General/Restorative

When our patients do need treatment procedures, we are proud to offer top-quality, affordable services in a caring and compassionate manner. Using the latest technology, quality materials, and proven methods, we strive to provide patients with comfortable, long-lasting, esthetic dentistry. Follow each link to read official ADA information about the service you’re interested in.

Illustraition of a tooth-colored filling

Tooth-colored Composite Fillings

These restorations are highly esthetic and contain no metal or mercury. Tooth-colored fillings are placed in one appointment in the office. They’re light cured and our patients are able to eat and function normally very quickly after placement.

Permanent Crowns and Bridges

Tooth-colored metal-free zirconia and ceramic, as well as porcelain fused to metal (PFM) and full gold options are available. We utilize only American dental laboratories, and our patients can rest assured that crowns contain only the finest materials.

Illustration of dental crown
Illustration of dental implants

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a state-of-the-art way to replace a single or several missing teeth. Dr. Price’s experience includes implant-supported crowns and bridges, as well as implant-retained overdentures and partial dentures. Once your implant is restored, we can also provide long-term implant maintenance.

Extractions

When a tooth needs to be extracted, we are often able to do so in the office. Otherwise, we are able to facilitate referral to a qualified specialist.

Tooth extraction

Cosmetic Dentistry

We offer numerous cosmetic dentistry procedures, including in-office and at-home bleaching, and porcelain and composite veneers. We are glad to consult about options to improve the look of your smile — just ask!

Periodontal Therapy

Periodontal disease, or periodontitis, is a bacterial infection that causes deterioration of the gums and bone that support the teeth. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to loosening and loss of teeth; it has also been linked to numerous other health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. We are able to provide numerous therapies for periodontal disease, including deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) and delivery of localized chemotherapeutic/antibiotic agents to the gums.

Removable Prostheses (Full and Partial Dentures)

We are pleased to offer several options to our edentulous or partially edentulous patients. We provide partial dentures (used to replace one or more teeth), immediate dentures (used as patients are transitioning from non-restorable teeth to dentures), conventional dentures (used when patients are already edentulous), and implant-retained dentures (used when several dental implants can help to hold in a denture or partial denture). Highly esthetic options, with and without metal framework can be fabricated.

Pediatric Dentistry

We are happy to provide treatment for every member of your family. Please see our pediatric dentistry section for more information!

Dr. Erin Price performing work on child.

Occlusal Evaluation and Splint Therapy

Through evaluation of your occlusion, or “bite”, we may determine that you can benefit from treatment with an occlusal splint or nightguard. This device can be used in conjunction with other treatments to make your bite more comfortable, and may help relieve symptoms commonly known as “TMD” or “TMJ”. We also may facilitate referral to a specialist for treatment of these symptoms.

Root Canal Therapy

We provide thorough diagnostics and recommend root canal therapy in many cases. We are able to facilitate referral to a qualified specialist for this procedure; patients then return to our office to have a final restoration (filling or crown) placed on the tooth.

Illustration of root canal

Orthodontics/Braces

Dr. Price treats many orthodontic cases right in the office! She is experienced in several clear aligner systems, including Invisalign, Clear Correct, and Align. We also work with several area orthodontists to treat our patients.

Emergency Services

Our patients’ comfort is important to us, and we are glad to accommodate emergencies. We do our best to take care of emergencies while being mindful of the schedules of our regularly appointed patients; please call as early in the day as possible if you are experiencing emergency symptoms so that we may accommodate you as quickly as possible.

Joyce

Office Manager

Joyce has been with Bigfork Dental Center since 1984! She is a wealth of knowledge, and is well versed in topics from insurance to treatment options, and everything in between! Joyce has called Montana home for more than 40 years, but her roots are in Ohio (Go Buckeyes!). When she isn’t in the office, she is helping her husband run their bed and breakfast in Troy or spending time with her children or grandchildren. Count on Joyce to help with any questions you may have!