The team at Christopher J. Toth DMD, PA is skilled at performing many dental procedures. Dr. Toth has been serving Asheville and the surrounding communities for years with quality dental care. We are particularly proud of our wide range of services for kids to grandparents with procedures like cosmetic dentistry with whitening, veneers, and our pediatric dentistry to better help our patients. Below is a list of these procedures with links to more detailed information on the topic.
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Bonding is a wonderful and safe technique for fixing cosmetic flaws in teeth
- Cosmetic Fillings are a tooth-colored alternative to traditional amalgam fillings
- Crowns and Bridges are restorations of the visible structure of a severely damaged tooth
- Specialty Dentures are removable replacement teeth
- Gum Recontouring procedures change the shape and appearance of gums
- Dental Veneers are thin shells of plastic or porcelain that cover just the visible portion of your teeth
- Teeth Whitening is a safe and effective way to quickly deliver a dramatic change to your smile
- Dental Implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth
Preventative Dentistry
- Cleaning is part of a proper oral hygiene program
- Dental Examinations are a crucial part of preventative dentistry
- Polishing is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling, and some restorative procedures
- Scaling is a deep-cleaning procedure
- X-Rays take pictures called radiographs that show the interior of dental structures
Dental Problems
- Abscessed Tooth is a painful condition caused by infection
- Bad Breath (Halitosis) is common and often has a dental cause
- Cavities and Tooth Decay is the process of a tooth’s mineral content being dissolved
- Dry Mouth is caused by an inadequate supply of saliva
- Fluorosis is a defect in tooth enamel caused by excessive fluoride in young children
- Gum Disease (Gingivitis) is an inflammation of the gums
- Jaw Disorders come from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- Periodontal Disease (Periodontitis) is advanced gum disease
- Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) is either the clenching or grinding of teeth
- Toothaches are commonly caused by the presence of a cavity or an abscess
General Dentistry
- Adult Care and Prevention is focused on the fight against plaque
- Children Care and Preventation is important to make sure there are no early problems