Preventive Dentistry

At Arboretum Dental, Dr. Truong emphasizes conservative, preventive dentistry to keep your teeth and gums looking, feeling and functioning their best. Most serious dental problems can be prevented through routine cleanings and exams, and keeping up with regular checkups can also save you from needing more extensive treatment in the future. Your time and money are valuable, especially in today’s economy, and the best way to make the most of them is through quality preventive care.

Preventive Dental Services

• Routine Dental Cleanings & Exams

  Regular dental checkups are the best way for Dr. Truong to catch problems early and implement a conservative treatment plan that will keep them from worsening or recurring. Dr. Truong will examine your teeth, gums and existing restorations. He’ll also examine any X-rays that were taken and screen for early signs of gum disease and oral cancer.

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• Custom Athletic Mouthguards

  Adults and teens who participate in contact sports and high-impact recreational activities are at an increased risk of dental injury. Athletic mouthguards not only protect the teeth and soft tissues, but also help prevent more serious head injuries like concussions.

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• Nightguards for Bruxism & TMJ

  Do you find yourself clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth when you’re stressed? What about when you’re asleep? Involuntary teeth grinding, medically known as "bruxism," can do a number on your teeth and jaw muscles, and most people don’t even know they’re doing it. If you experience chronic headaches or jaw pain, or if Dr. Truong notices that your teeth look unusually worn down, you might be grinding or clenching your teeth while you sleep. A comfortable, custom-fitted nightguard is an easy way to give your jaw a rest and preserve your teeth.

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Anxiety-Free Dentistry

We understand that people of all ages can feel nervous about dental visits, especially those who have had a bad dental experience in the past. If you need a little extra help calming your nerves, though, please don’t hesitate to share your concerns with us! Dr. Truong provides nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation that can make dental visits easy, comfortable and stress-free.

Sedation & Anti-Anxiety Services

• Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)

  Nitrous oxide is a sweet-smelling gas that creates a sense of well-being and relaxation when inhaled. Nitrous oxide can help adults and children who experience mild anxiety feel more at ease in the dental chair. It’s not just for nervous patients, though—nitrous oxide also makes dental treatment more pleasant and efficient for individuals who have a strong gag reflex that interferes with dental treatment.
  

  • Nitrous oxide is one of the safest anti-anxiety agents used in dentistry, and it has very few side effects.
  • The effects are felt almost immediately, but breathing pure oxygen for a couple of minutes after treatment will bring you back to normal.
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• Oral Conscious Sedation

  For many patients, oral conscious sedation is the best way to make dental visits less intimidating. Prior to your visit, Dr. Truong will provide a carefully-prescribed medication that will help you relax throughout your treatment. You’ll still be conscious and able to communicate with our team, but you will likely have very little memory of the experience.
  

  • With just one pill, you can receive any dental treatment you need.
  • The effects are usually mild, but it’s still necessary to have someone escort you to and from your sedation appointment.
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Restorative Dentistry

If you’re missing teeth, suffering from a dental injury or dealing with a chronic condition like gum disease or diabetes, you probably know that routine cleanings aren’t always enough to keep your smile healthy. But did you know that with modern advancements in restorative dental care, you can reclaim your healthy, confident smile and enjoy if for the rest of your life? Dr. Truong provides a number of effective restorative treatments that will have you eating your favorite foods and smiling with confidence again in no time!

Restorative Dental Services

• Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings

  Tooth-colored (composite) fillings not only improve the appearance of your smile, but they also improve the health of your teeth! Because they require less extensive drilling and preparation than traditional silver fillings, composite fillings are often smaller and more natural-looking.

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• One-Visit Crowns with CEREC^®

  Crowns typically require two separate appointments: one for preparation and another (up to two weeks later) for placement and polishing. With the revolutionary CEREC system, Dr. Truong can create and place custom crowns, inlays and onlays in just ONE visit!

  CEREC works by creating a digital 3D image based on a photo Dr. Truong will take of your damaged tooth at the beginning of your visit. The imaging software will then send the information to our on-site milling unit, which creates your restoration using biocompatible ceramic materials that can be adjusted to match the color of your other healthy teeth. (Think we forgot about those messy impression trays? Think again! CEREC’s sophisticated imaging software gives us an accurate model without all the goo. We hope you won’t miss it too much.)

  Before you know it, your new restoration will be ready to be placed! The computer-aided manufacturing is extremely precise, so you’re sure to have a great fit when your newly-milled crown or inlay/onlay is polished and bonded to your tooth.

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• Dental Implants from Start to Finish
  

  Few things take the joy out of everyday activities the way missing teeth and uncomfortable dentures do. Missing teeth can make you want to cover your mouth when you smile, and poorly-fitted dentures can slip or click when you’re trying to enjoy your favorite foods. If you’re dealing with these issues on a daily basis, you don’t have to! Schedule a visit with Dr. Truong and ask him about dental implants.

  A dental implant is a small titanium post that is surgically connected to your jawbone. Due to the biocompatible properties of titanium, the implant will fuse with your jawbone and provide a solid foundation for a dental crown or bridge. To help his patients find the best implant solution for their missing teeth, Dr. Truong works closely with Dr. Chad Orlich, an Austin periodontist with a great deal of experience in implant dentistry, to help his patients find the best implant solution for their unique needs.

  The Benefits of Dental Implants:

  • Dental implants aren’t just for seniors. You can replace your missing teeth at any age!
  • Implants look and function just like natural teeth, with none of the slipping or uncomfortable adhesives of removable dentures.
  • Healthy, well-maintained dental implants can last for years.

  Life gives us enough to worry about—you shouldn’t have to worry about showing off your smile! Call Arboretum Dental today to schedule your no-obligation implant consultation.

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Healthy Gums for a Healthy Mouth

Your gums are the foundation of your teeth; they hold them in place, support the roots and even protect the underlying bone. That’s why most dental professionals recommend flossing at least once a day—because brushing alone doesn’t cover all of the surfaces in your mouth where bacteria thrive! If you’re not flossing, you could be neglecting up to 35% of your mouth.

The American Academy of Periodontology estimates that roughly half of U.S. adults have some form of gum disease. The early stage, known as gingivitis, is characterized by red, swollen gums that bleed every time you floss. Gingivitis is completely reversible with non-invasive treatments and home care. However, if left untreated, gingivitis can eventually progress to periodontitis, a more serious form of gum disease. Periodontitis has been linked to an increased risk of numerous serious medical conditions, including heart attack, stroke and uncontrolled diabetes.

In the past, the most effective treatment for gum disease was oral surgery. While surgery is sometimes still the best option, Dr. Truong can treat many cases with local antibiotics and deep cleanings if they’re caught early enough.

Periodontal (Gum) Services

• Diagnosis of Gum Disease
• Scaling & Root Planing (Deep Cleanings)
• Local Antibiotic Treatments
• Long-Term Maintenance Plans