Dental Services
Exceptional Dental Care at Professional Lane Dental
Drs. Joseph Dougherty and Trenton Dunford offer a comprehensive range of dental services aimed at maintaining optimal dental health. Detailed information regarding specific services can be found on this page.
At Professional Lane Dental, our mission is to provide lifelong care to our patients, recognizing the vital connection between oral health and overall well-being. Our approach is centered around delivering treatment that is both currently beneficial and sustainable, ensuring a smile that endures a lifetime.
Whether you require a thorough examination and cleaning, extensive dental restoration, or anything in between, we pledge to deliver exceptional care that enhances the natural beauty of your smile. Our practice regularly offers a wide range of procedures and services, all administered with a gentle touch and yielding remarkable results. Your smile holds utmost importance to us, and we are committed to giving you every reason to smile.
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Family and Individual
Professional Lane Dental makes it as easy as possible for individuals and families in Dothan to get everything they need to protect and maintain their smiles without having to run all over town. That’s why the team at Professional Lane Dental are proud to provide a comprehensive array of services in-house, including cleanings, fillings, crowns, sealants, and more.
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Personalized Service
From routine cleanings and fillings to bruxism devices, Dr. Joseph Dougherty and Dr. Trenton Dunford are equipped to handle all your dental needs. To help you understand your options, we’ve included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.
To Dr. Joseph Dougherty and Dr. Trenton Dunford, dentistry isn’t really about teeth as much as it is about people. Every single smile is unique, and he believes a person’s dental care should always reflect that. That’s why he and his team are ready to provide you and your family with a wide variety of dental services all under one roof. Whether it’s time for your child’s checkup or you’re interested in a more involved restorative or cosmetic procedure for yourself, you can trust that you will get exactly what you need at Professional Lane Dental.
Dr. Joseph Dougherty and Dr. Trenton Dunford are ready to give you what most other corporate practices won’t: time. Before recommending any treatment, he will take the time to get to know you and your particular wants, needs, and goals so he can come up with a plan that’s guaranteed to deliver a beautiful smile and a stress-free experience.
To learn more about all of the services we are ready to offer, you can follow the links below. If you have any questions, or if you’re ready to schedule your first appointment, contact us today.
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What We Do
Initial Oral Examination
Your initial oral examination includes a visual examination, charting, periodontal probing, diagnosis and treatment recommendations. We will also take x-rays, which includes the panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth as well as the bite-wing x-ray series for proper diagnosis of proximal decay of posterior teeth.
Implants
Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root. Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge. In some cases, implants can be used to attach dentures.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth’s function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth.
Teeth Whitening
Whitening procedures have effectively restored the smile of people with stained, dull, or discolored teeth.The darker tissue of your teeth, the dentin, can become exposed as the outer layer of enamel is worn away by the effects of aging or things like caffeine and tobacco.
Toothaches
Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin between your tooth and gum to relieve pain, because the dissolving aspirin can actually harm your gum tissue.
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Emergency Dental Treatment
If you have a life-threatening or severe injury, call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room. We can treat a variety of traumatic dental injuries, including teeth that have been chipped, moved, or knocked out entirely. Please call our office for assistance.