Patient Services

A Beautiful Smile is Something to Share

You'll never get a second chance to make a first impression. Recent research shows that people with a sensational smile are viewed as more friendly, confident, and successful. Dr. Hamm and our team want to give you the smile of your dreams. We'll make the inner you shine through your smile with advanced cosmetic dentistry and esthetic restorations.

Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

• Porcelain Veneers
  
Made of fine, layered porcelain that reflects light like natural tooth enamel, porcelain veneers can eliminate chips, stains, cracks, gaps, or misaligned teeth.
• Lumineers
  
Lumineers are a brand of veneers that require little to no reduction of natural tooth enamel. While Lumineers are not right for every case, they provide a conservative, quality option for some patients.
• In-Office and Take-Home Teeth Whitening
  
You will be amazed how a brighter smile will turn back the clock to make you look young, vibrant, and healthy.
• Cosmetic Bonding & Contouring
  
Bonding is the application of tooth-colored resin to close gaps and repair chips or broken teeth. Contouring is used to reshape tooth structure and reduce sharp or jagged edges.
• Dental Implant Restorations
  
Dental implants are the most natural looking and feeling option to replace missing teeth. Dr. Hamm will work with a trusted periodontist or oral surgeon to ensure that your new smile will serve you well for years to come.
• White Fillings
  
The days of dark fillings are gone. Dr. Hamm will maintain your natural, white smile by correcting tooth decay with composite resin, tooth-colored fillings.
• Porcelain Crowns
  
Porcelain crowns provide a natural-looking, durable solution to repair damage such as cracks, chips, or extensive tooth decay.
• Smile Makeovers
  
If you are uncertain which procedures will deliver the gorgeous, strong, healthy smile you want to achieve, Dr. Hamm may suggest a custom combination of esthetic and restorative procedures.

General Smile Maintenance

• Checkups & Hygiene
  
Based on your individual needs, we will recommend how often to visit Dr. Hamm and our hygienist for a thorough oral checkup and teeth cleaning. Regular visits allow us to detect problems in the earliest phases, when conservative therapy is an option.
• Crown & Bridgework
  
To replace one or more missing teeth in a row, we use esthetic bridgework that looks and feels natural.
• Gum Disease Therapy
  
Gum disease is serious business. It causes most of the tooth loss in American adults and has been linked to health conditions, including stroke, heart attack, and Alzheimer's disease. Our hygienist provides non-surgical periodontal therapy to stop, reverse, and prevent gum disease – so you can have a sensational smile for years to come!
• Teeth Grinding Relief
  
People who suffer with TMJ dysfunction or stress may grind their teeth, and this condition is known as bruxism. Teeth grinding will cause many problems and can contribute to oral pain and tooth wear. A simple, custom-fitted night guard will stop nighttime or daytime grinding.
• Full-Mouth Reconstruction
  
If your mouth needs multiple restorative procedures or extensive dental work, Dr. Hamm will create a full-mouth reconstruction plan designed to give you the strong, healthy smile you deserve.

Confidence in You

A strong, healthy, attractive smile can give you the self-confidence to pursue your social and professional goals. Because modern dentistry is more comfortable and efficient than ever, we can give you the smile you've always wanted - comfortably and quickly, with results that will stand the test of time. Imagine waking up to a beautiful smile every morning for the rest of your life. We'll make that dream reality.

Confidence in Us

You deserve the best that contemporary dentistry can offer. Our office features comfortable dental chairs, an inviting atmosphere, and personable team members with an interest in the quality of your experience. Every member of our team takes many hours of continuing education each year. We have available nitrous oxide or oral conscious sedation to keep you comfortable during dental procedures. And your questions are always welcome.

Dental Technology

You can have confidence in the fact that we use state-of-the-art dental technology:

• Intraoral Cameras
  
With intraoral cameras, we can take a video or picture of your mouth and show you our findings on a monitor.
• Chairside Monitors
  
Chairside monitors allow Dr. Hamm to share digital X-rays and images with you.
• Digital X-Ray
  
Because we value your safety and believe in accurate diagnoses, we have invested in a digital X-ray system. It emits about 80% less radiation than traditional systems and provides immediate, detailed, digital images.
• Digital Imaging
  
To show you what your smile could look like after cosmetic or full-mouth treatment. Digital imaging is like a glimpse into the future!
• DIAGNOdent
  
We use laser cavity detection, DIAGNOdent, to find cavities in the earliest stages. By treating cavities early, we can reduce your potential for extensive decay, pain, and expense.
• Sterilization Center
  
Our entire team follows the guidelines set by OSHA and the Center for Disease Control. We take continuing education in sterilization procedures to remain at the forefront of safety for your optimal health and total peace of mind.

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Your Health is Our Goal

Dental disease and tooth loss has been linked to many overall health problems. Gum disease, for instance, increases a person's risk for stroke, heart attack, respiratory and diabetes complications, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and low-weight births. People without teeth statistically don't live as long as those with a full, healthy smile, and research has linked tooth loss with certain cancers. Regular checkups and professional dental hygiene will put you one step ahead in keeping your smile and your overall health in top condition.

We use many innovative solutions to ensure your optimal oral health. For instance, the ViziLite oral cancer detection system can find dangerous cancer cells before they surface, the potential of the
cure by 80%! Dr. Hamm can also help you with issues such as snoring and halitosis (bad breath). As your partners in oral health care, we're concerned about your overall health and quality of life.

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For Your Comfort

You will feel confident, comfortable, and well cared for in our dental office. From the moment you arrive, throughout your treatment, and as you leave, we're here to serve you and answer your questions. We offer these and other comfort measures:

• Oral Conscious Sedation
  
Are you nervous about visiting the dentist? As a certified sedation dentist, Dr. Hamm may recommend a combination of nitrous oxide and an oral sedative to produce a deep state of relaxation. You'll relax peacefully throughout your dental visit.
• Nitrous/Laughing Gas
  
To provide optimal comfort, Dr. Hamm offers nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas.
• Ergonomic Dental Chairs
  
Lie back and get comfortable. In an ergonomic dental chair, you might just fall asleep during your visit!
• Milk Shakes
  
Be sure to order a delicious milk shake after treatment.
• Pillows & Blankets
  
Get comfy with a pillow and blanket while you're in the dental chair. Just ask!
• iPods
  
Listen to your favorite tunes during your dental visit. Simply request a personal iPod, slip on the headphones, and take a break in your day.

 

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You Deserve to Live Well

Dr. Hamm will become an active partner in your wellness and health, providing educational materials, referrals, and products to improve your life. Because our relationship with you is very important, Dr. Hamm only suggests professionals, products, and resources that she truly believes in. We invite you to explore the following resources to promote your personal wellness:

• Books
• Referrals
• Products/Supplements
• Links

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