Dr. Gessell provides comprehensive dental care in Southern Pines, NC. Routine preventive dental care is the foundation of our practice and helps all patients avoid dental problems. We offer cosmetic and restorative services to address aesthetic and functional problems that can affect your smile over time.
Preventive Care
Preventing dental problems before they start is the cornerstone of our practice philosophy. Dr. Gessell provides thorough dental examinations to evaluate your teeth, gums, and oral tissues for signs of decay, disease, or abnormalities. Using digital x-rays when necessary, we can detect problems that aren’t visible during a visual examination alone. Our professional dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup that regular brushing and flossing can’t address, helping prevent cavities and gum disease while leaving your smile feeling refreshed.
Oral cancer screenings are a standard part of our regular examinations, as early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes. We also offer dental sealants to provide additional protection for the deep grooves in back teeth where decay often begins, and fluoride treatments to strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria. For patients who play sports or experience nighttime grinding, our custom mouthguards offer superior protection and comfort compared to over-the-counter options.
Restorative Dentistry
When dental problems occur, Dr. Gessell offers comprehensive restorative solutions to repair damage and restore function to your smile. Our tooth-colored fillings repair cavities while blending seamlessly with your natural teeth, providing lasting support through direct bonding to your tooth structure. For severely damaged or weakened teeth, dental crowns cover the entire visible portion with a custom-made cap that looks and functions like a natural tooth.
Dr. Gessell performs root canal therapy to save teeth with infected or inflamed pulp, eliminating pain while preserving your natural tooth structure. Modern techniques and effective anesthesia make this procedure comfortable and successful. For missing teeth, we offer several replacement options. Dental bridges replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth to adjacent natural teeth or implants. Dental implants provide the most natural-looking and functioning replacement, with titanium posts that integrate with your jawbone to support crowns, bridges, or dentures with unmatched stability. For patients missing multiple teeth, dentures and partial dentures offer improved comfort, function, and appearance compared to those of previous generations.
We also address TMJ/TMD issues through various approaches to relieve jaw joint pain and improve function for patients experiencing discomfort.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Enhancing your smile’s appearance can boost your confidence and make a lasting impression. Cosmetic dentistry provides solutions that can be tailored to your aesthetic needs. As a local cosmetic dentist, Dr. Gessell provides professional teeth whitening to brighten stained or discolored teeth, with both in-office and take-home options to suit your preferences. For more comprehensive transformations, porcelain veneers can address chips, stains, gaps, or minor misalignment by bonding thin porcelain shells to the front of teeth, creating a flawless, natural-looking smile.
Dental bonding offers an affordable option for repairing minor chips, cracks, or discoloration using tooth-colored composite resin in a single visit. For patients seeking a complete transformation, Dr. Gessell creates custom smile makeovers that combine multiple cosmetic procedures based on your specific goals and dental needs.
Emergency and All-Ages Care
Dental emergencies require prompt attention, which is why Dr. Gessell provides care for patients experiencing toothaches, broken teeth, lost fillings or crowns, dental trauma, and other urgent dental concerns. Our team makes every effort to see emergency patients quickly, typically the same day whenever possible.
We welcome patients of all ages to our Southern Pines practice. For children, we focus on creating positive dental experiences while establishing good oral health habits. For seniors, we address age-specific concerns like dry mouth and increased cavity risk. For anxious patients, we offer various comfort options and a gentle approach to help ease dental fears.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Whether you’re due for a check-up, experiencing dental problems, or interested in enhancing your smile, Dr. Conor Gessell and our team are here to provide exceptional care tailored to your unique needs. Contact our Southern Pines dental office at 910-390-1259 today or use our online form to request your appointment and experience the difference that comprehensive, compassionate dental care can make.