Dr. James Sparaga is skilled at performing many dental procedures. Dr. Sparaga and his team has been proudly serving the Machias, Maine community for years with quality dental care. Below is a list of these procedures with links to more detailed information on the topic.
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
Bonding is a wonderful and safe technique for fixing cosmetic flaws in teeth
CEREC is a dental technology developed by Sirona Dental Systems designed to restore damaged teeth by creating all ceramic crowns, onlays and veneers in one single visit
Cosmetic Fillings are a tooth-colored alternative to traditional amalgam fillings
Crowns and Bridges are restorations of the visible structure of a severely damaged tooth
Specialty Dentures are removable replacement teeth
Gum Recontouring procedures change the shape and appearance of gums
Dental Implants are a better solution to the problem of missing teeth
Dental Veneers are thin shells of plastic or porcelain that cover just the visible portion of your teeth
Teeth Whitening is a safe and effective way to quickly deliver a dramatic change to your smile
SEDATION DENTISTRY
Nitrous Oxide is an effective way to help you stay comfortable during a dental procedure
Oral Sedation is an option for patients to be comfortably sedated through a dental visit
PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY
Cleaning is part of a proper oral hygiene program
Dental Examinations are a crucial part of preventative dentistry
Polishing is often the last step of a dental cleaning, scaling, and some restorative procedures
Scaling is a deep-cleaning procedure
X-Rays take pictures called radiographs that show the interior of dental structures
Digital radiography is a form of x-ray photography without film that produces 80% less radiation than the usual x-ray
DENTAL PROBLEMS
Abscessed Tooth is a painful condition caused by infection
Bad Breath (Halitosis) is common and often has a dental cause
Cavities and Tooth Decay is the process of a tooth’s mineral content being dissolved
Dry Mouth is caused by an inadequate supply of saliva
Fluorosis is a defect in tooth enamel caused by excessive fluoride in young children
Gum Disease (Gingivitis) is an inflammation of the gums
Impacted/Wisdom Teeth are teeth that fail to properly emerge through the gums
Jaw Disorders come from the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
Oral Cancer can be detected early and Dr. James Sparaga can be your first line of defense
Periodontal Disease (Periodontitis) is advanced gum disease
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth
Sensitive Teeth is a very common problem that can be treated effectively
Sleep Apnea is when you briefly stop breathing while sleeping. You then briefly wake up to resume breathing.
Toothaches are commonly caused by the presence of a cavity or an abscess
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) is either the clenching or grinding of teeth
TREATMENT
Braces/Invisalign can correct a “bad bite” by exerting a gentle pressure to straighten teeth
Extractions/Wisdom Tooth Removal is a safe and routine procedure for the removal of a tooth
Jaw/TMJ problems refer to a variety of conditions that affect the temporomandibular joints
Root Canal is a dental procedure designed to remove infection from the soft center of a tooth and save the rest of the tooth
Sealants protect teeth from tooth decay by adding a protective layer to keep out plaque
GENERAL DENTISTRY
Adult Dental Care and Prevention is focused on the fight against plaque
Advanced Dental Technology is used by Dr. James Sparaga as well as state-of-the-art equipment
Children Care and Preventation is important to make sure there are no early problems
Laser Dentistry is one of the most exciting new advances in dentistry
Same Day Emergency Dental Care is offered by Dr. James Sparaga