Dr. Slaughter and Dr. Estes

We offer a full array of dental services to help you create and maintain and beautiful and healthy 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 Whitening
A two visit process that involves making custom trays that are worn 15 minutes to 2 hours a day. Desired results are achieved after a few days to a few weeks.

Crowns
Crowns improve the look as well as the function of teeth. Crown materials we offer are porcelain fused to high noble metal, Full porcelain crowns, and Full gold crowns. Location of the tooth and gumline are considered when choosing materials.

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

Fillings
We use tooth colored, composite filling material that is bonded to the tooth.

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.
• Oral Cancer Screening- Done at the initial visit and at eafh hygiene visit. We look and feel for lumps, growths, red or white patches or recurring sore areas.
• Dental Sealants - A clear or shaded plastic is applied to the chewing surface of the back teeth, protecting these decay prone areas from plaque and acid.
• 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.
• One-on-One Patient Education - An educated patient is an empowered patient.

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, 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.

Rest Easy.

We realize and understand that dental treatment can be a traumatic experience for some. To make your visits easier we have Nitrous Oxide in every treatment room as well as Sedation Options. Television and music is also available in each treatment room.
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: Scaling&Root Planing, Anti-Microbial 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? 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!