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Same Day Crowns, Tooth Colored Fillings,Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Veneers

From routine cleanings and fillings to full mouth restoration, Peter A. McAllister, DMD is equipped to handle all your dental needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.
 

Initial Oral Examination
Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, oral cancer screening, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take a current set of digital x-rays, which may include a digital panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.

Implants
Implants are titanium root forms that are placed in the site of the missing tooth.  The bone will heal and secure the Implants in the jawbone and act as a foundation for a crown or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach a denture so it is much more stable. Read More...

Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain cemented over the front of your teeth to change their color or shape. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Read More...

Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are made to replace damaged or missing tooth structure.  They provide an intact shell over a tooth that has a very large filling.  Over time a cusp of a tooth can crack and cause a sharp pain on biting.  That "zing" type of pain indicates the need for a partial or full coverage crown. Crowns are used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth. Read More...

Teeth Whitening
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco. Read More...

Root Canal Therapy
 Root canal treatment is one of the most common dental procedures. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.  At the center of your tooth is the pulp, which consists of soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves that help form the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified by extreme, prolonged sensitivity to temperature, or pain in the tooth and gums. Swelling adjacent to the tooth can also indicate an infection within the tooth.  Read More...

Toothaches
Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving aspirin can actually harm your gum tissue. Read More...

Dental Emergencies
Our goal is to help you to minimize the risk of emergency treatment. This is why we commit a generous amont of time designing a Lifetime Treatment Plan that will help you to offset the possibility of unforseen pain or tooth breakage. Read More...