Portland Dentist, Dr. Daby has continued to invest heavily in education, enrolling in continuing education courses and study clubs to constantly expand his skills, and stay at the cutting edge of knowledge and technology in the field of dentistry. Due to his dedication to education, Smiles on Sandy is able to offer many procedures that are routinely referred to specialists. Patients are usually able to have all of their treatment completed at one office, and avoid an extra appointment to a specialist.
Our Services Include:
Prevention:
Smiles on Sandy believes that no dentistry is the best dentistry. We strive to prevent or minimize the amount of treatment necessary to restore health. We do this through placing protective
SEALANTS. We utilize the DIAGNODENT laser cavity detection device. This has enabled us to find and treat cavities while they are far too small to be seen with X-rays or the naked eye. Each patient's cavity and periodontal disease risk is assessed and a specific prevention plan is established.
Smiles on Sandy utilizes only the most current, research-proven technology available.
One example is the DIAGNODENT LASER CAVITY DETECTION. The Diagnodent laser shines a harmless laser onto the tooth and records the light as it bounces off the tooth. The device instantly analyzes the reflected light and if there are bacterial biproducts within the tooth, the Diagnodent records the depth of the cavity in the tooth. If the cavity is beyond the point of remineralization, the cavity must be treated. This enables us to treat cavities with very small, conservative fillings. Often these fillings can be done without anesthetic as they are so shallow, versus waiting until they are visible on an X-ray and are now significantly deeper.
Cosmetic Dentistry Portland:
Today's
dental technology has enabled us to change our patients' smiles into the
"Hollywood smiles" seen only in the movies. It truly is amazing what only a
couple appointments can do for a person's self-image. PORCELAIN VENEERS are the
procedure most asked about. This procedure involves bonding extremely thin
"veneers", or "laminates" made of porcelain to a patient's teeth giving them a
new shape and shade of white. Two appointments are needed, the first to make a
mold of the teeth, sometimes requiring minimal roughening of the teeth to give a
good bonding surface. The second appointment, the veneers are bonded and a new
smile is unleashed.
Smiles on Sandy also offers Portland, CUSTOM WHITENING TRAYS to whiten teeth to the desired
shade. Custom trays are made after impressions are taken of the patient's teeth.
A whitening solution is placed in the trays by the patient and worn for
approximately 20 minutes for 7-14 days.
Call for a FREE PORTLAND COSMETIC DENTISTRY CONSULTATION today!
Oral Surgery and Dental Implants Portland:
Dr. Daby is an experienced surgeon who routinely removes impacted wisdom teeth, as well as other non-restorable teeth. Oral Conscious sedation or Nitrous Oxide Sedation are available to apprehensive patients.
SURGICAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT is also offered. A DENTAL IMPLANT is a titanium post that is placed into the bone where teeth have been lost, giving a new anchor to place a denture or crown onto. With dental implants, a previously poor fitting denture or partial can have a solid attachment to snap onto, giving it a whole new feel and the ability to chew and talk.
IMPLANT DENTISTRY is a relatively new to most people, despite having decades of clinical history in Europe and the United States. The surgery itself, although it sounds traumatic, is surprisingly easy and patients rarely have the discomfort associated with even a simple tooth extraction. Usually only ibuprofen or tylenol are necessary to control post-op pain, as opposed to tooth extraction which can sometimes require more potent pain relievers.
Call for a FREE IMPLANT CONSULTATION today.
Restorative Dentistry Portland:
We offer all types of restorative dentistry, including white composite fillings, single visit root canals, partials and dentures.
The new METAL FREE CROWNS eliminate the ugly black line you may
have seen next to the gum line on older crowns. INLAYS and
ONLAYS, tooth-colored restorations, are used in place of silver
fillings on the chewing surfaces of back teeth.
Periodontal Treatment:
The public generally is familiar with dental caries or "cavities" and their usual treatment of restorations or "fillings". However, fewer people have heard of
PERIODONTAL DISEASE. Periodontal disease is the inflammation of the gums and bone holding the teeth in, due to bacteria living beneath the gums. This is usually a painless disease until the very late stages where teeth are nearly hopeless. If left untreated, periodontal disease will cause the bone to resorb or disappear, the teeth will become loose and fall out, teeth may abscess, and halitosis or foul-smelling breath may occur. Flossing is the primary way to prevent periodontal disease and maintain a healthy mouth. The treatment for periodontal disease is simply to remove the bacteria. This is accomplished through "DEEP CLEANING" or "SCALING AND ROOT PLANING". In this procedure, the gums and teeth are numbed with anesthetic and the bacteria living on the teeth beneath the gums are removed. The gums then have an opportunity to reattach to the tooth in a healthy way in the absence of bacteria, giving the firm, pink healthy appearance we are working for. There are certain major risk factors for periodontal disease, including smoking, age, diabetes, family history of perio disease, among others.
Children and Family Dentistry Portland:
Many people are surprised to hear about the success Dr. Daby has in treating children. We use a "Tell-Show-Do" approach that is highly successful for children. We enjoy treating children and work to give them a positive experience at the dentist. Smiles on Sandy understands that if a child has a positive image of the dentist and their experiences at the dental office, they are more likely to continue to care for their teeth.
We are able to complete dental cleanings for both parents and children usually within an hour and offer
SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS for the family's convenience. The saltwater aquarium fascinates children and adults in the reception. We have toys for children to play with while accompanied by an adult, as well as a series of children's magazine subscriptions and coloring books. And of course, a prize drawer to choose from after a successful dental visit!
Call us today for a FREE CONSULTATION or new patient exam. We look forward to hearing from you!
Sedation Dentistry Portland:
Millions of Americans become anxious just hearing the words: "The Dentist". We understand that this is a true phobia and we now have a way for pain-free, anxiety-free dentistry. The answer:
SEDATION DENTISTRY. Sedation dentistry, also known as CONSCIOUS SEDATION, involves the patient taking a small pill before their dental appointment. A driver is required for the sedated patient, and they arrive feeling drowsy and relaxed, but not sleeping. The patient often will drift in and out of sleep during the procedure, but will remember very little, due to the retrograde amnesic properties of the medication. Sedation dentistry medication is extremely safe, and the patient is continuously monitored with multiple vital sign indicators. With sedation dentistry, large amounts of dentistry can be accomplished with just a few appointments, with the patient remembering very little. There now is no reason to avoid having the healthy, beautiful mouth you deserve because of an aversion to dental treatment. At Smiles on Sandy, we understand patient's apprehension and have successfully treated hundreds of extremely phobic patients who only entered our doors due to intense pain. After an initial consultation, appointments were scheduled and they were amazed at how easy it was to restore their entire mouth under
ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION.
Call for a FREE SEDATION CONSULTATION today!
