Cosmetic and General Dentistry Procedures in Rochester, MN
Our clinic performs a wide variety of services to help you get the smile you deserve. By leveraging today's advanced techniques and technology, Rochester, MN dentist Dr. Karen Buttar can restore your beautiful smile to help you maintain your youthful appearance. Whether you need to get a tooth filled, have crooked teeth, or need a complete smile makeover, we can offer a treatment plan that's right for you. Read below to learn more about some of the procedures we offer.
General Dental Procedures
Advanced Dentistry
Dental Cleanings
Dental Cleanings in Rochester, MN
Routine dental cleanings are important to maintaining good oral hygiene. Professional cleaning by a hygienist can remove mineralized plaque that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing,...
Dental Exams and X-Rays
Dental Exams in Rochester, MN
Routine dental exams are important to maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Additionally, they can help to avoid the financial costs associated with large treatment plans later on. The Academy of General...
Composite Fillings
Compostie Fillings in Rochester, MN
When treating a cavity, the dentist will remove the decayed portion of your tooth and fill it with another substance. This procedure is called a filling. There are multiple options for the material...
Amalgam Fillings
Amalgam Fillings in Rochester, MN
Amalgam fillings, also known as silver-colored fillings, are made from a combination of metals such as tin, copper, silver and mercury. This combination of metals gives amalgam its renowned strength...
Root Canal Therapy
Root Canals in Rochester, MN
Root canal therapy is treatment used to repair and save a tooth that has been infected due to a deep cavity or cracked tooth. The treatment involves removing the pulp and the nerves of the tooth, and...
Tooth Extractions
Tooth Extractions in Rochester, MN
A dental extraction is the procedure to remove a tooth from your mouth. A dental extraction is most commonly required if one of your teeth is damaged beyond practical repair. The most common reasons...
Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain Crowns in Rochester, MN
Compared to fillings which just cover a small portion of a tooth, a crown (or cap) encases the entire visible portion of a tooth. In effect, the crown acts as the tooth's new outer surface.A...
Teeth Whitening
Teeth Whitening Services in Rochester, MN
Our teeth can discolor through the years as our enamel wears down. The wearing down of enamel allows dentin, a yellow color substance that makes the core of our teeth, to show through. This is...
Dental Bridges
Dental Bridges in Rochester, MN
A dental bridge is a false tooth that is used to fill the gap created by a missing tooth or teeth. A gap between your teeth can be potentially dangerous to your dental health, as it can cause your teeth...
Dental Veneers
Dental Veneers in Rochester, MN
Dental veneers are thin custom made shells that cover the front surface of your tooth to improve their appearance. They are made of tooth colored materials and can be used to improve the color of teeth...
Dental Bonding
Dental Bonding in Rochester, MN
Dental Bonding is a restoration procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is bonded to a tooth and cured with an ultraviolet light. Bonding is faster and less expensive than veneers or crowns, and can...
Dental Inlays and Onlays
Dental Inlays and Onlays in Rochester, MN
Dental inlays and onlays are a more conservative approach to tooth restoration than full crowns. The are used to repair rear teeth that have mild to moderate tooth decay, or for cracked teeth...
Dental Implants
Dental Implants Rochester, MN
Dental implants are becoming an increasingly popular method for replacing missing teeth. In this procedure, titanium supports are surgically fused with your jawbone, and act as an anchor for naturally...
Dentures
Dentures in Rochester, MN
Denture Basics: Information for First-Time Denture Wearers We all hope our natural teeth will last a lifetime. But when this isn’t possible, dental professionals can offer a number of options to restore...
TMJ Treatment
TMJ Treatment in Rochester, MN
TMJ stands for temporal-mandibular joint. Temporal, as in temple area on the skull; mandibular as in mandible, or lower jaw; joint as in its where the head and jaw meet. Problems in this joint may be...
