What We Provide
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Our patients here at Area Dental Services in Claremont, NH can expect access to a myriad of services. Upon your first visit, we will take the time to listen to your concerns, and provide the treatment you really need; all the while making sure you feel completely secure and informed throughout the entire process. Whether you just need to come in for a cleaning, or are interested in mini dental implants, Dr. Weaver and his expert staff are ready to exceed your expectations.
General Dentistry
Ideally, most general dentistry is preventative. Visiting your dentist regularly – at least once every six months – ensures proper oral hygiene and functionality. Regular checkups prevent the development of serious dental problems that may require costly treatment.
Bonding
Dental bonding is an efficient, affordable process of bonding tooth-colored resin to the teeth to hide imperfections like small gaps, minor chips, and discoloration. Along with cosmetic benefits, bonding can also be used to fill cavities. Bonding can be used to cover up imperfections on the teeth, but it also has many other benefits as well.
Root Canal
Root canal treatment — also called endodontics – is a set of specialized procedures designed to treat problems of the soft nerve tissue inside the tooth. While it’s often stereotyped as an unusually painful treatment, in most cases the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling.
Full & Partial Dentures
If you suffer from dental disease, malnutrition, or genetic disorders, you may need your teeth extracted by a professional. Losing your permanent teeth may seem devastating but dentures provide a second chance at a wonderful smile.
Gum Disease Treatment
Because gum disease is normally painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth. The sooner you treat gum disease the better.
Mini Dental Implants
Mini Dental Implants can be done quickly and for a lesser cost than conventional implants. Mini dental implants are only minimally invasive and can be done quickly. Mini implants are a much less involved process than conventional implants.
Crown & Bridge
When a significant amount of a tooth has been lost from decay or injury, but still worth saving – a crown may be in your best interest. A crown fortifies and restores damaged teeth, letting them function and look just like natural teeth. A crown or bridge can help in many different scenarios to keep your smile looking great for years to come.
Extractions
Dr Weaver is very proficient in that he has over 40 years experience removing teeth gently, proficiently, and conservatively. He has successfully extracted over 20,000 teeth in his career. However, he is more motivated in saving them than removing them and will discuss all treatment options with you in advance.
Exams & Cleanings
Your regular exam will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Each regular exam includes a detailed teeth cleaning, in which we will clean, polish, and rinse your teeth to remove any tartar and plaque that has built up on the tooth’s surface.
Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are made of porcelain, which is a mixture of plastic and glass that not only looks good, but is also better for your teeth. Today’s tooth-colored filling materials physically attach or bond to natural tooth surfaces. Tooth colored fillings are strong, yet flexible.
Veneers
Veneers are thin, custom made pieces of durable, tooth shaped porcelain that are bonded onto the front of teeth to create a beautiful and attractive smile. Porcelain veneers can correct many cosmetic problems and can improve the size, shape, and color of your teeth. They are very durable and will last for several years to come.
Sealants
Sealants are quick and easy tooth-colored plastic coated resin coatings designed to fill little grooves in your teeth to prohibit bacteria buildup. Your dentist will clean your teeth, then apply a solution that will allow the sealant to stick tightly to the tooth. The process is quite simple and can last for years.
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the large teeth in the very back of your mouth that grow in during your late teens or early twenties. Sometimes wisdom teeth grow in straight, but sometimes they can cause problems.