Family Dental Cleanings in Columbia, South CarolinaRoutine professional dental cleanings and checkups are important to maintaining good oral hygiene and we have the most caring of all the Columbia dentists in Dr. David Lovit. Professional deep cleanings can remove mineralized plaque that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, particularly in areas that are […]
The older type of filling is called amalgam. This is a silver type filling. There are still indications for this material. The new wave of fillings today, is the Tooth Colored Fillings (composites). The advantages of tooth colored fillings areas follows: Match color of teethThey are hard immediatelyThey are bonded (Glued) to your tooth.The bonded […]
A dental extraction is the procedure to remove a tooth from your mouth. A dental extraction is most commonly required if one of your teeth is damaged beyond practical repair. The most common reasons for tooth extractions include:Severe tooth decay or infection may make it impossible or too costly to repair a tooth.Advanced gum disease […]
Root canal therapy is treatment used to repair and save a tooth that has an infection due to a deep cavity or cracked tooth. The treatment involves removing the pulp and the nerves of the tooth, and cleaning the infected area. A tooth’s pulp and nerve is not important to a tooth’s health and function […]
Dental X-RaysWe are able to take pictures of your teeth using a digital sensor that places an image of your teeth on a computer screen in seconds. The major advantage is we are able to reduce radiation by 90%.
With regular check ups, you can maintain the oral cavity and catch problems early or totally prevent catastrophic dental procedures. Our practice is designed to maintain optimal dental and oral health with the most modern tried and true procedures. Example: If we detect a cavity at a routine dental exam, the cavity can be treated […]
