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For a dentist that can take care of every dental concern, get in touch with Sage Creek Dental! From gum pain to denture fittings, we can help resolve any dental issue. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 733-6074 or use our online form.
- Bridges
- Crowns
- Periodontal therapy
- Restorative dentistry
- Fillings
- Root canals
- Tooth extractions
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Crowns
- Implants
- Dentures and partials
Comprehensive Dentistry Services
Bridges
- Just like a bridge that spans gaps in the road, dental bridges cross gaps in your smile and are used to replace missing teeth. A bridge is like a crown, but it is held in place by being attached to the neighboring teeth forming a bridge over the space.
- Advantages: A dental bridge can be cost effective especially if the adjacent teeth need work on them as well.
- Disadvantages: A bridge can take a one-tooth problem and make into a three or more tooth problem if there are issues with the bridge down the road. Alternatives to a bridge include dental implants and a removable partial dentures.
Crowns
- A crown, sometimes called a cap, will restore the strength and appearance of your previously damaged tooth. At Sage Creek Dental, Twin Falls dentist Dr. Godfrey can make you a custom crown in one visit that will look and feel like a real tooth. You might need a crown if you have
- Large deteriorating fillings
- Damaged crowns
- You've had a root canal
- A crown, sometimes called a cap, will restore the strength and appearance of your previously damaged tooth. At Sage Creek Dental, Twin Falls dentist Dr. Godfrey can make you a custom crown in one visit that will look and feel like a real tooth. Have you ever noticed a crown that looked black at the gum line or was a distinctly different color from the rest of the teeth? Dr. Godfrey's pet peeve is a crown that doesn't match or look natural. He will make every effort to make sure your crown looks and feels just right.
- Dental Implants have totally changed dentistry and are superior to bridges as a way to replace a missing tooth or secure a denture.
- Having an implant secured denture increases the confidence of denture wearers because they know their denture won’t accidently come loose or fall out in public.
- If you get a cavity it should be filled without delay so it doesn’t worsen into something more painful and expensive. Wouldn’t you rather have a filling than let the decay get so bad you eventually need a root canal or to have the tooth pulled?
- Root canals are like teenagers, you only hear about the bad ones. Most are a relatively painless procedure. When is a root canal needed? A root canal is needed when the nerve area and bone in the center of the tooth become infected.
- How can you avoid needing a root canal?
- Routine checkups and taking care of cavities promptly while they are small can help prevent root canals.
- What happens during a root canal?
- During your root canal, Dr. Godfrey will clean the infection out of the center of the tooth, it's kind of like sweeping a chimney. There can be cases that are more complex than typical. If your tooth falls into this category, Dr. Godfrey may refer you to a root canal specialist called an endodontist.
- Things your tooth will need after a root canal
- Your tooth will need a crown after a root canal to prevent it from breaking and to cover the hole you will have in your tooth after it has been cleaned out.
- Simple extractions cost less and are quicker than surgical extractions. Many times the dentist doesn't know which type of extraction you'll need until he begins the procedure so you should be prepared for either kind.
- Do I need a tooth extraction?
- Has a large and deep cavity
- Has extensive gum disease
- Is severely infected
- Is infected or damaged and you choose not to get a root canal
The cost of the extraction depends on how difficult the tooth is to remove.
- Simple Extraction: The dentist is able to completely remove the tooth in one piece.
- Surgical Extraction: Surgical extractions are more complex. The tooth is so badly damaged the dentist is unable to remove it in one piece. In this case, the dentist makes a small incision near the tooth and completely removes the tooth in sections.
Wisdom Teeth
- Wisdom teeth are usually removed because you do not have enough room in your mouth for the wisdom teeth to come in and function properly. If wisdom teeth are left in they can cause pain and damage adjacent teeth. In most cases, wisdom teeth just cause problems and it is wise to get them removed. If you still have your wisdom teeth well into your mid-twenties sometimes the risk of removal outweighs the benefit. Dr. Godfrey always takes an X-ray to evaluate your wisdom teeth and will discuss what is the very best treatment for you.
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New patient special! Pay only $99 for an exam, cleaning and X-ray at Sage Creek Dental.
In absence of periodontal disease and may not be combined with insurance.
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