Procedures

The entire team at Dudes Dental has extensive training and experience in the various dental services you need to keep your smile healthy and attractive.

Dental Cleanings

A strong preventive plan relies on teamwork between you, your dentist, and the dental care team. Together, the goal is to protect your natural teeth and the structures that support them by reducing the risk of dental issues before they begin—or keeping existing concerns from worsening or returning.


Good prevention starts with your daily habits at home, including proper brushing, flossing, and a nutritious diet. In the dental office, your dentist and hygienist build on that foundation by monitoring your oral health and providing treatments that maintain and restore your smile.

Routine checkups, professional cleanings, and dental x-rays are essential parts of preventive care. Additional services such as fluoride applications and dental sealants offer even more protection for vulnerable teeth.


By focusing on prevention, you can avoid major dental problems, reduce long-term costs, and enjoy a healthy, radiant smile with confidence.

Tooth Colored Fillings

For patients with basic cavities and minor tooth decay, we offer fillings whose color and material restores and mimics the natural appearance of tooth structure.

Crowns

A dental crown is a precisely fabricated, tooth-shaped restoration designed to encase a natural tooth or dental implant, thereby enhancing both its structural integrity and aesthetic appearance. Crowns are indicated for the management of a variety of dental conditions, including:


Extensive decay: Crowns provide protection and restoration for teeth that have sustained significant structural loss and cannot adequately support a conventional filling.
Post-endodontic treatment: Following root canal therapy, crowns are typically employed to reinforce and safeguard the treated tooth.
Compromised or worn dentition: Crowns offer support and durability for teeth that are weakened, fractured, or excessively worn.
Aesthetic improvement: Crowns may be utilized to optimize the appearance, shape, or color of a tooth.


Dental crowns are available in a range of materials, including:


Ceramic: Fabricated from high-strength materials such as alumina, ceramic crowns are designed to closely replicate the appearance of natural dentition, making them particularly suitable for anterior teeth.
Zirconia: Combining exceptional strength with natural aesthetics, zirconia crowns provide durable and visually appealing restorations.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal: These crowns incorporate a metal substructure for strength with a porcelain exterior for aesthetic purposes; their use is now limited to select clinical situations.
Metal alloys: Traditionally employed for posterior teeth, metal alloy crowns—often gold in appearance—offer remarkable durability and longevity, though their use is now infrequent.

Bridges

We provide custom dental bridges designed to permanently replace missing teeth while restoring the natural function and appearance of your smile. A dental bridge is a fixed restoration that is securely anchored to the adjacent teeth, effectively closing the gap created by one or more missing teeth.


Dental bridges offer a reliable alternative to removable partial dentures. They enhance chewing efficiency, support clear speech, and prevent neighboring teeth from shifting out of alignment, all while contributing to a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing smile.


Our dental bridges are crafted from premium materials, including ceramic, porcelain, resin, and metal. For anterior teeth, ceramic bridges are frequently preferred, as they closely replicate the natural color, translucency, and overall appearance of real teeth, providing a seamless restoration.


For patients seeking a durable, natural-looking solution to tooth loss, our experienced Appleton dental team can provide a thorough evaluation and determine whether a dental bridge is the most appropriate treatment option.

Dentures

We offer custom dental bridges designed to provide a permanent solution for missing teeth, restoring both the function and natural appearance of your smile. A dental bridge is a fixed prosthesis, securely anchored to adjacent teeth, that effectively closes the space created by one or more absent teeth.


Dental bridges serve as a durable alternative to removable partial dentures. They improve masticatory function, support clear speech, prevent shifting of surrounding teeth, and enhance overall dental aesthetics.


Our dental bridges are fabricated from high-quality materials, including ceramic, porcelain, resin, and metal. For anterior restorations, ceramic bridges are often preferred due to their ability to closely replicate the natural translucency, color, and appearance of teeth, providing a seamless and lifelike result.


For individuals seeking a long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing solution to tooth loss, our experienced Appleton dental team offers comprehensive evaluations to determine whether a dental bridge represents the most suitable treatment option.

Implants

Periodontal (Gum Disease) Treatment

Laser Treatment