The LCH Dental Center of West Grove, PA

Dental Services

• Exams

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  Exams

  Exams are checkups. We do initial exams, periodic exams every 6 months and limited/emergency exams as needed. Exams helps your dentist diagnose any problems that need to be addressed, like cavities or gum disease. Exams also helps determine if you need to be referred out for treatment like wisdom teeth extractions or root canal treatments.

• Cleanings

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  Cleanings

  Regular dental cleanings are an important part of good oral hygiene. Our dental cleaning service not only helps give patients a fresh, clean smile, but they serve an important part in preventing future cavities and gum disease.

• Sealants

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  Sealants

  Sealants are a thin protective coating on your permanent molars (back teeth) to prevent cavities. (Sealants are only for children.)

• Fluoride

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  Fluoride

  Fluoride varnish is a vitamin for your teeth that helps prevent your teeth from getting cavities.

• Fillings

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  Fillings

  Fillings are done to fix cavities and ensure future good health of your teeth. We place three kinds of fillings: composite (white resin), Amalgam (silver), and provisional fillings.

• X-rays

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  X-rays

  X-rays are radiographs of your teeth to help the dentist see the overall health of your teeth and bone level. They are done at least once a year, and with every new patient. We also complete full mouth X-rays every 5 years, and check-up X-rays every year.

• Extractions

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  Extractions

  Removal of teeth. Reasons why teeth may need to be extracted include: caries (cavities/decay) and periodontal disease. Our current services do not include third molar extractions (wisdom teeth). If extractions of third molars are recommended, LCH will refer you to an oral surgeon in the area.

• Night Guards

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  Night Guards

  We make custom night guards for parafunctional disorders—problems like grinding and clenching your teeth in the night while you are sleeping.