From routine cleanings and fillings to bruxism devices, Scott T. Bedell DDS, PC and Associates 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.

  • Bonding
  • Cosmetic Contouring
  • Crowns and Bridges
  • Cosmetic Fillings
  • Implants
  • Veneers
  • Whitening
  • Headaches
  • TMJ Diagnosis
  • Bite Guards
  • Sealants
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Extractions
  • Scaling and Root Planing
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Invisalign
  • Cerec Restorations
  • Sleep Apnea Appliances
  • Bite Correction
  • Sports Guards



Initial Oral Examination
We pride ourselves on being very different from most other dental offices you may have visited. Your first visit begins with our complete examination of your entire masticatory system. We will check your periodontal condition (gum disease), the health of your jaws (TMJ, TMD), the health of your teeth, your chewing muscles, and perform an oral cancer screening.

The periodontal examination begins with measuring the area between the gum and the tooth. This will tell us if there is any disease present in those areas. We will then check to see if your teeth have any unusual movement or loss of gum height around each tooth. This is done to make sure that the bone and gum tissue around each tooth is able to support the tooth properly. A thorough oral cancer screening will also be performed to rule out any pathology (disease).

The joint examination is next. We will be checking many aspects relating to your joints such as how far you can open, whether there are any pops, clicks or grating sounds present, and whether you are experiencing any pain or headaches. We sometimes will use Doppler auscultation (ultrasound) to listen to you joints in order to help determine their health and stability. Certain x-rays may be required to help confirm a diagnosis. An examination of the muscles of the head and neck will also be performed.

Your teeth will then be examined for unusual wear, broken fillings, decay, missing teeth, cracked teeth, painful teeth and more. If needed, diagnostic casts of your teeth will be recommended so that we may be able to analyze the way your teeth come together in order to check if your bite is even and smooth.

Once this has all been completed, we will review all of the information gathered and then have a consultation with you to discuss our findings. Plenty of time will be available for discussion and any questions that you may have. It is our goal to educated you as to what a healthy mouth is so that you can keep your whole mouth healthy for a lifetime. Complete oral health is our goal.

 

Implants
Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures. Read More...

Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic 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 synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as 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...

Invisalign®
Invisalign's® invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners will give you the beautiful straight teeth you've always wanted. And best of all, no one can tell you're wearing them. Invisalign is great for adults and teenagers. Read More...

Root Canal Therapy
Root canals are tiny passageways that branch off from beneath the top of the tooth, coursing their way vertically downward, until they reach the tip of the root. 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 amount of time designing a Lifetime Treatment Plan that will help you to offset the possibility of unforeseen pain or tooth breakage. Read More...