General Dentistry
By providing our patients with thorough periodic exams and, most importantly, through education of proper oral hygiene techniques, Scott C. Earp DDS, DDS ICI PA hopes to prevent oral problems from occurring in the future.
CEREC Tooth Restoration
For years, silver amalgams have been used to correct cavities. However, now there is a material that can be used to correct cavities as well as replace old fillings. The new material is CEREC, which allows us to restore your fillings, crowns and veneers in a single visit by using strong ceramic material to match your natural tooth color. CEREC not only looks great, it allows us to save you time and money by being able to perform your restoration in just one appointment, and this restoration should last you a lifetime.
Root Canal (Endodontics)
A root canal, or endodontic treatment, is one of the most misunderstood dental procedures performed. Most people are under the impression that it is very painful when, in fact, for most people the process is like having a filling replaced. During a root canal, the inner lining, particularly the pulp tissue or "nerve," is treated. Most often, a root canal is needed when a tooth has very deep decay, is broken or fractured, or has undergone trauma. After a root canal is completed, it is usually necessary to place a crown on the tooth to preserve the tooth. Our office uses the most current technologies for this procedure including the use of a Zeiss Endodontic Microscope For Root Canal Therapy and the Sirolaser Laser.
Oral Surgery
Many people will require the removal of their third molars, which are most often called the wisdom teeth. Some people are able to keep their wisdom teeth clean and healthy; however, that is not the case for most.
The most common reasons for needing the teeth to be removed is:
- When the jaw is not large enough to accommodate the wisdom teeth and they become impacted, meaning they are trapped beneath the gum and bone
- When the wisdom teeth are partially erupted - this could cause problems for the adjacent teeth.
The decision to remove your wisdom teeth should be closely consulted and decided between you and the dentist.
Gum Treatment
Gum disease is one of the most common infections in the country. Neglecting your teeth, especially your gums, can do more harm than just to your smile. Healthy gums play an intricate role to your body's overall health. Several factors can contribute to gum disease like poor hygiene, stress, tobacco use, and genetics. Our office can provide deep scaling gum treatment to improve your oral health.
Diagnodent Decay Detection
Diagnodent allows the dentist to look inside the grooves of the tooth. The traditional way to check for cavities was by looking for visual signs of decay on the tooth, checking x-rays, or feeling for a soft area with a dental hook. Diagnodent is a laser technology that scans your teeth with harmless pulses of light. When a cavity is present, fluorescent light of a different wavelength bounces back to the sensor, which is translated to a digital read-out. In general, the higher the number, the greater the amount of decay in the tooth. When a cavity is present, the Diagnodent also produces an audible signal.
Visilite Oral Cancer Screening
Early detection is the key to reducing the devastating impact of oral cancer on victims and their families. Annual oral cancer screening of patients at increased risk for oral cancer, patients age 18 and older, and tobacco users of any age is the only way to achieve the early detection of oral cancer necessary to reduce the death rate of oral cancer – a death rate that has remained unchanged for more than 40 years!
800 St. Mary's Street Suite 403
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: 919-832-2575 | Fax: 919-832-6309
