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| | | | | Every patient is unique, and it is our goal to help you achieve a flattering appearance while enhancing your ability to enjoy a lasting smile. Here are few of the services we offer. | | | Cosmetic Dentistry
| Movie Star Smiles Aren’t Just For Movie Stars Anymore!
Cosmetic dentistry used to be reserved for the rich and famous, but today’s easy and affordable techniques now allow anyone with the desire for a “movie star smile” to treat themselves to their choice of cosmetic improvements. We have the solution to whatever smile improvement you’re looking for. Give us a call to book an appointment for your “star” treatment today! | Professional Whitening
One of the easiest and most effective ways to brighten your smile is with professional whitening. While there is a dizzying selection of drugstore tooth whitening options available, ranging from whitening toothpastes to strips to gels, they are no substitute for the professional results of dental office treatment. In addition, some over-the-counter products may produce some questionable results, based on the original color and condition of your teeth. Let us help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Click Zoom! for more information on the teeth whitening service our office provides. | Improving Appearance
If it’s not the yellow in your teeth that’s making you blue, but rather their condition, then your first stop should be to our office. Many people have chipped, cracked, worn or uneven teeth that distract from an otherwise sunny smile. Today’s dentistry has the solution that’s right for you, whether it be dental bonding, porcelain veneers or crowns. |  Restoring Appearance
Maybe your problem isn’t the condition of a tooth but rather the absence of one or more, in which case you’ll want to find out about all the advances in dental implants. Long gone are the days of ill-fitting, uncomfortable dentures or bridges – a dental implant literally replaces a missing tooth by installing an artificial tooth root where the missing root was. A new tooth is then manufactured and anchored to the root to result in a completely natural look and feel. Dental implants are the best option to take care of not only the cosmetic desire to fill a gap, but also the dental necessity of ensuring that the position of the remaining teeth are not adversely affected by the space left by any missing teeth. |
| Go to Top | Restorative Dentistry
| Tooth Reconstruction or Replacement: Teeth that are worn, missing, or overly-repaired detract from your appearance and cause improper fit of upper and lower teeth. Dr. Hutson is committed to providing exceptional appearance and function. Crown and bridge combinations, precision-fitted dentures or partials, and single crowns can restore a smile beautifully. Dental Implants replace missing teeth with stability and a natural feel while halting bone loss that occurs from missing teeth. Treatment recommendations by Dr. Hutson will be based upon your individual needs and desires. | | | 
General Dentistry
Preventive Care: The best way to avoid costly dental treatment is through ongoing preventive care. Regular checkups help maintain a healthy mouth and detect areas at risk. Your appointments include an evaluation of teeth and soft tissue of the mouth, a thorough cleaning and polishing, an oral cancer exam, and consultation. Dr. Hutson provides the highest level of care available so your smile will always look as good as it feels. | | Go to Top | Occlusal Disease Treatment
| Occlusal disease is a term that very few dental patients are familiar with. This is suprising since the vast majority of people have some degree of occlusal dental disease. The five signs of occlusal disease are: - Jaw pain, clicking, locking
- Head and neck muscle pain, tension headaches
- Severe wear and/or chipping of your natural teeth
- Loose and/or shifting teeth
- Gum recession and/or grooves on exposed root surfaces
Occlusal disease of the teeth is characterized by excessive or abnormally accelerated tooth wear. This pathology can cause destruction of some or all of the components of our masticatory (chewing) systems. These components are the teeth, the supporting bone, the gums, the jaw joint, and the muscles. In many cases if left undetected and untreated, occlusal disease can become quite disfiguring to the teeth and debilitating to our ability to chew. The underlying cause is deflective interferences on the back teeth or in other words, back teeth hitting against each other in a glancing manner. Back teeth have cusps and fosas. The cusp is the point and the fossa is the valley. The cusp (or point) of one back tooth, therefore, will contact the fossas (valley) of the opposing back tooth. The ideal human bite has all of the cusps of all of the back teeth resting perfectly in the opposing fossas while the two jaw joints are fully seated in their sockets. This bite allows all of the teeth to bear an equal load down their long axis at the same time the two TM (jaw) joints are braced in their sockets thus allowing the forces of chewing and other functions to be equally and evenly dispersed throughout the masticatory system. This is the least stressful and least destructive bite relationship for your teeth, bone, joints, muscles, and yes, your new dental work. You should always be evaluated for occlusal disease before embarking on any extensive dentistry. | | | Periodontal Therapy
| Gum Treatment: Periodontal Disease (gum disease) begins without obvious signs. As it progresses, gums become sore, bleed easily, and contribute to bad breath. In advanced stages, teeth are eventually lost. Research now indicates a link between gum disease and other health repercussions in the body, including heart disease. For this reason, Dr. Hutson incorporates an extensive gum evaluation at each visit. If there is indication of gum disease, Dr. Hutson will recommend treatment to restore your mouth to a healthy state. | | | TMJ Therapy
| TMD: Let’s Talk About Your Click and Pop: If you are experiencing a frequent clicking or popping sound in your jaw, you may possibly have joined the over 10 million North Americans who suffer from Temporomandibular Disorders, commonly referred to as TMD. The temporomadibular joint (“TMJ”), located in the front of the ear, allows us to open and close our mouths and more out jaws all around so that we can talk, yawn, chew and swallow. If the jaw is damaged, or if a person grinds or clenches their teeth, they can sometimes trigger TMD. Unfortunately, the symptoms of TMD often resemble other conditions and, as such, it is difficult to diagnose. Nevertheless, advise your dentist if you experience any of the following: Pain or discomfort in the jaw joint or chewing muscles Popping, clicking or grating sounds when opening and closing the mouth A restricted ability to open the mouth very wide Earaches without infection, a ringing or sense of fullness in the ears A sudden uncomfortable bite, as if the upper and lower teeth aren’t fitting together the right way Sensitive teeth when no dental problems can be found Pain in the head, face, neck and shoulders
If you are diagnosed with TMD, we can often work together to ease the discomfort of your condition by providing you with a variety of stress reducing exercises, muscle relaxants and even a mouth protector to prevent teeth grinding. Give us a call to discuss this complex condition and the steps we can take to help you with it. | Go to Top | |
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