Dental Implants
At Metro Decatur Dental Group PC, we offer top-tier dental implant services in North Decatur, GA. Dental implants are a permanent solution for missing teeth, designed to look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Our experienced dental professionals use state-of-the-art technology to ensure precise placement and optimal results.
Dental implants involve inserting a titanium post into the jawbone, which acts as a sturdy foundation for a custom-made crown. This process not only restores the aesthetic appearance of your smile but also prevents bone loss and maintains facial structure. Unlike dentures, dental implants do not slip or require adhesives, providing a secure and comfortable fit.
Crowns and Bridges
Metro Decatur Dental Group PC is renowned for its exceptional crowns and bridges services in North Decatur, GA. Crowns and bridges are effective restorative options for damaged or missing teeth, designed to restore both functionality and appearance. Our dental team uses the latest materials and techniques to ensure durable and natural-looking results.
A dental crown is a cap that covers a damaged tooth, providing strength and protection while enhancing its appearance. Crowns are often used to restore teeth that are cracked, worn down, or weakened by decay. On the other hand, a dental bridge is used to fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth. It consists of two crowns placed on the adjacent teeth with a false tooth (or teeth) in between, effectively bridging the gap.
Tooth Extraction
You and Dr. Gary Simms, DDS may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease, or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
Dental Abscess
When a tooth undergoes severe decay, or it gets chipped, or broken, bacteria can get in the openings and cause infection. This can also happened with gingivitis or gum disease sets in as well. When this infection travels to the root of the tooth, or between the gum and the tooth, a dental abscess takes place. The most common way to treat this problem is through an incision & drainage procedure.
Mouth Guard
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, effects millions of patients. Usually occurring during sleep, bruxism often can often go undiagnosed. Left untreated (no mouth guard) chronic teeth grinding can damage the jaw and teeth and cause chronic, sometimes debilitating headaches and facial pain. Decatur, GA dentist Dr. Gary Simms, DDS provides treatment for teeth grinding and clenching to prevent damage to your oral health.
Toothache
We often have patients come to our Metro Decatur Dental Group PC dental office complaining about tooth pain. Symptoms often vary widely from one individual to another. Your dentist will listen to your concerns, evaluate your condition and design a treatment plan to alleviate your tooth pain.
Dentures
For patients seeking a reliable solution for extensive tooth loss, Metro Decatur Dental Group PC offers high-quality dentures in North Decatur, GA. Dentures are removable appliances designed to replace missing teeth and restore the function and appearance of your smile. We provide both full and partial dentures tailored to meet your specific needs.
Full dentures are used when all teeth in an arch are missing, while partial dentures are suitable for patients who still have some natural teeth remaining. Our dentures are custom-made to fit comfortably and securely, allowing you to speak, eat, and smile with confidence. We use advanced materials that mimic the look and feel of natural teeth, ensuring a natural appearance.
Root Canal Therapy
At Metro Decatur Dental Group PC, we specialize in root canal therapy to save and restore teeth that are severely infected or damaged. Root canal therapy is a common procedure that involves removing the infected pulp from inside the tooth, cleaning and disinfecting the root canals, and sealing them to prevent further infection.
Our highly skilled dental team uses advanced techniques and modern equipment to perform root canal therapy with precision and minimal discomfort. The procedure typically involves local anesthesia to numb the area, ensuring a pain-free experience. Once the infected pulp is removed, the tooth is filled with a biocompatible material and sealed. In most cases, a crown is placed over the tooth to restore its strength and functionality.
Toco Hills, a de facto commercial center for several CDPs north of the city of Decatur, has grown from a country store in 1950, with a single gas pump and a pot-bellied stove, to multiple shopping centers, coffee houses, houses of worship and townhouses.
North Decatur primarily consists of 1950s and 1960s-era ranch homes, although condominiums are increasingly being developed in this community. Its proximity to Atlanta’s Midtown and Buckhead districts, as well as Emory University and Decatur, makes it a desirable “in-town” location for what was originally developed as a suburban community.
