, enhance, and strengthen your teeth, whether you're troubled by one specific problem or by your entire smile. Although complex restorative work has traditionally caused anxiety for many people, we're experts in keeping you comfortable. In fact, when appropriate, we can even utilize 'sedation dentistry', allowing you to relax through entire lengthy procedures with no memory of the experience afterwards!

Rest Easy. Although complex restorative work has traditionally caused anxiety for many people, we're experts in keeping you comfortable. In fact, when appropriate, we can even utilize 'sedation dentistry', allowing you to relax through entire lengthy procedures with no memory of the experience afterwards! In such cases, you simply take a prescription sedative tablet just prior to your appointment, come in for treatment, then have your companion or spouse drive you home afterwards. Throughout the visit, you'll be responsive--but miraculously will not feel discomfort. And when you awaken at home, you'll have only your new, beautiful smile as evidence of your visit.

Gum Care
You may not realize it, but studies show that nearly 80% of the population has some significant, undetected level of chronic gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss, bone loss, and is linked to a whole host of other general physical ailments as well. That's why we are so aggressive during each check-up to evaluate each and every gum pocket, meticulously chart depth changes, and tackle problems while they're still small.

Our Gum Care Services include:

• Charting & Diagnostic Services
• In-Office Therapy: chlorohexadine chips, scaling, root planing, irrigation

Cosmetic Dentistry
Your smile is one of the most unique aspects of your appearance, affecting your relationships, your career, and your confidence. Yet, many people take their smile and all its flaws for granted…if it contains dull, stained, chipped, uneven, or even missing teeth, they simply use it less and less. And that's a shame. Instead, why not consider the amazing array of easy, effective, life-changing cosmetic dentistry options available today? We can show you an accurate digital image of your new, improved look before you undergo any treatment. If you're like so many other patients, you'll find that even a few small enhancements can greatly improve your outlook. And, you'll find out what it feels like to love your smile.

Technology
In the past few years, dental science has seen some tremendous advances allowing us to see things more clearly, diagnose problems more accurately, and conduct treatments more precisely. Plus, we've learned how to keep patients more comfortable and run our office with greater efficiency than ever before. So, if there's something that's been proven to improve things, chances are good that it's in our arsenal. When you come in for your visit, just ask us for a tour of our high-tech tools!