- Dental ExaminationYour initial dental exam will take around one hour. The expert staff at Cherry Bay Dental will ask you questions, get to know your oral hygiene routine, and listen to your health concerns. We believe in educating patients and empowering them to make good choices to improve their oral health. Our dental hygienist will clean your teeth then Dr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle will complete your examination and make recommendations for proposed dental treatments.
- X-raysAt Cherry Bay Dental, we provide dental x-rays to patients throughout Traverse City, MI. Cherry Bay Dental utilizes digital equipment to take Bitewing and Periapical radiographs, which provide about half as much radiation exposure as the traditional film does. Finding decay early is best, therefore we recommend checking for signs of new decay with bitewing radiographs once per year.
- Oral Cancer ScreeningAt Cherry Bay Dental, we provide Oral Cancer Screening to patients as a complimentary service at every examination. Even if you wear full dentures, we recommend you visit your dentist one time each year to evaluate your lips, cheeks, tongue, and throat and screen for any signs of changes.
- Teeth CleaningAt Cherry Bay Dental, Dr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle practices gentle dentistry and provides teeth cleanings for patients with sensitive teeth. Many adults avoid visiting the dentist because they are concerned that their teeth will hurt or feel worse during the exam or subsequent cleaning. When working with the right dentist, you can feel comfortable regardless of how sensitive your teeth are.
- Fluoride Treatment
- Fillings
- VeneersDr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle is an expert veneer dentist and provides dental veneers so that patients can restore damaged teeth or transform their smiles into something beautiful. Most people are candidates for the procedure as long as their tooth structure and roots are in place. If, however, you have a cavity or gum disease this will need to be treated before the procedure is completed.
- CrownsA dental crown is a cap that surrounds the tooth. Dr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle will typically use a crown to restore a tooth that has been damaged, but they can also be used for cosmetic purposes in order to improve the appearance of a smile. A crown can be made in three different materials, all-metal, ceramic-on-metal, and all-ceramic. Where the crown is located will determine the best material to use. For example, front teeth should have an all-ceramic crown, if possible, since it looks the most natural. Patients throughout Michigan will often use ceramic-on-metal crowns since they look natural but have the durability that only metal can provide.
- BridgesAt Cherry Bay Dental, we provide dental crowns and bridges. These procedures are extremely effective for restoring a tooth that has become infected, damaged, or has fallen out. Dr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle is an expert at completing these procedures in a way that looks natural while resolving oral health issues. This way a patient can regain the functionality of their tooth without looking like dental work was ever completed.
- Dental BondingAt Cherry Bay Dental, we can complete a dental bonding procedure to restore your damaged tooth or to make aesthetic changes that will improve the appearance of your smile.
- Root Canal Treatment+ I had a root canal on a tooth that fractured and now it has to be removed. Can it be replaced with an implant or do I have to have a bridge or a partial?
- DenturesDentures are a trusted solution for replacing missing teeth. At Cherry Bay Dental our patients frequently ask Dr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle about dentures to determine if they are a good solution for their particular needs. As with any dental solution, there are pros and cons to wearing dentures and whether or not they will work for you depends largely on your lifestyle and the goals that you have for your appearance and the functionality of your smile.
- Dental ImplantsMissing teeth can be embarrassing, causing people to hide their smile and lose their self-esteem. The space created by missing teeth can easily become infected with bacteria, causing other teeth to shift out of place, and making it difficult for people to speak or eat correctly. Dr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle and the staff at Cherry Bay Dental are sensitive to the hardship a missing tooth can create. We provide dental implants so that our patients can regain their self-confidence, improve their health, and approach life boldly.
- Oral Surgery
- Tooth Extractions
- Invisalign OrthodonticsAs an Invisalign® Dentist Dr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle straightens teeth using a series of aligners. First, an impression of your teeth is taken so that a series of aligners can be created in a dental lab. The aligners themselves are made out of a thermoplastic material that is strong and at the same time flexible in order to be comfortable when worn for long periods of time. The material is virtually invisible.
- BracesThere is less of a risk that your teeth will become stained as compared with wearing metal braces that can be difficult to clean.
- Teeth WhiteningAt Cherry Bay Dental, we are known for improving the appearance of our patients’ smiles. Dr. Heather Rhoads Pfefferle is an expert cosmetic dentist and has multiple ways for doing so. We often recommend a teeth bleaching procedure because it is by far the easiest way to transform your smile. After cleaning your teeth, we can complete this procedure in time for a special event or as part of your regular oral health routine.
- Cosmetic DentistryPatients throughout the Traverse City area like how convenient dentures are. Whether you need a full or partial set, they can replace teeth in a non-invasive way. There is no surgical element to worry about, and temporary dentures can be fitted immediately. This provides a quick and easy solution. If, however, you are looking for something that feels more natural, you should consider a cosmetic dentistry procedure.