At Appleton Prosthodontics, we believe beautiful smiles come from a process of receiving high-quality dental care and maintaining good dental hygiene. Dr. Richard Appleton and his team aim to supply patients in the Greater Baton Rouge area and the rest of Louisiana and surrounding areaswith comprehensive dental care to restore dental health and support good-standing overall wellness.
A prosthodontist is a specialist in replacing missing teeth and recontructing broken down teeth. Prosthodontists receive up to three years of additional education in addition to dental school. As a member of the American College of Prosthodontics, a member the Academy of Osseointegration, and a member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Appleton provides only the highest level of restorative and prosthetic dentistry for his patients.
Prosthodontists specialize in conducting procedures that utilize crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, dental implants, and complete and partial dentures. Depending on the patients situation, Dr. Appleton will replace a missing tooth or several teeth, repair existing damaged teeth, and completely refashion an entire smile to ensure fullfunction and best esthetics.
Each new patient receives a comprehensive examination of every tooth. We use radiographs to map out the anatomical structure of a patients dental system, including the jaw and teeth, to ensure each patients dental health rests on a strong foundation. During this time, Dr. Appleton interviews each patient, getting to know their dental and medical history and find out their goals.
With over 20 years of professional experience practicing prosthodontics, Dr. Richard Appleton brings his expertise in the dental field to his local community in East Baton Rouge Parish, the state of Louisiana, and even further along the gulf coast.
Dr. Appletons multidisciplinary approach to dentistry ensures each of his patients receives the individualized care they need to completely restore dental function and improve the esthetics of their smile.
As part of his commitment to his patients, Dr. Appleton communicates with patients every step of the way. He coordinates with other local dental specialists, including endodontists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, pediatric dentistsand periodontists, to create comprehensive treatment plans for his patients. He goes as far as attending his patients dental surgeriesin order to monitor their procedure and make sure details of the treatment plan are adhered to.
Dr. Appleton believes his dental services can help even those with the most severely compromised dentition. He finds joy in reaching the moment when his patients can finally smile with great confidence.
We hear it all the time - 'Thank you!' 'I never thought I 'd be able to eat like that again.' Or 'I have been trying so hard not to smile for years and finally I can smile broadly again!' And when we hear it our hearts sing and we know we have done what we set out to do. We give our patients their lives back and we couldn 't be more proud to do it.
The dental world is catching up to what we've been doing for over two decades and they're promising all kinds of things to get your attention. While we do offer all of the usual dental services to maintain health and prevent problems; our specialized services are beyond compare and our expertise and equipment afford you the best possible care anywhere. Come in, talk for an hour, and let us show you the difference.