Our Dental Services

From routine cleanings and fillings to bruxism devices, Aaron A. Leishman DMD, PA is equipped to handle all your dental needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.

 

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• Bonding
• Cosmetic Contouring
• Crowns and Bridges
• Cosmetic Fillings
• Implants
• Veneers
• Whitening
• TMJ evaluation 
  
• Sealants 
  
• Root canal therapy 
  
• Extractions 
  
• Scaling and root planning 
  
• Complete and partial dentures 
  
• Cosmetic dentistry 
  
• Soft tissue laser treatment 
  
• Occlusal splints (night guards)
  

Initial Visit

Typically, veneers entail at least three appointments: diagnosis and treatment planning, preparation, and bonding. During the tooth preparation visit, usually lasting one to two hours, the teeth are lightly buffed to allow for the small added thickness of the veneer. Usually about a half a millimeter of the tooth is removed, which may require a local anesthetic. During the same visit, a mold is taken of the teeth and sent to the laboratory for the fabrication of the veneers. 

During the final "bonding" visit, also about one or two hours, the veneers are placed on the tooth surface with water or glycerin on the teeth to check their fit and get a sense of the shade or color. While the veneers are resting on your teeth, they can be adjusted with various shades of cement to match the color of your teeth. To apply the veneer, the tooth is cleansed with specific chemicals to achieve a bond. Once a special cement is sandwiched between the veneer and tooth, a visible light beam, or laser, causes a catalyst to be released, hardening the cement.

During a two-week period of adjustment that follows, you may notice the change in the size and shape of your teeth. It is important to brush and floss daily. After one or two weeks, you'll return for a follow-up appointment. Porcelain veneers are reasonable facsimiles of natural teeth, not perfect replacements. It's not uncommon to see slight variations in the color of porcelain veneers upon close inspection, as this occurs even in natural teeth. 

For certain patients, no preparation of the teeth may be necessary. Get in touch with us for more information. Call Aaron A. Leishman DMD, PA at (239) 799-5278 to schedule an appointment today.

Initial Oral Exams

The first complete exam includes a full series of X-rays, charting, periodontal probing, a visual exam, TMJ evaluation, bite analysis, muscles evaluation, oral cancer screening, intra-oral photographs, and cosmetic analysis (if desired). Dr. Leishman will review his findings with you, allowing you to look at your x-rays and intra-oral photographs on a high-resolution screen. 

Dr. Leishman will discuss with you his recommendations and suggest treatment options and alternatives. Dr. Leishman believes that each patient deserves a thorough exam and his patients really appreciate his attention to detail.