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UT Southwestern Medical Center offers cutting-edge medical services and procedures, and the area of general dentistry and hygiene is no exception. Our skilled dentists and hygienists diagnose, treat and manage the oral health care needs of patients.
Our skilled dentists provide gentle, expert dental care in a world-class medical and research center. When more advanced procedures are required, a combination of agents is used to target pain both during and after the procedure, ensuring patients experience as little discomfort as possible.
UT Southwestern dentists are experts in their field, extensively trained to treat the spectrum of dental conditions as well as to recognize and diagnose complex conditions that require advanced care.
Each patient receives a comprehensive evaluation that includes a dental examination, teeth cleaning, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures, after which the dentist will create a personalized treatment plan.
A variety of restorative dental procedures are available to treat the effects of decay, trauma, defect or disease of the teeth, gums, mouth and tongue. They include:
- Bonding
- Dental bridges
- Dental crowns
- Dental fillings
- Dentures
- Laser procedures
- Porcelain veneers
- Root canals
- Teeth whitening
UT Southwestern’s comprehensive medical resources enable patients to have an initial consultation, testing, follow-up visits and any needed medical procedures all in one location.
