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General & Preventive Dentistry
Proudly Serving Temple TX & Patients Across Central Texas
At Forest Trail Dental Care, we are proud to provide compassionate, personalized, stress-free dental services. Our dentists, Dr. Chris Wilkinson and Dr. Taylor Wilkinson, along with our team are committed to providing you and your family with the cosmetic and general dental healthcare you need and deserve. Our practice is designed to help patients feel calm, comfortable, and relaxed during their visits.
From our beginning, we have gone out of our way to develop strong, long-lasting relationships with our patients. You and your family matter to us, so we work to provide you with the care you deserve. We do this by utilizing state-of-the-art dental technology, offering a range of payment options, and always listening to your concerns and needs.
Our practice serves patients from across Central Texas communities including: Temple, Belton, Salado, Killeen, and Harker Heights.
Our general and preventive dentistry services include:
Comfortable Teeth Cleaning
Oral Cancer Screenings
Emergency Dental Care
Root Canals
Dental Sealants
Extractions
Composite Fillings
Digital X-Rays
Sleep Apnea / Snoring Appliances
Sports Mouthguards
Periodontal Care / Soft Tissue Management
Perio Protect
Comfortable Teeth Cleaning
Comfortable Teeth Cleaning
Regular dental exams and cleanings are an important part of maintaining good oral health. These visits are important for patients in every stage of life. Our team and dentists work to make each appointment comfortable and stress-free for every patient. These visits are a chance to review how well your at-home dental hygiene is working, as well as remove tartar or plaque from your teeth. Additionally, we will examine your mouth for any signs of gum disease, oral cancer, and irregularities.Oral Cancer Screenings
Oral Cancer Screenings
While it is one of the most curable diseases, oral cancer can be difficult to diagnose because many of its symptoms are associated with other medical conditions. Some symptoms of oral cancer are bleeding gums or cheeks, difficulty moving your jaw and swallowing, continuous pain in your mouth, and oral sores. Maintaining good oral hygiene and scheduling regular dental visits are essential to oral cancer prevention. In addition, we recommend quitting smoking (or avoiding it altogether) and eating a balanced diet.Emergency Dental Care
Emergency Dental Care
If you or a loved one is experiencing a dental emergency, Forest Trail Dental Care provides a full range of emergency dental services. Whether you need denture repairs, your child has knocked out a tooth, or you need a root canal or extraction, our team is here and ready to help. We work promptly and efficiently to ensure your dental health is restored. For emergency dental care or after-hour instructions, please contact our office immediately at 254-778-5070.Root Canals
Root Canals
A root canal — or endodontic therapy — is necessary when a cavity has reached the pulp of a tooth. If you have experienced severe trauma to a tooth, this procedure may also be necessary. During a root canal, we will clean out and disinfect the interior of a tooth and remove the infected pulp. To prevent further bacterial infections, the canals of the tooth are sealed. At the close of the procedure, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling, which adds stability and strength to the tooth structure. This also restores the tooth to normal function.Dental Sealants
Dental Sealants
To help prevent decay from forming in hard-to-reach places and tiny areas in your mouth, we can apply dental sealants. A sealant is a plastic resin that bonds and hardens to the grooves on your tooth’s surface. After a tooth is sealed, these tiny grooves become smooth and the likelihood of plaque build-up reduces. Sealants are typically applied to children’s teeth, but adults may also be good candidates for this procedure.Extractions
Extractions
An extraction may be necessary if you have a tooth that is beyond repair or has so much decay it puts other teeth at risk. In addition, overcrowded or poorly positioned teeth may also be a cause for extraction. Together with you, our team will discuss the available treatments and the best replacement option for the tooth. We will work to make sure you are comfortable throughout the entire procedure, and ensure your dental health is protected for the future.Composite Fillings
Composite Fillings
A filling is used to help restore teeth after cavities have been removed. It is made out of strong and durable materials that can withstand the forces of chewing. A composite or white filling is a more conservative option than silver/amalgam fillings. In addition to improving tooth stability, color, and strength, this type of filling saves natural tooth structure and protects against broken teeth. We will carefully match the composite material to your natural tooth structure and color to ensure it is virtually undetectable.Digital X-Rays
Digital X-Rays
Instead of using traditional film, digital x-rays use small sensors to identify irregularities or health problems not visible during a regular exam. There are many advantages to this type of x-ray. This includes enhanced imaging, less radiation, and it saves time, as the images are sent right to a computer. These types of images give our hygienists and dentists to clearest view of your mouth, while reducing the amount of radiation you are exposed to.Sleep Apnea / Snoring Appliances
Sleep Apnea / Snoring Appliances
For patients who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, one of the many treatments available is custom-made oral appliances. An oral appliance supports your jaw and helps you maintain an open airway. It is worn like a mouthguard are retainer. Our practice uses the TAP 3 Elite Appliance, which is a two-piece appliance which fits over the upper and lower teeth. When worn properly, it helps hold the jaw forward and prevents the tongue and soft tissues of the throat from collapsing and causing snoring and sleep apnea.Sports Mouthguards
Sports Mouthguards
For patients active in sports or other physical activities that leave their teeth at risk for injury, we recommend wearing a mouthguard for protection. We will work with you to determine which type of mouthguard fits your needs and will protect your smile. Our goal is to help you find a mouthguard that is comfortable and well-fitted for your mouth. Sports mouthguards are FREE to all athletes. Please bring proof of team membership and a recent dental exam.Periodontal Care / Soft Tissue Management
Periodontal Care/Soft Tissue Management
Periodontal disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. Because it is virtually pain free, the signs may go unnoticed while causing irreversible damage. We provide soft tissue management treatments help treat gum disease before it becomes a severe problem. Scaling and root planing provide effective, non-surgical ways to treat periodontal disease.Scaling is the process of removing tartar from the surface of the teeth, while root planing is the process of smoothing out root surfaces and removing infected tooth structures. Our soft tissue management services are designed help reduce the need for periodontal surgery.
Perio Protect
Perio Protect
We are proud to offer Perio Protect, a comprehensive treatment approach to gum disease. This system provides patients with a convenient, effective at-home periodontal treatment option. Using the Perio Tray — which is similar to a mouthguard — medication is delivered below the gums. The Perio Tray has a special sealing system to ensure the medication reaches deep into pockets which cannot be reached using dental floss, mouthwashes, or toothbrushes. Perio Protect was designed to provide patients with a minimally invasive, simple treatment option.
For more information about our cosmetic and restorative dental treatments, please contact Forest Trail Dental Care today. We are proud to serve patients from across Central Texas and look forward to hearing from you.