Stowe Family Dentistry

Orthodontists, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Clinics

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Neil, Dale, DDS

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Dale R Neil DDS

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Orthodontists, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Clinics, Dentists, Implant Dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Physicians & Surgeons, Oral Surgery, Prosthodontists & Denture Centers, Teeth Whitening Products & Services

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Phone: (802) 253-4157

Address: 394 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672

Website: http://www.stowefamilydentistry.com

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Stowe Family Dentistry

Dental Examination
The hygiene team specializes in preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services using state-of-the-art technologies. Diagnostic tools include digital radiography and intra-oral digital cameras that magnify your teeth and show full-color computer images for patient review. Comprehensive periodontal screenings and evaluations are also a part of each regular dental visit.
X-rays
The physical process for digital radiography is actually similar to traditional dental X-rays that use film: With digital radiography, a sensor is used instead of photo film. The sensor is placed into your mouth to capture images of your teeth. Although it resembles the film used for bitewings and other X-rays, the digital sensor is electronic and connected to a computer. Once the X-ray is taken, the image is projected on a computer screen for viewing. Digital X-rays use up to 90 percent less radiation than standard film X-rays. The small size of traditional X-rays can make viewing difficult, but digital radiography once on the screen, can be enlarged or magnified for a better visual of the tooth’s structure. Brightness, contrast and color can also be adjusted, allowing your dentist to see small cavities easier. If you need a hard copy of your X-ray, digital images can easily be printed out or emailed to other medical offices that may need access to them. Digital dental X-rays are also better for the environment! With digital radiography, no chemicals are used to develop film, and no lead foil waste is created.
Oral Cancer Screening
The first visit for a new adult patient involves a comprehensive oral health evaluation. The emphasis of this appointment is the determination of future dental needs, the creation of a treatment plan when indicated, and an assessment of the patient’s periodontal health. Past dental history, expectations, and desired dental outcomes are all reviewed. Digital X-rays are taken, gum pocketing depths are recorded, and an oral cancer-screening exam is completed as well as a thorough examination of the entire dentition and the oral cavity. We use an intra-oral camera during each new client exam – thereby offering a unique “tour” of the mouth. From these various diagnostic modalities, a treatment plan is formulated.

Teeth Cleaning
At Stowe Family Dentistry, we have been creating and maintaining beautiful smiles in Vermont for over 40 years. Our dentists and hygienists offer quality dental care in warm surroundings using state-of-the-art dental equipment. We also place a great deal of emphasis on patient education. The more we can teach our patients how to maintain their optimum dental health, the better! A preventive dental regimen, including regular dental cleanings, helps to preserve the teeth, gums, and bone, avoiding breakdown in oral health.
Fluoride Treatment
Dental Sealants
Sealants are a thin, protective coating that adheres to the chewing surface of your molars. They are designed to fill in the cracks and crevices in your back teeth that may be hard to clean with regular brushing. Once applied they can keep cavities from forming and may even stop early stages of decay from becoming a full-blown cavity. Sealants have been shown to reduce the risk of decay by nearly 80% in molars!

Fillings
Resin Composite
Dental fillings is one of the most common procedures done here in our practice. When a tooth becomes decayed it is necessary to restore the tooth to a healthy state before the nerve becomes damaged. Unrestored teeth can lead to sensitivity, pain, endodontic (root canal) treatment, or even tooth loss. Most of our dental fillings are done with local anesthetic to numb the area, creating a more comfortable experience for our patients. Dental fillings can be made of several different types of materials. The decayed part of the tooth is removed with a drill or a laser, then the healthy portion of the tooth is cleaned and prepped, enabling the filling material to bond to the tooth. We prefer to place Mercury-Free restorations made of a composite resin. These composites are tooth colored and blend in beautifully with your existing teeth creating a beautiful, strong, healthy smile.
Veneers
Dental veneers are thin shells of engineered porcelain. They are adhered to the front surfaces of teeth for cosmetic enhancement. Custom designed for each patient, veneers are made from material that looks and feels like a natural tooth. Dentists can use veneers for a number of cosmetic corrections, ranging from teeth whitening to improving orthodontic appearance. Their lifelike appearance and wide array of functions, makes veneers an excellent and reliable choice for cosmetic improvement.
Crowns
Crown Lengthening is a procedure performed to give a crown more retention. In some cases, there is not enough tooth structure left to support a crown needed for a tooth. In order to provide more retention, more surface area must be acquired. By trimming away some gum tissue and some bone surrounding the tooth we can in essence expose more of the tooth above the gumline to attach a crown. This is a very common procedure that only requires one visit. The healing process takes about two to three months, at which point you can return to the office to have the crown placed
Bridges
Another option for replacing a missing tooth is a bridge. A bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. The dental bridge uses an artificial tooth to replace the missing tooth/teeth. These artificial teeth are called pontics. The pontics are joined permanently to crowns that cover the two adjacent teeth on both sides of the gap. The two crowns and the artificial teeth all joined together make up the bridge. A bridge will span the full area where teeth are missing. A bridge is bonded into place permanently and is not removable like a denture or partial.
Dental Bonding
Tooth bonding is the application of a tooth-colored resin material using dental adhesives and a high intensity curing light. The procedure gets its name because materials are bonded to the tooth. Most often bonding is used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a discolored or chipped tooth.

Root Canal Treatment
Dental fillings is one of the most common procedures done here in our practice. When a tooth becomes decayed it is necessary to restore the tooth to a healthy state before the nerve becomes damaged. Unrestored teeth can lead to sensitivity, pain, endodontic (root canal) treatment, or even tooth loss.

Deep Cleaning
Often times patients develop areas where a deeper type of cleaning is needed. Scaling and root planning is a technique used to reach deeper under the gums to remove stubborn plaque, tarter, and calculus build-up. “Pocketing” is a term used when the area between the tooth and gum breaks down forming deeper areas where floss cannot reach; additionally known as periodontitis. When this happens bacteria and food particles stay beneath the gumline and start to deteriorate the bone. This can eventually cause the tooth to become loose or possibly lead to extraction in very late stages. Patients who are prone to periodontal disease or haven’t been seen for regular dental cleaning may need to have this procedure performed to clean up or maintain any areas that have worsened.

Dentures
Dental implants are an excellent option for tooth replacement. In addition to restoring function and esthetics, they also have the practical benefit of maintaining bone in the area of the lost tooth, preserving facial structure and appearance. Implants are also multi-functional; they can be used to support single teeth or longer span bridges, as well as act like anchors to help retain removable dentures and partials.

Dental Implants
A dental cone beam (CB) CT scanner uses x-rays and computer software to produce 3D cross-sectional images of the jaws and teeth. It is a smaller, faster and safer version of the regular CT scanner. Through the use of a cone shaped x-ray beam, the radiation dosage is lower, and the time needed for scanning is reduced. The scan will give us detailed information which cannot be obtained from normal x-ray examinations. For example, if you are being considered for dental implants or other special procedures, it enables us to assess the exact shape of the bone. With this information we are better able to fit our patients with the best sized implant for their bone measurements.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Surgery
As the Office Manager for Stowe Family Dentistry, it is Jeanne’s job to oversee the daily administrative functions and ensure that our practice is running smoothly. She is committed to making every patient’s experience positive and comfortable. As a Champlain College graduate, Jeanne started out her dental career over 25 years ago as a Certified Dental Assistant. Since then she has gained valuable experience in various dental specialties including Oral Surgery and Periodontics. Along the way, she gained an interest in the business and HR practices specific to dental offices. Jeanne’s goal is to incorporate the clinical knowledge she has gained with good office management strategies, to equip and support our dental team. When the administrative functions of our practice are effective and efficient, our practitioners can focus on our patients and their clinical needs.
Gum Surgery
The laser is used for various soft tissue surgeries, such as gum surgery. The use of the laser ensures little discomfort and very rapid healing.
Tooth Extractions
Bone grafting, or socket preservation as it’s also known, is a way to maintain the dimension and structure of a healthy jaw, following tooth extraction. In today’s environment, where an implant is often the anticipated tooth replacement following extraction, it is important to preserve the bone after the tooth has been removed.
Bone Grafting
With today’s materials and techniques, bone grafting has become a routine, predictable and minimally invasive procedure, easily managed in an office setting.

Teeth Whitening
Whitening teeth can be done in many different ways. Here at Stowe Family Dentistry we offer an affordable take home option. We custom design trays that will hold a whitening gel on your teeth. We recommend using only whitening gels approved by the ADA. Safe and acceptable bleaching gels use a 10 percent concentration of carbamide peroxide to whiten teeth. Our custom designed trays can be worn nightly until you reach a desired shade. By offering a take home method it allows patients to use at their own convenience and they are able to whiten at a faster or slower pace depending on their tolerance to the treatment.

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