Dental Services

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction is a really long name … so let’s call it TMJ. Ah, yes, that’s right, now the name is more familiar! You’ve heard it before. Maybe even some lingering pain in your chewing muscles and bones has you wondering if you’ve got it. TMJ dysfunction is sometimes called TMD, TMJD, or TMJ […]

There is a law of nature that “function follows form.” It’s a saying that means how something looks actually determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function). Think of a watering can with a long spout that’s perfect […]

A hole in your smile is never a good thing. It negatively affects your appearance, your eating, your speaking, and your overall sense of confidence and wellbeing. Let Creative Dental Solutions bridge the gap between where you are with your smile and where you want to be! A missing tooth or teeth can also cause […]

Someone once said, “Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” How true! It can be disorienting and frustrating to watch your health change with age, but you don’t have to accept poor oral health and tooth loss as just a part of the game. On the contrary, your oral health […]

Bite. Crack. Ouch! A cracked or broken tooth is a real problem. Unlike other bones in your body, a tooth will not heal itself and you need to take care of it immediately. Depending on how bad the damage is and where it is located, your dentist will likely recommend an inlay, onlay, or a […]

Have you or any of your family members injured a tooth these past few months? Maybe you got a little overzealous with some corn on the cob, maybe your daughter tripped during a game of tag and chipped her tooth, or maybe your mother chipped her tooth on a walnut, we can help fix these […]

Don’t let dentures or gaps in your teeth take away your confidence! Talk to Drs. James Sevey and David Haluska about dental implants and get started on a path to reclaiming your smile! Creative Dental Solutions offers the best dental implant technology available and we love to help our Bangor patients regain their confidence with a beautiful, healthy […]

It’s no secret that regular old braces carry a certain stigma. The brackets, wires, and small, colored bands are clunky and painful, and most people shudder at the thought of having to get them. However, the dentistry of today is very different and Drs. Sevey and Haluska have options for you, like clear braces, that […]

Why Do My Teeth Need To Be Aligned? The only reason people get braces is to improve their smile, right? Wrong! Occlusion, or the alignment of your teeth, is a crucial factor in the health and functionality of your entire mouth. It may not seem like anything more than a cosmetic issue, but malocclusion (misaligned […]

Traditionally, dentists have used what’s known as amalgam, or special metal alloys, to fill cavities. However, modern dental medicine has advanced to the point that Dr. Sevey and Dr. Haluska can offer Bangor, ME patients a much better option for filling the holes caused by tooth decay: composite fillings. We at Creative Dental Solutions would […]