Dental Care Innovations  

Richard C. Scott, DDS

 

Providing care and comfort to put a smile on your face!

 

190 Plymouth Road; Plymouth, Michigan 48170

(734) 979-0979

dentalcareinnovations@tds.net

 

OUR SERVICES

 

Our services include:

•             periodic teeth cleaning and dental exam;

•             treatment of gum disease;

•             fillings, crowns and bridges;

•             cosmetic dentistry including porcelain veneers bonding and teeth bleaching;

•             root canals;

•             dental implant restoration;

•             treatment of occlusal disease and TMJ pain.

Diagnosis
Our office offers state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment that makes detection and treatment planning simpler and more reliable than ever before.  The use of intraoral cameras and a digital x-ray system help quickly identify decay and disease.  The convenient overhead monitors allow the patients and Dr. Scott to clearly view the problem areas in the mouth.  

Preventative Care and Gum Disease
A major cause of dental problems in adults is periodontal disease or gum disease. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss and other dental problems that are costly to solve. The early detection and treatment to control plaque build up can decrease the occurrence of periodontal disease.

 Our preventive services include:

•           charting and diagnostic service;

•           in-office therapy for periodontal disease;

•           periodic cleanings and dental sealants;

•           periodontal scaling and root planing;

•           placement of local antibiotics;

•           mouth guards and bleaching trays.

Specializing in Treatment of Occlusal Disease

Occlusal disease is damage caused by a misaligned bite.  Signs of the disease are teeth that are broken, worn or chipped.  The teeth often shorten with time and from these factors, which if untreated, can lead to further loss of tooth structure.  It is the most common undiagnosed dental disorder and can cause much discomfort.

Dr. Scott has been specially trained to recognize and treat signs and symptoms of this disease. Identifying the signs of occlusal disease in the early stages can prevent further damage before symptoms appear.

Common signs and symptoms of occlusal disease:

• pain, including headaches, sore and tired facial muscles;

• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder);

• unusual wear and fractures of teeth;

• teeth that move or are unstable;

• teeth with accelerated bone loss.

Often simple adjustments of how the patients teeth meet when chewing create instant positive results. After treatment the teeth regain original size and the result is the patient looks much younger as well as the disappearance of symptoms.