Dental Services

Diastema is the medical name for a space or gap between two teeth. While the most commonly gapped teeth are the two at upper front and center, a gap can occur between any two teeth. There are many potential causes for gapped teeth, including: Teeth that are too small for the jawbone Teeth that are […]

At Saxonburg Dental Care, our goal is to make your dental visits as pleasant as possible. Part of this effort includes taking the complication out of utilizing your insurance benefits. Dr. Sepich knows there can be confusing terms and stipulations in insurance plans that can be a barrier between you and the care you need. […]

There is a law of nature that states: “function follows form.” This saying means that how something appears 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 for […]

Dental bonding is a versatile cosmetic and restorative dental procedure that can be performed on patients of all ages. It can repair damage, fill gaps, and improve the look and structure of teeth. Saxonburg Dental Care wants all our patients to enjoy healthy, confident smiles, and if your child faces problems with chipped, misshapen or […]

We all remember losing our teeth as children and being delighted to find money from the tooth fairy under our pillow, but it’s just not as much fun losing teeth as an adult. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have an average of […]

Imagine this – you have come to see Saxonburg dentist Dr. Roger Sepich for a cleaning and routine checkup. The cleaning goes well, but then Dr. Sepich tells you that you have a cavity. You’ve been dreading the possibility of this news and now you fear that something must be wrong, since you have been […]

At Saxonburg Dental Care, we’re here to help you as you teach your little ones how to care for their growing and changing smiles. Sometimes our combined efforts will prevent them from needing dental treatment beyond cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants, but other times we might recommend extraction to get them back on track for […]

No one wants to think about the words “abscessed tooth” applying to their own mouth, but to paraphrase Sun Tzu, it’s a good idea to know your enemy. Causes of an abscessed tooth include: Tooth decay Gum disease A cracked tooth When a tooth is compromised by one or more of these conditions, bacteria may […]

There are lots of ways to deal with missing or damaged teeth. You’ve probably heard one of us at Saxonburg Dental Care talking about implants, dentures, bridges, and crowns, but have you ever wondered what they are and how they work? Dr. Sepich knows that folks like to be informed, so think of this as […]

Do you remember feeling like standards of beauty were unattainable when you were a teenager? Heck, many of feel this way as adults! It makes sense that teenagers might be concerned with the appearance of their smile and pine for bright white smiles the same way adults do, because they’re often exposed to the same […]