Dental Care Associates in Sioux Falls, SD, is the area's family friendly dental center. We specialize in dentistry for all ages to include children, adults and seniors. We practice dentistry with the highest level of infection control standards. Regular examinations and cleanings are recommended every six months to keep teeth and gums healthy.Our Services:*Restorations (Fillings)Patients have many options for restoring teeth that have fractures or decay. Options include silver (amalgam), composite (resin), gold and porcelain.*Oral Surgery/ExtractionsA tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, to include tooth decay that has destroyed extensive tooth structure which prevents restoration, orthodontic prescriptions and fractured/broken teeth.*Surgical Suite with IV SedationIntravenous Sedation is a form of pain and anxiety control that involves injecting a sedative into the vein of a patient’s arm or hand. This approach is usually reserved for patients undergoing extensive dental procedures, such as wisdom teeth extractions, or for the extremely anxious patient. With IV sedation, the patient is awake but very relaxed and usually does not remember the procedure. The sedation patient must have an escort for the appointment and post-surgical supervision at home.*Nitrous Oxide (“Laughing Gas”)Nitrous Oxide is inhaled by the patient through a rubber nosepiece and helps patients to feel relaxed. It is one of the most common forms of sedation used in the dental office, and the effects wear off quickly after the gas is turned off. This is the only form of sedation where patients can drive home after the procedure and can eat food pre- and post-operatively.*Cosmetic Dentistry•Veneers are ultra-thin, custom-made porcelain laminants that bond directly to the teeth. They are an option for closing gaps or disguising discolored teeth that do not respond well to whitening procedures.•Bonding composite is a process in which a plastic tooth-colored resin material is applied to a tooth’s surface, sculpted into shape, light-cured and then polished.•Whitening is the most common cosmetic dental procedure. While many whitening options are now available, including over the counter products, dentist-supervised treatments remain the recommended procedure for lightening discolored teeth.•Contouring, also known as tooth reshaping, is an instant treatment that is also available. Dental reshaping can correct some crooked, mal-aligned, or chipped teeth.*Crowns and Bridges, Dentures and Partials, ImplantsThese treatment options help to replace lost teeth and to help restore function both for chewing and speaking purposes. *Treatment of Gum DiseasePeriodontal disease is a fairly frequent disease that can be diagnosed, treated and then maintained on a regular schedule. Most patients are seen every three months to monitor bone loss.*Root Canals (Endodontic treatment)When decay or a tooth fracture is deep and into the nerve of the tooth a root canal may be needed to restore the tooth.*Sealants and many more services.Call today.Dr. Michael SmithDr. Nichol SmithDr. Chelsea Kuipers
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General InfoDental Care Associates in Sioux Falls, SD, is the area's family friendly dental center. We specialize in dentistry for all ages to include children, adults and seniors. We practice dentistry with the highest level of infection control standards. Regular examinations and cleanings are recommended every six months to keep teeth and gums healthy.Our *Restorations (Fillings)Patients have many options for restoring teeth that have fractures or decay. Options include silver (amalgam), composite (resin), gold and porcelain.*Oral Surgery/ExtractionsA tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, to include tooth decay that has destroyed extensive tooth structure which prevents restoration, orthodontic prescriptions and fractured/broken teeth.*Surgical Suite with IV SedationIntravenous Sedation is a form of pain and anxiety control that involves injecting a sedative into the vein of a patient&rsquos arm or hand. This approach is usually reserved for patients undergoing extensive dental procedures, such as wisdom teeth extractions, or for the extremely anxious patient. With IV sedation, the patient is awake but very relaxed and usually does not remember the procedure. The sedation patient must have an escort for the appointment and post-surgical supervision at home.*Nitrous Oxide (&ldquoLaughing Gas&rdquo)Nitrous Oxide is inhaled by the patient through a rubber nosepiece and helps patients to feel relaxed. It is one of the most common forms of sedation used in the dental office, and the effects wear off quickly after the gas is turned off. This is the only form of sedation where patients can drive home after the procedure and can eat food pre- and post-operatively.*Cosmetic Dentistry&bullVeneers are ultra-thin, custom-made porcelain laminants that bond directly to the teeth. They are an option for closing gaps or disguising discolored teeth that do not respond well to whitening procedures.&bullBonding composite is a process in which a plastic tooth-colored resin material is applied to a tooth&rsquos surface, sculpted into shape, light-cured and then polished.&bullWhitening is the most common cosmetic dental procedure. While many whitening options are now available, including over the counter products, dentist-supervised treatments remain the recommended procedure for lightening discolored teeth.&bullContouring, also known as tooth reshaping, is an instant treatment that is also available. Dental reshaping can correct some crooked, mal-aligned, or chipped teeth.*Crowns and Bridges, Dentures and Partials, ImplantsThese treatment options help to replace lost teeth and to help restore function both for chewing and speaking purposes. *Treatment of Gum DiseasePeriodontal disease is a fairly frequent disease that can be diagnosed, treated and then maintained on a regular schedule. Most patients are seen every three months to monitor bone loss.*Root Canals (Endodontic treatment)When decay or a tooth fracture is deep and into the nerve of the tooth a root canal may be needed to restore the tooth.*Sealants and many more services.Call today.Dr. Michael SmithDr. Nichol SmithDr. Chelsea Kuipers,Dental Care Associates in Sioux Falls, SD, is the area's family friendly dental center. We specialize in dentistry for all ages to include children, adults and seniors. We practice dentistry with the highest level of infection control standards. Regular examinations and cleanings are recommended every six months to keep teeth and gums healthy.Our *Restorations (Fillings)Patients have many options for restoring teeth that have fractures or decay. Options include silver (amalgam), composite (resin), gold and porcelain.*Oral Surgery/ExtractionsA tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth from the mouth. Extractions are performed for a wide variety of reasons, to include tooth decay that has destroyed extensive tooth structure which prevents restoration, orthodontic prescriptio