Infection Control Infection controls and precautions protect patients and staff alike. Our office follows procedures recommended by several federal agencies: the Occupational …

Laser Treatment In our office we have a DEKA CO2 laser. It can be used for anything from cauterizing bleeding to treating localized gum disease. Dr. Maxfield frequently uses the …

Mouth Guards Why Custom Mouth Guards? Custom mouth guards provide much stronger protection than generic ones from the local drugstore. The cheap “boil-and-bite” type mouth guards …

PRF Process For years now, Dr. Maxfield has had great success using platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in regenerative procedures. Platelets and fibrin are components of blood which form …

Root Canals Root canals treat diseased and dying teeth. When the pulp (the tooth’s blood supply and nerve) becomes infected, the pulp is removed and the canal is thoroughly …

Sedation We know that dental visits can be distressing, but we do everything we can to make our patients as comfortable as possible! We have options available to those who may be …

Sleep Apnea (Adult) Do you snore at night? Do you wake up still feeling tired? If so, you might have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common disorder that happens when your regular …

Sleep Apnea (Pediatric) Pediatric sleep apnea is very similar to adult sleep apnea, however there are a few differences. Adults will usually experience daytime sleepiness, while …

Upgrades Good, Better, Best We always use high‑quality materials in our office, but there is a “good, better, best” in every situation. We refer to the “best” as material upgrades. …

Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are usually extracted between ages 16 to 19. At about age 16, we will take what is called a panoramic x-ray. This allows us to see the exact location of …