Patient Services

Preventive Care Services

No ordinary cleanings here! You will be thoroughly analyzed and evaluated and your customized cleaning needs will be presented. Each patient possesses a unique situation and we provide a broad range of services to meet the needs of all of our patients. We offer the following preventative care services:

• Regular or Deep Cleaning
• Dental Sealants---for all ages
• Regular Check-ups
• Patient Education---we have information on a variety of topics, available in print or on video
• Snoreguards
• Nightguards---for clenching, grinding, joint problems and headaches
• Mouthguards---for athletics
• Breath Treatment

Restorative Services

With the advancement of tooth colored fillings and an emphasis on the total cosmetic "look," Dr. Ahnquist only provides tooth colored fillings and porcelain restorations. Dr. Ahnquist has spent hundreds of hours learning the latest and greatest techniques to keep your teeth healthy. Everything we do for you is geared towards improving your tooth function, smile and even your self-esteem! We offer the following restorative services:

• Tooth-Colored Fillings
• Porcelain Veneers
• Whitening (at-home and in-office)
• Bonding
• Porcelain Crowns, Onlays and Inlays
• Bridges
• Root Canals---in one visit!
• Restoration of Dental Implants

Gum Disease

Statistics show 80% of all adults over 35 years of age will have some form of gum disease. Left untreated, this condition can lead to serious diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, low birth weight babies and even premature babies. Also, proper restorative care of teeth cannot be performed on diseased gums. Think of your gums as fence posts…you can’t put up the fence if the posts aren’t stable!

Our staff is highly skilled and highly trained in the treatment of gum disease. We offer in-office medicated therapies that are non-invasive and non-surgical. If you require surgery, we are happy to provide you with an excellent referral to one of the leading periodontal specialists in the state!

Cosmetic Services

We find it very satisfying to help our patients look their best! Dr. Ahnquist has completed over 1000 hours of advanced training to provide you with the latest and greatest in cosmetic materials, services and techniques. To help you get the smile of your dreams, one of our staff members will be glad to sit down with you to discuss all the possibilities. We offer the following cosmetic services:

• Orthodontics (Invisalign)
• All-porcelain crowns, onlays and inlays
• Mac veneers - National recognized from Extreme Makeover
• Whitening (take home & in-office)
• Tooth-Colored fillings
• In-house aesthetician---services include derm abrasion, permanent makeup, peels
• Recontouring---of the gums to balance your smile to eliminate a "gummy smile"

Technology

Modern dental technology can make your treatment quick, precise and as pain free as possible. Here are some of the innovations we use to serve you better:

• Microscope - for more accurate, well-defined treatment and attention to detail
• Air Abrasion - no shot, no drill decay removal using a gentle stream of powder
• Diagnodent - a painless laser technology that quickly and precisely
  identifies tooth decay
• Digital Imaging - provides you with a preview of what your
  smile can look like after a procedure
• Digital Radiography - no more big x-rays and a fraction of the exposure
  time
• Intra-Oral Camera - now you can see what we’re seeing inside your
  mouth
• Lasers - laser cavity detection, soft tissue contouring
• Chairside Computers - available in every treatment room, view digital
  imaging or the intra oral camera work without leaving the chair
• Patient Education System (Caesy) - information on a variety of treatments, available as printed matter or on video
• Digital Camera - quality photographic records
• Professional portrait photos following treatment

Patient Comfort

From our “parlor” to our treatment rooms, your comfort is always top of mind. When practicing dentistry, we work deliberately and with compassion, and always at a “comfortable” pace. We provide the following products and services to put you at ease:

• Patient Comfort Measures---sit back and relax with TVs and videos, warm towels, blankets and pillows
• Sterilization Center---when it comes to your safety, we subscribe to state-of-the-art sanitation techniques
• Tempurpedic treatment chairs with massage options
• Hot wax hand treatment