Your smile is one of your most powerful communication tools!

Fillings are used to replace decay and to restore cracks and chips within the teeth.

Crowns are used to cover a tooth. Crowns keep the integrity and strength of your original tooth so it will not break down further. Crowns are typically used on teeth that have large decay, cracks, broken teeth and teeth that have had root canal treatment. Bridges are a great replacement option for one or two missing teeth. They cement onto adjacent teeth and have the fake tooth or teeth that rests on the gum tissue to fill the gap.  Crowns and bridges both require 2 appointments with the first being getting the tooth ready for the crown or bridge and the second cementing the crown/bridge.

When starting a new denture you can expect at a minimum 5 appointments. A new denture typically takes 10-12 weeks from start to finish. Denture repairs take 1-2 weeks to finish. 

When deciding on replacement options for multiple missing teeth partials are a great choice, we offer two types of partials. The first option is a flexible all acrylic based partial called a dura flex partial, these offer a flexible base with clasps that match the color of your gums.  The second option is a cast metal partial that is more stable when missing back teeth. The metal partials have metal clasps that hook onto the teeth to hold it in place. With partial repairs we are able to add new teeth to them, fix broken teeth, add claps if needed and repair broken clasps. New partials take about 10- 12 weeks start to finish and only about 1-2 weeks to repair, these timelines can change depending on each case.

Fixed implant dentures are a non removeable option for a denture. These dentures are screwed into a series of implants that will not come out unless you receive help from your dentist. The implants will be placed by an Oral Surgeon or Implant Specialist using a surgical guide. We also offer removeable implant dentures, these are a more stable denture that snaps in and out and will need to be taken out at night and cleaned like your normal denture. These snap in dentures offer a more stable feel and don't require the adhesive that your typical denture requires. We are able to place these dentures here. These types of cases can take anywhere from 9-12 months start to finish. 

In general, preventative dental cleanings and exams are the most cost effective and easiest way to maintain not only oral health but overall health as well. In addition, cleanings can brighten your smile, help freshen breath, and prevent tooth loss. 

Harlan Dental has 3 great hygienists on staff, and they're ready to help you keep a healthy smile! 

Harlan Dental is happy to serve patients with periodontal disease.   

• Scaling and Root Planing: Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) is a dental service that removes plaque, hardened dental calculus (tarter), and pathogenic bacteria from both above and below the gums. This type of cleaning is for individuals who have periodontitis, also more commonly referred to as gum diseases or bone loss.     

• Periodontal Maintenance: After scaling and root planning, periodontal maintenance is indicated every 3 to 4 months in order to maintain bone and gum health. It is important to stay on top of gum disease with more frequent periodontal cleanings (maintenance) to prevent dental calculus from building up and harmful bacteria maturing, which can cause more bone loss and progress the gum disease even more. 

Harlan Dental conveniently has adjunctive preventative products on hand at all times. 

• Mouth rinses and Irrigants - help with inflammation. This is a great option for individuals with gum disease, gum inflammation, or braces. 
• Prescription Strength Fluoride Toothpaste - High cavity risk patients. MI Paste- Helps with sensitivity, decay, and white spot lesions by releasing minerals. 
• Dry Mouth Spray and Gel - Dry mouth is a major risk factor in developing cavities. 
• Oral B Electric Toothbrushes- 3 models to choose from. Great for individuals of all ages, including kids! 
• Oral B Replacement Heads- We recommend changing your toothbrush head every 3-4 months.
• Water Flossers- Great for individuals with braces, periodontal diseases, dexterity issues, or refuse to use dental floss. 
• Xylitol Gum and Mints- Xylitol is a healthy sweetener approved by the American Dental Association proven to be beneficial to teeth and oral health.

Athletic guards offer a custom fit and color of your choice to protect your teeth while doing those sports you love. These require a simple impression procedure and takes up to 2 weeks to make.

Snore guards are a custom fit mouthguard to prevent/reduce snoring.  This guard is designed to hold your lower jaw foreword, therefore preventing it from falling back which causes snoring. These require a simple impression procedure and takes up to 2 weeks to make. 

Night guards are designed to help a person who grinds and clenches their teeth while sleeping at night. This guard helps with the wear on teeth and also helps with the jaw discomfort that comes along with grinding and clenching. These require a simple impression procedure and takes up to 2 weeks to make.

Our iTero Element 5D Plus imaging system gives you a complete picture of your oral health in about a minute.

• iTero oral digital scans make it easier to visualize, monitor, and track your oral health over time.
• A colorful 3D image of your teeth can help you better understand your diagnosis and treatment options.
• An on-screen simulator shows a side-by-side view of your teeth today, and how they could look after treatment!

We use the highly rated Dexis x ray system and sensors that provides our doctor with clear images of the teeth to diagnosis properly. You may notice in a few of our rooms we have a Nomad, which is a handheld x ray gun that makes taking x rays a breeze. 

The Carestream panoramic x ray image is used to diagnose pathology, evaluate wisdom teeth, missing/extra teeth, bone levels for dentures/partials and can be used for patients with a severe gag reflex that are unable to take traditional x rays.  A 3D x ray image is used to detect root fractures, internal resorption, bone levels and more.