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When you have pain in your mouth, many dentists only look at the tooth causing trouble. At Dr. Hughes’ practice, however, we will ease your pain and take a look at the complete picture – not just a tooth, but your entire mouth, your overall health, and your life. That’s why we offer a variety of carefully selected services.

Preventive Care Services

Our preventive care begins with a comprehensive examination. Not only will we check your teeth, but we will do a full set of digital x-rays, complete a cancer screening on the soft tissue in your mouth, and analyze your jaw and bite to see if you need TMJ therapy. We are pleased to offer the following services:

  • Cleaning or Hygiene
  • Dental Sealants
  • Regular Checkups
  • Patient Education
  • Nightguards
  • Mouthguards


Mouthguard

Restorative Services

You may have broken, missing, or discolored teeth. Or you may have older dentistry that isn’t as comfortable or natural looking as it once was. No matter what your situation, Dr. Hughes can help you restore and improve your smile beyond its natural beauty. With an in-house lab, he can create prosthetics for you in his office. He also uses a high power (35X) magnification and CEREC 3, a CAD/CAM computer and milling machine, so he can manufacture highly-detailed crowns, inlays, and onlays within one day. Using these tools, Dr. Hughes can help you with the following restorative services:


CEREC 3

Gum Disease

Nearly 75% of our clients have some form of gum disease. Considering that this condition not only causes permanent tooth loss, but has been linked to heart disease, diabetes, and other diseases, this percentage is higher than we would like it to be. Thankfully, we have a variety of services to help you treat and prevent gum disease.

  • Charting and Diagnostic Services
  • In Office Gum Therapy
  • Oraqix Non-Injection Periodontal Anesthetic - a new non-injection anesthetic delivered to the treatment site without the use of a needle that anesthetizes the site within 30 seconds without residual numbness of lips and tongue.


Oraqix Needle-Free Anesthesia

Cosmetic Services

When we look at your mouth, we see potential. Maybe your smile could improve with whitening. Or your crooked teeth could be straightened with veneers. You may not have realized that these services are available to you because your former dentist never mentioned it. When you’re our patient, we want you to know all the ways you could improve your smile. When you’re ready to take the first step, Dr. Hughes and his staff will be there to help you achieve the smile you’ve always dreamed of. That’s why we offer the following cosmetic services:


Whitening with Opalescence

Patient Comfort and Technology

Many people put off scheduling a dentist’s visit because they don’t want to be uncomfortable. That’s why we believe in providing you with comfortable, state-of-the-art dental care. From CD and DVD players in our office to blankets and pillows, we offer a variety of amenities to make you visit as relaxing as possible. We use the latest tools, from Transillumination to Digital Imaging, so we can work efficiently, quickly, and painlessly. We also offer these services to make your visit one of the best: