Canyon Creek Family Dentistry of Richardson

Over time, your teeth can appear more yellow or dull. You could try over-the-counter whitening solutions, but they don’t really make a big difference. At Canyon Creek Family Dentistry, we offer Opalescence Teeth Whitening, which is proven to brighten your smile. This effective treatment delivers the dramatic results you’re looking for in a short period of time.

Along with the American Dental Association, we strongly encourage you to visit the dentist twice a year or every six months for your checkup and cleaning. These appointments allow our experienced dentists to perform a thorough exam of your teeth, gums, and mouth for any sign of serious conditions like gum disease or tooth decay. By identifying and treating these conditions early, you can avoid more intensive and costly treatment later.

Although our experienced dentists are excellent at spotting potential problems, there are several issues that can’t be easily detected by the naked eye but can be captured by our digital X-rays, which emit significantly less radiation than ever before. For instance, we use them to determine whether your wisdom teeth are impacted and to find tooth decay in hard-to-see areas like between teeth. X-rays are typically taken once a year as part of your checkup and cleaning.

There are several potential reasons for tooth sensitivity. You could have tooth decay that has penetrated to inner layers of a tooth. Perhaps your gums could have receded, exposing the roots of your teeth, which is often caused by gum disease. Or maybe you grind or clench your teeth, wearing away the enamel. In any case, you should tell us about your sensitivity so that we can properly diagnose and treat whatever is causing the problem.

You have several tooth replacement options to restore your smile: dentures, bridges, and dental implants. Dentures are prosthetic teeth that are mounted to a plastic base made to look like gums. With bridges, the restoration is anchored in place by dental crowns adjacent to your missing tooth. Dental implants are surgically placed titanium screws that become integrated with the jaw bone with an abutment and crown placed on top. Contact us for a consultation to discuss which option is right for you!

At Canyon Creek Family Dentistry, we offer gum recontouring, a procedure in which we reshape the soft tissue to achieve a more balanced look between the teeth and gums. Our dentists are experts in cosmetic dental procedures and can help you get a smile you’ll be proud to show off.

Our experienced dentists evaluate your specific situation and create a personalized treatment plan. We try to work as efficiently as possible to restore your oral health.

We certainly do! We understand that dental emergencies happen, and that time is of the essence. We do our best to be available as soon as possible to address these situations and can often provide same-day appointments. If we can’t, we are happy to offer guidance for care and pain management until we can see you. Even if you’re not sure whether you have a dental emergency or not, feel free to give us a call!

We process and file claims for most PPO dental insurance plans. For large cases, or extensive care and multiple procedures without insurance, you can receive a discount if you pay in full upfront by cash or check. We also offer third-party dental financing through Care Credit. To learn more, contact us. Our team members have years of experience and can help guide you through the payment process.

Welcome! From the moment you walk in, you can expect to be greeted warmly by our staff. During your first exam, our hygienists will take digital X-rays of your mouth and give your mouth a fresh start with a dental cleaning. Then, we will conduct a thorough exam of your gums, teeth, and mouth as well as examine the X-rays to ensure your oral health. One of our dentists will address any concerns we noticed and answer any questions you may have.

We try to stay at the forefront of technological innovations so that we can provide each patient with the most precise diagnosis and treatment possible. Our technology includes intraoral cameras, which help us show our patients what our dentists see on our chairside monitors. We also use digital X-rays, which emit less radiation, and digital bite impressions for a more comfortable patient experience and more precise measurements for our dental labs.

Our team is committed to making your visit as relaxing as possible. For those with dental anxiety, we are able to offer a couple of sedation options, including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation. Nitrous oxide works fast and helps patients feel content. Oral conscious sedation allows patients with more severe anxiety to be awake but have little memory of the dental appointment. We want everyone to get the dental care they need, and sedation dentistry helps us do just that.

We are! At Canyon Creek Family Dentistry, we are glad to get to know you and your family. From the moment you walk in the door, our friendly staff will help you feel welcome and comfortable. We realize that choosing a dentist for your family is an important decision, and we want to make your experience with us as pleasant as possible.

Our dentists have decades of experience and can place dental implants for crowns, implant-supported bridges, or implant-retained dentures. Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our dentists to determine if you’re a candidate for dental implants.

If you have a broken or decayed tooth, we take a digital X-ray of the area to determine the extent of the damage. Then we will clean out the tooth and place either a composite resin filling or a dental crown to restore your tooth’s health. If you have a broken or decayed tooth, contact us to schedule an appointment today!

We offer many cosmetic services, including Invisalign Clear Braces, in-office or at-home teeth whitening, gum recontouring, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, and metal-free restorations. For most of our cosmetic procedures, we use digital imaging software so that you can better envision your personalized treatment plan with one of our experienced dentists. Let us help you achieve a smile that you’ll be proud to show off.

In years past, traditional metal braces were your only option for straightening your teeth, but now you can get Invisalign with us at Canyon Creek Family Dentistry. In as little as 12 to 18 months, you could have a straighter smile without having to live with metal brackets and wires. The clear alignment trays are virtually invisible when worn and gently shift your teeth into the desired position.

We can offer several treatment options. We can use Invisalign to gently guide your teeth into optimum position and potentially close the gaps. We may also be able to address gaps using cosmetic bonding or perhaps porcelain veneers. To determine which is right for your specific situation, contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced dentists.

Definitely! At Canyon Creek Family Dentistry, we know that gum disease detection and treatment are important, so we check for this condition at every routine checkup. If still in the early stages, your gum disease may be treated and reversed using a simple dental cleaning. For more advanced cases, we may need to perform scaling and root planing to ensure that you don’t become re-infected.