West Roxbury Teeth Whitening, West Roxbury Veneers, West Roxbury Dental Implants
Our clinic performs a wide variety of services to help you get the smile you deserve. By leveraging today's advanced techniques and technology, West Roxbury dentist Dr. Steven Sepe can restore your beautiful smile to help you maintain your youthful appearance. Whether you need to get a tooth filled, have crooked teeth fixed, or need a complete smile makeover, we can offer a treatment plan that's right for you. Read below to learn more about some of the procedures we offer.
General Dental Procedures
- Dental Emergencies
- Dental Exams and X-Rays
- Oral Cancer Screenings
- Dental Cleanings
- Children's Dental Care
- Sealants
- Composite Fillings
- Periodontal Screenings
- Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
- Arestin
- Oraqix
- Root Canal Therapy
- Tooth Extractions
- Dentures and Removable Partial Dentures
- Night Guards
- Mouth Guards
General Dental Procedures
Dental Emergencies
There is never a "right time for a dental emergency". At our office we recognize this and our staff will promptly accommodate your schedule and your needs. During office hours we can be reached at (617)323-8970. Dental...
Dental Exams and X-Rays
Routine dental exams are important to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Additionally, they can help to avoid the financial costs associated with large treatment plans later on. The Academy of General Dentistry recommends twice yearly checkups...
Oral Cancer Screenings
What should I know about oral cancer?
There are over 34,000 cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx each year in the United States, resulting in approximately 8,000 deaths annually. The majority of these cancers are diagnosed at a...
Dental Cleanings
Routine dental cleanings are important to maintaining good oral hygiene. Professional cleaning by a professional can remove mineralized plaque that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, particularly in areas that are...
Children's Dental Care
Exceptional oral hygiene is something that develops over time. The most ideal time to teach your child about oral hygiene begins during childhood. When children learn about the advantages of obtaining excellent oral care habits at an early age,...
Sealants
What are sealants?
A sealant is a material made of clear or shaded plastic that protect the grooved and pitted surfaces, particularly the chewing surfaces of back teeth where most cavities in children occur. Grooves in these teeth are so...
Composite Fillings
When treating a cavity, the dentist will remove the decayed portion of your tooth and fill it with another substance. This procedure is called a filling. There are multiple options for the material to be used in the filling, the most common of...
Periodontal Screenings
What is a periodontal screening?
A periodontal screening is used to detect gum disease. Early detection of gum disease is important to establish a treatment plan to restore healthy gums. This is important to maintain your teeth and...
Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
What is non-surgical periodontal treatment?
Non-surgical periodontal treatment is the thorough removal of plaque and tartar from deep periodontal pockets at the tooth root to remove bacterial toxins. This may be followed by adjunctive therapy...
Arestin
What is Arestin?
Arestin is an antibiotic that combats gum disease. In the event of gum disease, scaling and root planing are needed to improve the health of your teeth and gums. Bacteria is the cause of gum disease. Arestin helps kill this...
Oraqix
What is Oraqix?
Oraqix is a needle-free anesthetic for dental cleanings, scaling, and root planing. It is for patients that experience a high level of discomfort during dental cleanings.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is treatment used to repair and save a tooth that has been infected due to a deep cavity or cracked tooth. The treatment involves removing the pulp and the nerves of the tooth, and cleaning the infected area. A tooth's...
Tooth Extractions
A dental extraction is the procedure to remove a tooth from your mouth. A dental extraction is most commonly required if one of your teeth is damaged beyond practical repair. The most common reasons for tooth extractions...
Dentures and Removable Partial Dentures
What are dentures?
Dentures are one option to replace missing teeth and the surrounding tissues. Two types of removable dentures are available: complete and partial. Complete dentures replace all of the teeth, while partial dentures are...
Night Guards
Nightguards are made of a clear acrylic and can be priceless when worn by a patient who has a severe bruxing (grinding) problem. Nightguards also will act as a retainer (orthodontic) and keep teeth from drifting for a lifetime.
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Mouth Guards
Athletic mouth guards help prevent injury to the mouth area, especially the teeth, lips, cheeks, and tongue. We fabricate custom mouth guards that provide the best fit and protection for children and teenagers. In addition to protecting teeth,...
Cosmetic Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Our teeth can discolor through the years as our enamel wears down. The wearing down of enamel allows dentin, a yellow color substance that makes the core of our teeth, to show through. This is what gives our teeth a yellowish tint. Teeth...
Porcelain Crowns
Compared to fillings which just cover a small portion of a tooth, a crown (or cap) encases the entire visible portion of a tooth. In effect, the crown acts as the tooth's new outer surface. A dental crown is used when a tooth is broken or...
Dental Veneers
Dental veneers are thin custom made shells that cover the front surface of your tooth to improve their appearance. They are made of tooth colored materials and can be used to improve the color of teeth that have been worn down or stained....
Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding is a restoration procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is bonded to a tooth and cured with a white-blue light. Bonding is faster and less expensive than veneers or crowns, and can thus be a good option to make small cosmetic...
Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a false tooth that is used to fill the gap created by a missing tooth or teeth. A gap between your teeth can be potentially dangerous to your dental health, as it can cause your teeth to shift resulting in a change in your...
Dental Inlays and Onlays
Dental inlays and onlays are a more conservative approach to tooth restoration than full crowns. The are used to repair rear teeth that have mild to moderate tooth decay, or for cracked teeth where the damage does not warrant a dental crown....
Advanced Dentistry
Dental Implants
Dental implants are becoming an increasingly popular method for replacing missing teeth. In this procedure, titanium supports are surgically fused with your jawbone, and act as an anchor for naturally looking false teeth. Dental implants are not...
Snore/Sleep Apnea Appliances
An excessive amount of snoring may simply be a hassle, disturbing sleep for both the patient and his/her partner, however, what many people don’t know is that snoring may suggest a condition known as sleep apnea is occurring. Sleep apnea...
Invisalign / Clear Correct Certified Invisible Braces
Orthodontic treatment with clear aligners, such as Invisalign or Clear Correct, is an excellent cosmetic dentistry option that our adult and teen patients may consider, instead of opting for traditional metal braces. Invisalign and Clear Correct...
TMJ Treatment
TMJ stands for temporal-mandibular joint. Temporal, as in temple area on the skull; mandibular as in mandible, or lower jaw; joint as in its where the head and jaw meet. Problems in this joint may be caused by a misalignment of the teeth, trauma,...
