General Dentistry Services in Fond du Lac

Common General Dental Services

• Tooth Replacement and Repair – The replacing of missing teeth and repairing of broken or in other ways damaged teeth
• Crowns – Tooth-shaped caps typically of metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM), porcelain, or ceramic that cover missing tooth enamel to help restore the appearance and function of decayed, broken or damaged teeth
• Porcelain Crowns – Provide the best, most natural appearance, most nearly resembling the color, size and shape of surrounding teeth and, therefore, the most popular and common type of crown we place
• Dental Bonding – A fast and easy cosmetic dentistry procedure in which a dentist attaches and shapes a composite resin material to the damaged portion of an existing tooth and hardens it with an ultraviolet (UV) light to adhere it, in so doing making a cracked, chipped, or decayed tooth look like new
• Dental Bridges – One or more artificial (or false) teeth held between two healthy abutment teeth topped with dental crowns and cemented in place in order to “bridge” the empty space between two healthy natural teeth where one or more are missing
• Fillings – A dental procedure where a dentist fills a cavity, or a hole, in a tooth with a sturdy material like amalgam, composite resin, or porcelain to restore the strength, usefulness, and health of the tooth, relieve any pain related to the cavity, and prevent future damage
• Porcelain Fillings (also known as inlays or onlays) – A long-lasting type of filling material your dentist can match to your existing tooth color
• Composite Fillings – Affordable fillings made from a type of resin your dentist can also match to your existing tooth color
• Laser Dentistry – A popular alternative to traditional dental treatments like drilling due in part to being less painful in which dentists train a focused beam of light on a small section of soft or hard oral tissue to remove or alter it and, thereby, clean or treat it
• Nitrous Oxide – A mild sedative dentists use to help manage a patient’s pain or anxiety during dental treatment
• Sealants – Thin layers of plastic or another dentistry material that dentists apply to the chewing surfaces of the teeth, generally the back teeth, in order to fill in the tiny grooves where harmful bacteria and food particles can get trapped

If you think you may need or benefit from any of these dental services, call us to schedule an appointment with a general dentist in Fond du Lac and get that conversation started.

How to Prepare for a Dentist Appointment

Make sure to bring a list of your current medications and medical conditions with you to every dentist’s visit in case they need to update your records in their system. It can be beneficial to avoid eating anything or drinking anything but water within a few hours before your appointment to prevent sugars and food debris from accumulating on your teeth and gums. Prepare to show up on time and let the dental office know ahead of time if you're experiencing any anxiety about the appointment.

How Often to See the General Dentist

The American Dental Association (ADA) suggests seeing your general dentist at least once every six months to maintain good dental hygiene and oral health. Regular dental exams and professional cleanings along with proper at-home oral self-care can help prevent serious oral problems that can require expensive and potentially invasive treatment to remedy.

What a Visit to the General Dental Office Costs

A basic examination with a general dentist near me costs approximately $50-$200, though it could cost closer to $100-$300 per visit if a full dental cleaning and X-rays are also involved. Dental insurance may pay this cost after deductibles. Depending on the type, dental procedures above and beyond these basic services can cost several hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Again, depending on the procedure and your dental insurance policy, you may not need to pay all of this out of pocket.

How Long Dental Appointments Last

For a general dental exam and cleaning, you can plan on spending from 30 minutes to an hour at the dentist general practice. If you’re having a dental procedure done, it could take longer, however.

Keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong for life. Call our general family dentistry practice for an appointment with a dentist in Fond du Lac today.