general Dentistry
Brocks Gap Dentistry’s Approach to General Dentistry
YOUR DENTAL HOME IN HOOVER, ALABAMA
Choosing a dental home for your family is an important step in parenthood. Here at Brocks Gap Dentistry, you’ll find an experienced team of general dentists dedicated to your family’s oral health. As a family-oriented practice, we provide a fun and friendly atmosphere so dental visits don’t feel like a chore. We are committed to building positive relationships with our patients as a trusted source of oral health advice and a provider of high-quality services. We’ll be there for you every step of the way.
Preventive Dentistry
FOR EARLY DIAGNOSIS & INTERVENTION
Oral health is closely linked to overall health and well-being. This is one of the reasons why here at Brocks Gap Dentistry, we prioritize preventive dentistry. Regular dental cleanings, oral evaluations, and preventive treatments are all important to keeping smiles their healthiest. They also allow us to diagnose any issues early and treat them before they become big problems.
Part of any preventive dental plan is a consistent at-home brushing and flossing routine complemented by regular professional dental cleanings. This will remove any plaque and tartar buildup to help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. We also screen for oral cancer using VELscope at every dental checkup for early detection.
Your preventive treatment recommendations will be 100% tailored to your unique needs. Common preventive treatments include fluoride varnish and dental sealants, which create a protective barrier against cavities.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
REPAIRS & RESTORES TEETH
Brocks Gap Dentistry offers tooth-colored fillings to address cavities in a way that provides a natural-looking result. These fillings are made of a high-quality composite resin material designed to match the natural color of the surrounding teeth. They are an easy fix for small cavities and are both durable and strong, allowing you to continue to smile confidently and enjoy all their favorite foods.
Our General Dental Services Help Your Family:
Identify Issues Early
Prevent Future Decay
Maintain Healthy Smiles
Root Canals
SAY GOODBYE TO TOOTH PAIN
Tooth pain can quickly disrupt your everyday life. And if infection is the cause, it can even lead to the need for an extraction. Thankfully, our expert team can provide relief and save the tooth through root canal treatment. First, we use a local anesthetic to completely numb the area and keep you comfortable. Next, we gently remove the damaged pulp, clean out the root canal(s), and seal them well to prevent future infection. Finally, we create a crown to go over the tooth and cement it in place to protect your tooth and restore its strength.
Dental Crowns
RESTORATIONS FOR SEVERELY DAMAGED TEETH
In cases of severely damaged teeth, you might need a dental crown. Our dental office offers CEREC single-visit crowns for ultimate convenience. We use digital impressions and high-quality materials, such as zirconia and e.max, for same day crowns that are both beautiful and strong. For other types of crowns, we use a combination of traditional impressions and digital methods, depending on each unique case.
Tooth Extractions
GENTLE EXTRACTIONS FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT
If you need an extraction, you can be confident our team will take good care of you and keep you comfortable. We perform most extractions in house, including wisdom tooth removal. You’ll also receive detailed aftercare instructions and guidance to ensure a smooth recovery.
Periodontal Therapy
GETTING THE GUMS BACK TO HEALTH
At Brocks Gap Dentistry, we offer periodontal therapy to treat gum disease. With regular checkups, our team can diagnose gum disease in its early stages and develop a personalized treatment plan to restore gum health. Through scaling and root planing, we can remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline and smooth the tooth roots to promote gum reattachment. Our team also plays an important role in oral health education, guiding patients and recommending oral hygiene practices to help keep gum disease at bay.
Nightguards and Mouth Guards
TO PREVENT DENTAL INJURIES
If you or your child plays sports, it’s important to take steps to protect your teeth. Nighttime teeth grinding can also put your smile at risk, not to mention cause issues such as headaches, jaw pain, and more. At Brocks Gap Dentistry, we offer custom-made nightguards and mouth guards for children and adults to prevent teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and sports-related injuries. Using digital impressions, we take accurate measurements of the teeth and mouth so we can create a guard that fits well.
Sedation
FOR COMFORTABLE & RELAXED TREATMENT
Some patients may experience anxiety when it comes to dental visits. At Brocks Gap Dentistry, our team understands that and will do everything possible to ensure a positive experience. For patients who are particularly nervous about their treatment, we can provide sedation in the form of nitrous oxide, oral sedation, or moderate IV sedation, which is delivered by an anesthesiologist who comes to our office.
Afford Your Care
Brocks Gap Dental Group accepts cash, checks, credit cards, and insurance as payment for your family’s dental treatment.
Need a payment plan? No problem.
Flexible payment plans are available through CareCredit to help patients who need treatment beyond their insurance coverage. Terms and conditions apply.
Call our team today to find out more.