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Our Dental Services

From routine cleanings and fillings to bruxism devices, Thomas Brown D.D.S. and the 8th Street Dental Team are equipped to handle all your dental needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.

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Routine Cleaning & Exams

Dentistry encompasses array of services and procedures with a common goal: to help you to preserve your natural teeth, ensure your oral health, and keep you looking and feeling great.

At 8th Street Family Dentistry in Traverse City, MI, our comprehensive dental cleanings and exams are designed to keep your smile healthy and bright. During each visit, our skilled team gently removes plaque and tartar buildup that regular brushing and flossing can’t reach. Your dentist will then perform a thorough exam - checking for cavities, gum disease, and signs of oral cancer, often with the help of digital X-rays for early detection. Following the American Dental Association’s recommendation, we encourage patients to schedule a professional cleaning and exam every six months to maintain optimal oral health and prevent future dental issues.

Dental Implants

Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures.

We provide advanced dental implant solutions to restore the health, function, and appearance of your smile. Dental implants act as artificial tooth roots, surgically placed into the jawbone to securely support crowns, bridges, or dentures. Made from durable titanium, the implant naturally fuses with the bone to create a stable foundation for your new tooth. The result is a restoration that looks, feels, and functions just like a natural tooth. While the process involves a healing period of several months, dental implants are a safe, long term solution with a proven success rate; offering a permanent way to regain your confident, healthy smile.

Crowns & Bridges

Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth.

At 8th Street Family Dentistry, we offer high quality dental crowns and bridges to restore strength, function, and beauty to your smile. A dental crown is a custom-made, tooth shaped cap that protects and strengthens a damaged tooth, while a dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by filling the gap between adjacent teeth or implants. Both restorations are expertly crafted and permanently placed to ensure long-lasting results that look natural and feel comfortable: helping you maintain a healthy, confident smile for years to come.

Teeth Whitening

Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.

At 8th Street Family Dentistry in Traverse City, our professional teeth whitening treatments deliver noticeably brighter results that far surpass what over-the-counter products can achieve. Using a high-concentration whitening gel, typically hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, our dental team safely lifts deep stains from within the enamel for a whiter, more radiant smile. To protect your gums and soft tissues, we apply a professional-grade barrier before treatment, and may use an advanced light or laser to accelerate the whitening process. Unlike store-bought whitening strips or toothpastes, our in-office whitening provides faster, longer-lasting results with less sensitivity and a customized approach tailored to your unique smile.

Bonding

Bonding is a process in which an enamel-like material is applied to a tooth`s surface, sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened, and then polished for an ideal smile. This procedure usually can be accomplished in a single visit.

We offer dental bonding as a fast, effective, and affordable way to improve your smile. This cosmetic procedure uses a tooth-colored resin material that bonds directly to your natural teeth, repairing minor imperfections with precision and care. Dental bonding can be used to fix chips or cracks, close small gaps, cover stains or discoloration, and even reshape or lengthen uneven teeth. Professional dental bonding delivers natural-looking, durable results that blend seamlessly with your smile, all completed in just one comfortable visit.