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Mon - Thu:	8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Lewis and Clark

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Prosthodontists & Denture Centers, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Clinics, Dental Labs, Dentists, Endodontists, Implant Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontists, Periodontists, Physicians & Surgeons, Oral Surgery

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Phone: (406) 543-3777

Address: 690 SW Higgins Ave Ste E, Missoula, MT 59803

Website: http://www.fullcaredental.com

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Full Care Dental PLLC

Dental Examination
X-rays

Teeth Cleaning
A dental cleaning is a professional cleaning you receive from a dentist or dental hygienist. Most dental cleanings take between 45-60 minutes. Cleanings should typically be performed every six months to prevent excessive plaque and tartar buildup. Plaque and tartar left untreated can lead to unhealthy gums and tooth decay.
Fluoride Treatment
Dental Sealants
Sealants are used to fill in narrow grooves in a tooth that cannot be adequately cleaned by brushing. In some cases, the tooth structure has fine grooves or pits which accumulate plaque, not because the person doesn't brush, but because they're too narrow to allow even one bristle into them. These will develop cavities over time, and you don't want that. So the dentist will brush on a coating that seals the grooves and pits, making it possible to brush off all the plaque and keep your teeth healthy.

Fillings
Tooth bonding can also be used for teeth fillings instead of amalgam fillings. Many patients prefer bonded fillings because the white color is much less noticeable than the silver amalgam fillings. Bonding fillings can be used on front and back teeth depending on the location and extent of tooth decay.
Resin Composite
The direct technique usually involves placing composite resin on the outside of the tooth using bonding. This method is usually referred to as bonding.
Veneers
Bonding is less expensive than other cosmetic treatments and usually can be completed in one visit to our office. However, bonding can stain and is easier to break than other cosmetic treatments such as porcelain veneers. If it does break or chip, tell your doctor. The bonding can generally be easily patched or repaired in one visit.
Crowns
Using an intra-oral camera, a photograph is taken of the tooth and the picture is loaded onto the computer. Using Computer Aided Design technology, the dentist is able to design the restoration and transform the image into a three-dimensional model. This valuable program then allows the dentist to easily calculate the appropriate restoration shape and size to create near perfect restoration. When the model is ready, a milling machine then creates the restoration using a high-speed diamond bur and calculated precision. The restoration is then bonded to the tooth using a resin material. The result is a beautiful and custom designed and produced restoration, made entirely to fit your mouth. CEREC crowns are metal-free and have been used for over 20 years.
Bridges
Dental Bonding
Bonding is a conservative way to repair slightly chipped, discolored, or crooked teeth. During dental bonding, a white filling is placed onto your tooth to improve its appearance. The filling "bonds" with your teeth, and because it comes in a variety of tooth-colored shades it closely matches the appearance of your natural teeth.

Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment (also referred to as root canal therapy or endodontic therapy) is most commonly made necessary when a cavity is allowed, through neglect, to reach all the way to the pulp. (Regular cleanings and checkups can prevent and detect problems early). Sometimes deep restorations or trauma to a tooth may cause the nerve to be damaged to the point it needs root canal therapy. Once this occurs the pulp becomes infected, and can even extend through the root tip and begin to eat away at the surrounding bone (this is an abscess). By the time the pulp is infected it must be treated, and cannot heal on its own. It can even weaken the entire immune system. This is dangerous, not to mention very painful. Symptoms that may indicate that the pulp has become infected may include sensitivity to hot/cold or sweets, pain, swelling, pain to biting or pressure, and a bad taste in the mouth.

Deep Cleaning
The gums, ligaments, and bone around the teeth form the foundation for one's teeth. All structures are also referred to as the periodontium. When the periodontium is not healthy, it jeopardizes the teeth just as a bad foundation would threaten the stability of a house. Signs of unhealthy periodontium include: gums that are red and bleed easily, persistent bad breath, gums that are pulled away from the tooth, loose teeth, and changes in the position or bite of the teeth. Any of these may be a sign of a problem. With proper gum treatments, however, it may be possible to return gum tissue to a healthy state. If you're having a problem, come in and see us so we may treat it right away. The treatment usually involves a deep cleaning or root planing done under a local anesthetic, and sometimes includes local antibiotic agents. If the gum disease gets too severe it may need to be treated through surgery or extraction. If surgery is needed, we can provide LANAP which is a laser surgery for periodontal disease that doesn’t involve scalpels or sutures. Great results have been seen with this treatment in combination with good home care. Patients who have had the scalpel surgery say LANAP is more tolerable. But the key to avoiding extensive care is to come in for treatment at the first sign of a problem.

Dentures
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures available, including partial and complete dentures. Partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain, while complete dentures are used to completely replace all teeth. Dentures are made to resemble your natural teeth so there should be no noticeable change to your appearance. In fact, dentures may even improve your smile!

Dental Implants
A dental implant is an ideal tooth restoration for people who are missing one or more teeth as a result of injury, periodontal disease, or any other reason. A dental implant is a metal post that a periodontist or oral surgeon surgically positions into the jaw. Once in place and bone surrounding the implant has had time to heal, a replacement tooth is attached to the post. While implants are typically more expensive than other methods of tooth replacement, they provide superior benefits and are stronger than natural teeth. They are also a more favorable approach than bridgework since they do not depend on neighboring teeth for support and they cannot decay.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Surgery
Gum Surgery
Laser dentistry is the latest advancement in dental technology. The laser we use at our practice is an alternative to the common hand-held scalpel surgery for periodontal disease.
Tooth Extractions
Good oral hygiene should always be practiced since the loss of a single tooth can have major impact upon your oral health and appearance. Although dentists will use every measure to prevent tooth loss, there are still some occasions when a tooth may need to be extracted. A tooth may need to be extracted if the following occurs...

Invisalign Orthodontics
Invisalign is a modern aesthetic way of straightening teeth. It requires no wires, metal brackets, or rubber bands. The Aligners are a smooth, stiff, and clear plastic material that fits over your teeth. They are custom made to gently move your teeth according to the Doctors treatment plan. The Aligners gradually move your teeth and new trays are used every two weeks over the course of your treatment. They are made to be taken out while you eat so you can still brush and floss like normal and you could even take them out for a wedding photo session. One of the greatest things about the trays is most people do not even recognize you are wearing them!

Teeth Whitening
Tooth whitening is a popular procedure to make teeth whiter and brighter, and therefore more attractive. Bleaching can be used to whiten stained and discolored teeth, or simply to enhance a dull smile. Either way, tooth whitening is a safe and relatively painless procedure ideal for most patients. Our office utilizes the take home whitening trays.
Cosmetic Dentistry
General Dentistry
He gives back to the dental profession by serving as an officer in the Montana Academy of General Dentistry; he is currently Immediate Past President of that continuing education based organization. Dr. Lawhorn loves nature and the land we inhabit; he has been a Sponsor of Ducks Unlimited for 17 years.

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