Oral Cancer Screenings

Did you know that every hour of every day, one person dies from oral cancer? When it comes to oral cancer, early detection is key. Regular oral cancer screenings are an effective way to discover oral cancer at an early, highly curable stage. Visual and palpable exams plus digital x-rays aid in the detection of oral cancer by enabling Dr. Dornbier to see possible tumors and other problems associated with the soft tissues and the jaw. You will receive an oral cancer screening at every comprehensive exam and checkup you have with us. It’s just another great reason to be seen regularly at LifeSmiles of Sidney!

Restorative Dentistry

Missing teeth can take the joy out of the everyday things we love, from smiling and talking with confidence to eating our favorite foods. All of these things can become easier again with restorative dentistry. Dr. Dornbier offers restorative treatments that will not just restore your smile to its former health – she’ll make it look and feel even better than before! From natural looking dental fillings and crowns to dental implants and dentures, we’ll help you find just the right treatments to give your smile a second chance.

Restorative Dental Treatments

• Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings

  Tooth-colored dental fillings, often called "composite fillings," are made of quartz filler in a resin medium. Composite fillings can be adhesively held in place or “bonded.” Because they can be bonded to teeth, composite fillings allow for more conservative preparations where less healthy tooth structure is removed. This often results in smaller fillings than that of amalgam (silver fillings), and composite fillings are more natural looking. The composite filling is cured with a special light and then the surface is shaped and polished, rendering the final result undetectable to the eye and very natural feeling in the mouth.

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• Porcelain Crowns

  Dental crowns are often called "caps." They cover teeth to restore them to their appropriate shape and size after large fillings, fractures or weakening forces such as intense grinding. In all these cases, crowns not only cover teeth but also provide added support. They can be used to attach fixed dental bridges, cover dental implants, restore seriously discolored or misshapen teeth and even as a preventive measure to protect a tooth in danger of breaking.

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• 3D ConeBeam Imaging
• Dentures & Removable Partial Dentures

  Dr. Dornbier uses only the best materials to fabricate her patients’ new dentures. With modern and improved methods, your partial or full dentures can look just like natural teeth. While fabrication and fitting of your new teeth can take three to four appointments, you will understand when you receive your dentures that the time put into your new, natural-looking smile was well worth it.
  
  Whether you see us for a full denture or a partial denture, Dr. Dornbier will continue helping you with your new smile by guiding you through the period of getting adjusted to your new teeth, including minor modifications to make sure your new smile is as comfortable as it is beautiful!

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• Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)

  The inside of each tooth contains soft tissue with nerves and blood vessels running from the root to the crown. A crack, deep cavity or other injury to a tooth can cause the nerve to become damaged or diseased, allowing bacteria to enter the tooth and kill the living tissue. Without treatment, the resulting infection can cause pain, swelling and abscesses, loss of the diseased tooth and eventually damage to the surrounding bone. With endodontic treatment, also called root canal therapy, we carefully remove the diseased tissue and nerve from the tooth and gently clean and seal the root canal to protect it from bacteria. If needed, medication or an antibiotic can also be used to control the spread of bacteria and stop infection. Finally, a crown is placed over the reshaped tooth to restore and strengthen it.

  We refer our endodontic treatment to an endodontist (root canal specialist) to make sure you are receiving the latest technology and finest endodontic treatment available.

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CEREC^® Same Day Crowns

CEREC^®, or Chairside Economical Restorations of Esthetic Ceramic, has revolutionized dental care. Traditionally, if crowns, onlays, inlays or dental veneers were required to restore damaged teeth, multiple procedures and waiting time in between preparation and placement would be inevitable. CEREC^® creates these ceramic restorations right in the dental office. This means that many treatments can be completed in just a single visit!

CEREC^® is comprised of several computer-assisted design (CAD) tools and a milling machine that creates custom ceramic restorations. CEREC^® can make almost any ceramic restoration to order, meaning the dentist can place it immediately. This is of great benefit to all patients, and it can also reduce the cost of treatment.

Here are some other advantages associated with CEREC^®:

• No temporary restorations.
• High-quality ceramic products.
• Minimal invasiveness.
• Fewer injections and discomfort.
• Fewer dental visits.
• Cost effectiveness.
• More natural tooth is saved.
• Long lasting restorations.
• Biocompatible solutions.
• No impression material.

If you have questions or concerns about CEREC^®, please ask your dentist.

Implant Dentistry

Dental implants are an increasingly popular option for patients who need to have one or more teeth replaced. Unlike a denture, a dental implant is a permanent solution that remains in your mouth, more closely resembling a real tooth or teeth. A dental implant is a small post that is placed in the jaw to serve as a permanent replacement for the root portion of a missing tooth, and an implant restoration is the replacement tooth that goes on top of the implant post. Having a dentist who is trained in both these phases saves patients the inconvenience of going to multiple offices for implant treatment. Contact us today to find out if you are a candidate for dental implants!

As technology advances, your patient experience improves. We use 3D ConeBeam technology for more informed dentistry. This new digital technology produces 3D digital X-rays that fully show the relationship between your teeth, bones, and nerves. The scans help Dr. Dornbier more precisely place your dental implants using computer-generated guides for incision-free implants and practically painless implant placement.

Cosmetic Dentistry

An attractive smile can boost your confidence, help you make better first impressions on others and improve your personal and professional life. We provide several cosmetic dental treatments that can subtly enhance your smile, and there are many other more dramatic treatments, often called “smile makeovers,” that can give you the smile of your dreams. Ask us at your visit about the possibilities for your smile!

Cosmetic Dental Treatments

• Professional Teeth Whitening

  We offer take-home and in-office whitening solutions. Whitening your teeth is a safe, conservative and comparatively inexpensive way to brighten your smile. In addition to giving you the benefit of a cleaner looking and more attractive smile, teeth whitening has also been found to provide anti-cavity benefits, stronger tooth enamel, and better overall enamel health. Ask us about brightening your smile today.

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• Beautiful Porcelain Veneers

  Porcelain veneers are an excellent cosmetic solution for teeth that are chipped, misshapen or too discolored for traditional whitening. Veneers are thin ceramic casings that are bonded to the front side of your teeth to give your smile a beautiful, more uniform appearance. Veneers are also a great alternative to braces for teeth that are widely spaced or overlapped.
  

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• Botox^® Wrinkle Reduction

  Do you want to regain a more youthful smile by improving the look of wrinkles, crow's feet, forehead creases, and frown lines? If so, Botox^® or Dysport^® can help! Both products provide a safe-to-use bacterial protein which, when injected into the facial muscles in minute quantities, relaxes the muscles and effectively improves the appearance of wrinkles that are caused by the movement of these muscles. Treatments can be administered during separate appointments or in combination with cosmetic or restorative dental care. You can achieve a brighter smile and a rejuvenated appearance by adding Botox or Dysport to your treatment plan. The best part about it is that no one has to know your secret!
  

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Advanced Technology

At your Sidney dental office, we are proud to use state-of-the-art technology in our diagnosis and treatment processes. This technology allows us to provide the highest quality care to all of our patients.

What We Offer

• Diode Soft Tissue Laser

  Our minimally-invasive diode soft tissue laser is used in a wide variety of treatments in our office, including surgical procedures, implant applications, root canal treatments, periodontal treatment, and more. Lasers are extremely precise and can help shorten the duration of almost any general dental procedure. Because they eliminate the need for scalpels and sutures, lasers also help minimize pain and speed the healing process, especially in the soft tissues. Laser therapy also helps reduce tooth sensitivity and aids in the healing of canker sores, cold sores, and mouth ulcers.

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• Digital X-Rays
• Intraoral Cameras
• 3D ConeBeam Imaging

Sedation

We want you to get the dental care you need and feel at ease during the process. If you have felt anxiety, or even fear about dental treatment in the past, you're not alone. We want you to know such feelings are common, and people of any age can experience them. We also want you to know that we can help!
 
We offer our uneasy patients Nitrous Oxide, which is also called "laughing gas." Nitrous oxide is a safe sedation method which helps anxious patients relax while Dr. Dornbier and our staff work. While using nitrous oxide, patients often have a calm sense of happiness which allows them to relax during the procedure.

Our staff is trained on the use of nitrous oxide, and we regularly inspect and regulate the equipment to ensure your safety! The effects of nitrous oxide are quite temporary. Simply breathe regularly following treatment, and the oxygen in the air completely reverses the effects of the laughing gas.

Dr. Dornbier also offers Oral Conscious Sedation for those who require a little extra help with relaxation. Just take a carefully administered pill, and within a few minutes, you will be able to relax your body and mind while you receive the dental care you need. You remain alert during the entire procedure – you'll just feel relaxed instead of anxious!

Periodontal (Gum) Care

According to MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, approximately 3 out of 4 American adults have some form of gum disease, ranging from gingivitis to the various forms and stages of periodontitis. Periodontal disease has been linked to many systemic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and pancreatic cancer.

Warning Signs of Gum Disease

If your gums feel tender or sore, or if they look red and swollen, you may have gum disease. Other warning signs include bleeding and/or receding gums, persistent bad breath, pain or sensitivity in your teeth and even loose teeth caused by weakening gum fibers or bone loss. Left untreated, gum disease can lead to tooth loss and more serious health problems.

Treatment for Gum Disease

If you have any degree of gum disease, we can help. Gum disease used to require surgery more often than not. While surgery is still an option and sometimes necessary, we can now treat many cases with less invasive techniques first, including deep cleanings, local antibiotics and special mouth rinses. We even have technology available to test your saliva and determine what kind and how many bacteria are present in your mouth. We are then able to tailor specific treatment to your individual needs!