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Family Dentistry in Hanover, NH

Preserve your natural smile to avoid future problems.

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Preventive Measures To Keep Your Smile For Life

Prevention is key to keep your smile healthy and free from extensive dental treatment. It starts with you practicing good oral habits, like brushing and flossing every day. Then continues with visits to our family dentist and dental hygienists to clean your teeth, conduct a thorough exam, and educate you on their findings and what needs to be done for future.

At Lyme Road Dental, our Hanover family dentistry services include:

  • Cleanings and Exams
  • Sealants
  • Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy
  • Sleep Apnea & Snoring Treatment
  • TMJ/TMD (facial pain) Treatments

‘‘I felt that I needed to write you a note of ‘congratulations.’ She has had extremely excellent care at your hands. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and I’m honored to share her care with you.’’

- B.V., A Dentist in Virginia

Learn More About Our Family Dentistry Services

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Dental tools to clean smiles during our cleaning and exams which are part of our preventative and family dentistry in Hanover, NH
Cleanings and Exams
Cleanings and Exams
Hygiene and exams from Lyme Road Dental are far from routine. At your first appointment with us, you’ll spend 1.5 hours with one of our family dentists in Hanover, NH. During that appointment, you and your designated dentist will discuss your smile goals and perform a comprehensive exam, which will include:

  • An evaluation of your oral health, teeth, gums, bite, and muscle/joint exam
  • An oral cancer screening
  • Examine aesthetic concerns (if any)
  • A customized treatment plan to address your oral health goals

After this appointment, we’ll immediately schedule your hygiene appointment, where one of our gentle hygienists will remove plaque and tartar from your smile and polish your teeth.

Family Dentistry Hanover, NH - Dr. Wonsavage talking about sealants with a kiddo patient
Fluoride and Sealants
Fluoride and Sealants
For children, we provide preventative options to protect every little smile. We offer fluoride, the most effective agent to prevent tooth decay. Also, we offer sealants to stop tooth decay in its tracks, especially for those hard-to-reach places.

Sealants are thin-colored, plastic coatings painted on the molars of teeth. Because tooth decay normally grows in the deep grooves in the molars (back teeth) and can be very difficult to clean, sealants are a great option for your little ones. They seal out the grooves, creating easy surfaces to clean.

Don’t worry, sealants and fluoride are available for adult patients as well.

Family Dentistry Hanover, NH - A smiling patient with very healthy gums as a result of our periodontal treatments.
Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy
Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy
Non-surgical periodontal therapy is a deep cleaning needed for anyone who is showing signs of early periodontal (gum) disease. Symptoms of gum disease include:

  • Red, puffy gums
  • Bleeding gums
  • Receding gums

Your hygienist removes tartar, plaque, and toxins from above and below the gum line and smooths rough spots on root surfaces. This will help your gums heal properly and stop gum disease from worsening.

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Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment
Sleep Apnea and Snoring Treatment
Are you experiencing the following symptoms:

  • Morning headaches
  • Constant snoring
  • Daytime fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Waking up with a sore throat and dry mouth

These could all be signs of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in your throat collapse while sleeping, causing you to snore and stop your breathing multiple times throughout the night. If not treated, sleep apnea can lead to life-threatening illnesses.

With a confirmed diagnosis from a sleep physician, Dr. Melkers and Dr. Wonsavage can help combat your sleep apnea with a custom-made oral appliance. Oral appliances are comfortable to wear, and you’ll see results almost instantly.

Family Dentistry Hanover, NH - TMJ Treatment - A man having headaches because of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
TMJ/TMD Treatments
TMJ/TMD Treatments
The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, connects your jaw to the base of your skull. When that joint is damaged, it can cause many painful symptoms, including:

  • Migraines
  • Dull soreness in the jaw
  • Clicking and popping sounds in the jaw
  • Tingling in the fingertips
  • Neck pain
  • Dizziness

There are measures that can be taken to help prevent TMJ pain. At Lyme Road Dental, we’re able to craft occlusal guards, which you can wear at night to protect your bite and prevent teeth grinding.

Other measures to prevent TMJ pain include:

  • Avoid chewing on hard foods
  • Anti-inflammatory medication
  • Heat and ice therapy
  • Medications
  • Corrective dentistry to correct bite alignment (orthodontics, etc.)
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The team at Lyme Road Dental looks forward to taking care of your smile.

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Serving communities throughout New Hampshire including:
  • Hanover, NH
  • Norwich, VT
  • Lebanon, NH
  • White River Junction, VT