Suite K
Blytheville, AR 72315
Ph: 870.762.1331
Fax: 870.762.0699
321 Southwest Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Ph: 870.932.8585
Fax: 870.932.0949
126 South Main Street
Leachville, AR 72438
Ph: 870.539.6621
Fax: 870.539.6634
221 Highway 463 North
Suite B
Trumann, AR 72472
Ph: 870.483.5011
Fax: 870.483.7057
Dentistry in Jonesboro, Blytheville, Trumann and Leachville
Restorative Dentistry
Whether you practice diligent daily hygiene and see the dentist regularly or have neglected professional oral healthcare for years, our caring team at Higginbotham Family Dental would like to restore and maintain your optimal oral heath. You may need a few tooth colored fillings or a dental crown. Perhaps your smile is missing teeth, in which case we can offer dental bridges, dentures and partials, or dental implants. Even if your oral health is in a serious state of disrepair, we want to see you. Higginbotham Family Dental offers full mouth reconstruction and oral surgery in our Blytheville, Jonesboro and Leachville offices.
Schedule a comprehensive oral exam and consultation by calling us today. We can help you regain a healthy, vibrant smile that you can take pride in.
Periodontal Disease Therapy
Because periodontal disease (gum disease) is the leading cause of tooth loss in US adults, Dr. Higginbotham and his associates have an extensive periodontal department. At your first appointment, a hygienist will assess your gums for signs of disease. If we detect problems, therapy may include preventive care, scaling, root planing, and/or Arestin antibiotics. Severe cases may require surgery.
Rest assured, gum disease can be arrested, reversed, and damaged tissue repaired with periodontal therapy. However, early treatment is best because gum disease has been linked to increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and pregnancy complications.
If your gums are swollen, tender, red, or if they bleed when you brush your teeth, you may have gingivitis, first-stage periodontal disease. Call today to schedule your checkup or bi-annual hygiene appointment.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Dr. Higginbotham and his associates want to keep your smile healthy and beautiful – so when decay sneaks in to steal your smile, he recommends tooth colored fillings. In years past, dark, obvious amalgam was the filling material of choice. However, because of advances in modern dentistry, decay can now be replaced inconspicuously with tooth colored fillings.
After gentle removal of decay, we will tint composite resin to blend with your existing dentition. We will place the resin, then cure it with a special light and sculpt the tooth colored filling to maintain your proper bite.
Call our conveniently located Blytheville, Jonesboro, Trumann or Leachville dentist office to schedule your checkup today. We look forward to building and maintaining your beautiful smile!
Dental Crowns, Inlays, and Onlays
When a tooth incurs extensive decay, a crack, or significant damage, a dental crown, inlay, or onlay can restore its function, structure, and strength. Dental crowns are created in a laboratory from materials that mimic natural tooth structure. Dr. Higginbotham and his associates place Elite dental crowns, an established brand of great quality. A crown fits snugly over the portion of a tooth that extends above the gum line. Inlays and onlays, also made in a dental lab, fit inside a hole left behind by tooth decay.
If your smile needs aesthetic repairs, call Higginbotham Family Dentaloffice today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation and consultation.
Dentures and Partials
Do missing teeth plague your smile? An aesthetic denture or partial could help you regain your confidence, oral function, and smile. Dr. Higginbotham and his assocites design and orders dentures that closely imitate natural dentition. Many patients particularly enjoy open palate dentures for their comfort and fit. At Higginbotham Family Dental office, you’ll gain a restored smile you can place full confidence in.
Schedule a convenient appointment today by calling our Blytheville, Jonesboro, Trumann or Leachville office. Patients considering dentures or partials may also want to explore dental implants, the closest prosthetic to natural teeth.
Dental Implants
The closest prosthetic to a strong, natural tooth, a dental implant has both a root and a crown. Many general dentists don’t place dental implants, but Dr. Higginbotham has studied and become certified in dental implant placement surgery, for the convenience of his patients. The process involves placing a small titanium post in the socket left by a missing tooth. Titanium is biocompatible, so jawbone tissue grows onto the post, creating a strong anchor for a dental crown.
Dr. Higginbotham will place an aesthetic crown atop the dental implant post, and you’ll soon have a gorgeous smile, capable of eating steak and corn on the cob! Dental implants can replace one or more teeth. Learn more by scheduling a personal consultation and evaluation in our Blytheville, Jonesboro or Leachville dentist office. Dental implants can restore quality of life, and with proper care, they can last a lifetime!
Dental Bridges
Don't let missing teeth steal your spectacular smile. Restorative and cosmetic dentist Dr. Higginbotham and his associates may recommend a bridge to return your full, functional smile. We work with a trusted dental lab and talented ceramists who create lifelike prosthetic teeth for our patients. Your bridge will consist of a row of false teeth, custom made to match your existing occlusion and teeth color. The bridge will connect to two abutment crowns placed on teeth that surround the gap. Inconspicuous clasps make the bridge appear natural.
Enjoy restored oral function and beauty with an aesthetic dental bridge. If your smile is missing teeth, call us in Blytheville, Jonesboro, Trumann or Leachville, and schedule a comprehensive evaluation and consultation. We can't wait to make your smile!
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Extensive decay, disease, or damage can destroy a smile. Whether your smile has fallen victim to injury or years of oral neglect, Dr. Higginbotham's and his associates skills in restorative aesthetic dental work can rejuvenate your smile and give you the confidence you deserve. Your full mouth reconstruction will begin with an extensive discussion of your smile goals. Dr. Higginbotham and his associates will then conduct a comprehensive exam to determine which procedures would be best for you.
Your full mouth reconstruction plan will be presented with digital images, X-rays, and/or models and diagrams, so you'll fully understand their recommendations. We welcome your questions, because the more you know, the wiser your decisions will be. Full mouth reconstruction can give you the strong, healthy, comfortable, and functional smile you need to enjoy life.
Call us today to schedule a full mouth reconstruction consultation in our Blytheville, Jonesboro, Trumann or Leachville dental office. Don't waste another day wishing for a strong and beautiful smile!
Oral Surgery & Root Canals
Sometimes surgery is necessary to restore full oral health or determine whether disease is present. Higginbotham Family Dental offers many kinds of oral surgery here in our offices. We can perform comfortable root canals, biopsies, periodontal disease therapy, gum lifts, and extractions.
A common oral surgery, root canal therapy involves removing damaged pulp from within a tooth's canal and replacing it with manmade material. A root canal can save a tooth from extraction and minimize the potential for infection. We offer comfortable root canals with the latest in precision technology and anesthesia. Many patients find our endodontic procedure so comfortable that they sleep through root canal procedures.
If you have been told that you need oral surgery, such as a root canal or tooth extraction, call us to schedule a second opinion visit.
TMJ Therapy
When jaw joints (temporomandibular joints or TMJ) are misaligned, patients may experience antagonistic symptoms such as:
- Ringing ears
- Popping or clicking jaws
- Pain in the face, neck, shoulders, or mouth
- Tooth wear from grinding and clenching
- Tingling in the extremities
- Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
- Headaches, and even migraines
If these symptoms sound familiar, we may be able to offer relief through non-surgical therapy. He can assess your jaw, dentition, and muscles to determine whether TMJ is the source of your pain. Then, with a comfortable, custom-molded oral splint, your jaw can be repositioned for relief. For bruxism (clenching and grinding), he may recommend a preventive nightguard to keep teeth apart while you sleep.
Schedule your TMJ assessment today by calling our Blytheville, Jonesboro, Trumann or Leachville dental office. We want you to look good, be healthy, an feel fantastic, so let him help you with TMJ relief!