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Complete Dental Services
419 Vernon St.
Ironton, OH United States
45638
Dr. Virgin founded the dental practice in 1975. Dr. Virgin attended Morehead University for his undergraduate studies from 1972-1974. He then attended The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1977. After graduation Dr. Virgin served in the Indian Public Health Service for 2 years on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Kayenta, Arizona. Upon completion in 1979, Dr. Virgin and his family returned home to the tri-state area where he began his practice in Ironton, Ohio. He had served the community as a General Dentist for 20 years when he was accepted to medical school at Marshall University. He received his Medical Doctor degree from Marshall in 2000. Dr. Virgin completed a residency in Family Practice Medicine and was employed with King's Daughters Medical Center from 2000-2014.
Dr. Sutton joined the practice in 2006 after completing her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Dr. Sutton began her college work at Marshall University where she received her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Psychology in 2001.
Eleanor Hull graduated from Shawnee State University in 1983 with an Associates Degree in Registered Dental Hygiene. She joined the practice in 1988 as a dental hygienist and then went on to complete her Advanced Qualified Personel certification in 1991 at The Ohio State College of Dentistry. After achievement of the A.Q.P., she has done restorations for the practice along with dental hygiene.
Kristie Johnson graduated from Shawnee State University in 1995 with an Associates Degree in Registered Dental Hygiene. Upon graduation, she joined the practice in 1995 as a dental hygienist.
Angie Wilds joined the practice in 1997 as a dental assistant and received on the job training in dental assisting. Angie also performed billing and scheduling duties in the front office and became the Office Manager in 2006.
Valarie Harvey completed a Multi Skilled Health Technician certification in 1998 at the Collins Career Center. She went on to complete the Dental Assistant certification at the Huntington Junior College in 2006. Upon completion, she joined the practice in 2006 as a dental assistant.
We conduct a comprehensive and periodic examinations. Using digital/film x-rays we are able to get a full view of your teeth. Also, we check your gums for any sign of gum disease.
Bleaching only works on natural teeth and may not be as effective in all cases. We will inform you as to the potential whitening for your specific situation.
Same day whitening service.
Over-the-counter whitening products are not customized to your needs. With Philips Zoom, the whitening process is tailored to your needs by your dentist, with custom-fitted trays for at-home treatments or just the right light intensity and duration in the dentist's office.
How long will my Zoom whitening results last?
Whitening treatments help to reduce existing stains, but through consumption of coffee, soft drinks or just through natural aging, your teeth may eventually become discolored again. Maintenance whitening can help combat recurring discoloration. Only Philips Zoom at-home whitening products include ACP, which has been shown to help reduce whitening fade-back.
Providing you with a 2 oz tube of 21% carbamide peroxide gel.
The trays will fit onto your teeth perfectly so you can wear them any time of day. They do not interfere with talking, and are almost invisible. Wearing your trays for up to an hour each day for 7-10 days, you will see a significant improvement in the color of your teeth.
Orthodontic treatment offers the correction of a bad bite, or a “malocclusion.” Crowding, irregularly spaced teeth, and generalized unaesthetic positioning of teeth can be corrected through the use of conventional braces which bring the teeth into proper alignment. Proper positioning of the teeth contribute to an overall improvement in oral health and improved esthetics.
Complete dentures are full replacements for all of your teeth. This can be a full set of either upper or lower teeth, or a combined set for your entire mouth.
Partial dentures are designed to correct the gams in your smile when only some of your teeth are missing. Metal attachments anchor the dentures to your natural teeth. Partial dentures maintain tooth alignment by preventing your remaining teeth from shifting.
Aesthetics are the main advantage of composites. We are able to match the color of your tooth nearly identical to the actual tooth. Composites bond to the tooth to support the remaining tooth structure, which helps to prevent breakage and insulate the tooth from excessive temperature changes.
Because Amalgam fillings can withstand a lot of chewing, they are useful especially for restoring molars in the back of the mouth, where the chewing load is greatest. They also are good in areas that are hard to keep dry. Amalgam fillings, like other filling materials, are considered biocompatible, which means that patients don’t have a lot of problems with them and allergic reactions are rare.
A root canal is a procedure to save a tooth that is dead, damaged or infected. Root canal therapy is a procedure used to save an abscessed tooth. The nerve is cleaned out, disinfected and filled with a permanent filling.
There are many possible reasons for a Crown: bruxism(teeth grinding), decay, cracked fillings, large fillings, root canals, and many others. If your tooth is beyond repair with a filling material, We will recommend a full crown to restore the tooth to full function. Crowns provide durability, cosmetic appearance, and support to the damaged tooth.
Dental bridges are a great way to replace missing teeth. Your existing teeth are used to create a bridge to cross the area where your tooth is missing. If you are missing a tooth you should strongly consider having it replaced. Besides the aesthetic disadvantage of missing a tooth, it could also cause structural changes to your mouth and jaw, as well as making it difficult to eat or speak properly.
We conduct a comprehensive and periodic examinations. Using digital/film x-rays we are able to get a full view of your teeth. Also, we check your gums for any sign of gum disease.
Exposure to all sources of radiation -- including the sun, minerals in the soil, appliances in your home, and dental X-rays -- can damage the body's tissues and cells and can lead to the development of cancer in some instances. Fortunately, the dose of radiation you are exposed to during the taking of X-rays is extremely small. Advances in dentistry over the years have lead to the low radiation levels emitted by today's X-rays.
The American Dental Association (ADA), the FDA, and numerous public health agencies say amalgams are safe, and that any link between mercury-based fillings and disease is unfounded. The cause of autism, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis remains unknown. Additionally, there is no solid, scientific evidence to back up the claim that if a person has amalgam fillings removed, he or she will be cured of these or any other diseases.
Several different options are available to change the shape of teeth, make teeth look longer, close spaces between teeth or repair chipped or cracked teeth. Among the options are bonding, crowns, and veneers.
Each of these options differ with regard to cost, durability, "chair time" necessary to complete the procedure, stain resistant qualities, and best cosmetic approach to resolving a specific problem. We offer all of the above treatments. Schedule an appointment to see if one is right for you.
Sealants are a thin, plastic coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth (the premolars, and molars) -- to prevent tooth decay. The painted on liquid sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and groves of the teeth forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth.
Try using toothpastes made for sensitive teeth. Brush up and down with a soft brush; brushing sideways wears away exposed root surfaces. If this is iunsuccessful after several days, see your general dentist.
Many endodontic procedures are performed to relieve the pain of toothaches caused by pulp inflammation or infection. With modern techniques and anesthetics, most patients report that they are comfortable during the procedure. For the first few days after treatment, your tooth may feel sensitive, especially if there was pain or infection before the procedure. This discomfort can be relieved with over-the-counter or prescription medications. Follow your endodontist's instructions carefully. Your tooth may continue to feel slightly different from your other teeth for some time after your endodontic treatment is completed. However, if you have severe pain or pressure or pain that lasts more than a few days, call your endodontist.
Complete Dental Services
419 Vernon St.
Ironton, OH United States
45638
Mon - Wed: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Thu: 8:30am to 2:00pm
Fri - Sun: Closed
Phone: 740-532-6542