Dr. Clark Specializes in Making You Smile!

Dr. Clark has been trained in multidisciplines of dentistry and can offer you many options to choose from, as well as, the most advanced and affordable treatments. Creating the "Perfect Smile" for your face involves under-standing the face as a whole.

We offer a wide variety of cosmetic options. Some of these options are whitening, smile design, re-contouring of the shape of the teeth, veneers, bonding, implants, combination orthodontic and restorative treatment plans, and all ceramic/porcelain crowns.

WHITENING - using Proven, Safe, Effective, and ADA Approved Methods:
This is the procedure of making teeth whiter, and therefore more attractive. Our office uses several methods: Custom made passive tray whitening, and professional grade and strength advanced solutions. 

Controlled, monitored and prescribed methods proven safe effective and fast, very fast. In just 15 minutes a day, your teeth will be dramatically whiter. The convenience of home prescribed techniques allows you to selectively whiten one or several teeth without exaggerating the differences seen from multicolored smiles. The whitening procedure is simple. Teeth typically become at least 4 to 10 shades whiter. A fluoride treatment will aide in reducing sensitivity when needed. You will be amazed with the results.  Avoid the Risks, and Dangers of other systems using lights that heat the pulp, potentially damage the nerves, increase tissue trauma and potential painful side effects. Research has verified using high tech devices to measure "brightness, color, luminescence, and tone" that there is no detectable differences with a few day following treatment with any known methods today. The greatest difference comes with the risk of pulp damage, sensitivity, and turning teeth "blue" from over treatment.

The tray method involves having impressions taken from which laboratory fabricated custom vinyl trays are made. A prescription carbamide peroxide gel is placed in these trays and the trays with gel are worn for only 15 minutes a day. The entire process takes less than one week with daily use. Three different strengths of gel may be used, however the higher the strength the greater the likelihood of reactions or tooth sensitivity. The tray method is recommended for badly stained teeth, such as tetracycline staining. This method can be targeted to the problem areas resulting in significant uniform color improvement. For maintenance of whitened teeth the trays can be used to touch up 6-12 months later as needed.

The end results whether using trays at home or risky light systems is the same. The cost of the tray method is less than half compared to other methods, and there is often much less post-treatment sensitivity. You are in control, allowing you to regulate the sensitivity before it becomes overwhelming.

VENEERS
Veneers are a dental procedure in which a covering is placed over the outside (visible area) of the tooth. Veneers are usually only done to the part of the teeth that are visible when talking or smiling. The procedure can be direct or indirect.

The direct technique usually involves placing composite resin on the outside of the tooth using bonding. This method is usually referred to as bonding.

The indirect technique usually involves two appointments because the veneers will be fabricated at a dental laboratory. At the first appointment the teeth are prepared, impressions taken, and the teeth are given a temporary covering. In two to three weeks the veneers are back from the laboratory, the temporaries are removed and the veneers are bonded to the teeth. The laboratory fabricated veneers are usually made using porcelain or pressed ceramic, and are very esthetic.

The advantage of veneers versus crowns is that much less tooth material is removed, and the procedure is generally less uncomfortable. Veneers are recommended for teeth that have large fillings or little tooth structure.