Good oral hygiene results in a mouth that looks and smells healthy. Teeth are clean and free of debris, gums are pink and do not hurt or bleed when brushing or flossing and bad breath is not a constant problem.

We can help patients learn good oral hygiene techniques and point out areas that may require extra attention during brushing and flossing.

Stonley Dental Studio promotes good oral hygiene because it is important to a patient’s overall well-being.

Restorative dentistry involves the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of oral diseases.

Stonley Dental Studio may suggest a treatment plan to restore teeth that are decayed, chipped, cracked, discolored or even missing. Teeth that are affected by any of these developmental or trauma-related defects can qualify for restorative care.

Prosthodontic procedures involve esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth including crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays as well as complete and partial dentures. Dental implants have become the preferred method for replacing missing teeth, so many replacement procedures today are done with implants as the support instead of natural teeth.

Cosmetic dentistry is a method of professional oral care that focuses on improving the appearance of your mouth, teeth and smile. And although cosmetic dentistry procedures are usually elective, rather than essential, some cases of treatment also provide restorative benefits.

Some of the most common procedures used in cosmetic dentistry include custom dental veneers and professional teeth whitening.

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches, TMJ syndrome and neck, shoulder and back pain. The benefits of orthodontic treatment include a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance, and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime.

Braces create a beautiful smile, but the retainer maintains it while encouraging better oral hygiene long after its use goes away. Although retainers for teeth are most commonly used to hold straight teeth in place after braces, the advantages for both adults and kids in wearing their retainers correctly – per their dentist or orthodontist’s orders – go beyond that.

In addition, wearing some oral appliances  can help iron out speech problems, create space for erupting teeth and correct some minor malocclusions.

Endodontic treatment involves the pulp of a tooth. The pulp contains the tooth’s nerve. It also contains blood vessels that give the tooth oxygen and nutrients. When the pulp is injured or infected, endodontic treatment is often done to try to save the tooth. Usually posterior (back) teeth and teeth that have had previous endodontic treatment require an experienced clinician with advanced training.

The surgical extraction of teeth is one of the most common surgical procedures provided. When a tooth is visible above the gum line and your dentist can easily remove it with forceps, the procedure is called a simple extraction. During a surgical extraction, the dentist may need to remove gum tissue or bone in order to extract the tooth. This type of procedure often requires stitches to close the site so it can heal properly. Wisdom teeth often face surgical extraction because they’re usually impacted, meaning they are not completely erupted into the mouth. Removing severely broken down teeth, root tips or teeth with long-curved roots are other examples of surgical extractions. There are also times when the bone around a tooth has become too dense, resulting in the need for surgical treatment.