General Family Dentistry
General Family Dentistry
Over 40 Years of Experience | Digital X-Rays
Over 40 Years of Experience Digital X-Rays
Ensure Your Family Gets the Care They Need
Whether you simply want to schedule your next dental checkup or need more complex restorative treatment, locally owned Holden L. Correll DDS Family Dentistry is here to take care of your smile. We encourage you to visit us at least once every six months.
During these routine appointments, we will provide a thorough dental cleaning and exam to make sure that your smile is in good health. Based on the results of your cleaning and exam, we will recommend any preventive or restorative treatments you need to improve your oral health.
You can relax in our warm and comfortable environment while our compassionate staff takes the time to explain all treatment options and procedures before completing any work. Call (785) 271-7477 to set up an appointment.
A One-Stop Shop for All Your Dental Needs
Cleanings and Exams
Our office recommends you visit for a cleaning and exam at least once every six months. This routine visit allows us to provide services that are vital to the well-being of your oral cavity, such as:
Our office recommends you visit for a cleaning and exam at least once every six months. This routine visit allows us to provide services that are vital to the well-being of your oral cavity, such as:
- Cleaning any plaque and tartar off your teeth. This is also known as dental calculus and can lead to dental decay, periodontal disease and even tooth loss.
- Flossing in between your dentition and polishing the surfaces of your teeth. This gives you a healthy, bright and impeccably clean smile.
- Examining your dental structures for signs of potentially damaging conditions or diseases. This helps prevent the onset of more serious dental health issues because we can start treatment right away if needed.
Along with a visual inspection, we can also use digital X-rays to fully examine the condition of your oral health.
Composite Dental Restorations
If you are suffering pain or discomfort when chewing, it is time to make an appointment with us. A dental filling is a restoration used to repair minor to moderate tooth damage. We may recommend a filling if a tooth has been damaged by decay or if a tooth suffers from minor fracturing or chipping.
There are two main types of dental fillings available: amalgam fillings and composite fillings. The process for placing a filling requires just one visit to our office. Our dentist will first remove the decayed and damaged portion of the tooth, then clean it to remove all traces of decay. We then fill the area with the filling material and shape it to match your tooth’s shape. Finally, the filling is hardened for a lasting restoration.
Dental Crowns and Bridges
If your tooth has become weakened as a result of damage or decay, it must be strengthened before it worsens. Let us fashion your crown and keep your teeth from weakening further. Dental crowns have a variety of important uses and are designed to improve the functionality, structure, strength and appearance of a tooth.
Most often, we implement dental crowns to repair teeth that are so damaged that a dental filling is not a sufficient restoration. We also use them to restore a dental implant. But regardless of how a dental crown is used, it can be a long-term solution to your oral health needs.
A bridge is a series of "crowns" anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one must be prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement teeth) in place.
They are used to replace missing teeth and can be attached to existing adjacent teeth or another restoration, such as a crown or implant. If you do not replace your missing tooth, you could experience long-term effects, like misaligned teeth, a less attractive smile and a compromised ability to eat and speak.
Dentures
Dr. Correll often uses dentures to provide patients with a complete smile replacement. if you only need a few teeth replaced, we can provide you with partial dentures instead. Whether you receive a complete or partial denture, the end result is the same: a smile with improved function, beauty and health.
Dr. Correll often uses dentures to provide patients with a complete smile replacement. if you only need a few teeth replaced, we can provide you with partial dentures instead. Whether you receive a complete or partial denture, the end result is the same: a smile with improved function, beauty and health.
Complete dentures are offered to those who are lacking teeth. To rid yourself of the embarrassment and burden of having missing teeth, we invite you to visit and ask about whether dentures are right for you.
Partial dentures are recommended to those who are missing multiple teeth but still have natural teeth remaining. They serve the same purpose as complete dentures and replace any missing teeth, but they are usually attached to the natural teeth with clasps or a thin framework.
Digital X-Rays
Dr. Correll and his team uses the latest dental X-ray technology known as digital imaging. We thrive to give our patients the most cutting-edge technology and make their dental experience most comfortable and convenient.
Dr. Correll and his team uses the latest dental X-ray technology known as digital imaging. We thrive to give our patients the most cutting-edge technology and make their dental experience most comfortable and convenient.
Dental X-rays are used to get a detailed view of your teeth and the surrounding structures in your mouth and can help our team locate issues such as:
- Tooth decay
- Infections
- Tumors
- Cysts and abscesses
- Tooth root problems
- Damage to fillings
- Developmental problems
They are also useful for placing dental implants and planning other types of treatments such as orthodontics. Digital X-rays are more comfortable for the patient than the old bite-wing X-rays. Our dentists can view them instantly, and they can be stored to make it easier for our team to track the development of your smile over time.
Night Guards
If we see the signs of nocturnal grinding and clenching in your mouth (bruxism), we will recommend that you be fitted with a custom-made night guard that will protect your teeth from further excessive wear. If the issue is left untreated, serious damage may occur, including:
If we see the signs of nocturnal grinding and clenching in your mouth (bruxism), we will recommend that you be fitted with a custom-made night guard that will protect your teeth from further excessive wear. If the issue is left untreated, serious damage may occur, including:
- Migraines and headaches
- Pain in the jaws, the ears or the face
- Sensitive or damaged teeth, which can include cracks or chips
- Tension in the jaw
- Indentations on the tongue
Dr. Correll can help by creating a custom night guard, which is a mouthpiece designed from impressions of your teeth. You wear it as you sleep to protect your smile from the effects of bruxism. The night guard acts as a cushion between your upper and lower teeth, allowing you to sleep peacefully and avoid pain and damage to your smile.
Sports Mouth Guards
When playing sports, teeth can easily come in contact with the playing field, sports equipment or even other players. Protect your teeth today by getting a custom-made mouth guard made specially to fit your mouth.
When playing sports, teeth can easily come in contact with the playing field, sports equipment or even other players. Protect your teeth today by getting a custom-made mouth guard made specially to fit your mouth.
For superior results, talk with our dentist about a custom sports mouth guard before your season starts. These are designed from impressions of your bite. Since they are made for your smile, they will provide the best protection for your smile.
Tooth Extractions
If you are experiencing extreme sensitivity or are suffering from advanced periodontal disease, you may be required to have a tooth extracted. With a simple extraction, our dentist can safely remove the affected tooth without the need for major surgery. Whenever possible, Dr. Correll will do everything possible to help you keep your natural teeth, since they are the best ones for your smile.
But from time to time, a situation may arise in which a tooth extraction becomes a necessity. If you do need an extraction, Dr. Correll and our team will do everything possible to keep you comfortable during your visit. We will also give you the necessary aftercare instructions to avoid problems such as dry socket and will schedule you for a follow-up appointment to check how the extraction site is healing and discuss potential tooth replacement options with you.
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