Family Dentistry Katherine Gray, D.M.D Home Services About Contact Services Fillings Fillings are one of the simplest ways for us to repair worn, damaged or decayed teeth. We use various restorative options depending on what's best for you, including metal, alloy, plastic, or porcelain. Root Canal & Endodontics At Family Dentistry, we know that there are few dental procedures as scary as root canal therapy. The root canal is actually the soft core, or dental pulp, of the tooth. When there is disease or injury to the tooth's soft core, we have to find out what's wrong and figure out the best way to treat it. Usually, this means we have to remove diseased or damaged pulp, clean the pulp chamber and root canal(s) of the tooth, and then seal it. Porcelain Crowns Crowns serve many puporses, including strengthening and improving the appearance of discolored or badly shaped natural teeth, supporting a tooth with a large filling, aiding in attaching a bridge, protecting a weak tooth from breaking or restoring one that's already broken and covering a dental implant. Fixed Bridges A bridge is a partial denture used to replace missing teeth. We literally bridge the gap between the missing teeth with artificial ones. We can make your bridge out of gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of these. A fixed bridge can only be removed by a dentist. Custom Mouth Guards Mouth guards are devices that fit over teeth to prevent injury to the teeth, mouth or lips. They are frequently used for athletes in a variety of sports, but mouth guards can also be used to prevent tooth grinding or treat temporomandibular disorders. Preventative Dentistry Whitening Preventive care at Family Dentistry includes prophylaxis, or the cleaning of the teeth, which removes accumulations of calculus. It includes examination of the teeth and soft tissue, using visual and tactile exams, radiographic examination, such as x-rays, and oral cancer screening. More people than ever are asking us about whitening teeth these days, and then getting it done. It's a simple process. A whitening agent is applied to teeth to brighten discolored or stained teeth. At Family Dentistry, we use several kinds of whitening products for the in-office portion of the treatment. We may also give you a kit to take home for you to continue the treatment program to help you achieve the whitest, brightest smile possible. Bonding In the bonding process, we apply or "bond" tooth colored materials to the surface of your tooth or teeth to improve the appearance of stained, chipped, broken or cracked teeth, or to minimize gaps between teeth. Bonding is also the process by which we attach a filling or some type of fixed denture to your teeth. Oral Appliance Therapy We can fabricate an oral appliance to treat most cases of sleep apnea and snoring. Prior to making an appointment, speak to our office manager to learn what you need to bring in for your consulation. Our treatment is a non-surgical way of correcting sleep apnea and snoring. Sealants One of the ways we fight against decay in vulnerable teeth is by using a sealant. We apply a plastic resin to the chewing surfaces of your permanent teeth, bonding into the depressions and grooves of the premolars and molars. The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from bacteria, plaque, and acids. Contact Us Find us 323 Hosptial Drive Columbus, MS 39705 graydentistry@yahoo.com Tel: 662-328-3833 Fax: 662-328-3275 © 2017 by Katherine Gray, D.M.D. Family Dentistry Click the Icon for New Patient Forms Click me! Aetna Assurant Delta MetLife Guardian Dentemax Cigna PPO: Like us on Facebook! @kathygraydentistry Problems viewing the website? Click below for an audio message. Non-Discrimination Policy