Dr. Jason Baldwin offers personalized dental care to his patients from Reno, NV. Every treatment and service is performed with the patient’s comfort as a top priority. Dr. Baldwin and his dental team are committed to creating the best patient experience. Whether you need preventive dental care, advanced restorative dental work, or simply want to improve the appearance of your smile, our Reno, NV dentist office offers solutions for you.
Why Choose Dr. Jason Baldwin?
Dr. Baldwin earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Then, he followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the family practice.
In addition to learning at that practice, he continued his education in the latest technology to treat patients. Today, he continues to learn new techniques to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Dr. Baldwin provides complete dental care that includes general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry.
Preventive Dental Care: Keep Your Smile Clean and Healthy
Dr. Baldwin recommends that patients visit his Reno, NV, area dentist office at least every six months. Regular dental care is important for the health of your teeth and gums.
A tooth cavity is a common concern we see often. Cavities are the result of plaque build-up on the teeth. They can affect anyone, regardless of age. We can easily spot cavities early on when treatment is most conservative.
If left untreated, cavities will continue to cause damage to the tooth. At your bi-annual appointments, plaque and tartar will be removed from your teeth, even in the hard-to-reach places, to reduce the chances of tooth decay and plaque build-up.
Also at these visits, our team can spot the early signs of gum disease, a serious disease caused by poor oral hygiene habits and is the number one cause of missing teeth. In the early stages of periodontal disease, you may not even know you have it because symptoms have not developed yet.
As gum disease develops, it can lead to many unpleasant symptoms, like bleeding gums, bad breath, sore gums, sensitivity, and loose teeth.
By spotting cavities and gum disease early, you will actually be saving yourself money in the long run. Serious damage to your teeth and gums is costly to treat. Addressing either dental concern early is less invasive, easier to treat, and will cost significantly less.
What to Expect at Your Regular Dental Check-Up
Every dentist appointment has two parts: the examination and the teeth cleaning. During the exam, we will look for signs of cavities. It may be necessary to take X-rays of your teeth to look for signs of decay in between the teeth. We will also examine your gums and look for signs of gum disease.
The second part of the appointment is the teeth cleaning. Your dental hygienist will use special tools to remove plaque and tartar. Called scaling, this procedure is very important in the prevention of gum disease and cavities.
Once your teeth have been scaled, your hygienist will polish your teeth with a gritty paste that will remove surface stains from your teeth. Last, they will floss your teeth and you will be left with a clean, healthy-looking smile.
If dental concerns are spotted, Dr. Baldwin will make appropriate treatment recommendations, which may involve additional dental appointments.
He offers several treatments for patients facing dental concerns like tooth decay and gum disease:
Dental Fillings
If you have a tooth cavity, you need a dental filling. Over time, as tooth infection worsens, harmful bacteria break down the tooth enamel, creating cavities. When we provide a tooth filling, we first clean and disinfect the cavity. Then, we seal your tooth with the filling.
Our office uses white fillings, which offer a safer treatment than traditional metal fillings. White fillings blend in with your natural tooth color and reduce the risk of tooth sensitivity.
Root Canals
If you have a tooth infection, you may need a root canal. A root canal treatment removes infected dental pulp. The pulp consists of the nerves in the tooth that keep it alive. However, once an infection reaches the inside of your tooth, you will need treatment to prevent tooth extraction.
During a root canal, we remove the infected dental pulp. Then, we clean and disinfect the inside before we seal the tooth.
Gum Disease
When you develop gum disease, you can experience bleeding gums, gum inflammation, and deep gum pockets. As gum inflammation becomes gum disease, you can suffer from chronic gum pain, sensitivity, and regularly bleeding gums. Our gum disease treatment helps reverse these symptoms and preserve your natural gum tissue.
What if I Suffer from Dental Anxiety?
Dr. Baldwin welcomes patients from Reno, NV, who suffer from dental anxiety or a fear of the dentist. Our dental office offers a comfortable and relaxing environment to receive care.
Dr. Baldwin will work one-on-one with you to help find the source of the fear and help you work through it. He offers sedation dentistry for anxious patients. This gives you the option for complete relaxation with no memory of your treatment afterward. We ensure you are safe under sedation. We will control the amount of sedation you recieve and can reverse its effects if needed.
If you need accommodation, including an office tour before your next visit, we will gladly help. We may also recommend music, stress balls, or fidget toys to distract you during treatment. You can also wear noise-canceling headphones if you are sensitive to loud noises.
If you’re anxious because you haven’t had a dental visit in years, we aren’t here to judge. Dr. Baldwin and his team want to help you maintain your oral health and treat any problems that may have developed over time.
Call Our Office
Get routine dental care to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Contact your Reno, NV, dentist today at (530) 206-0392. You can also schedule an appointment on our website. If you have questions for Dr. Baldwin, let him know at your next visit. He will be happy to help you.