Create a Foundation of Good Oral Health

Dr. Shumate is experienced at giving patients healthy and beautiful smiles. He begins your appointment by getting to know you, your oral health history, and your unique smile needs. When you arrive dealing with any dental discomfort or damage, he’ll examine your mouth to identify the underlying oral health issue. Our team uses advanced technology such as digital X-rays and CBCT scans to make precise diagnoses.

Depending on what’s going on with your smile, your dentist may recommend:

  • Tooth Fillings – Repair cavities and restore the structure and appearance of damaged teeth with tooth-colored composite fillings.
  • Dental Crowns – Boost strength and function to your teeth with custom-made dental crowns. Your dentist creates them in-house. You won’t have to wait for your restored smile.
  • Dental Bridges – Replace one or more missing teeth in a row with a dental bridge. You can have them anchored to adjacent teeth or to dental implants.
  • Root Canals – Save a tooth from infection and avoid an extraction with root canal treatment. Your dentist will remove the infected portion, fill it with biocompatible material, and cap your tooth with a crown. More complicated cases may be referred to a specialist.
  • Dental Implants – Replace your missing teeth with dental implants. They offer a stable and long-lasting foundation for your restorations such as crowns, bridges, or dentures. Implants also help stop bone loss in your jaw.

If you feel nervous about treatment, sedation options are available. You can relax with laughing gas, which simply takes the edge off. Your dentist can also administer IV sedation. It offers a deep level of calm and will require you to have a ride home as its effects will linger.

Call 910-202-6576 to meet with your restorative dentist in Wilmington. You can also request an appointment online.