At Springhill Dental, PLLC we are pleased to provide a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our dental services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, laser, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry to our patients in North Little Rock and the surrounding communities.
The dental laser has made monumental changes in many dental procedures that make it much easier for patients. It may be hard to imagine, but you can have your next filling placed without a shot or any drilling. This removes much of the fear some patients have from needles and drilling, and overall, it makes treatment much more comfortable for all patients. There are other benefits to this amazing technology. This laser won't cause any microcracking of a tooth. This minimizes the chance of decay setting in around the filling and the need for a root canal or crown in the future. The laser also sterilizes the tooth when the decay is being removed, so the tooth is ready to receive a filling. We are very pleased to offer this great advancement in dental treatment to all our patients.
Perhaps you have been told you have a bad bite. What does this mean? It means your upper and lower dental arches do not come together as they should. This often results in various types of pain – migraines, tension headaches, popping or sore jaws, as well as neck and shoulder pain. Also known as a dental occlusion, your bite may be off due to trauma, wear and tear on teeth, or the way your adult teeth grew in.
Today, patients often seek relief from pain without the use of drugs. As you may have seen on Good Morning America or in People magazine, the NTI™ oral appliance is providing that relief through alternative means. This FDA-approved device works by relieving the tension in the scalp and adjacent muscles. It relieves headaches and prevents the onset of them as well. The results of clinical testing show that an 82% majority of patients have achieved 77% less migraine or tension pain. Best of all, it works quickly and is very affordable. We can provide a new quality of life with this easy-to-use device. Please be sure to ask us how we can help. 
When we use the Piezo Scaler™, we hear comments from our patients that their teeth have never felt so clean! This high-tech hand tool uses the vibrations of high frequencies to remove deposits on teeth and under the gumline much faster and easier. This is true even in deep pockets in the case of gum disease treatment. The scaler does its job so efficiently, there is little discomfort.
For some patients, traditional dentures are the best option. Dr. Shearer designs modern dentures that fit properly so you won't have any of the traditional problems. He can secure the denture plate to let you enjoy all types of food and forget any worries of slipping and clicking. Please ask us how we can make your life easier with this innovative technique.
Saving a Tooth from Extraction
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If you wear dentures, you know what the worst problem is – all the movement and instability that occurs when eating or speaking. You probably have tried adhesives that give little security to hold dentures in place. But at Springhill Dental, we have an alternative that really works! By placing just a few dental implants, your dentures can be locked into place to finally take care of slipping and tilting. They are easy to take out and clean and then replace – so say good-bye to these problems by giving us a call for an appointment today!
The silver-mercury amalgam filling is one choice we offer that has been the standard material for a number of years. They provide an effective restoration that is affordable and covered by most insurance plans. We also offer natural-looking fillings that blend with the shade of the tooth being repaired. Patients often choose this type of filling because it is not noticeable when smiling or speaking. This restoration also adds strength and bonds tightly to the tooth to reduce the chance of additional decay. We are pleased to offer both options and will discuss which one works best for you.
The Main Cause of Missing Teeth
If you have missing teeth in the front or back of your mouth, dental implants can be a solution to recapture a full smile. They look like real teeth because they come up through the gums instead of resting on top. It's as if you grew new teeth! No matter how many teeth you have missing, these implants are a great solution to the problem of absent teeth. Those without any teeth can benefit, because dental implants eliminate problems with shifting or drifting dentures. They are permanent, so you don't have to deal with removal each night. After an oral surgeon inserts the post, Dr. Shearer makes a custom restoration that will be placed over the post. Let us give you a great smile without any worries with dental implants.
With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
I don't have cavities so I can't have gum disease
The best way to find out why a tooth is sensitive is to have dental professional examine you. They can look for the signs of dentin exposure, and run tests to determine what the true cause of the sensitivity is. Sometimes, the sensitivity is due to a cavity or gum disease ñ these can be treated to address the sensitivity. Other times, the cause of the sensitivity is because the enamel has been lost through abrasion or erosion, or the gums have receded, causing the roots to be exposed.
Types of mouth sores include canker sores, cold sores, leukoplakia and candidiasis. They vary in their severity and causes. Mouth sores could be the symptom of a disease or disorder; infection from bacteria, viruses or fungus or result from irritation caused by braces, dentures or the sharp edge of a broken tooth or filling. Your dentist should examine any mouth sore that lasts a week or longer. 