Our Services
Personable, Competent and Comprehensive Periodontal Care
Our dedicated team of specialists at River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry not only use their expertise to treat your gum issues, but they are also dedicated to restoring your full oral health. You can receive all of your needed treatment right here in our friendly and convenient offices, from oral cancer screenings to treatment for sleep apnea.
We Offer the Following Dental Services:
Here is a list of the many services we offer our patients at River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry.
A Clean, Sterile Environment
Your health and safety are our highest priority at River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. That’s why our practice follows strict sterilization and disinfection protocols as recommended by the CDC, OSHA and the American Dental Association. These protocols ensure the protection of both our patients and our staff and are effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19, influenza and other serious communicable diseases.
New Patient Exam
We love meeting new patients and will make you feel welcome upon your arrival at our office. If you don’t already have X-rays from a referring doctor, we will take low-radiation digital X-rays that are fast and comfortable. We will perform a thorough examination of your mouth, screen for oral cancer, discuss our findings with you and provide you with a written treatment plan. Our doctors and friendly staff will patiently answer all your questions and ensure you fully understand your treatment options.
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Oral Pathology Services
Our expert team of doctors will thoroughly examine your mouth for signs of disease and will screen to detect oral cancer at its earliest stages, which is vital to being able to effectively treat it.
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Cleanings and Hygiene
Our exceptional hygienists are used to treating patients with periodontal issues and know how to get teeth and gums thoroughly clean in a gentle manner. They work under the close supervision of our specialist doctors and educate patients on how to properly take care of their teeth between office visits.
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Dental Implant Cleanings
We effectively clean dental implants so they can last a lifetime. We also provide skilled peri-implantitis treatment if a serious infection is present.
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Implant Second Opinion
Have you met with another doctor about implants and been told you are not a candidate for the treatment? Or are you just looking for a second opinion from an implant expert? River Valley Periodontics & Implant Dentistry offers a complimentary second opinion for dental implants. Come and meet with one of our doctors, have all your questions answered and get a free second opinion.
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Teeth Extractions
We will do everything we can to help you keep your natural teeth for as long as possible. However, sometimes the best treatment plan involves an extraction. We make sure our patients have a comfortable and efficient extraction procedure when tooth removal is necessary.
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Bone Grafting
Bone grafting, also known as ridge augmentation, replaces or replenishes the areas in your mouth where your jawbone has deteriorated due to oral disease, tooth loss or trauma. Sufficient bone levels are required to support existing teeth as well as restore your missing teeth with dental implants, and bone grafting makes this possible.
We perform bone grafting procedures for dental implant placement; to restore a sunken facial appearance; to improve the stability of an existing tooth; or to improve the fit of a loose denture.
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Periodontal Services for Kids and Teens
Our doctors provide gum treatment for patients of all ages, including children and teenagers.
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Tooth Exposure for Orthodontics
Sometimes teeth need orthodontic treatment to get them into their proper place, but the teeth have failed to properly emerge from the gums enough for braces to be attached. Our doctors gently uncover unerupted teeth from the gums so that an orthodontist can bring the teeth into correct alignment.
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Wilckodontics®: Accelerated Orthodontics
One of the main concerns for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment is the duration of time they will need to be in braces. Our doctors offer periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics, also known as Wilckodontics, which dramatically speeds up the time needed to straighten your teeth. The doctors perform a quick and simple procedure on your jawbone that makes it much easier for your teeth to be shifted into their proper position and alignment. As a result, your orthodontic treatment can be completed in potentially half the time as with conventional braces alone, with most cases able to be done in less than eight months!
In addition to reducing the amount of time you need to wear your braces, Wilckodontics also improves the long-term success of your treatment, helping your teeth to be more predictably stable in their new location.
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Frenectomies
The small line of tissue that connects your lip to your gums, or the underside of your tongue to the bottom inside of your mouth, is called a “frenum.” Sometimes, if a frenum is too strong or too short, it restricts the movement of the mouth. To correct this condition—often called “tongue-tie” or “lip-tie”—our doctors gently trim, remove or adjust the frenum to create the proper mobility and help ease speaking and swallowing. This is called a “frenectomy,” and our doctors can perform this treatment for patients of any age, including babies.
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Minor Cosmetic Procedures
With our Periolase laser, we are able to treat an hemangioma (a vascular malformation) or other minor soft tissue problems, in just seconds, without incisions and only very light anesthesia.
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Bruxism Treatment
If you wake up with headaches or jaw pain, you could be suffering from teeth grinding, which is called bruxism. This occurs when forceful pressure is exerted upon your teeth, whether it is loud grating and grinding or quiet consistent clenching. Over time, teeth grinding can cause far more damage than a bad night’s sleep; it can result in tooth fractures, loose teeth, wear and tear on teeth, damaged restorations, TMJ issues and even loss of teeth. Treating bruxism early can prevent the need for full mouth restoration later. Our doctors will find the source of your grinding habit and treat your condition accordingly.
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TMJ (Jaw Joint) Treatment
The TMJ (short for “temporomandibular joint”) is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull and controls jaw movement. As many as 15% of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain, headaches or earaches that could be related to TMJ disorders. It is important to seek treatment immediately for jaw pain to prevent further damage to your teeth and jaw function. Our talented team of doctors will assess your situation and determine the best course of treatment.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep apnea is a serious health condition that deprives your body and brain of their vital oxygen supply. We provide several methods to treat sleep apnea and the snoring that often accompanies it. Upon evaluation, our doctors can determine the best treatment for your individual needs.
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Emergency Dental Care
There is no good time for a dental emergency. We know how stressful an unplanned oral health emergency can be, which is why we will do everything we can to help you get out of pain and back to your daily routine as quickly as possible.
We will see anyone in the case of an emergency, whether you are already a patient or not. Call us day or night, even on the weekends, and get the help you need!
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