At Henrickson Dental, we use Biolase. It uses technology combining YSSG laser energy and a spray of water. This helps provide a wide range of dental procedures on teeth, gum and bone more comfortably. It allows dentists to cut teeth, bone and gum tissue and typically use fewer shots and less anesthesia. This reduces the patient’s anxiety and makes for a more comfortable dental experience.

When you’re at the dentist, and you hear you need a root canal, you probably start to panic. Well, there’s no need to fear. Root Canals treat the inner aspects of a tooth, and treat teeth that are badly infected or decayed. The nerve and pulp in your teeth are removed and the inside of your teeth are cleaned and sealed. At Henrickson Dental, we can fix up your teeth with a pain-free root canal procedure.

If you smoke, you may not be aware of the potential consequences of smoking on your teeth and mouth. It causes tooth discoloration, bad breath, increased build up of plaque, increased risk of developing gum disease, and increased risk of oral cancer. At Henrickson Dental, we want to help you get and keep a healthy smile, and smoking is a potential hazzard for your mouth.

If you have noticed inflammation in your gums, you may have periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can range from gum inflammation to a serious disease. In a worst case scenario, you could lose your teeth. The best way to prevent yourself from getting this disease is to brush and floss daily, avoid tobacco products, eat a well-balanced diet, and visit the dentist regularly. At Henrickson Dental, we are happy to help you keep a clean and healthy smile and avoid any oral diseases.

When you go to the dentist, what do you fear most? Your answer is most likely the pain. Well, at Henrickson Dental, you don’t have to worry about the pain. We use an anesthetic called the “Wand.” It is a computer controlled dental injection, and it makes for a pain-free procedure. Our patients prefer the wand over a traditional “shot.”

Getting your toothbrush damp and sliding it along your teeth several times isn’t going to help you maintain that beautiful smile. Toothpaste is a very important part of brushing. It helps you remove plaque better. It gives your mouth a fresh and clean feeling. It even comes in many different flavors! But an important thing for your toothpaste to contain is flouride. Flouride is an important part of fighting plaque and cavities. At Henrickson Dental, we can also give you a flouride treatment to strengthen and clean your teeth.

Does your not-so-white smile ever get in the way of your confidence? Well, luckily for you, there are things you can do about it and brighten your smile. Tooth whitening toothpastes are always an option. At Henrickson Dental, we can help brighten your smile. We offer laser tooth whitening, or bleach trays that we custom-make just for you. Next time your confidence needs a little boosting, consider whitening your teeth and achieving that beautiful, bright smile.

You may wonder why brushing your teeth regularly is so important. Well, here’s the reason: it prevents plaque from taking over your teeth. Plaque is the sticky substance that coats your teeth and eats away at tooth enamel. This can also cause cavities. At Henrickson Dental, we can help you maintain a beautiful and healthy smile, but brushing at least twice a day and flossing at least once a day are very important for taking good care of your teeth.

You’re at the dentist, and they tell you that you have a cavity, but what is a cavity? A cavity is a hole in your tooth, and if you leave it unrepaired, it can grow bigger and bigger. The hole is made by plaque. The acids eat at the tooth enamel, creating the hole. Here at Henrickson Dental, we can repair your cavities with a pain-free procedure.

At Henrickson Dental, we always do Composite fillings unless you request otherwise. But here’s the thing: composite fillings, also called white fillings, are much better for you than Amalgam fillings, which are also known as silver fillings. Unlike composite fillings, Amalgam contains Mercury, a potentially toxic element. Also, since amalgam fillings are silver, they do not match your teeth or make them look natural, while composite fillings do. They may be less expensive, but in the long run, they are not the best choice for you.