Waterloo Heights Dental Center | Serving La Crosse, Onalsaka, West Salem, Viroqua, Sparta

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	Cosmetic Dentistry The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to give you a fabulous smile! This is done by analyzing every aspect of your smile, then correcting any problems. Terrific smiles have several things in common: Straight teeth Teeth are evenly spaced with no gaps White teeth are white, without stains The top teeth show when you smile, but not the gums The gumline is smooth The edges of the top teeth smoothly follow the curve of the lower lip There are cosmetic procedures to make any of these corrections, so even if you weren't born with a beautiful smile...you can still have one! Is Cosmetic Dentistry for me? Click here to find out.
	Neuromuscular Dentistry Coming Soon!
	Brite Smile Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening options have increased significantly in the past decade. Presently, there are 3 primary methods used to bleach teeth: dentist-supervised at-home nightguard bleaching, in-office or power bleaching, and mass marketed over the counter products. With the development of numerous over the counter teeth bleaching options have come a great deal of national advertising to promote those products and these advertising claims are mostly not proven by research. These products are a “one-size-fits-all” teeth whitening solution that can work in certain instances, but to truly get your teeth their whitest a prescription strength whitening formulation coupled with a custom made delivery system for your mouth is unsurpassed. The most commonly used agents for teeth bleaching are hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide, both in a gel form. Dentist administered at-home whitening using a mouthguard-like appliance has been the most common method of bleaching teeth. This process consists of the fabrication of a custom made mold of the patient’s teeth and the use of a gel bleaching agent once a day for 2-3 weeks. Results depend on the compliance of the patient and the type of staining the teeth have. The bleaching material seems to work best on yellow and brown stains, but seem to work poorly on blue and gray stains. Patients usually have a highly satisfactory result. The OTC products come in various concentrations, delivery modalities, and application times. They can be applied using a strip, a paint-on method, or other modes and application times vary by product. The in-office or power bleaching procedure requires the use of a high concentration of bleaching gel for maximum results. Many systems also include the use of heat and/or high intensity light. The system of choice at Waterloo Heights Dental Center is BriteSmile teeth whitening system. Years of yellowing as well as staining from coffee, tea, red wine and cola are almost magically erased in the time it takes to get a haircut, a manicure or lunch. In fact, clinical studies prove that the BriteSmile whitening treatment results in an average improvement of 8-12 shades whiter. Call us to schedule your BriteSmile procedure or to learn more about how it can help you achieve a whiter smile.
	Porcelain Crowns & Bridges Our crowns and bridges are second to none in quality, fit and appearance. Great care is taken on the fabrication of our crowns and bridges. Tooth preparation is done so as to conserve as much natural tooth structure as possible. We use only the finest and most advanced materials available. Our latest technology is to use all porcelain (metal free) restorations. These new restorations bond to and therefore strengthens your remaining tooth, while matching the color, form and function of your original tooth. Our laboratory technicians have been through rigorous training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and use state-of-the-art technology and ultra premium grade ceramic porcelain for fabrication of the strongest, most life-like crowns imaginable. By coordinating all procedures with our laboratory we can assure you supreme quality and satisfaction.

	White Fillings Coming Soon!
Healthy Tissue Characteristics: firm, light pink, slightly dimpled tissue with no bleeding or inflammation Diseased Tissue Characteristics: inflammed, dark pink or red in color, and bleeding	Gum Treatments Periodontal disease affects three out of four adults. It is caused by bacterial plaque build-up that infects the periodontal (gum) disease. This infection destroys the tissue and bone that supports the teeth. The #1 cause of adult tooth loss in America is periodontal disease. Periodontal Disease may increase your risk for a variety of health concerns including: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke, Lung Infections, Pre-term Low Birth Infants and Respiratory Disease. We at Waterloo Heights are extremely proud of our soft tissue management program. Our doctors and hygienists have taken many hours of advanced training in periodontal disease therapy. Your soft tissue management treatment will enable you to achieve improved health. You will enjoy fresher and healthier teeth and gums. This program is designed specifically to control plaque and permit healing of gum tissue, thereby greatly reducing the need for expensive gum surgery or future tooth loss. Your soft tissue management treatment may include: Examination and X-rays as needed Periodontal charting and tissue evaluation The use of state-of-the-art technology including microsonic instrumentation and medicines Use of advanced laser therapy Implementation of a personalized home care program for maintaining optimal dental health The American Dental Association lists the following symptoms as warning signs of periodontal disease: Gums that bleed when you brush Red, swollen or tender gums Gums have receded (pulled away from teeth) Pus between teeth and gums Permanent teeth are loose or separating Change in the way your teeth fit together when biting Change in the fit of partial dentures Persistent bad breath

	Air Abrasion Air Abrasion is a wonderful new tool in dentistry that allows dentists to remove decay with a stream of abrasive particles propelled by a burst of clean air. This technique allows the dentists to do fillings, pain free without a drill or anesthesia. We have this new technology available at Waterloo Heights Family Dentistry for your convenience.
	Preventative Care Every patient is provided with a precise assessment of their oral health fitness, which includes screening for oral cancer and periodontal disease. These exams are performed by our doctors and hygienists at least twice annually so as to minimize or prevent dental problems. We can also perform a smile analysis for cosmetic as well as a computerized neuromuscular exam for full mouth rehabilitations and patients with head and neck pain. Intraoral cameras are available for even more in depth analysis.
	Family Dentistry At Waterloo Heights Dental Center, we believe it's about time you looked forward to coming to the dentist. You've got 32 reasons to visit us--from your child's baby teeth, to your teenager's wisdom teeth, through your mature years--you will feel confident that you've had the best family care all along.