PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
One of our most asked questions is “does Dr. Gardner see children?”. Dr. Gardner enjoys seeing children as well as adults. Having 5 children of his own you can be sure he “speaks the language”. Our goal is to help you create good habits with your kids enabling to enjoy healthy teeth for life. We try to make it fun and interesting. Read More
PERIODONTAL CARE
Gum disease is an often symptomless disease in its first stages. The long term effect can be loss of some or all of your teeth. With an ever aging population we are seeing more and more periodontal patients. We are equipped to diagnose, treat or refer you to save your smile. Contact us
TMJ DISORDER
The Temporomandibular Joint is the hinge joint that allows you lower jaw move so you may talk, yawn and chew. TMJ or Temporomandibular Disorder is a condition that affects the muscles, tendons and ligaments around the joint. This can be a nagging headache(often in the morning) to debilitating pain that changes overall well being. We have a number of treatment options in the office from simple splinting (removable mouthpieces) to pharmacotherapy to physical therapy. Contact us
SLEEP APNEA
I bet you didn’t know that success rates for sleep apnea dental appliances are through the roof. We have many happy patients that “wish I’d done this sooner”. Poor sleep can be a trigger for depression, weight gain and anxiety. If you notice that you or a loved one has difficulty breathing at night don’t wait, get a sleep study. Then investigate options with your M.D. Contact us
PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
We want to be proactive with your dental care. It is essential to find problems before they become symptomatic or hurtful. With current digital x-ray technology it is possible to find decay in very early stages. Treating these areas immediately makes it easier for you now and later. Most dental emergencies are painful yet avoidable with an “ounce of prevention”. Contact us
ROOT CANAL THERAPY
Sometimes a tooth becomes painful do to deep decay or trauma. Dr. Gardner is skilled at completing root canals with comfort and low anxiety. We offer Nitrous Oxide and other analgesia techniques. If you are having immediate or long term pain in a single, Contact us