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Building Better Relationships One Patient at a Time………………………………
We get to know our patients as individuals and care for them like family. We promote long term health through education in proper dental home-care and by providing personalized services to prevent and treat dental disease. Our dedicated staff strives to do the best we can to earn our patients’ trust and commitment to better health. We love our patients and appreciate their referrals of friends and family because they love us too.
Comprehensive & Diagnostic Examination
We highly recommend all of our patients begin their relationship with a thorough examination of their existing dental health. Dr Rupp carefully examines all aspects of each new patient’s oral condition including the health of the teeth, gums, soft tissue, tongue, throat and tempromandibular joint. He also evaluates the patent’s bite and alignment of their teeth. From his examination, Dr. Rupp will prescribe only the necessary x-rays required to further diagnose the patient’s dental condition. With this information Dr. Rupp, together with the patient, formulates an appropriate Dental Health Treatment Plan based on the needs and desires of each patient. Dr. Rupp consults with the patient to discuss his/her dental needs and to better clarify their own dental condition so each patient can make an informed decision about recommended treatment.
Preventative Dental Service
Preventative treatment is performed by our licensed dental hygienists through regularly scheduled visits to help our patients maintain optimal dental health. These services include routine cleanings along with appropriate diagnostic X-rays to detect tooth decay and/or diagnose early stages of gum disease.
Tooth colored resin fillings are used to treat teeth with mild decay or to replace unsightly silver fillings. This technique bonds the resin filling material to the tooth and reduces tooth sensitivity. By today’s standards, tooth colored fillings are as sturdy as silver fillings. These fillings match the tooth and are undetectable to the eye.
Oral Surgical Procedures
From simple extractions to the impacted wisdom tooth removal, Dr Rupp has been providing oral surgical services for over 25 years. Patients seldom need to be referred to a specialist thus saving them time and money.
Periodontal (Gum Disease) Treatment
Dr. Rupp has been providing periodontal services for over 25 years. His treatment includes both non-surgical (deep cleaning to help restore tissue health) and surgical procedures that may include bone grafting. When gums have receded significantly due to aggressive brushing, soft tissue grafting can be performed to regain tissue height.
Endodontic (Root Canal) Procedures
Root canal treatment may be needed if a patient’s tooth has deteriorated over the years and has become abscessed. Instead of removing the tooth, this procedure can be utilized to save it. Dr Rupp treats most teeth that require root canal therapy in our office and occasionally will refer molar teeth to a specialist (Endodontist) for treatment.
Treatment of Apprehensive Patients
Depending on the procedure, a patient may feel more comfortable with a mild sedative prior to treatment. When needed, Dr. Rupp will prescribe Ativan 2mg prior to treatment, to relax the patient and improve their comfort.
Links To More Helpful Information for your FAQs
NCDS (North Carolina Dental Society): Dental Services
AGD (Academy of General Dentistry): Dental Care and Oral Health Information