Comprehensive
Examinations
All new patients receive a Comprehensive Examination. A
screen for periodontal disease, malocclusion, tooth decay,
oral cancer and TMJ dysfunction are completed in addition
to a full mouth set of radiographs (x-rays). These radiographs
are taken with minimal exposure film and a study model is
comprised in order to devise the most appropriate treatment
plan for you.
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Treatment Plans
A written recommended treatment plan will be given to all
new patients following a detailed conversation with the
doctor regarding such. The treatment plan is established
in steps, in order of importance, and all questions are
answered. In order to ensure complete understanding between
us and the patients, a signed agreement is made of all procedures
the patient desires. Before and after photographs are available
of previous patients to demonstrate the superior quality
dentistry we perform and that you should expect. Our patients
are proud of our dentistry and are willing to show it off
or answer questions.
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Payment Arrangements
Financial arrangements are also defined prior to treatment.
An accurate estimation of your insurance coverage by our
office manager, having 18 years of experience in this field,
will allow us to determine your balance and method of payment.
Payment plans include major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard,
and Discover), personalized plans and our most popular plan:
5% discount with full pre-payment. This is another example
of our motto: "People only care how much you know when
they know how much you care."
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Analgesia and Anesthesia -N2O
Most of our patients, including children, prefer the safe
general effects of Nitrous Oxide/ Oxygen (laughing gas)
as analgesia. This gas gives you a relaxing feeling and
increases your pain threshold. You rarely feel more than
a mosquito bite when the local anesthesia is administered.
A short-acting (1 hour) local anesthetic, and the ability
to anesthetize specific teeth are available for those who
do not care for the prolonged numbing effect to their lips
and tongue. After the procedure is over, it is usually safe to work and drive.
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Oral Reconstruction
Full mouth oral reconstruction vs. full dentures is a major
decision, and one that should not be based on the cheapest
and fastest means. You need the best dentist with the most
appropriate plan, regardless of cost, to restore your mouth
to optimal health, comfort, function and appearance or you
may find yourself needing a second more costly reconstruction
later. Longevity of properly done permanent and removable
bridgework is obtained with state of the art techniques.
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Restorative Dentistry
The following are some examples of ways to ensure a beautiful
smile:
Bonded Composites: Beautiful tooth-colored restorations
which will make you proud of your mouth.
Empress: Crowns, inlays, onlays, veneer. White,
non-metallic, extremely durable (85% Leucite), glass-like
that are bonded to the teeth to prevent bacterial micro-leakage.
Empress is possibly the closest thing to natural tooth structure
in beauty, wear and durability.
Gold: iinlays/onlays/crowns 85% gold, also bonded
with the latest resin cements used primarily on molars of
patients who prefer gold or when gold is the material of
choice.
Porcelain to gold: crowns and fixed bridges, both
materials are highly biocompatible.
Note: All restorations and reconstructive dentistry, including
crowns and bridgework, have a 5 year conditional warranty,
provided the patient returns for 6 month recall visits and
demonstrates satisfactory oral hygiene.
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TMJ Treatment
(Temporomandibular Dysfunction) Also known as TMJ.
Symptons: Headaches, neckaches, earaches, retro-orbital
pain, jaw joint noises, dizziness (vertigo), ringing ears
(tinnitus), sinus-type pain, dental hyper-sensitivities
and other symptons. This disease has been dubbed The Great
Imposter because it can mimic other disease entities.
Signs: Excessive wearing of teeth, fracturing of
teeth and restorations, tooth mobility due to loss of bone
support, and destruction of pulpal tissue (the soft, sensitive
tissue within every tooth) because of clenching and grinding.
Treatment: Eliminating the symptoms of TMD through
the PRECISION REMOVAL of dental interferences to proper
jaw closure and proper jaw function. Methods are extremely
conservative; involving no surgery, no injections, no orthodontics,
no medications and no annoying, potentially harmful hard
oral appliances. Headache sufferers, if your problem is
TMD (and 50% of the time it's a major part of your problem)
-- we can help you obtain this quick, effective relief which
is 97% effective and relatively inexpensive.
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Halitosis Treatment
There's good news! It turns out the same formula that we
are using to effectively combat gingivitis and periodontitis
is also the treatment of choice for bad breath
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Mercury Filling Replacement
According to the World Health Organization 1991, dental
mercury amalgams are the most significant source of mercury
exposure for the general public. 
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Periodontal Treatment
Gum disease is entirely preventable with good dentistry
and good oral hygiene in otherwise healthy individuals.
We'll show you how to maintain your mouth, as part of our
SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, after we've eliminated all
the causative factors. Our treatments, including the LASER,
are conservative. Dietary recommendations and frequent monitoring
of your tissues' response are necessary to prevent recurrence.
Advanced periodontal disease may require a specialist so
don't wait until it's too late.
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Endodontics
The dreaded root-canal doesn't have to be if it can be done
painlessly and completed in ONE VISIT.
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Partial Dentures
The doctor personally designs each partial so that it is
as retentive, stable and aesthetic as possible. Only custom
trays and accurate impression materials are used to ensure
the most accurate fit.
5 YEAR WARRANTY
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Full Dentures
The most disadvantaged group of dental patients are the
completely edentulous. For this reason we spend a great
deal of time and care in the creation of your full dentures.
They are truly customized. Each patient looks different
because they are different. All denture teeth are set by
the doctor, not a laboratory technician who has never seen
you. Only the highest quality materials are used. You may
never need implants if we can make dentures for you which
are retentive, stable, properly balanced during functional
chewing movements and look great as well!
5 YEAR WARRANTY
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Implants
Implant placements are performed by a specialist (usually
a periodontist). After the healing phase, we provide the
reconstructive portion which is visible (the crowns, permanent
bridgework etc.).
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Whitening
This is the easiest, most cost-effective method of improving
one's appearance. Patients are provided with home kits and
customized trays to hold the whitening gel onto the teeth.
Return your teeth to their natural, more youthful color.
Improve your self-image in a matter of days. Our inexpensive
crest professional-type strips have a money-back guarantee.
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Protective Mouthguards
Comfortable soft acrylic mouthguards worn over the upper
teeth are one of the most cost-effective services offered
in dentistry today.Used by athletes including weight-trainers,
clenchers and bruxers (patients who grind their teeth, especially
during the night). Protects teeth and dental work from the
devastating effects of nocturnal bruxism. Protects the jaw
joint structures from stress related compressive type injuries
due to bruxism. The dental pulps from being crushed and
permanently damaged; thereby preventing root canals. This
situations is far more common than once believed. Teeth
and dental work from fractures and loss.
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Intra-Oral Photography
The main reason that most people are in the dark concerning
dentistry is that they can never see what the dentist is
doing. Well, now you can. We can give you a tour of your
mouth during the initial examination and you can visualize
your oral tissues, teeth, fillings, etc. on our TV monitor.
These before and after pictures are particularly impressive
to insurance companies resulting in facilitation of payments.
Yes, the intra-oral camera has really made modern dentistry
exciting for everyone..
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Oral Cancer Screening
Good news about the fight against oral cancer. It is easier than ever to detect oral cancer early. Currently only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years. Early detection is crucial.
Your dentist has the skills and tools to ensure that early signs of cancer and pre-cancerous conditions are identified. Know the early signs, and see your dentist regularly.
- Oral Cancer often starts as a tiny, unnoticed white or red spot or sore anywhere in the mouth
- It can affect any area of the oral cavity including the lips, gum tissue, check lining, tongue and the hard or soft palate.
- Other signs include:
- A sore that bleeds easily or does not heal
- A color change of the oral tissues
- A lump, thickening, rough spot, crust or small eroded area
- Pain, tenderness, or numbness anywhere in the mouth or on the lips
- Difficulty chewing, swallowing, speaking or moving the jaw or tongue
- A change in the way the teeth fit together
- Oral Cancer most often occurs in those who use tobacco in any form.
- Alcohol use combined with smoking greatly increases risk.
- Prolonged exposure to the sun increases the risk of lip cancer.
- More than 25% of oral cancers occur in people who do not smoke and have no other risk factors.
- Oral Cancer is more likely to strike after age 40.
- Studies suggest that a diet high in fruits and vegetables may prevent the development of potentially cancerous lesions.
“ Regular Dental Check-Ups Important”
Regular dental check-ups, including and examination of the entire mouth, are essential in the early detection of cancerous and pre-cancerous conditions. You may have a very small, but dangerous oral spot or sore and not be aware of it.
Your dentist will carefully examine all areas of your mouth. In about 10% of patients, the dentist may notice a flat, painless, whit or red spot or a small sore. Although most of these are harmless, some are not. Harmful oral spots or sores often look identical to those that are harmless- testing can tell them apart. If you have a sore with a likely cause, your dentist may treat it and ask you to return for re-examination.
Dentists often will notice a spot or sore that looks harmless and does not have a clear cause. To ensure that a spot or sore is not dangerous, your dentist may choose to perform a simple test, such as a brush biopsy, which usually is painless and can detect potentially dangerous cells when the disease is still at an early stage.
If your dentist notices something that looks very suspicious and dangerous, a scalpel biopsy may be recommended. This usually requires local anesthesia. Your general dentist may perform this procedure or refer you to a specialist for it.
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Occlusal Analysis
One of the most important components of a healthy mouth is proper occlusion. Occlusion is the way our teeth come together as we bite and the relationship of the opposing dentition as we close. In a situation when a person’s bite is not proper, a person can develop:
-Periodontal Problems
-Broken or Chipped Teeth
- TMJ Problems
- Chewing Difficulties
An occlusal analysis gives us many clues to dental problems that the patient may not even be aware of. It is very important to isolate the source of the problem. By only addressing the problem itself, and not the source, a recurrence of the problem is likely to occur. Improper occlusions, or bad bites, often result from:
-An orthodontic situation where teeth are not aligned properly
-Bruxism (grinding the teeth), clenching, or occlusal trauma
-Unrestored missing teeth
-Uneven skeletal jaw growth
-Crowding of the teeth
Sometimes a person grinds or clenches their teeth together, called bruxing. When a person grinds their teeth, he/she starts to abrade their teeth away and sharp tips ground down or chips off.
The sharpness of teeth is very critical to the grinding of food. As the sharp cusps are abraded away and become blunt, we can no longer chew effectively; rather, one starts to pound the food. The digestive process starts with the efficient chewing of food. If the food is not chewed well before swallowing, greater burden is placed on the digestive system and the food is not digested properly.
Occlusal analysis plays a fundamental role in proper treatment. Many cosmetic dentists are merely concerned with fulfilling the esthetic desires of their patient.
Snyder Dental Group understands the incredible importance of factors like occlusion. At Snyder Dental Group, we are committed to long-term dental health
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Oral Surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a specialty of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital or acquired diseases, dysfunction, defects or injuries of the mouth, jaws, face, neck and associated regions. Maxilla refers to the jaws - lower maxilla or lower jaw is currently called the mandible and the term maxilla refers to the upper jaw.
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Mini Implants
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Osseointegration occurs when bone fuses with the implant. This provides a solid base for the prosthesis.
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Dental implants can replace a single tooth, several teeth or all the teeth in your mouth |
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Talk, laugh and smile with confidence, with teeth that are firmly supported and feel like your natural teeth |
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Denture wearers can return to simple oral hygiene with no soaking or need for adhesives |
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Helps protect jawbone shrinkage and deterioration, a direct result from missing natural teeth |
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Depending on how many teeth you are missing, you may have a single, partial or complete prosthesis. The more teeth to be replaced, the more implants you
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Removable Prosthesis
With a removable prosthesis, the new teeth are joined to the implants by a connecting device, such as a clip and bar. This allows you to take the prosthesis out for cleaning. |
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Fixed Prosthesis
With a fixed prosthesis, the new teeth are fitted to a frame that is secured to the implants. A fixed prosthesis offers more stability for chewing. |
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Bad Breath Management
If you suffer from chronic or episodic bad breath, you are not alone. Nearly 75 percent of Americans suffer from bad breath, also known as halitosis. Many people do not realize that bad breath is not a cause of embarrassment; it can also be a sign of more serious problems. Cause of halitosis range from plaque buildup to periodontal disease and oral infections.
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Patient Education – Caesy
Patient Education – Featuring the Caesy Education System
In order to ensure that our patients are thoroughly educated about the dental procedures they are considering, Smile designed of Las Vegas Institute offers the Caesy Patient Education System. The Casey Education System offers detailed information, photos, and articles about specific procedures, new technologies, and overall dental health.
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Intra-Oral Camera
Intra-Oral Photography
The main reason that most people are in the dark concerning dentistry is that they can never see what the dentist is doing. Well, now you can. We can give you a tour of your mouth during the initial examination and you can visualize your oral tissues, teeth, fillings, etc. on our TV monitor. These before and after pictures are particularly impressive to insurance companies resulting in facilitation of payments. Yes, the intra-oral camera has really made modern dentistry exciting for everyone...
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Periodontal and Gum Therapy
Periodontal treatments
Periodontal disease occurs when the tissues that support your teeth become infected. Periodontal disease usually first appears as gingivitis. Left untreated, this reversible form of periodontal disease may lead to the advanced form of periodontal disease called periodontitis. Periodontitis can be extremely serious and destructive to the mouth and can cause painful tooth decay and tooth loss. Regular dental exams with our cosmetic dental care specialists can catch periodontal disease in its early stages, allowing you to take full advantage of our periodontal treatments.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular brushing and flossing is important, but this routine can’t take the place of twice-yearly visits to our cosmetic dental care specialists. A visit every six months keeps teeth and gums healthy and catches developing dental problems before they become painful and debilitating. We offer:
- Oral cancer screening
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Cleanings
- Fluoride Treatments
- Sealants
- Night guards
- Athletic guards
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Headaches
Stop Migraine Pain…Before it starts!
We now offer FDA-approved dental appliances for the prevention of migraine pain, the NTI-tss Tension Suppression System. The NTI-tws involves no pills, shots, surgery, or side-effects, and has been proven to reduce the jaw clenching that causes migraine pain by 66%! This small, nearly invisible, removable device is worn while you sleep, and prevents teeth surfaces fr4om ever coming into contact. By preventing high intensity contact, you also eliminate dangerous clenching, which leads to migraine pain, TMJ, and chronic headache. If you suffer from migraine headaches, we have the solution.
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Heart Attack
Gum Disease May Relate to Heart Attack Risk
Studies have shown that people with periodontal (gum) disease are twice as likely to experience heart disease because the most common strain of bacteria in dental plaque may cause blood clots. When blood clots escape into the bloodstream, there is a relation to increased risk of heart attacks and other heart illnesses.
People with periodontal disease (over 50% of the adult population) have an infection that causes chronic inflammation of the gums. Also, it is a path for these bacteria to enter the bloodstream.
A recent study describes the association between heart disease and gum disease to be at least as strong as its link to cholesterol, body weight, or smoking. To keep your gums healthy, you need an experienced gum disease specialist.
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Pregnancy and Your Oral Health
Congratulations on your pregnancy! You know it is important to exercise and eat healthy, but did you also know it is just as important to take good care of your teeth and gums? Researchers at the University of North Carolina have found a connection between a serious gum disease, called periodontitis, and premature and or low birth weight babies.
When you have periodontitis, which is gum infection, your body tries to fight it. Scientists conclude that the byproducts chemically produced by this immune fighting response can travel through your blood stream into your uterus (womb). This may cause you to go into premature labor.
It is estimated that periodontitis may contribute to as many as 45,500 preterm and low birth weight babies every year in the United States alone. This number is higher that those premature and low birth weight babies associated with smoking and alcohol use.
What you can do?
Visit your dentist several times while you are pregnant to have an examination and teeth cleaning. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day. Contact the Snyder Dental group to keep your mouth and your baby healthy.
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DIAGNOdent-Laser Caries Detection Aid
It is becoming more prevalent to have healthy and attractive teeth. The earliest possible care is crucial to maintain that healthy smile. DIAGNO-dent aids in the detection of caries (cavities). The smallest lesion can be detected in its earliest stage ensuring to protect and preserve the tooth substance.
The dental care that you and your family receive in our office always includes state of the art equipment. This newest technology is a small laser instrument call the DIAGNOdent, which scans your teeth with a harmless laser light, searching for hidden decay. A pen like probe simply glides over tooth surfaces constantly checking the health of the tooth. A number scale and an alarm signals the operator when there are signs of hidden decay. This new technology is completely safe and pain free.
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3D Cerec
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No temporaries |
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CEREC materials are tooth-colored with a high translucency |
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CEREC restorations are extremely durable. Machinable ceramics used by the CEREC system, provide a useful restoration with a success rate in excess of 97% at 4.2 years. CEREC materials have been in use for over 12 years. |
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CEREC restorations are metal free |
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Cerec restorations are the closest material to natural dental enamel |
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1st to provide this leading edge technology in the Bismarck area |
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 After your tooth is prepared, it is scanned with an electronic camera that allows you to see the image on the Cerec computer screen.The restoration is then designed from that image on the colored monitor. Patients can watch the design of the new restoration right before their eyes!!
It is then automatically milled out of a solid ceramic block. This is done so precisely that it can be accurately fitted and durably bonded to the prepared cavity. All done!! |
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