Our experienced dentist and team are committed to helping you enjoy a healthy smile for life. Since 2018, we have proudly provided patients of all ages with high-quality, individualized dental care. We take the time to understand your oral health needs and smile goals before designing your treatment plans, as well as helping you understand your treatment options so that you can make fully informed decisions about your care.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Our talented dentist and team offer cosmetic dental treatments to help you achieve the smile of your dreams. If you find yourself embarrassed to smile around others or are simply unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, cosmetic dentistry could be the solution you need.
Cosmetic Gum Contouring
- Our dentist may recommend gum contouring if your gums are uneven or bulky. This simple cosmetic treatment works to improve your appearance and give you a more balanced smile
Porcelain Dental Veneers
- Your veneers are custom made to fit your teeth perfectly, giving you a picture-perfect smile that you can feel confident in sharing with others
Invisalign® Orthodontics
- We offer Invisalign® clear aligners to straighten your teeth and give you a beautiful smile. This orthodontic treatment relies on clear plastic aligners to move your teeth into their ideal positions
Teeth Whitening
- Our dentist and team offer professional whitening to remove stains and discolorations quickly and comfortably so that you enjoy a more confident and attractive appearance.
Dental Technology
Dental technology includes a number of cutting-edge tools, equipment, techniques and materials we use at our office to ensure you receive high-quality, gentle care. Our dentist and team have received the necessary training to utilize advanced dental technology to enhance your oral health.
Digital X-Rays
- Digital X-rays are one of the advanced diagnostic tools we use to provide you with the best possible care which helps to diagnose and treat developing dentail problems.
Intraoral Cameras
- An intraoral camera is a tool we use to get a closer look at different parts of your smile. The intraoral camera is a small, pen-shaped device that we can use to take high-quality color photos of your teeth and gums
Laser Dentistry
- Laser dentistry involves the use of lasers to complete dental treatments more comfortably, quickly and effectively. Dental lasers also shorten treatment time and healing time and decrease the risk of infection during treatment
General & Family Dentistry
General and family dentistry encompasses a number of dental treatments that are aimed at helping you achieve and maintain optimal oral health for a lifetime. Whether you are bringing your child in for a simple dental checkup or need a more complex restorative procedure, we are here to care for your family’s smiles
Adult Dentistry
- Adult Dentistry includes problems like dry mouth, tooth decay, missing or damaged teeth. So here we are to help you maintain a healthy smile throught your golden years.
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
- Bruxism is the grinding and clenching of teeth which contributes to tooth damage. So we offers several threatmets to help alleviate your bruxism and help you stop grinding your teeth, ranging from relaxation exercises to oral appliances such as night guards and NTI-tss devices
Children's Dentistry
- Our goal is to help your child learn good oral habits so that they can enjoy a lifetime of healthy smiles, and we are here to be a resource for you in caring for your child’s teeth as they grow.
Oral Microbiology
- This type of treatment is typically recommended to help manage gum disease and involves the use of oral pathology to determine the exact strain of bacteria or disease in your mouth
Oral Surgery
We offers a number of oral surgery procedures to remove damaged teeth, preserve your existing oral structures, and help you regain your oral health and function
Bone Grafting
- A bone graft is an oral surgery procedure that may be required if your jawbone is not dense or thick enough, where we will transplant a piece of bone from another area of your jaw or body to your jawbone.
Root Canal Therapy
- Root canal treatment is a type of endodontic therapy that is often recommended if the tooth pulp and nerves become infected or damaged.
Tooth Extractions
- Tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth after which we are happy to provide you with one of our excellent tooth replacement treatments to restore your smile to optimal health, beauty and function
Wisdom Teeth Removal
- The third molars, which are commonly called the wisdom teeth, are typically the last teeth to come in. Our dentist may recommend wisdom teeth removal to avoid these serious complications and to keep your smile healthy.
Periodontal Therapy
Periodontics focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease and other conditions that affect the gums and soft tissues of the mouth it also includes the placement of dental implants
Arestin
- Dr. Chitra Hardikar may suggest ARESTIN® antibiotic treatment in conjunction with scaling and root planing for gum disease. ARESTIN involves placing antibiotic microspheres in infected pockets to enhance treatment efficacy, promoting a healthier mouth.
Scaling & Root Planning
- To manage gum disease effectively, Dr. Chitra Hardikar may recommend scaling and root planing, a deep cleaning treatment that removes plaque and tartar while smoothing tooth roots.
Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry in Raleigh, North Carolina, can help you enjoy a healthy smile throughout your life. Our experienced dentist and team offer a number of preventive treatments to help you avoid developing dental problems so that you can enjoy all the benefits of a healthy, attractive smile.
Dental Cleanings
- Dental cleanings are an important part of maintaining your oral health. Our dentist and team provide this preventive treatment to help you avoid dental problems and maintain a healthy mouth and smile.
Dental Sealants
- Our experienced dentist may recommend dental sealants to protect your teeth from cavities. This simple preventive treatment works to block out decay-causing factors, protecting your teeth for several years so that you can enjoy a healthy smile.
Home care
- During your routine cleanings and exams, our dentist and team will discuss your oral health and home care routines with you. Based on your individual needs, we may recommend ways you can improve your oral hygiene and your brushing and flossing habits.
Oral Cancer Screening
- By diagnosing and treating oral cancer early, we can increase the likelihood of successful treatment and help you regain your oral and overall health.
Replacing Missing Teeth
Replacing your missing teeth will help prevent your remaining teeth from shifting out of place, allowing you to maintain a balanced and attractive smile as well as normal oral function
All-on-4® Implants
- All-on-4® implants are a minimally invasive solution for your missing teeth! This system of implant-supported dentures helps to replace a full arch of teeth to restore your smile, oral health and oral function.
Dental Implants
- Our skilled dentist and team provide dental implants to replace your missing teeth and fully restore your oral health and function, as well as your smile.
Dentures & Partials
- Dentures are removable oral appliances used to replace multiple missing teeth. If you are missing some or all of your teeth, dentures might be just what you need to restore the function, beauty and health of your smile.
Porcelain Dental Bridges
- Our dentist may recommend replacing your teeth with a dental bridge if you have lost one or more teeth in a row.
Restorative Dentistry
Our skilled dentist and team offer a number of restorative treatments to meet your needs, from simple tooth repairs to replacing multiple teeth, and will work one-on-one with you to create your treatment plan and begin restoring your smile.
Composite Dental Fillings
- This tooth-colored restoration is designed to restore the appearance, strength and structure of your tooth while also preserving as much of your original tooth structure as possible
Dental Onlays
- Dental onlays are a type of restoration used to repair teeth that have been broken or sustained damage from cracking or decay.
Porcelain Dental Crowns
- Dental crowns, or dental caps, are versatile restorations. This treatment is typically recommended to restore teeth which have sustained significant damage or decay. Dental crowns are custom made to fit over the entire visible portion of the tooth.