We Provide Various Dental Procedures

MAKE SURE YOUR TEETH ARE HEALTHY You know it’s important to go to the dentist. Besides making your pearly whites look brighter, a dentist will also evaluate your oral health. Many residents of the Okemos, MI area choose Portnoy and Tu, DDS, PC Family Dentistry for their dental needs. Our skilled dentists provide many preventative services, including: *Oral cancer screenings- The American Cancer Society found that men over the age of 50 have the greatest risk of oral cancer. Screening is essential for early detection. *X-rays and screenings- We use dental X-rays to check for decay, identify changes in bone density and prepare for dental procedures. *Sealants-Prevent cavities by getting regular sealant treatments. *Fluoride treatments- Fluoride treatments will strengthen your tooth enamel. *Whitening services- The trained dentists use Opalescence Boost for beautiful, long-lasting results in as litvaminutes.​

If you have one or several teeth that are discolored, cracked, crooked, worn, or improperly spaced, a crown may be the best way to correct your smile. While Dr. Portnoy and Dr. Tu offer many different types of crowns, we recommend the durability and aesthetic perfection of Cerec Porcelain (E-Max) crown, especially for front teeth. Cerec® E-Max or Zirconia materials are popular choices for crowns, as they do not include any metals, and their translucent nature allows them to mimic the appearance of a natural tooth. Cerec® E-Max and Cerec® Zirconia crowns are both excellent choices for a durable crown that will completely blend in with the rest of your teeth.

Tooth Extractions May Be Necessary in Cases of: *Impacted teeth Problematic wisdom teeth *Severe tooth decay *Advanced gum disease *Abscessed teeth *Fractured roots *Severely broken teeth *Retained baby teeth *Orthodontic treatment plan *Preparation for dental implants *Emergency situations

TURN TO US FOR A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT CONSTANT TOOTH PAIN CAN BE DEBILITATING—YOU DON’T WANT TO TALK OR EAT FOR FEAR OF WORSENING THE TOOTHACHE. THE DEDICATED DENTISTS AT PORTNOY AND TU, DDS, PC FAMILY DENTISTRY MAY RECOMMEND A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT IF: *YOU EXPERIENCE PAIN WHILE CHEWING *YOU’RE SENSITIVE TO HOT OR COLD TEMPERATURES *YOUR TOOTH IS DARK OR DISCOLORED *YOU HAVE SWOLLEN, TENDER GUMS, *YOU NOTICE PIMPLES ON YOUR GUMS VISIT OUR DENTIST OFFICE IN OKEMOS, MI TODAY TO SCHEDULE A ROOT CANAL TREATMENT. DON’T BE NERVOUS ABOUT THE PROCEDURE. IT’S NO MORE PAINFUL THAN A ROUTINE TOOTH FILLING. AFTERWARDS, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE LIFE WITHOUT THE THROBBING PAIN.

Whitening Teeth Whitening can be one of the simplest and least expensive ways to improve your smile. Dental Veneers Dental veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored porcelain or resin that cover the front surface of the teeth. Dental Bonding In dental bonding, a tooth-colored, putty-like resin, which is a durable plastic material, is applied to the tooth and hardened with an ultraviolet or laser light, bonding the material to the tooth. Dental Crown A dental crown, also called a cap, fits over and replaces the entire decayed or damaged tooth above the gum line, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns keep a weak tooth from breaking or hold a cracked tooth together Inlays and Onlays Inlays and onlays, also called indirect fillings, are made from gold, porcelain, or composite materials and fill decayed or damaged teeth. Dental Implants Dental implants are titanium replacement tooth roots inserted into the bone socket of the missing tooth. As the jawbone heals, it grows around the implanted metal post, anchoring it securely in the jaw and providing a foundation for a replacement tooth. Other Options A bridge is made of crowns for the teeth on either side of a gap with false teeth in between. A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth. Dental braces can straighten crooked or misaligned teeth and works by applying continuous pressure over a period of time to slowly move teeth in a specific direction..