Most people brush their teeth, but they are not meticulous. You can't do a thorough job in 5 seconds! We teach proper brushing techniques, instructing our patients about cleaning their gums, tongue, and all surfaces of their teeth.
Professional cleaning removes plaque, tartar, and stains from the teeth. Surface stains on the crown part of the tooth or above the gumline are removed so the teeth will look and feel cleaner. The combination of a prophy and a routine exam is the first line of defense against future dental problems.
A crown is needed to protect a tooth that just had a root canal because these teeth tend to become brittle and are more likely to fracture. Crowns are also used to hold a cracked tooth together, cover discolored teeth, and to support the replacement tooth/teeth in a bridge.
A bridge is a dental appliance that replaces one or more natural missing teeth, thereby 'bridging' the space between two teeth. Fixed bridges are cemented into place using the surrounding teeth on either side of the space.
If you do not practice good oral hygiene and visit us for routine periodic exams, cavities will develop causing you to need a filling, a root canal or an extraction. At the exam we check for new cavities and inspect old fillings for leakage around their edges. Fillings don't last forever!
Aging may change teeth or the surrounding structures enough to require replacement of a filling to improve your bite or to save your teeth. The old filling may have aged past its usefulness and the underlying tooth structure may be in danger if a new restoration is not done.
A dental implant is a metal post that is surgically placed in the bone to simulate a tooth root. The purpose of an implant is to hold a replacement tooth, teeth or denture. Implants are the closest replacement functionally and esthetically to natural teeth.
Implants can be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to caries, periodontal disease or an injury. However, it is important candidates for implants are in good general and oral health, which includes being free of gum disease and having an adequate amount of bone present for placement.
Extraction involves the complete removal of a tooth from the mouth. Some extractions may require cutting into the gums and removing supporting bone and/or cutting the tooth into sections prior to removal.
We encourage root canal therapy over extraction. Extractions can cause a great deal of trauma pulling teeth may affect memory if you extract a tooth you will loose 10% of your chewing ability. You may also loose other teeth due to drifting.
A root canal treatment involves the removal and replacement of a tooth's pulp. The pulp is the soft tissue containing blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue found in a canal that runs through the center of the inside of the tooth.
Root canal therapy or pulpectomy consists of making a small hole in the tooth and then removing the tiny dead nerves, blood vessels and debris from each canal in the tooth. The roots are then shaped, disinfected and filled with an inert material.
Veneers are a thin, semi-transparent tooth shaped 'shell' that are custom made of porcelain. They are permanently bonded to your natural teeth to enhance their shape, color, length or size. They fit your teeth precisely to look completely natural.
A complete or full denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissue. They are made when all of your natural teeth are missing. You can have one for your upper or lower jaw, or both.
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 29 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestAriana Leon-Hicks
2 years ago
10/10 care here. I was having really bad pain and I had already been to 2 other dentist who said nothing was really wrong with my teeth. Then I go here and wow, I have never had a dentist go beyond the teeth and look at my jaw placement and jaw muscles. Just great thorough care here. Would recommend all day every day. Also everyone is super nice!
Nancy
2 years ago
Very happy with Dr. Keating and all the staff.
Paige McElroy
2 years ago
Everyone here is so kind (and, of course, great at what they do). Dr. Casey Keating is thorough and gentle. I appreciate that he explains what he's doing and makes sure that I'm comfortable.
Angelo LaGrega
2 years ago
I have seen Dr Keating and he is excellent . Would highly recommend ! ( and I have a great fear of dentist )
fem
2 years ago
Dr. Keating and the staff are always patient, respectful, professional, and caring. If you need a dentist, call them, AND if you need a better dentist - call them!
cleve lowe
2 years ago
i am 64 years old and been to quite a few dentest offices. enough to in stall the dentist paranoria feeling about even showing up.everybody there went out of their way to make me relaxed.dr.keating extracted 8 teeth and went above and took extra time to make it as painfree as possible. thanks to all
cleve lowe
3 years ago
i am 64 years old and been to quite a few dentest offices. enough to in stall the dentist paranoria feeling about even showing up.everybody there went out of their way to make me relaxed.dr.keating extracted 8 teeth and went above and took extra time to make it as painfree as possible. thanks to all
Paige McElroy
3 years ago
Everyone here is so kind (and, of course, great at what they do). Dr. Casey Keating is thorough and gentle. I appreciate that he explains what he's doing and makes sure that I'm comfortable.
fem
3 years ago
Dr. Keating and the staff are always patient, respectful, professional, and caring. If you need a dentist, call them, AND if you need a better dentist - call them!
Angelo LaGrega
3 years ago
I have seen Dr Keating and he is excellent . Would highly recommend ! ( and I have a great fear of dentist )
kristen fletcher
3 years ago
Dr Keating and his entire staff are wonderful! Super impressed with his thoroughness and genuine kindness! Found the perfect dentist, has a very nice way about him!
Carly Kjelstrom
3 years ago
Fairly good dental business. Tended to wait about 20 minutes after actual scheduled appointment to get in. Dr. Keating was knowledgeable and good natured. He gave helpful advice on caring for our children's teeth. They were comfortable at their appointments. It was helpful being able to have the whole family serviced in one location.
Craig Ditmars
3 years ago
They don't warranty the dentures they manufacturer and dispense. Had mine less than 2 years and the top plate cracked right the middle.
Ryan Cybul
3 years ago
I definitely would recommend this office to anyone looking for a new dentist. The staff is very friendly and office is nice too.
kristen fletcher
4 years ago
Dr Keating and his entire staff are wonderful! Super impressed with his thoroughness and genuine kindness! Found the perfect dentist, has a very nice way about him!
William Schwicker
4 years ago
Last winter Dr. Casey, with some assistance from his wife, Dr Amanda, performed a delicate 2.5 hour removal of my old, cracked, three tooth frontal bridge. He worked slowly, methodically, and painlessly, with continual regard for my comfort, drilling and extracting it piece by piece. It was a more difficult job than I'd foreseen -- his craftsmanship and concern was Excellent. He then built a temp for a four tooth, dual anchored bridge, after making proper preps, root canal, etc. The new bridge was ready three weeks later (the temp was perfect) and, when fitted, could only be graded at 10.0. Since then I've been blessed with a fit that looks perfectly natural, does not catch any food, and flosses with an ease I've never had in forty years of bridge work. I'd recommend Keating Dental to anyone, with highest accolades.
Craig Ditmars
4 years ago
They don't warranty the dentures they manufacturer and dispense. Had mine less than 2 years and the top plate cracked right the middle.
Ryan Cybul
4 years ago
I definitely would recommend this office to anyone looking for a new dentist. The staff is very friendly and office is nice too.
Carly Kjelstrom
4 years ago
Fairly good dental business. Tended to wait about 20 minutes after actual scheduled appointment to get in. Dr. Keating was knowledgeable and good natured. He gave helpful advice on caring for our children's teeth. They were comfortable at their appointments. It was helpful being able to have the whole family serviced in one location.
William Schwicker
4 years ago
Last winter Dr. Casey, with some assistance from his wife, Dr Amanda, performed a delicate 2.5 hour removal of my old, cracked, three tooth frontal bridge. He worked slowly, methodically, and painlessly, with continual regard for my comfort, drilling and extracting it piece by piece. It was a more difficult job than I'd foreseen -- his craftsmanship and concern was Excellent. He then built a temp for a four tooth, dual anchored bridge, after making proper preps, root canal, etc. The new bridge was ready three weeks later (the temp was perfect) and, when fitted, could only be graded at 10.0. Since then I've been blessed with a fit that looks perfectly natural, does not catch any food, and flosses with an ease I've never had in forty years of bridge work. I'd recommend Keating Dental to anyone, with highest accolades.
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