General Dentistry Lee's Summit, MO
THE CARE BEHIND A HEALTHY SMILE
Bridges
A dental bridge is one of the tooth replacement options we offer at Hurd Family Dental. A bridge is a fixed dental restoration, meaning that it is non-removable and is intended to be a long-lasting restoration for your smile. Dental bridges consist of two dental crowns and one or more artificial replacement teeth. The artificial tooth, which is called a pontic, is supported by the crowns. The crowns are placed on the teeth next to the gap to anchor the restoration.
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Crowns
A crown is a common dental restoration used to repair a severely damaged or decayed tooth. The dental crown is custom-made to encase the damaged tooth from the gumline to the top, and is designed to restore the tooth to its original appearance, shape, and size. In addition to restoring damaged teeth, dental crowns can be used for cosmetic purposes to enhance the appearance of an irregularly shaped or severely stained tooth.
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Endodontics
Endodontics is a specialized branch of dentistry focused on treating and studying the inner parts of your tooth, including the dental pulp and tooth nerves. If these tissues become damaged or infected, root canal therapy may be needed to restore your smile's health. The dental pulp and nerves may become infected if tooth decay or damage goes untreated and reaches deep inside the tooth. Without proper endodontic treatment, the infected tooth would die and require removal.
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Tooth Extractions
If a tooth is severely damaged or decayed and cannot be restored, we may recommend a tooth extraction. Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth to improve your oral health. Dr. Francis Hurd, our caring dentist, strives to provide the most conservative dental treatment possible; in some cases, removing a tooth is the best option for your smile.
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Pediatric Dentistry
The Hurd Family dental team loves caring for our younger patients! We are pleased to offer gentle, high-quality pediatric dentistry in Lee's Summit, Missouri, to help your child maintain a healthy smile. You must help your child establish good oral hygiene habits early. Help your child brush and floss their teeth, and encourage them to maintain a balanced diet. These simple steps can help to prevent tooth decay and other dental problems.
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Routine Dental Care
Visiting your Lee's Summit dentist regularly is vital to maintaining a healthy mouth. When your mouth is healthy, the rest of your body is likely to be healthy, too. Ready to find out how often you need to visit your dentist in Lee's Summit for good oral health? Here we will answer those questions and many more.
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Cracked Teeth
Enamel, which covers your teeth and is the hardest substance in your body, has its limits. If you chew hard candy or ice, bite down hard, receive a blow to your face, or grind your teeth in your sleep, your teeth can chip or crack. Poor hygiene and cavities can also weaken your teeth, making them more susceptible to chipping or cracking. You may not even feel any tooth pain when you chip a tooth unless it’s large enough to expose the inner layer of your tooth.
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dentures
A denture, or a complete denture as it is often called, is an appliance that is inserted in the mouth, replaces natural teeth, and provides support for the cheeks and lips. The teeth are made of plastic, porcelain, or a combination thereof. Dentures can be fabricated to fit over endodontically treated teeth,h and a complete denture can be attached to dental implants to allow for a more secure fit of the appliance.
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Dental Sealants
Highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth, dental sealants are a simple procedure in which a tooth-colored acrylic “coating” is painted onto the surface of the tooth. This effectively “seals” the deep grooves, acting as a barrier and protecting enamel from plaque and acids.
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5-Star Reviews & Testimonials
Best dental experience I've ever had. Super clean, super friendly, super professional. They really took the time to make me feel comfortable. I'll never go to a different dentist again. Sandy was amazing, Joanna went above and beyond to take care of me.
Chris Mattix
Great place, was there this morning with a broken tooth. They spent time going over all the possibility of what to do and cost. Friendly, wants the best for you.
Verda Green
I've been going to Hurd Family Dental now for almost 11 years. Both Dentists are fantastic and painless!! Very easy to schedule an appointment and everyone who works in the office is amazing!
Kevin Greer
Simply the best dentist I have ever been to. Thank you all. They are all so kind. It was the least pain ever at the dentist for me. I will recommend to anyone who needs dental work. Again thank you.
