Willmar Family Dentistry
1016 First Street South
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 235-2010
Fax (320) 235-7133

Dental Implants, Porcelain Crowns, Dentures

Willmar Family Dentistry offers you a full array of dental services to help maintain healthy teeth and gums. You can read more on this page about specific services.

State-of-the-art Sterilization Center

Oral Maxillofacial Examination
Your initial oral maxillofacial examination consists of a visual oral exam, palpation of oral maxillofacial tissues, charting of existing crowns and fillings, periodontal probing of tooth supporting hard and soft tissues, diagnosis of pathology and treatment recommendations. We will also take digital x-rays, including a panoramic x-ray for proper diagnosis of the anterior (front) and posterior (back) teeth, as well as bite-wing (cavity detecting) x-rays.

Dental Implants
A dental implant is the most natural looking method of replacing a missing tooth or several teeth. When a tooth is lost, the bone that surrounds the tooth deteriorates or melts away. Missing teeth can compromise your eating habits, speech and appearance. Missing teeth in the front of your mouth can result in hard to hide defects in the bone that affect the look of your smile along with your self confidence. Missing teeth in the back of your mouth can lead to the collapse of your bite. This affects the appearance of your face, your ability to eat and the health of your remaing teeth. A fixed bridge or removable partial denture is a temporary tooth loss solution. An implant is a permanent tooth loss solution. Ask your dentist!

Unlike most dentists, Dr. Jorgenson has completed University based School of Dentistry training in dental implant surgery. In April 2010, Dr Jorgenson completed his Board Credentialing as an Oral Implantologist. Dr Jorgenson is the only dental healthcare provider in the Willmar area who is an Accredited member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, which is recognized as the highest level of competence in Dental Implant Surgery. Visit aaid.com for more information. Your mouth is not the place for on-the-job training. Insist on an implant surgeon with real credentials who preforms oral implant surgery everyday. Dr Jorgenson is trained to handle all phases of implant dentistry from placing bone grafts and the titanium post in your jaw to seating the gold or porcelain crown or denture. He has been preforming these procedures since 2006. Ask your dentist if this is a treatment option for you and referral to Dr Jorgenson for a Oral maxillofacial exam and implant surgery if needed.

An implant education video link is available on our Home Page if you would like more information on implant dentistry and how it can help you!.

Conscious Sedation
Conscious sedation induces an altered state of consciousness that minimizes pain and discomfort through the use of pain relievers and sedatives. Patients who receive conscious sedation are usually able to speak and respond to verbal cues throughout the procedure. A brief period of amnesia may erase any memory of the actual treatment. Patients recover quickly and resume normal daily activities in a short period of time. Patients MUST be transported by significant other to and from clinic for this anesthetic option.

Teeth Whitening
We offer a complete line of bleaching options, from custom trays to professional strength bleaching strips. Click on the Discount tab on our Home Page for a valuable coupon for Custom Tray Tooth Whitening.

Crowns and Veneers
Crowns are used to restore broken teeth and teeth with very large areas of decay. You can also create a brand new smile using all-porcelain crowns or veneers on the anterior (front) teeth.

Fillings
Fillings are used to restore areas of decay and small chips in tooth enamel. Resin (tooth-colored) fillings are light-cured to match your teeth. Amalgams, or silver-colored fillings, are more durable and can be used in back teeth.

Root Canals
When the nerve and vascular tissue inside the tooth becomes diseased or injured, root canal treatment may be required to save the tooth. The most common causes are a cracked tooth, a deep cavity, or traumatic injury to the tooth. Many general dentists refer their patients to a specialist for this kind of treatment, but Dr. Jorgenson is well trained to perform these procedures right in his Willmar office. Ask your dentist for a referral.

Periodontal Treatment
The word periodontal means "around the tooth." Periodontal diseases are infections that affect the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth. Left untreated, they may eventually lead to tooth loss. Treatment methods depend upon the type and severity of the disease. The first step usually involves a special cleaning known as scaling and root planing or SRP. This procedure removes the plaque and tartar deposits on the tooth and root surfaces, and is sometimes referred to as "periodontal" or "deep cleaning."

Our hygienists have extensive experience with periodontal therapy and may use laser soft tissue thearapy for your periodontal care.

Mouth Guards
Whether you are an athlete or casual sports participant, you should wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth. If you grind your teeth while you sleep, a bite guard will help protect your teeth and reduce symptoms of jaw pain (TMJ). We offer custom-made mouth guards in both hard and soft materials.

Removable Dental Prosthesis
Sometimes teeth just cannot be saved, whether due to periodontal disease, decay, or injury. A removable denture can replace your missing teeth. On the lower jaw the standard of care in todays dentistry is a denture secured to the bone by dental implants. This can benefit not only your appearance, but also your overall health. You will be able to eat and speak clearly -- two things that most people take for granted until their natural teeth are prematurely lost.

A complete denture also provides support for cheeks and lips. Without this support, facial muscles sag, making a person appear older. And who wants that?