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Pediatric Dentistry

Starting off on the right track for your child’s oral health so important. We take the time to connect with your child and make their first visit comfortable and fun. Healthy primary teeth and a good dental relationship sets the stage for good long term oral health.

Athletic Mouth Guards

A little prevention can go a long way . . . protect your child’s teeth while they participate in the sports they love. We work with our lab to produce custom sports guards either in clear or in a variety of colors and patterns.

Cleanings

The "tooth tickler” and amazing flavors of toothpaste you never thought possible will be part of your child’s great cleaning experience.

Digital Radiographs

By using digital sensors, we can use a fraction of the radiation that traditional dental radiographs require. Additionally, our panoramic images allow us to see almost everything we need to see in one easy picture as opposed to the 20+ small pictures taken by other offices. The resulting radiation exposure from a whole new set of images is roughly equivalent to the background radiation dose from living in Bozeman for less than a week.

Fluoride Treatments

Topical fluoride applied in the office lowers cavity-causing oral bacterial levels and repairs and strengthens teeth. Research has shown almost a 40% reduction in cavities in children from professionally applied fluoride treatments.

Oral Health & Nutritional Counseling

We will make sure that you have the knowledge and the right techniques and resources to ensure that your child has the best oral health possible. We will also review your child’s diet in relation to their oral health and help to optimize it. We also have a dietitian on staff and can coordinate an in-depth consultation with advanced notice.

Pediatric Exams

Exams are recommended at age 1, or when first tooth comes in. In addition to looking for tooth decay and any other pathology, we will evaluate tooth spacing and consider if a consultation with an orthodontist is necessary.

Special Needs Patients

Patients with cognitive or physical disabilities can have unique dental needs. We have experience interacting with and treating patients with special needs and we find it very rewarding. Some special needs patients just need some extra attention, while others may require some type of sedation dentistry depending on the severity of their disability. (See SEDATION DENTISTRY)

Treatment When Child Is Sleeping (General Anesthesia)

Some young children that have extensive decay benefit from having their treatment done under general anesthesia. We work with an anesthesiologist in our office or at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital depending on your child's unique needs.

Treatment of Decay (Including Tooth Colored Fillings, Pediatric Crowns, etc)

While we hope that your child won’t have to take advantage of these services, we will do our best to make sure that they have a positive experience. Our staff does an amazing job of keeping things fun and we have had more than a few kids comment, “When can I come back?”

Adult Dentistry

Mint* specializes in high-end cosmetic and general dentistry for the whole family. With a solid commitment to continuing dental education and current developments, the Mint* Dental team offers, but is not limited to, the following services:

Botox

We now offer BOTOX®, an FDA-approved protein complex that temporarily blocks the nerve impulses responsible for muscle contraction. When BOTOX® is injected into the muscles in and around your mouth, it can help treat a number of oral health problems, including TMJ disorder and bruxism, as well as improve facial esthetics.

Bridges

The tried and true method for replacing missing teeth, we can bring back your complete smile in as little as two dental visits. We also use bridges in conjunction with implants to restore your smile in areas of multiple missing teeth.

Cleanings

In addition to classic “hand scaling,” we utilize an ultrasonic scaler in all of our cleanings. We can often do a more thorough job than was possible with old techniques, while being far gentler on your gums and teeth.

Dentures & Partials

We can restore your smile to its past glory in just a few easy appointments. We can also integrate implants into new or existing dentures for additional retention and stability.

Digital Radiography

By using digital sensors we can use a fraction of the radiation that traditional dental radiographs require. Additionally, our panoramic images allow us to see almost everything we need to see in in one easy picture as opposed to the 20+ small pictures taken by other offices. The resulting radiation exposure from a whole new set of images is roughly equivalent to the background radiation dose from living in Bozeman for less than a week.

Examinations

We take our examinations very seriously. In addition to making sure your teeth and gums are healthy, we also routinely screen for problems involving your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), tension/ tenderness in muscles of mastication and lymph nodes in your neck. Additionally, an oral cancer screening is part of every exam.

Extractions

We are able to do most tooth extractions in our office, including wisdom teeth (third molars). Often patients enjoy some type of sedation during extractions. (See SEDATION DENTISTRY)

Fillings

We work with a variety of materials depending on your needs and desires. Tooth-colored composite fillings are a good option in many areas and combine strength and esthetics. Silver amalgam fillings can be a good option in back teeth when durability and price are of concern. Porcelain and gold fillings (inlays) are the strongest, most durable options available.

Fine Gold Work

The benchmark for long lasting high quality dental restorations is gold. We work with one of the few labs in the country that is recognized for its exceptional gold work by the Tucker Study Club - the world’s foremost authority on gold dental restorations. We offer inlays (size of filling), onlays (part of tooth), or crowns (whole tooth) depending on your needs.

Full Mouth Reconstruction

Personalized treatment plan to restore your oral health, rebuild tooth structure, and create a beautiful smile.

Implants

Implants are definitely the best option for replacing missing teeth. A titanium dental implant replaces the missing tooth’s root and we can fabricate a new tooth for missing teeth in the front of back of your smile. We work with oral surgeons and periodontists who surgically place the implants into areas without teeth.

In-Office Power Whitening and At Home Whitening

Are you ready to brighten your smile? We offer different whitening options depending on your desires and time requirements.

Invisalign Invisible Braces

Whether you stopped wearing your retainers years ago and your teeth slumped back to their old ways, or you have never had braces before and just want straight teeth now, Invisalign can be a great option to getting that perfect smile without all the metal and wires. Please visit the Invisalign Website for more information.

Night Guards

We work with our dental lab to make the right type of night guard for you, depending on your needs and past experiences. Whether you are looking for one to double as a retainer, stop your clenching, or just protect your teeth from nighttime grinding, we can determine the right type for you.

Periodontal Evaluations & Therapy

We can diagnose any active periodontal disease and slow the progression of periodontal bone loss with deeper cleanings. Occasionally, antibiotics or surgical therapy are necessary. We will evaluate and discuss your options to help you make the best choices to maintain optimal periodontal health.

Porcelain Crowns & Onlays

If you are looking for a natural looking restoration, this is the way to go. We work with a variety of different materials depending on your specific needs.

Root Canal Therapy

Often the best treatment option for a painful tooth due to damage from decay or a crack.

Special Needs Patients

Patients with cognitive or physical disabilities can have unique dental needs. We have experience interacting with and treating patients with special needs and we find it very rewarding. Some special needs patients just need some extra attention, while others may require some type of sedation dentistry depending on the severity of their disability. (See SEDATION DENTISTRY)

Sports Guards

A little prevention can go a long way . . . protect your teeth while you participate in the sports you love. We work with our lab to produce custom sports guards either in clear or in a variety of colors and patterns.

Veneers

Discolored, crooked or misshapen teeth are all reasons you may want to update your smile with these thin porcelain facings.

Sedation Dentistry

The use of sedation can make your dental visit much more pleasant by reducing anxiety and improving pain control, making it seem like time passed more quickly, or just allowing your care to occur when it may not otherwise be possible due to medical conditions or an inability to sit calmly for a period of time.

Choices

Several different sedation options are available to you; they differ in ease of administration, predictability, depth of sedation, and cost. We can describe the pros and cons of each during your exam.
  • Nitrous oxide/oxygen (“laughing gas”) via a nose mask.
  • Oral sedation (tablets or liquid, swallowed or held under your tongue) with Nitrous oxide/ oxygen.
  • Intravenous sedation (minimal to moderate) via an IV in a vein.
  • General Anesthesia (technically not sedation, but included here for completeness and something that we can have done for you in the office or at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital).

Benefits

The following are recognized benefits of using sedation. We cannot guarantee that they will occur. Note that if your sedation is not going smoothly, or you are requiring unsafe drug amounts to achieve or maintain a good sedation, we will stop and consider a different approach on another day.
  • Safe medications that are simple to administer, well-researched, and have short onset times.
  • Sleepiness, relaxation, and decreased anxiety.
  • Some of our sedative medications cause partial to profound amnesia of the visit, which can be very appealing. This effect is unpredictable. Assume you may have significant memory loss for 24-48 hours.
  • Less expensive and invasive than general anesthesia.

Who would benefit?

As there are many different sedation options, there are also a number of different situations in which sedation can be helpful to accomplish dental treatment.
  • If you have dental anxiety or just don't like undergoing dental procedures.
  • If you need to undergo a long or unpleasant dental treatment (like having wisdom teeth out).
  • If you have trouble getting numb.
  • If you have a medical condition that may require it.
  • Children who need dental restorations.
  • Patients with special needs.
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