General Dentistry

Solid dental health results from a routine program of at-home dental hygiene and regular dental check-ups. For your overall health and enhanced life quality, patients are offered:

• > General Care - cleanings, scaling, composite fillings, sealants
• > Children's Dentistry
• > Crowns, Bridges and Veneers
• > Implant Treatment
• > Dentures and Partials
• > Root Canal Treatment
• > Extractions
• > Periodontal Care
• > Digital and Panoramic X-rays
• > Nitrous Oxide
• > Oral and IV Sedation
• > Sleep Apnea Oral Devices

Sedation Dentistry

For many people a visit to the dentist can mean an experience that presents extreme patient anxiety. Over the past 25 years, our team has treated numerous individuals with varying degrees of patient anxiety and can help determine the proper course of sedation necessary to ensure a comfortable experience.

Today’s hectic life pace also prompts people to defer fixing chipped teeth, repair crowns, bridgework or gum procedures. Sedation dentistry allows the dentist and his team to consolidate more work within a single visit, as the patient is in a relaxed state, saving time and minimizing concern.

As Illinois Board Certificated by the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Dr Barry offers his patients a variety of sedation options, ranging from Inhalation Sedation (nitrous oxide), Oral Conscious Sedation (medication with nitrous oxide), to Full Intravenous Sedation(asleep for whole appointment). His team of professionals works in tandem to monitor the patient's blood pressure, heart rate and critical vital signs to ensure safety throughout the procedure.

Pre-Op/Post-Op Instructions for Sedation

Cosmetic Dentistry

It has been said you only get one chance to make a first impression. An appealing smile can make all the difference in your social and professional lives. Using the latest in dental technology, cosmetic dentistry is now an efficient and discomfort-free way to enhance your appearance in a short period of time.

The Graceland Prairie Dental Team specializes in the finest quality porcelain restorations, veneers, teeth whitening, bonding and other state-of-the-art treatments. Expert technicians can make appliances for whitening procedures in the on-site lab, reducing your waiting time.

Tooth Whitening

There is a dramatic difference between over the counter, store-bought whitening systems and professional treatments. With in-office whitening you receive an hour appointment with a Power Whitening Boost under a bleaching light. Our experienced dental hygienists will then take impressions for custom-fitted trays.

Patients are provided with trays, whitening solution and detailed instructions on how/when to complete the bleaching process at home. Professionally whitened teeth stay bright for an extended period of time. With periodic home touch-up treatments your bright smile will last and last.

Veneers and Crowns

Many of us have healthy teeth and gums but are dissatisfied with the appearance of our smile. Our dental team can recommend veneers to cover teeth that are chipped, worn down or slightly crooked.

Veneering is accomplished by affixing thin, custom-made porcelain shells inlayed into existing teeth, in a simple, comfortable procedure. Typically veneering requires only two appointments. Simply make an appointment and our dental team will advise you on an appropriate course of action for your situation.

In most cases, crowns are required to support a tooth when a large filling simply does not leave enough natural tooth to prevent fracturing. Other situations such as restoration of damaged or badly shaped/discolored teeth and covering a dental implant are best suited by crowning. The doctor will provide consultation on what the best materials are for your situation.

Children

We believe that good early experiences at the dentist's office can lead to a lifetime of good dental health. The Graceland Prairie Dental Team offers an entire suite of children's dental services, including emergency visits. Children's sedation is available after consultation with one of our dentists and the parents.