Other Services

There are some instances where tooth extraction is the best option for maintaining your oral health. Extractions performed at our office are done with the utmost care so that you remain completely comfortable and relaxed throughout your appointment. Your extraction should require just one visit to our office, unless otherwise stated by Dr. Sullivan. He may recommend tooth extraction to:

In many cases, extraction can be avoided by practicing good oral hygiene, eating a healthy diet, and regularly visiting the dentist.

Most people will need to have their wisdom teeth removed, since they very rarely erupt through the gums and align themselves properly in the mouth. Dr. Sullivan will carefully monitor the wisdom teeth and their movement, beginning in the mid-teen years, and recommend their removal if he notices any issues. Prompt removal of impacted wisdom teeth can help prevent:

Our office offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and can prescribe an oral medication to partially sedate the patient. In particularly complicated cases, Dr. Sullivan may refer a patient to an oral surgeon for greater expertise and complete sedation.

We use an in-house machine to create custom night guards and sports guards. These custom guards are designed to fit your mouth comfortably, without interfering with your daily life. Some of the uses of our custom guards include:

If a harder night guard is needed, we can have a custom-fabricated guard made by a local dental lab. We look forward to helping you protect your smile!