General Dentistry

Preventive care from a dentist near you is necessary to keep your teeth healthy for years to come. It can keep gum disease and decay at bay and allow you to maintain full functionality of your teeth. At WestLake Dental Care, we offer the following general dentistry services:

When providing teeth cleanings, the process consists of our hygienist using a high-powered spin brush and dental-grade toothpaste to clean your teeth thoroughly. During this portion of the exam, the hygienist also scrapes away any plaque. If you already have gum disease, our dentist will recommend more thorough routine cleanings known as scaling and root planing, which clean underneath your gum line. At your routine exam, a dentist may take an x-ray to get a view of the inside of your teeth. Your routine examinations are ideal times to evaluate your teeth for dental issues. The dentist will also perform a quick and painless oral cancer screening to ensure there are no signs of oral cancer present.

In addition to preventive general dentistry, our dentist provides treatments like root canal therapy – a procedure where a dentist removes the decaying inside of your tooth and replaces it with a rubber-like substance. If you have a damaged or decayed tooth, you may receive a filling or crown. Sometimes, our dentist uses an inlay or onlay to cover the cusp of but not the entire tooth.

At WestLake Dental Care, we value patient education and promote whole-mouth wellbeing. We answer all of your questions and understand how to take care of your teeth and gums. Our team will help provide you with the tools and information you need to properly care for your dental health. Schedule an appointment by calling us today!