Restorative Dentistry

Our restorative dentistry at our West Des Moines office, includes options such as dental implants and dentures. Providing relief from the everyday problems associated with missing teeth, we also provide the diagnosis and treatment of all issues involving the general health and functionality of the mouth. Treatments such as dental crowns, inlays and onlays, and periodontal care can prevent tooth and soft tissue decay, helping patients maintain healthy smiles for a lifetime.

At the office of Dr. Shawn Kerby, the highly trained dentists and his staff emphasize preventative care by using their extensive experience every day to help patients understand, control, and even reverse, dental disease.

Our Restorative Dentistry Services Include:

• Dental Implant Restorations
• Dental Crowns
• Dental Bridges
• Inlays and Onlays
• Dentures (Full and Partial)
• Full-mouth Reconstruction
• Periodontal Care / Gum Disease Prevention
• TMJ Treatment
• Professional Breath Control

Intra-Oral Cameras

Intra oral cameras have been around for about ten years. In the past five years, however, the dental profession has recognized this as an invaluable tool in the dental exam. By magnifying a tooth 20 to 30 times, we are able to see things that we couldn't see with just an overhead light and a mouth mirror. In addition, and more importantly, it allows our patients the opportunity to see their own teeth on the TV monitor so they can see what it is we are talking about when we describe things we see going on in their mouth. And secondly, it gives us an additional tool to use should there be insurance involved to help explain treatment better to them.   

Porcelain Veneers

Thin porcelain covering the tooth. These can be made as a conservative approach to replacing larger portions of the tooth when esthetics is a concern. They are often used to close gaps, change the color of teeth and modify teeth shapes instantly - sometimes called - "Instant Orthodontics". Dr. Kerby has taken hundreds of extra hours of additional continuing education training for COSMETIC AESTHETIC DENTISTRY procedures that many general dentists don't take the time to incorporate into their practice.