Our Services
North Pointe Dental offers just about every procedure available in modern dentistry today and some you probably haven't heard of....and all in one convenient location.
Cerec 3D:
We're very proud to offer you Cerec 3D, the latest generation of Cerec, the world's most advanced dental restoration system. With it we can manufacture lifelike porcelain crowns, veneers, inlays, and fillings right here in our office. Previously, these types of tooth reconstrucion required at least two or three appointments. Now, entire procedures take place in only one office visit.
Cerec 3D uses Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology that allows us to obtain a full 360 degree perspective of your mouth, take an accurate three-dimensional picture of the damaged tooth, then transfer it to a computer screen for detailed design.
Our ability to design your restoration is optimized by the realistic 3D CAD program images. The CAM procedure accurately and precisely mills the restoration while we monitor the process. Our final step is to bond you finished restoration in place. All in one visit...without temporaries!
The strong ceramic material is matched to your tooth color, translucent like natural enamel, and biocompatible. Because it is unaffected by heat and cold, you will be able to enjoy hot or cold treats without sensitivity.
No temporaries, no metal, no waiting for a second appointment. Cere 3D is completely reliable. Over six million Cerec restorations have been placed. As a matter of fact, North Pointe Dental is the number one provider of Cerec crowns and restorations in our area and of the top Cerec offices nationally. Let us see if you are a candidate.
Lumineers:
Oral Cancer Sccreening:
Most people are surprised to learn that one American dies every hour from oral cancer; a death rate that has remained virtually unchanged for more than 40 years. In fact, recent statistics published by the American Cancer Society indicate that while the incidence and death rates for cancers overall has decreased, the incidence of oral cancer has increased by 5.5% and the death rate has increased by 1.5%
Oral cancer is far too often discovered in late stage development, the primary reason for the consistently high death rate. Oral cancer treatment often results in disfiguring effects on patients, and can seriously compromise their quality of life. Early detection and diagnosis can make a tremendous difference in life expectancy; oral cancer is 90% curable when found in its early stages. Unfortunately, 70% of oral cancers are diagnosed in the late stages, III and IV, leading to a five-year survival rate of 57%.
At North Pointe Dental, our dentists and hygienists incorporate Visilite exams as part of your routine preventative checkups. If you are not being offered oral cancer screenings from your dental provider, now is the time to get started.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation:
If you are nervous about any aspect of dentistry, we can make your next visit a lot more comfortable with nitrous oxide gas, commonly referred to as laughing gas. Following treatment, the effects of this gas are completely reversed within five minutes. In fact, you will be able to safely drive home or to work immediately following your appointment.
This type of sedation dentistry is appropriate for those individuals who are dental phobic, require surgery, or are scheduled for extended and complex treatments.
Here are some of the many benefits of nitrous oxide sedation:
Cerec 3D:
We're very proud to offer you Cerec 3D, the latest generation of Cerec, the world's most advanced dental restoration system. With it we can manufacture lifelike porcelain crowns, veneers, inlays, and fillings right here in our office. Previously, these types of tooth reconstrucion required at least two or three appointments. Now, entire procedures take place in only one office visit.
Cerec 3D uses Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology that allows us to obtain a full 360 degree perspective of your mouth, take an accurate three-dimensional picture of the damaged tooth, then transfer it to a computer screen for detailed design.
Our ability to design your restoration is optimized by the realistic 3D CAD program images. The CAM procedure accurately and precisely mills the restoration while we monitor the process. Our final step is to bond you finished restoration in place. All in one visit...without temporaries!
The strong ceramic material is matched to your tooth color, translucent like natural enamel, and biocompatible. Because it is unaffected by heat and cold, you will be able to enjoy hot or cold treats without sensitivity.
No temporaries, no metal, no waiting for a second appointment. Cere 3D is completely reliable. Over six million Cerec restorations have been placed. As a matter of fact, North Pointe Dental is the number one provider of Cerec crowns and restorations in our area and of the top Cerec offices nationally. Let us see if you are a candidate.
Lumineers:
We are a Lumineers 'Preferred' office, one of the
very few in the region.
Oral Cancer Sccreening:
Most people are surprised to learn that one American dies every hour from oral cancer; a death rate that has remained virtually unchanged for more than 40 years. In fact, recent statistics published by the American Cancer Society indicate that while the incidence and death rates for cancers overall has decreased, the incidence of oral cancer has increased by 5.5% and the death rate has increased by 1.5%Oral cancer is far too often discovered in late stage development, the primary reason for the consistently high death rate. Oral cancer treatment often results in disfiguring effects on patients, and can seriously compromise their quality of life. Early detection and diagnosis can make a tremendous difference in life expectancy; oral cancer is 90% curable when found in its early stages. Unfortunately, 70% of oral cancers are diagnosed in the late stages, III and IV, leading to a five-year survival rate of 57%.
At North Pointe Dental, our dentists and hygienists incorporate Visilite exams as part of your routine preventative checkups. If you are not being offered oral cancer screenings from your dental provider, now is the time to get started.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation:
If you are nervous about any aspect of dentistry, we can make your next visit a lot more comfortable with nitrous oxide gas, commonly referred to as laughing gas. Following treatment, the effects of this gas are completely reversed within five minutes. In fact, you will be able to safely drive home or to work immediately following your appointment.
This type of sedation dentistry is appropriate for those individuals who are dental phobic, require surgery, or are scheduled for extended and complex treatments.
Here are some of the many benefits of nitrous oxide sedation:
- Nitrous Oxide can help eliminate the fear and reduce any anxiety by helping you to relax.
- Nitrous Oxide can reduce your discomfort or anxiety about injections. For some individuals, including young children, it can actually replace an injection of local anesthesia.
- Your gag reflex and flow of saliva are decreased.
- Because you remain conscious and are fully aware during treatment, it can increase your sense of control.
- The degree of sedation can be adjusted to your needs throughout the treatment.
- Unlike IV sedation or general anesthesia, you will be able to leave the office immediately after the treatment without an escort.
Prior to administering any anestesia, we'll discuss your medical history with you and will ask questions such as whether you or anyone in your family has had difficulty with anesthetics, if you are pregnant, taking steroids, or if you are on medication for high blood pressure. Many of our doctors have gone to additional schooling in order to provide this service to you. As a matter of fact, an additional licence is required to make sure we administer this treatment safely.If you are apprehensive about dental visits, the first step is to call.