- Dental ExaminationTooth Whitening must be monitored by us here at Eggert Family Dentistry and should only be completed after a comprehensive exam and if you are following a regular recare routine.
- X-rays
- Teeth CleaningPeriodontal disease is a chronic condition that needs immediate and on-going attention. Through a series of periodontal cleanings, root planing & scaling, laser therapy and local antibiotics, this condition can be controlled. Periodontal surgery is only necessary for severe cases.
- Fluoride Treatment
- Dental Sealants
- Fillings
- Resin CompositeCEREC is an advanced dental technology that is utilized for the restoration of decayed, cracked, or chipped teeth. CEREC can create full crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers. The CEREC machine crafts a restoration in a matter of minutes. CEREC restorations are made of compressed porcelain, emax porcelain, or compressed composite resin. The most beneficial feature of receiving a CEREC restoration is that it can be accomplished in one visit and can look as good as a lab fabricated crown.
- VeneersPorcelain Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain that go directly on your natural teeth. This entire procedure can take as few as two visits. Veneers can change the size, shape and color of your teeth. This procedure is used to repair fractured teeth, teeth darkened by age or medication, or a crooked smile. Many times, patients ask for porcelain veneers to simply feel and look younger with a straighter, whiter smile!
- CrownsCrowns are a custom-created, natural looking “cap” that is placed over a damaged tooth. A crown will change the size, shape, and color of your teeth (if needed) in as few as 1 visit, using our CEREC technology.
- BridgesYou might need a crown to protect a weak tooth due to extensive dental decay or cracking, to restore a broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down, to cover and support a tooth with a large filling if there isn’t a lot of natural tooth remaining, to stop a cracked tooth from completely splitting, to hold a dental bridge and/or partial denture in place, to enhance the cosmetic appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth, or to restore dental implants.
- Dental Bonding
- Root Canal TreatmentSpotting a crack on a tooth can be challenging, as some hairline fractures are too small to be seen without a microscope. By asking the right questions and by running a few tests on the teeth, Dr Eggert is able to determine if and where you have a cracked tooth. Sometimes the nerve tissue in a cracked tooth becomes irreversibly inflamed and root canal therapy may be necessary.
- Periodontal Surgery
- Deep Cleaning
- DenturesIs there anything else I can use to clean my mouth? Depending on your situation, you may benefit from a mouth rinse, used daily. Antimicrobial mouth rinses, like Listerine, reduce bacteria and plaque activity, helping to prevent gingivitis and gum disease. Fluoride mouth rinses, like ACT, help reduce and prevent tooth decay. For patients with signs and symptoms of gum disease, we will often recommend a rubber tip or proxy brush to clean more effectively in the gum tissue. Typically, the best use of these tools is to hold the tip vertically with the long axis of the tooth and remove the plaque along the gum line and in between the teeth. For more specific instructions related to your particular situation, be sure to ask us. For patients with bridges or fixed retainers, it is important to use a floss-threader to get the floss under these fixtures and help clean in between the teeth. For patients missing teeth or for those who have a removable partial denture, it can help to use gauze to remove plaque on a tooth where there is no adjacent tooth. We suggest using a 2×2 size piece of gauze, opened up and folded the long way. Use the gauze along the side of the tooth like you would a beach towel when drying off your body.
- Dental ImplantsWhen I had to lose my front tooth, Dr. Eggert suggested I replace it with an implant. I thought it was the right thing to do and the final result has been great! Dr. Eggert’s team that did the color matching was very good. My implant tooth matches! I’ve been very happy with everything and would tell someone considering an implant to do it – it’s as simple as that!
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- OrthodonticsThe dentist you choose does make a difference. Our dentists provide a full range of general dental services for all ages. We offer preventative care, cosmetic dentistry, comprehensive general dentistry and orthodontics, all from our convenient location.
- Invisalign OrthodonticsShe continues to maintain a high level of excellence through many advanced courses and continuing dental education. Dr. Elizabeth strongly feels the acquisition of knowledge for quality dental care is essential for a successful practice and has taken many hands-on courses from other pioneers in the field. In addition, she is CEREC certified, Invisalign certified, and laser certified.
- BracesInvisalign is a new system of straightening teeth without the use of conventional braces. A series of clear plastic aligners are utilized to create tooth movement. Moving teeth with removable aligners is not new. However, the computer program, which can generate a series of aligners with small changes is the new part. Invisalign is recommended for orthodontic situations with mild to moderate spacing or crowding. They are virtually undetectable, easy to use and comfortable to wear.
- Teeth WhiteningTooth whitening is a cost effective and safe procedure to create a beautiful, healthy smile. Over the years, desensitizing elements, like fluoride, have been added to the whitening product. This reduces the risk of tooth and gum sensitivity.
- Cosmetic DentistryDr. Elizabeth has been providing excellence in dentistry to her patients since 2003. She is a highly skilled family, restorative, and cosmetic dentist in the St. Paul area and has received several awards and honors in the dental community. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Minnesota Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the St. Paul District Dental Society, the Minnesota Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the highly esteemed Spear Faculty Club.
- General Dentistry