General Dentistry

Tooth Colored Restorations

Gone are the days when tooth ailments and cavities could only be treated with unsightly metal fillings. Today, modern, tooth-colored fillings made of durable resin or porcelain can be bonded to your teeth for a stronger, more natural-looking effect. These revolutionary fillings are virtually undetectable and are easy to apply. To find out if tooth-colored fillings are a good option for you, please contact us today.

Crowns

Also called caps, crowns are natural-looking covers that fit snugly over teeth to conceal cracked, badly discolored, injured, or chipped teeth. Crowns also provide support to damaged or fragile teeth while also restoring functionality and esthetic balance. Ultimately, crowns can dramatically improve the overall appearance of your smile while making your teeth more resistant to injury. For more information about crowns, please contact our practice today.

Dental Bridges

Dental bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth and to restore function, balance and beauty to your smile. Bridges are comprised of two crowns surrounding and securing an artificial tooth. They are custom-designed to fill in the gap and are natural in appearance. Dr. Drake or Dr. Voto ensures that each bridge is secure and comfortable. If you have any questions, please contact our office today.

Root Canals

Each of our teeth contains a long, thin strand of dental pulp — which provides the tooth with nutrients and nerves — that extends down to the tooth’s root. If the pulp becomes infected or injured, the tooth’s nerves die and often, without root canal treatment, the tooth dies as well. Root canals are designed to save such damaged teeth. During the procedure (performed under anesthesia),diseased pulp is removed, and the tooth is permanently sealed with a crown. To learn more about root canals, please contact our practice today.

Extractions

In only the most extreme and necessary cases — such as when teeth are severely damaged beyond repair — we may extract a tooth in preparation for a reconstructive dentistry procedure, such as dentures. If you have any questions about tooth extraction, please contact our practice. We would be happy to evaluate your particular situation.

Dentures

Dentures, unlike dental bridges, are removable replacements for missing teeth. Drake & Voto offers both complete (or full) and partial dentures. These dentures are finely crafted and custom-fitted and will provide support for you to speak and eat with ease. For natural looking, strong, comfortable dentures, contact Drake & Voto today.

Gum (Periodontal) Therapy

Unfortunately, periodontal (gum) disease can lead to more than just an unsightly smile — it can cause loss of teeth and eventually, if left untreated, serious health problems. Called gingivitis in its early stages, periodontal disease is caused by excessive toxic bacteria (found in plaque) that attack your mouth’s soft tissues. Early warning signs of the disease include red, swollen, bleeding gums. If caught early, we can help you reverse the damage or if detected late, we can halt the damage and use one of many effective reconstructive or cosmetic dentistry procedures to restore your mouth to a healthy, beautiful state. For more information on periodontal therapy, please contact our office today.

Emergencies

If you are in pain, or have a dental emergency, the staff at Drake & Voto Family and Cosmetic Dentistry will do everything we can to see you as soon as possible, and get you taken care of. Whether you need a simple filling to fix a broken tooth, or you have an infection which requires antibiotic or root canal treatment, Dr. Drake or Dr. Voto will evaluate your needs and determine ther appropriate treatment. If you have an emergency, please contact us today.

Dental Sealants

Dental sealants can be used to protect teeth from decay. Generally, tooth sealants are placed on the teeth of children and teenagers, but adults’ teeth can also be sealed when needed. During the sealing process, a plastic coating is applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth to act as a barrier against the bacteria generally left on teeth from plaque and food. Back teeth are usually targeted since their location makes them more difficult to properly clean. Schedule an appointment today to have your or your child’s teeth evaluated for dental sealants.

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride is a natural element that helps to strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay. Our practice recommends fluoride treatments for both children and adults. Children need the increased fluoride provided by in-office treatments to protect their vulnerable teeth from decay. Many adults erroneously think that they have outgrown the need for dentist-administered fluoride treatments, but we encourage adults to get fluoride treatments for the prevention of root decay. The procedure for fluoride treatments is simple. Immediately following a cleaning, the treatments can be administered by brushing on a fluoride foam, or as a take-home flouride rinse, thus strengthening your teeth against decay. For more information, please contact our office today.

Reconstructive Dentistry

Our practice is proud to offer comprehensive reconstructive dentistry with a focus on functional, beautiful, and natural-looking results. Reconstructive dentistry seeks to repair or replace damaged teeth in order to return your mouth to full functionality and aesthetic balance. This work can range from simple fillings, crowns, and veneers to more complex root canal therapy and periodontal treatment. Emergency problems are always cared for first. Then we plan for any corrective treatment you will need. A thorough examination, medical history, and X-rays are essential to a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. We will also show you how to effectively clean your mouth and prevent disease. Only then will we begin a mutually acceptable restoration program. Our goal is to restore your teeth so that you will have the least chance of ever needing to repair them again. For more information on reconstructive dentistry, please contact our practice today.

Full Mouth Restoration

Sometimes, patients come in needing a significant amount of dental work. There can be a number of reasons for this. In some cases, badly neglected teeth need substantial restorative work to return them to full functionality. In others, regular dental work has been performed over the years, but in piecemeal fashion with various dentists. These "one-off" fixes may not function well as a unit or may have begun to deteriorate at different rates. Other causes can include gum (periodontal) problems, the need to remove mercury amalgam fillings, or crowded, badly aligned, or aging teeth that are contributing to bite alignment problems or teeth and jaw wear. Thanks to advances in restorative materials, Dr. Drake and Dr. Voto can offer superior, natural looking restorations that are almost impossible to distinguish from your own teeth. Contact us today to find out what a full mouth restoration could do for your smile.

General & Preventative Care Dentistry

Twice-daily brushings and regular flossing are excellent for maintenance between office visits, but a healthy mouth and beautiful smile require routine general and preventative care to stay that way. Drake & Voto offers general care that includes thorough dental exams and cleanings as well as a full evaluation of a patient’s oral condition. Our preventative care includes fluoride treatment, gum (periodontal) evaluation, and oral cancer screening designed to help you maintain your smile’s health and beauty, and keep your teeth and gums strong and disease-free. Contact our office today to schedule a cleaning or consultation

Laser Dentistry

We were the first general practice in Owasso to offer laser dentistry. Laser dentistry is a technology engineered to perform special functions without changing or damaging the surrounding tissue or the surrounding teeth. The target for laser treatment may be enamel, decay or gum tissue, and it is faster healing and less invasive than the traditional methods of treatment. Dental lasers have proven to be effective for treating both children and adults. The doctors and the entire staff have taken special training to offer laser dentistry.