For patients of record only, Northern Quality Dental offers our patients an after-hours dental emergency "hotline".  Please call (231)920-9433 and leave a message.  Michelle, the office coordinator, and/or Dr. Seymour or Dr. White,  will return your phone call as soon as possible to discuss your emergency.

At Northern Quality Dental, our patients value their oral health and we insist on helping them maintain it.  Our hygienists (Brian and Kim) provide a thorough exam, perio probing, and cleaning based upon your prescribed schedule (usually six months).  At recall visits, our hygienists will also perform a head and neck screening.  Drs. Seymour and White will diagnose decay (if any) and prescribe treatment if necessary as well as address any concerns the patient or the hygienist may have.

On Cleaning your Teeth & Gums:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/cleaning.asp

If you are diagnosed with periodontal disease (bone loss), your cleanings are more involved and will require more frequent visits.  However, the disease can be managed with good oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings.

On Periodontal Disease:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/periodontal_diseases.asp

At Northern Quality Dental, we offer our patients the choice of composites (tooth-colored fillings) or amalgams (silver fillings).  We agree with the ADA's findings that amalgam is a safe and effective restorative material.  You can read this statement at the following link. 

http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/positions/statements/amalgam.asp

Below is the ADA's information on dental fillings.  The abstract is shorter and the full length text is also available.

Abstract

We offer our patients the choice of gold, porcelain fused to metal, and all ceramic crowns (Procera and Lava).  Dr. Seymour and Dr. White will work with you to determine which type would be the best for you.  You can also read below about crowns, bridges and comparisons of materials used.

Information on crowns: http://www.ada.org/public/topics/crowns.asp

Information on bridges:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/bridges.asp

Comparison of materials:  http://www.ada.org/prof/resources/topics/materials/indirect.asp

Procera Alumina and Procera Zirconia offer you two proven all-ceramic restorations that combine the vital, translucent esthetics of an all-ceramic with the strength and durability of a PFM. The Procera system provides two levels of core selection and material strength.

Procera Alumina is composed of densely sintered high-purity aluminum oxide that is available in two layers of thickness for anteriors and posteriors. Procera Zirconia, made of yttria stabilized zirconium (YSZ), provides almost twice the strength of the original alumina. In addition, it can be placed anywhere in the mouth and can accommodate bridges up to 14 units.

Captek crowns: The Captek Crown is the result of 30 years of research by an internationally renowned Prosthodontist and world-class dental technician, with the sole purpose of developing the best restoration to offer their own patients. For centuries, gold has been known as the preferred material for dental restorations. Captek's advanced technology combines all the advantages of high-purity gold, without sacrificing the strength of lower gold dental materials. Years of research and patient satisfaction have proven that Captek crowns are durable, accurate, resistant to harmful bacteria and plaque, and - what will be most obvious to you, the patient - attractive. Finally, compromises need not be made to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile.

We are very excited to offer this service to our patients.  Those who have had their dentures stabilized with mini dental implants find that they are able to eat and speak better than ever.  If you have a denture that is giving you trouble while eating or speaking, denture stabilization with mini dental implants may be right for you.  Call Northern Quality Dental to schedule an appointment.

Clinical Picture of lower denture mini implant placement day of surgery

 Patient Resource for Mini Implants:  http://www.imtec.com/home.htm

In some cases, mini implants are ideal for single tooth replacement as well.  Ask Dr. Seymour!

Dr. Seymour and Dr. White are proud to offer in-house root canal therapy for their patients.  Dr. Seymour and Dr. White use rotary files which makes the procedure quicker and gives a great final result.  To learn more about root canal therapy and see an animation, click the link below.

Information on root canals:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/root_canal.asp

Dr. Seymour and Dr. White are also proud to offer in-house extractions including most wisdom tooth extractions.

Information on extractions:   http://www.ada.org/public/topics/extractions.asp

Post op instructions:

If you notice that the pain increases three to five days after an extraction, you may have a dry socket and should call the office to make an appointment as soon as possible.

Information on dry socket:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/dry_socket.asp

You can find the extraction consent form and post op instructions on our Forms page.

Your smile is very important.  Let Dr. Seymour or Dr White improve your smile with the procedure that is right for you.

Information on Cosmetic Dentistry:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/cosmetic.asp

If you have lost multiple or all of your teeth, you may require dentures or removable partial dentures. 

Removable Partial Dentures:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/dentures_partial.asp

Dentures:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/dentures.asp

Conventional implants are the most natural form of tooth replacement.  Currently, Dr. Seymour and Dr. White do not offer placement of the implant body in office but they do restore them and can answer any question you have about them.  They will work with you to see which specialist would be right for you.  We hope to offer the placement very soon.

Information on Implants:  http://www.ada.org/public/topics/implants.asp

Northern Quality Dental does not offer orthodontics.  However, we will work with your orthodontist to ensure the best final result.  You have the right to choose which orthodontist you would like to see.  If you do not have a preference, we proudly refer our patients to Swelstad Orhodontics with Dr. Swelstad.

Foundation is a revolutionary bone augmentation material for use after teeth extractions. Collagen-based, it provides support for implants, bridges, and dentures. Immediately following an extraction, Foundation is placed into the socket. The surrounding cells and capillaries gradually infiltrate Foundation. As the extraction socket heals, it is filled with new augmented bone. You can click on the link below to see the patient education brochure courtesty of the makers of Foundation.  Ask Dr. Seymour or Dr. White if this procedure would be right for you.

 Patient education brochure