General Dentistry
Your Dental Home in Lexington, KY
A trusted dental practice for your family
Corbett Family & Cosmetic Dentistry offers a comprehensive range of general dental services, including preventive treatments, to keep your smile healthy and radiant. We’ve created a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where you’ll feel at ease receiving exceptional customer service and high-quality dental care. As a dental home for many families in Lexington, we enjoy getting to know our patients and seeing families (and their smiles) grow. We’re all about protecting your long-term oral health so you can enjoy the benefits of healthy teeth and gums for years to come.
Professional Dental Cleanings
Achieve a clean, healthy smile
Regular professional dental cleanings are important for keeping your smile clean and healthy and protecting your teeth against harmful bacteria. Our team of dental hygienists will provide a professional cleaning that is far more comprehensive than what you can achieve with regular brushing at home, even if you have a great at-home routine.
In fact, at Corbett Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, our cleanings leverage guided biofilm therapy. This process provides a predictable solution for dental biofilm management using AIRFLOW, PERIOFLOW, and PIEZON technologies. This approach removes bacterial buildup comfortably and thoroughly, targeting the biofilm that contributes to cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.
What does this mean for you? A cleaner, fresher mouth after every visit.
Preventive Dental Care Treatments
Building a strong foundation for your long-term health
At Corbett Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer a range of preventive dental care treatments to help you maintain a high level of oral health. Through fluoride varnish and dental sealants, our team can help you prevent cavities. Oral cancer screenings are another important part of each dental checkup. Our team uses visualization and palpation techniques to check your mouth for any early signs of oral cancer. Early detection and intervention leads to more positive outcomes if you do find yourself facing oral cancer.
Our General Dentistry Services:
DETECT ISSUES EARLY
SAFEGUARD YOUR SMILE
PROMOTE OPTIMAL ORAL HEALTH
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Undetectable restorations for a confident smile
When you have a cavity, the last thing you want is to receive a filling that is noticeable when you smile. Tooth-colored fillings are a safe alternative to amalgam (silver) fillings, which make them perfect restorations for small and medium-size cavities. They are made of composite resin, so we can color match them exactly to the shade of your natural tooth. This way your filling blends in with the surrounding enamel, and you can smile, laugh, and talk without worrying about it detracting attention from your smile.
Periodontal Therapy
Stops gum disease progression
We offer periodontal therapy to treat periodontal (gum) disease. Gum health is necessary for healthy teeth and promotes overall health as well. Gum disease, depending on its severity, can cause everything from redness and swelling to loose teeth and gum recession that affects your everyday life. Periodontal therapy includes scaling and root planing, which is a deep cleaning designed to remove infection and restore gum health. This eliminates harmful bacteria and hardened buildup from the teeth, root surfaces, and periodontal pockets.
Root Canals
Gentle and effective treatment to save a tooth
An infected tooth typically causes considerable pain. This makes it difficult to eat comfortably and affects your overall quality of life. A root canal is a treatment that will restore your tooth back to health. Dr. Corbett will remove the infected or inflamed pulp, which is the soft tissue that exists inside the tooth. She will then seal the area, and we will create a dental crown for additional strength and protection. We use local anesthesia for root canal treatments, so you will remain comfortable and relaxed throughout your appointment.
Dental Crowns
Restore damaged teeth
Dental crowns are often used in general dentistry to strengthen and protect a damaged or decayed tooth. Crowns allow you to retain your natural teeth and avoid the need for extractions. We take digital impressions so that every dental crown is completely customized and fits comfortably. We use porcelain for crowns, a material known for its quality and durability. They are custom-created in a local lab for your convenience.
Tooth Extraction
Expert care when a tooth cannot be saved
The team at Corbett Family & Cosmetic Dentistry can perform simple tooth extractions. We gently remove the damaged tooth and give you aftercare instructions for a smooth recovery. Dr. Corbett can also discuss replacement options to fill the gap so you can restore the function and beauty of your smile when you are healed and ready.
Mouth Guards
Shield your smile from damage
If you play contact sports or are involved in activities where your teeth or mouth may be injured, a mouth guard is a must-have. Our team takes digital impressions to create a mouth guard specifically to meet your individual needs. Mouth guards are comfortable and fit precisely so you can continue to enjoy your activities while reducing your risk of tooth damage.
Sedation
Relaxing and safe treatment to put you at ease
For some people, the very thought of dental treatment can induce anxiety. We offer nitrous oxide as a sedation option to help put nervous patients at ease so they can better tolerate their treatment. This is a gentle sedation option that is safe for both children and adults. Ask our friendly team if you think you or a family member may need this, and we can provide you with further information.
Afford Your Care
Corbett Family & Cosmetic Dentistry accepts all traditional forms of payment.
These include cash and credit cards.
As far as dental insurance, our team can estimate your insurance coverage in advance and file your insurance forms for you.
Payment through CareCredit and Sunbit are also available. These services offer flexible payment options over time so you can easily afford your care.