Regular dental exams are an important part of preventive health care. Patients are recommended to schedule a dental exam every six months. During each visit, dental X-rays will be taken of your teeth, followed by cleaning, and examination. We will also ask about current health problems you’re having or medications you’re taking. These procedures will allow us to evaluate your risk of developing tooth decay and other oral health problems.

This is a basic preventive treatment that includes removing minor plaque and tartar buildup to reduce the risk of gingivitis and cavities. It leaves teeth feeling fresh and clean. Getting a preventive cleaning every six months is ideal for most children and adults.

This basic restoration procedure is designed to fill in areas of tooth decay or damage. Fillings are appropriate for patients of all ages.

If a tooth is badly decayed and non-restorable, non-functioning, or malpositioned, an extraction may be the only option.  We have options to replace extracted teeth that we will be happy to discuss with you.

An infection in the pulp of a tooth is the most common cause of toothache. The root canal procedure relieves pain and stops the spread of infection. This treatment involves removing infected tooth pulp and restoring the tooth with a filling or crown.

Causes of inflammation or infection:

• Deep decay
• Cracked or broken tooth
• Trauma to a tooth

Here at Family Dental Care of Shelby, we are happy to offer teeth whitening services to the Shelby area. A bright, white smile gives the impression of health, beauty, and youth to those around you. This simple treatment can be done in the comfort of your own home.

Modern zirconia crowns are beautiful, life-like, blend in with other teeth, and are nearly indestructible. Dental crowns are designed to strengthen and restore damaged and decayed teeth. Crowns are cemented into your mouth with a strong dental cement to last for many years

Dental veneers offer patients an opportunity to enjoy their ideal smile. Veneers are custom fabricated to match each patient’s aesthetic preferences. They are bonded in place with strong dental cement for a long-lasting smile makeover.

Dental bridges replace missing teeth and teeth that are too badly damaged for crowns or fillings. They help hold remaining teeth in proper alignment and keep natural teeth from bearing too much stress from biting and chewing. Bridges are cemented into your mouth with a strong dental cement to last for many years.

We work closely with local specialist to complete dental implants.  In some cases, our highly trained dentist are able to do the entire procedure in our office.  Our team will discuss which option is best for you during your exam.

Full arch dentures replace all missing teeth.  They provide an esthetic, affordable and functional alternative to replacing missing teeth.  Full dentures are taken out of your mouth daily for cleaning.