Routine Services

Your Teeth Will Last a Lifetime.

Here at Kappel Family Dentistry, routine services span the spectrum from preventive care like cleanings and screenings to perio therapies (for gum disease) to emergency care. We want to help you stay well or get better, and we'll do it all in our cozy, home-like office.

Comprehensive exams

Whenever Dr. Jessica Kappel looks into the mouth of a new patient, she sees it as an opportunity to uncover all the information she needs, to provide treatment that is patient-focused and collaborative. So at your first visit to Kappel Family Dentistry, you'll learn about your mouth while it is examined. Dr. Kappel takes digital x-rays, which are sharper and clearer, and you'll get to see up close inside your own mouth with the use of an intraoral camera. There are ways we can look for cavities before they are even visible on that x-ray! We can't wait to welcome you to Kappel Family Dentistry.

Oral Cancer Screenings

Oral cancer is treatable when we find it early. That's why we screen for oral cancer in adults at every visit. And while the risk is higher for folks who drink and smoke, everyone is susceptible. Remember, early detection is key. Come see us today. Your health is as important to us as it is to you.  

Digital X-Rays

With digital x-rays, the exposure to radiation is so diminished that exposure is a mere fraction of traditional radiograph, plus, they can be stored digitally.

Intraoral Cameras

Intraoral cameras let us work collaboratively with you. Each of our exam rooms is equipped with an intraoral camera setup. The tiny camera at the end of a pen-sized wand allows us to capture images in real time and project them onto a screen. That way, you can see what Dr. Kappel sees, and she can explain precisely what she recommends and why. You make informed choices with the full understanding of not only what, but why. We think that adds a lot of value to our services. Isn't knowledge power, after all?

Hygiene

We recommend cleanings every six months for healthy patients. During each hygiene visit, we clean your teeth thoroughly with a number of methods in order to remove all plaque, tartar, and other debris and maintain your mouth's healthy sheen. We offer fluoride treatments to improve enamel strength in both child and adult patients; screen for gum disease and oral cancer; and inspect any existing restorations like fillings, inlays or onlays, crowns, etc.

Gum Disease Therapy

Increasingly, gum disease (periodontitis) is linked to heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. It's easy to treat if we catch it early, and we will check for it at every hygiene visit. We offer treatment based on a patient's individual needs and these can range from pescription mouth rinse to Arestin, a topical antibiotic that releases over time and kills the bacteria that cause gum disease.

Fluoride Treatments

Fluoride is a mineral found in many of the things we eat and drink on a daily basis. However, most folks don't get enough, and when applied directly to teeth and gums, it strengthens tooth enamel. Fluoride treatments are especially critical for children, but we recommend them for adults, too. We want your teeth to last a lifetime, and fluoride treatments diminish your likelihood of developing cavities.

Mouthguards

Professionally fitted mouthguards help protect athletic mouths and diminish the symptoms of grinding teeth (bruxism). For athletes, mouthguards reduce the risk of a sports-related concussion. For people who grind their teeth, wearing a mouthguard at night (sometimes called a nightguard) can decrease jaw tension, headaches, and upper-back pain. Ask us about mouthguards today.

Emergency Care

We reserve time in our schedule for patients with emergency dental needs. Please call us first thing. If we are not open, and you have had facial or mouth trauma, the emergency room may be your best option. If you or a loved one have knocked a tooth out, please handle it carefully! Do not touch the root. If the tooth is clean, try to reinsert it in the socket and hold it there with soft cloth or gauze. If the tooth is not clean, place it in a clean container and cover it with whole milk or saliva. Outside of the mouth, teeth begin to die within fifteen minutes, especially if they remain outside of your mouth, or you’re not able to submerge them in milk or saliva. Get to our office or the hospital as quickly as possible—you need medical intervention within a half hour in order to save the tooth!