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We Want to Make You Smile.
Dr. Westerman's practice is comprised of a group of highly engaged,
caring, and understanding professionals who strive to make you
look and feel like a better you. We are dedicated to our patients'
health and happiness, and promise to provide exceptional service
in a comfortable, family-oriented environment.
Routine Recare Visit
This 6-month preventative care visit includes a dental
exam and cleaning, x-rays, a fluoride treatment, and the opportunity
to discuss oral cancer screening with Dr. Westerman.
Fillings, Crowns & Bridges
Whether you need a small filling or a have a bigger issue,
we can help. Many cavities can be fixed with simple, popular tooth-colored
fillings. Sometimes though, damage to a tooth is often too great
to repair with a filling. Read
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Root Canals
The root canal procedure is performed to clean infected
pulp out of the root canal of the tooth. This procedure allows
the doctor to reshape the canal and fill it with a rubber-like
substance called guttapercha to prevent recontamination of the
tooth. Read More »
Gum Disease
Bacterial plaque is recognized as the primary cause
of gum disease. Without daily brushing and flossing, plaque hardens
into a rough, porous substance commonly known as tartar. Read
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Whitening
First, it is important for Dr. Westerman to determine the type
of whitening process that best suits your lifestyle, your dental
history, and your budget. Read
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Veneers & Porcelain Restorations
Veneers & Porcelain restorations are extremely thin
shells of ceramic or composite resin that are bonded to the front
of the patient's teeth. Read More
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Extractions & Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom tooth extraction involves accessing the tooth through
the soft and hard tissues, detaching the connective tissue between
the tooth and the bone, and removing the tooth. This process can
be performed under local anesthesia, and has a relatively short
recovery time. Read More »
Invisalign®
Invisalign consists of a series of aligners that the patient
switches about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured
with exact calculations to gradually shift the teeth into place.
Invisalign is a customized, effective, and comfortable alternative
to braces. Read More »
TMJ & Bruxism
Bruxism causes the tips of the teeth to look flat, and is the
result of the teeth wearing down so much that the enamel is rubbed
off. Read More »
Pediatric Dentistry
Ideally, parents should begin taking their child to the
dentist 6 months after the child's first tooth appears. Read
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Bonding
Bonding is a tooth-colored material used to fill in gaps
or change the color of the patient's teeth. Bonding lasts for
several years and requires only a single office visit. Read
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Sealants
Paired with good oral health care, sealants are 100% effective
against cavities in teeth that are properly sealed and maintained.
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