The Road To Optimal Oral Health

A routine dental cleaning is advised to happen every six months. During the cleaning process, we will examine your teeth and gums to ensure that everything is looking healthy. X-rays may need to be taken before this process to help us identify any signs of cavities that can not yet be seen during the cleaning.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children should have their first dental visit within six months of the eruption of their first tooth or by age one, whichever comes first. Starting early with dental visits helps children establish a healthy relationship with oral health and increase the health of their smile for years to come.

A root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. The term “root canal” comes from the cleaning of the canals inside a tooth’s root.

We provide oral cancer screenings as a part of all of our patient’s routine dental check-ups so we can better and more efficiently identify any problems in the beginning stages. If abnormalities arise, we do offer to biopsy any worrisome areas.

Periodontal Disease affects many people without their knowledge. In its early stages, it is referred to as Gingivitis. It can usually be spotted by red, swollen, and bleeding gums, and is the number one reason for tooth loss in America today. Here at Hogan & Graceffo Dental Services, we provide our patients suffering from periodontal disease with a number of treatment options, all personalized to your needs.ntal Services, we provide our patients suffering from periodontal disease with a number of treatment options, all personalized to your needs.

When deciding on any form of dental treatment, your dentist at Hogan & Graceffo Dental Services may opt to inspect your mouth using an intraoral camera. Through the use of this camera, we can take a look at your teeth, gums, and other tissue from all angles and allow us to better diagnose and treat any problems that may arise during the inspection.

Dental fillings are needed for a tooth with a cavity or small chip or fracture. Fillings are white or alloy based on each situation.

Hogan & Graceffo Dental services use Philips Zoom whitening. In 45 minutes, your teeth could be up to 8 shades whiter, reversing stains from food and drinks, and aging. You’ll leave the chair with an instantly brighter, more confident smile.

Dentures can be used to replace a person’s missing teeth. We provide removable dentures that are fit especially for you. A set of dentures is used to restore your smile’s health, function, and beauty.

Dental implants provide a person with a tooth substitute that is anchored to the patient’s jawbone, creating a near-permanent solution to missing teeth. Dental implants can also be paired with dentures to provide a more stable solution for missing teeth.

CEREC® produces a ceramic restoration when crowns, onlays, inlays or veneers are needed. Cerec allows Hogan & Graceffo Dental Services to offer same-day crowns which helps cut down on costs and time in the dental chair for patients.