Don’t hide behind less-than-perfect teeth. A clean, healthy mouth and a beautiful smile are your best assets! Our practice specializes in a wide array of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including bonding, crowns, and veneers. We strive to give you the dazzling results you want—and deserve. We are devoted to giving you the exact look you desire, whether that requires a subtle enhancement or an entire smile makeover.
Periodontal (gum) disease can lead to more than just an unsightly smile—it can cause loss of teeth and eventually, if left untreated, serious health problems. Called gingivitis in its early stages, periodontal disease is caused by excessive toxic bacteria (found in plaque) that attack your mouth’s soft tissues. Early warning signs of this disease include red, swollen, bleeding gums. If caught early, we can help you reverse the damage. If detected late, we can use one of many effective cosmetic dentistry procedures to restore your mouth to a healthy, beautiful state. Let our on-staff periodontist help you keep your teeth and gums strong and disease-free with regular examinations and cleanings. Please contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
Dental implants are artificial teeth attached below the gum line using an anchor. The anchor holds the implant in place, allowing excess bone and gum to grow around it. The end result is a strong, secure tooth that is virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Because dental implants require surgery, they are intended only for candidates with sufficient bone and healthy gums. For more information about dental implants, please contact us today.
An alternative to the dental drill, air abrasion is a way of removing tooth matter. A fine stream of aluminum oxide particles is blown from an air abrasion handpiece onto the tooth, removing decay in preparation for cavity restoration. Air abrasion is virtually painless and significantly reduces or eliminates the need for painful injections of anesthetics. This procedure is especially recommended for children who fear needles.
Dentures are an excellent option for people who have lost all their teeth. Precisely designed and molded to fit one’s mouth, full dentures slide over the gums and are held in place with the cheek and mouth muscles. They allow for comfortable chewing and keep the mouth and its surrounding features in proper alignment. To learn more about full dentures, please contact us today.
Our dentists specialize in the latest, most effective tooth whitening procedure available—the Zoom!® In-Office Whitening System. Safe, fast and convenient, Zoom!® uses a combination of formulated lightening and hydrogen peroxide-based bleach to whiten teeth—typically by six to ten shades—in one brief office visit. With simple, regular home touch-ups and careful maintenance, a beautiful Zoom!® smile can last indefinitely. Zoom!® Whitening Gel is carefully applied to the enamel (the tooth's protective coating) and heated by a special Zoom!® Whitening Lamp. The gel is removed after one hour, and a five-minute fluoride treatment is administered. The end result is brighter, whiter teeth that are essentially free of coffee, tea, soft drink, wine, or tobacco stains. To learn more about Zoom!®, please contact our office today.
The DIAGNOdent® is a powerful new laser used for early detection and diagnosis of tooth decay. The DIAGNOdent® laser also helps locate decay that may be hidden in the cracks and crevices of teeth. Earlier detection means less damage, pain, and hassle for you down the road. Please contact our practice today to learn more about the DIAGNOdent® laser.
The intra-oral camera is a revolutionary diagnostic dental tool that allows early detection of potential problems within the mouth. The tiny intra-oral camera is inserted into a patient's mouth and takes pictures of the teeth, displaying the images on a computer screen. Using the intra-oral camera saves time and makes problems easily visible to both patient and doctor. Patients can view the areas to be treated, making procedures more understandable. To learn more about the intra-oral camera, please contact our office today.
Commonly known as laughing gas, nitrous oxide sedation offers the benefit of relaxation with no loss of consciousness. A mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen is inhaled through the nose and mouth before a planned dental procedure. The mixture begins as 100 percent oxygen, and the nitrous oxide is gradually increased over three to five minutes. Symptoms of nitrous oxide include lightheadedness, increased relaxation, and a warm-all-over feeling. Safe and effective, nitrous sedation is the most common form of conscious sedation. Contact our office for more information about nitrous sedation.
Bypass painful injections and stress with oral sedation. A pill taken before a planned dental treatment paves the way for a comfortable, relaxing dental experience. The ultimate fit for extended or complicated treatments, oral sedation can last for up to six hours. If you wish to have little or no memory of your dental procedure, oral sedation is a good choice. Contact us today for all the details.
Each tooth contains a long, thin strand of dental pulp—which provides the tooth with nutrients and nerves—that extends down to the tooth’s root. If the pulp becomes infected or injured, the tooth’s nerves die and often, without endodontic treatment, the tooth dies as well. Root canals are designed to save such damaged teeth. During the procedure (performed under anesthesia), an opening is created in the tooth’s crown and pulp chamber, diseased pulp is reshaped or removed, and the tooth is permanently sealed with a gold, porcelain, or tooth-colored crown. To learn more about root canals, please contact us today.
Get beautiful, whiter teeth at home while you sleep. The Nite White® tooth whitening system is a custom-fitted appliance that is filled with bleaching gel and worn at night over the teeth. Nite White® gel, a solution containing 10 percent carbamide peroxide, safely and gently whitens teeth over the course of about two weeks. You can remove coffee, tea, tetracycline and other stains, as well as tooth yellowing caused by aging, using the Nite White® take-home bleaching system. Contact us today to learn more.
Also called caps, crowns are natural-looking covers that fit snugly over teeth to conceal cracked, badly discolored, injured, or chipped teeth. Crowns minimize physical discomfort in and provide support for damaged teeth. We use all-porcelain crowns for best results. Ultimately, crowns can improve the overall appearance of your smile while making your teeth more resistant to injury. For more information about crowns, please contact us today.
An excellent alternative to crowns, veneers can perfect your smile by masking stains, hiding chips, correcting misalignment, and creating uniformity. Veneers, which are made of thin, customized material designed to slide over the teeth, look incredibly natural, are long lasting, and are relatively easy to apply. Please contact us today to find out more about veneers.
Sometimes oral surgery is the best option to help you achieve a flawless smile. Our oral surgeons have mastered a variety of the most comprehensive surgery techniques, including dental implants, bridgework, sealing, and root planing. To find out which procedure will best fit your needs, please contact our practice today.
Having a dazzling, healthy smile can make a positive difference in anyone’s life—it can restore not only one’s youthful appearance, but also the confidence and self-assuredness that come along with it. We offer a full range of restorative dentistry procedures, from missing tooth replacement to endodontics, so no matter what your dental needs, we have a solution. Please contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
Bad breath (halitosis) is not only embarrassing, but it may also be a sign of a medical problem. Its most common causes include dry mouth, pungent foods, insufficient tooth maintenance (such as infrequent brushing or flossing), and periodontal disease. If you suffer from chronic bad breath, we can help. We offer a full range of BreathRX® professional mouth care products. To explore treatment options for halitosis, please contact us today.
Fluoride treatments promote healthy teeth and are an important element of dental maintenance for adults and children. Fluoride helps your teeth fight off decay by building their resistance to decay-forming acids. Treatments come in the form of an external oral rinse or an ingested supplement (for those without fluoridated drinking water). For a long-lasting, healthy smile, rely on fluoride treatments. Contact us today for more information.
Excessive clenching, grinding, or poor bite alignment can strain your jaw joints or injure your teeth, causing discomfort or severe pain. Dizziness, ear pain, head and neck pain, chewing difficulties, muscle soreness, and even throat pain may surface as the condition worsens. To correct such problems, we offer a variety of fixed and removable bite appliances. To learn more about bite appliances, please contact our practice today.
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The Smile Wizards:
Laurie A. Soller, DDS
Michael Ramsey, DDS
10760 Hickory Ridge Rd.
Suite 206
Columbia, Maryland 21044
Ph: (866) 767-2599
Fax: (410) 992-5878