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General Dentistry

Smile with Pride

Cruz Davis Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is committed to providing comprehensive general dental care services for individuals of all ages. When you or your loved one are suffering from a damaged or aching tooth, allow our caring and compassionate staff to treat and restore it in a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. Give our office a call now to book an appointment.

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“Dr. Cruz was able to squeeze me in at the last minute. I was not a patient of Dr. Cruz, this was my first visit. Dr. Cruz identified my issue instantly and corrected it. I would highly recommend Dr. Cruz and his staff. I plan to use Dr. Cruz exclusively for all my dental needs in the future. Thank you Dr. Cruz for the excellent care.”

– Wanda C.

Bridges

Bridge - aka 'Fixed Bridge' or 'Fixed Dental Prosthesis' is a dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth. A dental bridge typically consists of an artificial tooth fused to and held firmly in place between two dental implants or two natural teeth with crowns. A dental bridge is permanently cemented or bonded to the teeth/implants and can't be remove by the patient.

Fixed Bridges

In a fixed bridge, our dentist replaces one or more missing teeth with a prosthesis cemented or bonded to the abutment teeth or implant replacements. A bridge (Fixed Bridge or Fixed Dental Prosthesis) may be used to replace missing teeth, help maintain the shape of your face, and alleviate stress on your bite. A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth, looks great, and literally bridges the gap where one or more teeth may have been. Your bridge can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials and is bonded onto surrounding teeth for support.

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Crowns

If a tooth is weakened and susceptible to further damage or decay, a crown, or “cap” is cemented onto the existing tooth above the gumline to provide an extra layer of protection. For an all-natural appearance, Dr. Cruz Davis uses porcelain crowns matched to the shade of your teeth.

A crown may be recommended to:

Replace a large filling when there isn't enough tooth remaining
Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
Restore a fractured tooth
Attach a bridge
Cover a dental implant
Cover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth
Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment

If there are multiple teeth missing, a bridge can be made to fill in multiple missing teeth with natural looking and functioning abilities. Depending on your needs, will determine the best, most cost-efficient route for you.

Porcelain Crowns

Gold Crowns

Tooth Colored Crowns

Customizable Sports Guards or Mouth Guards

A sports guard or mouth guard is a removable mouthpiece designed to protect the teeth and mouth from trauma during high-impact sports like football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, (field) hockey, boxing, martial arts, and more. Whether you wear braces or not, protecting your smile while playing sports is essential, and mouth guards help protect your teeth and gums from injury.

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Dentures in Gainesville

Dentures are natural-looking replacement teeth that are removable. There are two types of dentures: full and partial.

Complete Dentures

Full dentures are given to patients when all of the natural teeth have been removed.

Removable Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are attached to a metal frame that is connected to your natural teeth and are used to fill in where permanent teeth have been removed.

Flexible Partial Dentures

Flexible partial dentures are dentures made from softer, more flexible materials than traditional dentures. These dentures are designed to look and function like real, natural teeth, and can replace teeth from the same area of the mouth that may have been lost due to an accident, injury, or gum disease.

Individualized Treatment Plans

You and our dental professionals in our Gainesville office will map out a sequential guide for your care with aim at your optimal oral health and appearance. Factors such as diagnosis, budget, and patient preference influence the scope and progression of the treatment plan, which can be updated at any time depending on those factors.

Inlays / Onlays

(Composite, Porcelain or Gold)

Dental restoration usually over a relatively large area of the tooth's chewing surface.

Laser Dentistry

Dental care that uses a LASER, a tool that produces a narrow beam of light, for a variety of dental procedures: removing gum tissue, treating root canal infections, performing biopsies, preparing teeth to receive fillings, and more. Lasers can be more precise than other methods and may produce less pain and bleeding.

Root Canals

Endodontic Treatment

When a tooth is cracked or has a deep cavity, bacteria can enter the pulp tissue and germs can cause an infection inside the tooth. If left untreated, an abscess may form. If the infected tissue is not removed, pain and swelling can result. This can not only injure your jawbones, but it is also detrimental to your overall health.

Root canal treatment involves one to three visits. During treatment, your general dentist or endodontist (a dentist who specializes in problems with the nerves of the teeth) removes the affected tissue. Next, the interior of the tooth will be cleaned and sealed. Finally, the tooth is filled with a dental composite. If your tooth has extensive decay, your doctor may suggest placing a crown to strengthen and protect the tooth from breaking. As long as you continue to care for your teeth and gums with regular brushing, flossing, and checkups, your restored tooth can last a lifetime.

Sedation Dentistry

We invite you to take a deep breath and leave your dental anxieties at the door. We offer pre-procedure treatments, such as Nitrous Oxide (Laughing gas) and Oral Sedation (Medication) to lower a patient's feelings of stress and anxiety during the procedure.

Learn more about sedation dentistry and other anxiety reduction and pain reduction options

Tooth Colored Fillings

Tooth-Colored Fillings or Composite is used for restoration of lost tooth structure. While dental research has not proven a link between amalgam dental fillings (containing mercury) and negative side effects, we do not use mercury-based fillings in our office to err on the side of patient and environmental safety, and for more appealing aesthetics.

Wisdom Teeth Extractions

“Wisdom teeth”, or third molars, are found in the very back of your mouth, usually appearing during an individual’s the late teens or early twenties. Often wisdom teeth cause issues such as:

Severe Jaw Pain & Swelling
Inflamed/Irritate Gums
Bleeding Gums
Persistent Bad Breath
Decrease in Gums and Bone Density

To remove a wisdom tooth, your dentist first needs to numb the area around the tooth with a local anaesthetic. Sedations options are available. To learn more about our anxiety and pain reduction methods here.