At North Salem Dental Care, our dentist works with most insurance, and we will gladly process it for you on the same day of your appointment!

At a dental check-up, you can expect to update your health history. Any recommended X-rays will be taken to evaluate your dental health. If you're scheduled for a teeth cleaning, a dental hygienist will clean your teeth and review hygiene habits, along with at-home care. The dentist will come in for an exam and evaluate any treatment needed. You should leave your appointment understanding any treatment discussed with your dentist and with an idea of your dental benefits.X-rays

A digital impression is modern technology used by a dentist to capture a 3D image of your teeth and gums, replacing the traditional method of plaster molds.

You may wonder why replacing a tooth is necessary at all. What's important to understand is that a missing tooth can initiate a whole series of undesirable and even harmful consequences. For example, your chewing habits will likely be adversely affected, and, on top of that, your other teeth may shift to fill in the gap caused by the missing tooth, leading to serious bite problems. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), close to 7% of adults ages 20 and over experience complete tooth loss worldwide, which shows just how widespread and impactful tooth loss can be on overall oral health.

Your options for replacing a missing tooth will depend on where the tooth gap is located. The most common recommendations given by a dentist for replacing a missing tooth include a bridge, a partial denture, or a dental implant. Each of these options has specific pros and cons, which can be further discussed with your dentist.