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O'Donnell Family Dentistry

• The doctors and staff of O'Donnell Family
  Dentistry are unconditionally committed to
  excellence in every aspect of what we do. We care
  about your experience from beginning to end, from
  the front desk to the doctors each team member
  is a consummate professional who takes your
  cosmetic dentistry as seriously as if we were
  working on our own family members, making the
  offices of Dr. O'Donnell your number one choice
  for Lexington dentist.

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Preventive Dentistry

• O'Donnell Family Dentistry provides Lexington, KY
  with the best in dental services, but our goal is
  to help you prevent dental problems and help you
  keep your smile healthy. O'Donnell Family
  Dentistry provides Lexington, KY with the best in
  dental services, but our goal is to help you
  prevent dental problems and help you keep your
  smile healthy. When you think of Lexington
  dentistry experts, we want you to think of us!A
  comprehensive dental exam will be performed by
  the doctor and hygienist at your initial dental
  visit and at regular check ups. Each exam will
  include the following.

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Cosmetic Dentistry

• Dental implants are a great way to replace
  missing teeth and also provide a fixed solution
  to having removable partial or complete dentures.
  Implants provide excellent support and stability
  for these dental appliances.
• Dental implants are artificial roots and teeth
  (usually titanium) that are surgically placed
  into the upper or lower jaw bone. The teeth
  attached to implants are very natural looking and
  often enhance or restore a patient's smile!
• Dental implants are very strong, stable, and
  durable and will last many years, but on
  occasion, they will have to be re-tightened or
  replaced due to normal wear.

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Restorative Dentistry

• A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to
  repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks,
  fractures, etc. The decayed or affected portion
  of the tooth will be removed and then filled with
  a composite filling.
• There are many types of filling materials
  available, each with their own advantages and
  disadvantages. You and the dentist can discuss
  the best options for restoring your teeth.
  Composite fillings, along with silver amalgam
  fillings, are the most widely used today. Because
  composite fillings are tooth colored, they can be
  closely matched to the color of existing teeth,
  and are more aesthetically suited for use in
  front teeth or the more visible areas of the
  teeth.
• As with most dental restorations, composite
  fillings are not permanent and may someday have
  to be replaced. They are very durable, and will
  last many years, giving you a long lasting,
  beautiful smile.

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Periodontal Disease

• Periodontal disease is diagnosed by the dentist
  or dental hygienist during a periodontal
  examination. This type of exam should always be
  part of your regular dental check-up.
• A periodontal probe (small dental instrument) is
  gently used to measure the sulcus (pocket or
  space) between the tooth and the gums. The depth
  of a healthy sulcus measures three millimeters or
  less and does not bleed. The periodontal probe
  helps indicate if pockets are deeper than three
  millimeters. As periodontal disease progresses,
  the pockets usually get deeper.
• The dentist or hygienist will use pocket depths,
  amount of bleeding, inflammation, tooth mobility,
  etc., to make a diagnosis that will fall into a
  category below

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Treatment

• Periodontal treatment methods depend upon the
  type and severity of the disease. The dentist and
  dental hygienist will evaluate for periodontal
  disease and recommend the appropriate treatment.
• Periodontal disease progresses as the sulcus
  (pocket or space) between the tooth and gums gets
  filled with bacteria, plaque, and tartar, causing
  irritation to the surrounding tissues. When these
  irritants remain in the pocket space, they can
  cause damage to the gums and eventually, the bone
  that supports the teeth!