With our staff of both general dentists and dental specialists,
we provide virtually every service dentistry has to offer,
from a simple restoration to dental implants.
Preventive Dentistry is our goal for every patient.
It involves daily care, good nutrition, periodic examinations
and cleanings that maintain good dental health. Ongoing periodontal
exams are part of every visit.
Preventive dentistry may not be where we start with every
patient, but it’s where we like to finish.
Restorative Dentistry is basic repair of the mouth.
We treat dental caries and decay, replace broken or leaking
fillings, design crowns and bridges, fit partial and complete
dentures, and realign your bite. In more complex cases, we
can integrate implants to restore your mouth to full function.
Cosmetic Dentistry makes a beautiful smile possible
for everyone. Improved dental materials now allow dentists
to help patients achieve their desires when considering cosmetic
treatment for chipped, broken or discolored teeth. We have
provided hundreds of patients with effective dental whitening
with our in office ZOOM whitening system or products they
can use at home to brighten their smiles.
Our general doctors are:
Dr. Brian Evensen
Dr. Sandra Fenske
Dr. Brian Jordan
Dr. Andrew Liu
Dr. Eric Mills
Dr. Hugh Norsted
Dr. Janet Parsons
Endodontics (root canal therapy) is the treatment
of teeth with diseased pulp tissue. The inside of a tooth,
called the dental pulp, is often referred to as the nerve.
The pulp includes nerve tissue, blood vessels, connective
tissue and tooth regenerative cells. When the pulp is injured
or diseased, root canal therapy is necessary to provide pain
relief, and to allow the tooth to be saved. Such therapy can
be provided by a general dentist or may be referred to an
Endodontist if the treatment appears to be complex.
Our endodontist is Dr. Gerald Anderson.
Oral Surgery: Routine removal of teeth is usually
done by a general dentist. More difficult surgery may be referred
to an Oral Surgeon. Most often patients are referred for removal
of impacted teeth, biopsies/removal of oral tissue or when
patients prefer general anesthetic for oral surgery procedures.
Our oral surgeon is Dr. Michael Sutley.
Orthodontics is more commonly known as "braces,"
which facilitate tooth movement. Patients usually see an Orthodontist
when they desire to improve the appearance of their smile
or to establish a better bite relationship. A general dentist
may refer a child to an Orthodontist for treatment to help
direct jaw growth and development.
Dr. Karen Reese is the Orthodontist here at VDG.
Periodontics is the treatment of gum and oral bone
diseases. A Periodontist has two to three years of postdoctoral
education in Periodontics. Gingivitis (gum disease) and periodontal
disease (involving bone and supporting structures of the teeth)
are most common in adults and are responsible for the majority
of tooth loss. Pain is not a typical symptom of gum disease
so adults often neglect the problem far too long. Most periodontal
diseases are preventable with professional treatment combined
with personal oral hygiene.
Our Periodontist on staff is Dr. David Klump
Prosthodontics involves the replacement of missing
parts of teeth, bone, gums or facial structures. There are
3 types: crown and bridge, complete or partial dentures and
maxillofacial prosthetics. Complex cases for significant loss
of teeth, bone and soft tissues are often referred to the
Prosthodontist by a general dentist.
Our Prosthodontist here at VDG is Dr. John Gerstner.
Implants may be used to replace one tooth or several
teeth. An implant, which is like an artificial root, is surgically
placed in the bone to replace a missing tooth. Usually, a
Periodontist or an Oral Surgeon will perform this surgery.
The tooth replacement which fits over the implant is completed
by a general dentist who has received special training or
a Prosthodontist. An implant procedure takes several months
from surgical placement to final restoration.
Dr. John Gerstner and Dr. David Klump work
togeher as our dental implant team.
