Comprehensive care and prevention

What sets Lake Dental apart from the other dental practices out there is our total commitment to every aspect of your oral health. This means that we spare no expense in using the latest technologies and methods available to get you the comprehensive care that you deserve. We understand that your teeth are connected to many other health systems in the body, and so keeping our patients educated on their oral health and how it affects them is important to us.

Comprehensive care means looking carefully and taking our time, as we get to know all of the unique individual needs our patients have in terms of their oral health. Lake Dental is proud to offer our patients expert dentistry in a comfortable setting, and so we also have a number of options to make your experience less stressful.

If you are interested in setting up an appointment with our team, feel free to call our office or send us an email. Lake Dental is committed to providing the best service possible while making you feel at home.

• Preventative
• Periodontal
• Restorative
• Alignment
• Replacement
• Functionality
• Cosmetic

Do you want a fresh, beautiful smile? Lakewood Ranch teeth cleaning might be what you need. With our in-house prophylaxis service, you can finally show off those pearly whites. At Lake Dental, we ensure that you have a healthy, beautiful smile for many years to come!

A prophylaxis is the practice of professionally cleaning your mouth and teeth from the onset of oral diseases. Root planing involves removing calculus--a hard, tooth-colored substance that is harvesting bacteria-- from the roots of your teeth.

A prophylaxis begins with a comprehensive oral examination of your mouth and teeth. Root planing requires using a scaling instrument to remove calculus from your teeth under the gum line.

• Fresh breath
• Enhanced oral health
• Reduced risk of developing oral diseases

While in the past tooth fillings were mostly made of amalgam, silver, or gold, modern dental practices now use a composite resin filling that can be color matched to the tooth in which it is placed. Tooth colored fillings are perfect for all ages and useful because if they do come out, they are not toxic to the body. Amalgam fillings of the past sometimes contained mercury, and were likely to cause problems if swallowed, however tooth colored fillings are much safer.

If you think you may have a cavity and need a filling for one or more of your teeth, come see Lake Dental. We are here to make your visit as comfortable as possible so you can be confident in your new smile.

• Safe
• Color matched
• No metals
• Dries quickly
• Lasts for years
• Great for cavities
• Easy to apply

When it comes to protecting your teeth, one of the best things you can do at your next visit is to have sealants placed on teeth that may be vulnerable to infection or other issues. Sealants are especially popular for our pediatric patients, because their teeth are more susceptible to cavities and decay in general. Sealants are like a protective cover over your teeth that help you keep bacteria and other abrasives from negatively affecting your teeth.

This means that the enamel on the surface of your teeth is better protected from acidic foods and drinks that can slowly wear it down. Sealants are done quickly and are an inexpensive fix with many benefits.

If you think you might be a candidate for dental sealants, don’t hesitate to give our office a call. We are here to help you restore your confidence in your smile. We have the technology and the skills necessary to make your next visit a comfortable one.

• Protects enamel
• Great for kids
• Prevents cavities
• Prevents wear
• Easy to apply

According to the oral cancer foundation, approximately 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2019. At Lake Dental, we are committed to screening for oral cancer and early detection.

An oral cancer screening is a physical examination of your mouth and teeth—typically during your six-month checkup.We will closely examine and analyze any signs indicating oral cancer in its early or advanced stages.

Risk Factors:

• Tobacco
• Alcohol
• HPV
• Unknown causes
• Any sore or ulcer that does not heal within 14 days
• A red, white, or black discoloration of the soft tissues of the mouth
• Any abnormality that bleeds when touched
• A lump or hard spot

You may need a mouth guard if you are clenching or grinding your teeth. Also, wearing a mouth guard can help relieve pain in your temporomandibular joints.

If you or your child is an active participant in sports, it is important that you keep your mouth protected at all times. At Lake Dental, we are committed to ensuring your pearly whites are in good shape!You may need a mouth guard if you participate in the following:

A customized mouth guard will be created to suit your teeth’s natural ridges.  Typically, the mouth guard will be made from thin plastic material that allows for breathability while playing sports.

• Basketball
• Football
• Hockey
• Soccer
• Lacrosse
• Wrestling

The technology that our team uses to get to know all of the individual aspects of your oral health have evolved drastically over the last few years, and as a result we have a series of new digital scanning machines that turn thousands of digital scans into a readable 3D image of your teeth and jaw. This allows us to take more accurate measurements for the application of things like implants, dentures, bridges, and much more. In the past, most dentists used mold impressions, but these cause many patients anxiety and discomfort, while digital scans are done in minutes with no side effects.

Lake Dental takes pride in providing our patients with the best technology that we can utilize to ensure that they are as comfortable as possible during their visit with us. We are using theses systems more often in an effort to use x-rays less, because x-rays use a small amount of radiation, while digital scanning equipment does not.

Any of our patients that come in for regular cleanings and more will get to use our digital 3D scanning equipment as we get to know your oral health. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions about our other services and procedures.

• Safe
• Fast
• Easy file transfer
• Accuracy and precision
• Patient Comfort