Preventive and General Dentistry
Maintain a Healthy Smile
During a typical exam, we perform:
- A bite evaluation
- Periodontal screening
- Smile analysis
- Full-mouth charting
- Dental assessment (mouth, teeth, neck, and face)
- Digital x-rays (as needed)
We adapt each exam to meet your individual needs and use digital photography with intra and extraoral cameras to involve you in the diagnostic process. After your exam, Dr. Kidder spends some time reviewing the results and discusses your options. We may also recommend a dental cleaning and take before and after photos to monitor your progress.
Our experienced dental hygienists use state-of-the-art technology such as Cavitron and sonic scalers to gently remove the buildup of tartar and plaque. They will also use this time to provide kind feedback on your oral hygiene and provide advice when needed.
In addition, our younger patients or high-risk adult patients enjoy a fluoride treatment during their visit. This fluoride application helps boost your tooth’s enamel (or surface) and protect your teeth from tooth decay.
Our team carefully examines your mouth, neck, and face for any signs of cancerous tissue. This may include white or red patches, lumps, or lesions.
If anything is discovered, our experienced dentists will provide a host of treatment options for you. We’ll also give you our professional recommendations and explain how we can help you during each stage of treatment.
The early signs of gum disease include inflammation, sensitivity, and/or bleeding gums. If left untreated, these can lead to more serious problems such as bone loss, gum recession, and tooth loss.
At Kidder Dental, we offer in-house periodontal care in the form of maintenance programs and professional cleanings. During your regular check-ups, Drs. Dustin and Elizabeth Kidder examine your gums and provide preventive advice.
If your periodontal disease has progressed, we may recommend Arestin medication or root planing and scaling to control or remove the infection.
Sealants are a thin coating painted onto the surface of each affected tooth. It only takes 5-10 minutes to apply to the tooth but the effects are long-lasting! The coating covers over the grooves in your tooth and is hardened using a special light. Your tooth surface will feel smooth with no way for debris to become trapped, thus allowing you brush away any decay.
This procedure is non-invasive and painless. The sealants can be cared for by brushing and flossing and are evaluated during each dental check-up.
Nightguards protect your teeth from clenching and grinding and can help alleviate TMJ issues, such as facial muscle pain and headaches.
In addition to these corrective mouth guards, we help prevent dental trauma with sports mouth guards. These athletic guards are designed to comfortably fit in your mouth and protect your teeth from impact during sporting activities.
- Teeth grinding/clenching
- Misaligned teeth or bite
- Stress
- Head or neck trauma
- Aging
If left untreated, TMJ disorders can have a detrimental affect on your life. At Kidder Dental, we use modern technology to help diagnose TMJ disorders and provide some non-surgical treatment options. These include splint therapy and behavioral guidance. Dr. Dustin Kidder has advanced training in caring for those suffering from TMJ. He can help analyze your bite and give you advice on the best course of treatment.
Feel Calm with Sedation Dentistry
Feeling anxious? Find it hard to relax at the dentist? We have THE solution!
Who is Sedation For?
Millions of people put their health at risk by avoiding the dentist each year. The most common reason for this is dental fear or anxiety. However, sedation dentistry now opens the way for all patients to enjoy a more relaxed and comfortable experience. If you are nervous or have an extensive treatment plan, then our sedation options can help make your visit a breeze.
What Are the Benefits?
If you are feeling nervous or apprehensive, what can you expect from sedation dentistry? Sedation dentistry helps alleviate anxiety and makes you feel relaxed in our office. You will feel calm and enjoy personal dental care in a safe, comfortable environment. This results in you having all your oral health care needs met, with zero anxiety.
Our Options
We offer two safe and comfortable sedation solutions at Kidder Dental – oral sedation and nitrous oxide. Here is what you need to know about each treatment:
Oral Sedation: This safe prescription sedative is administered through the mouth one hour before treatment. Patients report feeling calm as if they are taking a short nap and often don’t remember the treatment itself.
Nitrous Oxide: Also known as “laughing gas” this sedative is breathed in and creates a feeling of deep relaxation. After the treatment, it only takes a few minutes to reverse these effects.
Great staff - great personality these folks are the best, coupled with a great Dentist - Dustin Kidder.
Tommy R. (Kidder Dental Patient)
Technology to Safeguard Your Smile
Our treatment rooms are equipped with digital x-ray machines and chair side monitors. This allows our dentists to show you what they have found and visually explain their recommendations.
During your exam, Drs. Dustin and Elizabeth Kidder use an intraoral camera to show you high-quality images of your mouth. The chair side monitor allows you to be involved in the diagnosis and fully informed of your needs.
We make it easy for you to get started with your dentistry. Just download our online patient forms, fill them out, and bring them with you on your first visit to our office.
Each of our treatment rooms is equipped with advanced Caesy Patient Education software. If you’ve ever had questions about any type of dental procedure, the 3-D narrated videos have all the information that you’ve ever wanted to know.
Going the Extra Mile