Dr.
Burnett proudly offers a wide array of today’s most popular dental
services. Knowing what’s available helps you make informed choices
about your total dental care.
The events of life can be rather hard on your teeth. Accidents, aging,
decay, unchecked periodontal disease, and just plain wear and tear can
lead to broken, worn, discolored or missing teeth … all of which
can lead to further problems if not found and corrected.
Obviously, the sooner the problems are evaluated and addressed, the
easier it will be to restore you to good dental health. With our level
of advanced training and experience, combined with today’s excellent
materials and techniques, you can be assured of two things: we will
diligently strive to make your treatment time as comfortable as possible,
and you will be pleased with the final results; so much, that we hope
you will share your good experience with others who may be in need of
our care.
Tooth-Colored
Composite and Porcelain Restorations
Custom-Crafted
Crowns and Bridges
Dental
Implants
Removable
Partials and Full Dentures
Root
Canal Treatment
Full-Mouth
Reconstruction
Many people know they would like their smile to be nicer, but they just
don’t know what can be done. With today’s state of the art
materials and technologies, cosmetic dentistry can turn ordinary teeth
into extraordinary smiles! From simple whitening, bonding, and shaping
procedures, to more extensive reconstruction, we think you’ll
find that Dr. Burnett is experienced and skilled with whatever is required
to help you look your best.
Our Cosmetic services include:
All
Ceramic Metal-Free Crowns and Onlays
Metal-Free
Tooth Colored Filling Materials
Porcelain
Veneers with “Smile Design” technology; Choose
your own new smile!
BriteSmile
In-Office Teeth Whitening
Take
Home Teeth Whitening with Custom Trays
The old axiom that says, “ An ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure” is never more true than it is in dentistry. A good daily
oral hygiene routine combined with regular dental exams and professional
hygiene care can save you much in time and money spent on restorative
care. We take your periodontal care seriously, because in the battle
for good oral health, you are either on the offensive, or you are losing
ground to harmful bacteria that destroy your teeth and gums. We truly
believe that prevention is the cornerstone to the building
of long-term dental health.
Our Preventive and Hygiene Services include:
Diagnostic
Examination and Radiography
Oral
Cancer Screenings
Gentle
Cleanings
Treatment
for Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease (Nitrous
Oxide available for sedation)
Dental
Sealants
Patient
Education and Nutritional Counseling
Restorative cosmetic dentistry encompasses a wide spectrum of treatments,
many of which are unique to each patient’s situation. Upon your
initial comprehensive examination we will determine if you have a need
for any of our specialized services. Many hours of post-graduate training
have enabled us to offer these services with confidence and skill.
ORAL CONSCIOUS SEDATION
Many people have postponed dental treatment for numerous reasons anxiety about the procedure, the length of time they are in the dental chair, fear from previous dental experiences "I would have the work done if I could just be put out" has been uttered by many a person.
Oral conscious sedation is the perfect adjunct to our comfort treatment options. Patients are pre-screened to determine whether or not this type of sedation is a good option for them. The patient swallows a small pill about 45 minutes to a hour before the procedure. This, combined with the nitrous oxide administered during the procedure, provides a deep level of sedation without putting the patient to sleep. Near the end of the procedure, the nitrous is cleared and the patient is released to go home with the driver who brought him.
If the patient prefers a milder form of sedation, nitrous oxide can be used without the oral sedative. If used in this way the patient is "back to normal" when he leaves the office and can drive himself home. A pulse oximeter is used throughout the procedure to monitor the patient¹s blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation levels.
Dr. Burnett is certified by the Texas State Dental Board for both forms of sedation.
TMJ Splint Therapy
Some patients come to us experiencing popping or clicking of the temporomandibular
joint (TMJ). This is sometimes combined with pain in the jaw, limited
opening, and muscle spasms. Often the patient has a history of muscle-tension
headaches. Usually these symptoms are directly related to problems with
the bite, coupled with teeth grinding and clenching. We help many patients
become pain free with the use of a simple acrylic splint that goes in-between
the teeth, taking out all the natural tooth interferences, thus allowing
the muscles to relax.
Equilibration
There are many reasons why teeth do not meet together properly. Some
of them being developmental defects, trauma, malocclusion (poor bite),
incomplete orthodontics, bruxism (grinding), extractions followed by
teeth shifting, and abnormal wear of various restorations done over
the years. The purpose of balancing the bite is simply two-fold: to
create an oral environment where the teeth can function in such a way
that there is minimal damage to the teeth from the effects of chewing
and grinding, and to allow the muscles of the head and neck to become
more relaxed, thus decreasing symptoms of TMJ dysfunction (i.e.-tension
headaches, neck aches, TMJ joint pain and/or popping, etc.) In essence,
there is a definite relationship with the way the teeth come together
and health of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Who can benefit from equilibration?
Patients
who have successfully gone through TMJ splint therapy; equilibrating
enables these patients to not have to be dependant on their splint
for long term comfort.
Patients who have a significant bite discrepancy and are getting
ready to have extensive crown and bridge work done; this sets up
the occlusal foundation for a long-term healthy functioning occlusion.
How safe is the procedure?
Before a full equilibration is done, we always take models of your teeth
and mount them together with an exact record of your bite. Dr. Burnett
will proceed to balance the bite on the models first; this serves as
a blueprint for what he will do on your teeth. The amount of enamel
removed is very minimal and is not noticeable when you look at your
teeth.
How will my bite feel after it is done?
We have equilibrated many patients, and every patient has described
their bite as “being more comfortable”, more solid, like
“I’m hitting on all my teeth now”. Some have made
comments like “Now I know where to put my teeth to bite. It feels
great!”
Night Guard Protection
Due to a stressful fast-paced life that many of us are experiencing,
there is a new disease being diagnosed in dentistry. It is called “occlusal
disease”- - excessive wearing away of the enamel by nighttime
grinding and clenching. Sleep studies have shown that we can grind with
much greater intensity in our sleep than when we are awake. Recent studies
have also found that certain medications can cause patients to grind
in their sleep. Many patients are not even aware of their nocturnal
grinding; however, the teeth will show very obvious signs if it has
been going on. Obviously, it’s much better to identify the problem
as soon as possible so the teeth can be protected from this destructive
behavior. If we see the signs of nocturnal grinding and clenching in
your mouth, we will recommend that you be fitted with a custom made
night guard that will protect your teeth from further excessive wear.
Custom Made Athletic Mouth Guards
For patients involved in physical contact sports, we highly recommend
the use of a protective mouth guard. Dental disasters on the court or
playing field happen more often than most people are aware, and in most
cases the patient was not using a protective guard. Store-bought mouth
guards can be more practical for children who do not have their final
adult dentition. But for those children and adults who have their final
permant teeth, we recommend a well-fitting custom-made mouth guard..
You will find no better form of protection when you are playing contact
sports.
Breath Treatment
Chronic bad breath can be very frustrating and embarrassing. Sometimes
it may be the result of poor brushing and flossing habits, and sometimes
it can stem from more serious situations such as gum disease, hormonal
fluctuations, or a general health problem. As a part of your routine
hygiene appointment, we offer the Breath RX system which includes a
tongue cleanser, cleaning gel, and rinse.
For Your Comfort
Special pillows and blankets, soothing music, warm towels, after treatment
neck and shoulder massage….sounds like a spa more than a dental
office? Our special comfort services have been designed to help you
feel relaxed and pampered - more like being in a spa than in a dental
office! Our goal is to keep you comfortable so you will look forward
to coming to the dentist.
Our Special Comfort Amenities Include:
Nitrous
Oxide Conscious Sedation
CD
Player with Headphones
Warm
Towels
Special
Comfort Pillows and Blankets
Video
Library - You or your children may view a movie
while you wait.
Complimentary
Beverages
After
Treatment Neck and Shoulder Massage
Oral Conscious Sedation
Our goal is to facilitate a way to help you receive the dental treatment
you need in a timely manner. For our patients’ convenience, we
offer various forms of payment for our services as listed below.
1. Payment of service rendered at each appointment. We accept cash,
check, and most major credit cards.
2. On charges for $1,000 or more, there is a 5% bookkeeping courtesy
discount when paid in full by cash or check. If insurance is involved
the insurance company would reimburse the patient for payments of benefits.
3. We provide a couple of different services for our patients who wish
to finance the payments over time. Although we have no direct interest
in either of these companies we offer the following information for
our patients’ convenience. You can click on the links for even
more information, or ask at our office and we’ll be happy to assist
you.
CareCredit – Interest Free Payment Plans for treatment fees from $300 to
$25,000
CareCredit – Extended Payment Plan for treatment fees from $1,000
to $25,000
