Comprehensive Dental Care

Dr. Dominguez, Dr. Rucker and Dr. Walker are all exceptionally well-trained,

experienced dentists who believe in providing all the oral healthcare you and your family need for a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles. That’s why we provide complete dental care services from one very convenient location in Fort Mill, SC.

Our Comprehensive Dental Care Includes:

• Cosmetic dentistry
• Crowns, bridges, veneers
• Invisalign® orthodontics
• Restorations for dental implants
• ZOOM!® and BOOST teeth whitening
• Smile makeovers
• Root canals
• Laser gum care
• Laser gum reshaping

Periodontal Care Fort Mill SC

Your Dental Hygiene/Periodontal Health

We want you to receive the highest level of service and the highest quality of dental work. To ensure that you maintain great oral health, this level of quality needs to extend into your personal oral hygiene routine. We can help you establish a home-care routine that will keep your teeth healthy and white. If you have any questions about your current hygiene plan, please ask us.

Prophylaxis 

Your teeth are not the only important part of your mouth. Your gums are essential to oral hygiene, as well. We can provide periodontal cleanings and treatment or refer you to one of our recommended specialists. Teeth cleaning (prophylaxis) removes plaque and tartar from teeth, making the gums and teeth healthier. Routine professional dental cleanings are an excellent way to help keep the oral cavity in good health and halt the progression of gum disease (gingivitis and periodontal disease).

Oral Cancer Screenings

Oral cancer screenings are a very important part of the dental visit. With the advances in modern technology, we are now able to pinpoint the start of a potential problem much earlier in its evolution. This ability is extremely important to preventing a major irreversible problem.
The oral cancer screening is often completed with an ultraviolet light or similar device that allows us to view issues that can’t always be detected by the human eye under normal conditions. Certain lifestyle choices can have a great impact on the health of tissues and your overall health in the mouth. If you are a smoker or heavy drinker, make sure to get regular screenings when you visit the dentist.

Root Planing

Plaque and tartar can accumulate below the gumline. When this occurs, we will clean and smooth this area with special instruments to ensure spotless root structures. If this area is not kept clean, your gums can become irritated with the bacteria that reside in the tartar and plaque. It’s very important to have us check this area if you experience bleeding during brushing.

Arestin^®

ARESTIN^® is an antibiotic that can be added to root planning. It's a painless procedure in which ARESTIN^® is placed in the pocket between your gum and tooth. ARESTIN^® contains microspheres filled with the antibiotic minocycline hydrochloride. These microspheres release the antibiotic over time, killing bacteria so your gums can heal better. Best of all, ARESTIN^® keeps working long after you leave our dental chair.

Invisalign for Teens & Adults Fort Mill SC

Invisalign for Teens & Adults

Straightening Teeth Without Conventional Braces

Invisalign® is a new system of straightening teeth without using conventional braces. Instead, we use a series of clear plastic aligners (similar to athletic mouth guards) to create tooth movement. They are invisible, removable and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you’re wearing. So you can smile more during treatment as well as after. Invisalign is made with 3-D computer imaging technology and has been proven effective for over one million patients and counting. More than 70% of orthodontists in the US and Canada are now certified to treat with Invisalign.

Why Would You Want Invisalign?

Not only are the aligners invisible, they are removable, so you can eat and drink what you want while in treatment. You simply remove them to brush and floss. They are comfortable, too, with no metal used during treatment. And no metal or wires usually means you spend less time getting adjustments. Invisalign also allows you to see how straight your teeth will look when your treatment is complete.

Restorative Dentistry Fort Mil

Restorative Dentistry

Crowns

Over time, our teeth can weaken and become more susceptible to decay, cracks, discoloration and other issues. If you feel like your old smile is missing, crowns can help you rediscover it. If your dentist notices tooth decay or sees damage, a crown may be necessary to protect and preserve the tooth. In cases like this, fillings or bonding will not be sufficient.
Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal or full gold. To maintain a natural look and feel, a porcelain-finished crown is best, as it can be matched to the exact shade of your other teeth.

Installing a crown usually takes two to three visits. On the first visit, the tooth is reshaped so the crown can be placed over it. You will be given a local anesthetic so that you don’t experience any discomfort. Once the tooth has been reshaped, molds will be taken and sent to the dental lab. Your new crown will be crafted to fit in the spot created for it. It will match the surrounding teeth. We’ll fit you with a temporary crown until your permanent crown is ready.

After two to three weeks, your new crown is placed. Then, when you look in the mirror, you will see your old smile back. Crowns are quite durable and usually last 10 to 15 years. Like your other teeth, the crown needs regular brushing and flossing.

Cosmetic Dentistry Fort Mill SC

Cosmetic Dentistry

Modern dentistry offers a wide variety of treatment options for people seeking to enhance their smile. If there is something you don’t like about your smile, you don’t have to live with it. Below are just some of the many cosmetic procedures and services Dominguez & Rucker Family Dentistry provides to our patients.

Teeth Whitening or Bleaching

Keeping our teeth their whitest is a lot harder than it sounds. Coffee, wine, smoking, medications and certain health problems can stain and discolor your teeth, even with proper home care and maintenance. Teeth whitening is an excellent way to restore the natural color of your teeth or even make them whiter.

BOOST

BOOST is a quick, safe and efficient chairside bleaching process that lightens discoloration of enamel and dentin. Bleaching agents are applied in several stages; the entire BOOST procedure lasts about 90 minutes. The solution releases oxygen, and the oxygen bleaches stains while keeping the structure of the tooth unchanged.

ZOOM!® Whitening

To accomplish the whitening of your teeth, we utilize a product called ZOOM!. ZOOM! is a chairside whitening procedure that uses a safe whitening gel and a low-intensity light to activate the gel. This combination allows us to whiten teeth six to 10 shades in about an hour!

At-Home System

A tray whitening system is the most common way to whiten teeth in the privacy of your own home. This is done in two steps. The first step is to make an impression of your teeth. With this impression, we’ll craft custom whitening trays (similar to athletic mouth guards) that you can use over and over. You simply apply the whitening gel for a short period of time each day for a few days. Your smile will typically get four to eight shades whiter!