Oral health is an important component of everyone's life,
and our friendly staff at Heckman
Dental
understands that better than anyone. We offer a wide variety of
services to meet all of your needs and our goal is to provide the best dental
experience for you and your family. Read on to learn about some of the
practical offerings at Heckman Dental.
We offer routine dental cleanings that are tailored to your
specifications. At your scheduled appointment, we will conduct x-rays, full
periodontal evaluations, oral cancer screenings, and tartar removal. We also
offer polishing, education, and information pertaining to any treatment that is
needed. It is recommended by the American Dental Association that you visit
your dentist for a routine cleaning every six months in order to detect any
early signs of tooth decay or gingivitis.
In some cases, specific patients may require treatment
beyond a general dental cleaning. In instances where periodontal disease or
gingivitis is present a deep cleaning may be an appropriate solution. During
these sessions the plaque and calcified plaque is removed, which is one of the
most effective ways to stop the disease from progressing.
Certain patients will need to have crowns or fillings, and
Heckman Dental offers both of these services to all of our patients. Some
people may have a portion missing from a specific tooth, which may be due to
broken teeth, root canals, or large cavities. Regardless of the cause this
damage may compromise the structural integrity of the tooth, so it is important
to seek out appropriate remedies.
Crowns, which
are tooth-colored caps, are perfect solutions when seeking ways to prevent
potential fractures or extractions. These are created out of porcelain and
customized to your mouth. Crowns can snugly fit over the five surfaces of your
tooth and help it stay in one piece while still remaining fully functional.
Fillings are another common treatment that many people need
due to minor decay damage or trauma. Any teeth with these existing issues can
be fixed with a filling, which can be done in-office at our Nicholasville
location. If these are needed, we first will remove the decay and prepare the
surface of the tooth. Once it has been bonded, we will fill it with a
tooth-colored material so that it blends in naturally with the rest of your
teeth.
Perhaps you are in search of professional whiting, too. We
can also help you there as we have three unique offerings when it comes to
brightening your smile. These include professional-strength whitening strips,
custom trays that you take home, and ZOOM whitening which takes place at our
office.
We would love for you to schedule an appointment today to
begin your journey towards a healthier smile. Our office is located in the
beautiful city of Nicholasville, KY at 117 Bryant Dr, but our service area
extends into the surrounding area, including Lexington, Lancaster, and
Danville, KY, as well as Jessamine and Garrard County. We can also be reached
by phone at 859-885-0100.
For your convenience we offer the ability to download and
fill out any forms you may need before your first appointment, so there's no
need to factor in that extra waiting room time before your initial visit. No
matter what you need, Heckman Dental is here to help. We look forward to
becoming your go-to dental experts.
