General Dentistry in Bradenton, FL
Oral health and whole-body health are closely connected, and they can significantly affect one another. Some dental issues can even lead to chronic medical conditions and vice versa. To ensure your optimal oral health and wellness, Dr. Christopher Stock uses his years of experience, advanced technology, and a patient-focused approach to care for your smile.
At Palms Dental, we provide comprehensive general dentistry to Bradenton, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Palmetto, Ellenton, and surrounding communities. We tailor every service to meet your specific needs. Combining modern dentistry and decades of experience and skill, Dr. Stock can help you attain your healthiest smile.
Our General Dentistry Services
We continuously strive to educate ourselves with the latest technology and scientific developments to provide the most effective and reliable dentistry. From tooth-colored fillings and nightguards to same-day dental crowns, we are here to help you!
Palms Dental offers the following general dentistry services:
- Complete exams, digital x-rays, and dental cleanings
- Tooth-colored fillings, root canal therapy, and dental extractions
- Cosmetic dentistry, such as whitening, veneers, and bonding
- Dental implant placement and restoration
- Same-day and traditional crowns, bridges, and dentures
Our kind and knowledgeable team at Palms Dental are here to guide you through your dental needs. Please feel free to contact us for a consultation. We look forward to welcoming you to our Bradenton dental office!
Same-Day Dental Crowns in Bradenton
One of our favorite technologies at Palms Dental is the PlanScan® same-day dental crowns. Using the PlanScan system, Dr. Stock can create, mill, and place your all-ceramic restoration in a single dental appointment. Patients no longer have to endure messy physical molds or inconvenient wait periods.
PlanScan® same-day crowns are made from high-strength materials, and Dr. Stock mills them using a special machine right here in our Bradenton dental office. In a matter of hours, you can receive a gorgeous and durable final crown.
Gentle and Comfortable Treatment
Each treatment room is equipped with modern, adjustable dental chairs and large-screen TVs so you can enjoy watching your favorite show or movie during treatment. We also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) as a mild sedative to alleviate dental anxiety and discomfort.
Nitrous oxide is colorless and odorless gas patients inhale through a soft nasal tube during treatment. The effects wear off within minutes. We also offer oral sedation to patients in preparation for more complex procedures. Our dental team also provides blankets or neck pillows for additional relaxation.
Ready to Schedule Your Dental Appointment? 
Palms Dental welcomes new and familiar faces to our Bradenton dentistry practice. As your trusted dental home, we always look forward to seeing you smile and helping you stay healthy.
Our dental team creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, and we strive to treat each patient with the utmost respect and consideration. Palms Dental is a judgment-free zone, and we are always here to help you with your oral health needs.
Whether you have a broken tooth, require a tooth-colored filling, or need tooth replacement, Dr. Stock is the Bradenton dentist to call. We also offer affordable mouthguards for patients who grind or clench their teeth during sleep.
At Palms Dental, we only use the highest quality materials that provide comfort and reliability. We also ensure your smile complements your appearance and achieves your cosmetic and restorative goals.
Are you ready to schedule your next dental visit with us? If so, please feel free to contact us today or you can book your appointment using our online scheduling form.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
Clenching and grinding your teeth, also called bruxism, usually happens unconsciously during sleep, though stressful days can also lead to daytime bruxism. Jaw muscles are so powerful, you can actually damage your own teeth and jaw joints. Bruxism can lead to headaches, facial muscle tension, painful jaws, ringing in the ears, and exhaustion.
If you wake up with sensitive teeth or feel like your jaws just did a marathon workout, you could be grinding your teeth.
At Palms Dental, we create custom nightguards, which place a barrier between your upper and lower teeth to avoid tooth fractures and wear. Your nightguard can also help to relax your jaws, reducing inflammation.
Contact our West Bradenton dental office to learn more about custom nightguards. We are here to help you get a good night’s sleep and have a pain-free day.
We won’t take it personally! We understand that fear of the unknown or a negative past experience may mean that the dental office is not your idea of a good time. Our caring team makes heroic efforts to make dentistry extremely comfortable, even for our most fearful patients.
However, we understand that a smiling face and charming personality might not be enough to put you at ease, which is why we also offer sedation dentistry with nitrous oxide. So, if you have difficulty getting numb, experience a fear of the dentist, or you want to relax an overactive gag reflex, just let us know, and we will help you drift off to relaxation land with nitrous oxide.
Also called laughing gas, nitrous oxide won’t make us any funnier, but it will safely take the edge off your treatment. Since it enters and leaves your system quickly, you can even drive after your appointment.
General dentistry is the field of dentistry that aims to help you and your family maintain good oral health over the course of your lifetime. At Palms Dental, located in West Bradenton, Florida, our team focuses on patient education and preventive dental care to help you avoid many of the pitfalls people experience when it comes to your oral health.
Dental exams (checkups), dental cleanings, and diagnostic x-rays are the best insurance when it comes to caring for your smile. We customize your exam and cleanings schedule to help you achieve optimum oral health and wellness.
When the need for tooth repairs, such as dental fillings and tooth crowns occurs, we are here for a painless and stress-free experience to repair, protect, and prolong the life of your natural teeth.
Your general dentist will also be the one who handles any emergencies, such as an abscess or the need for a tooth extraction. We will also work with you to avoid future dental emergencies and the stress that comes with them.
If you are looking to improve the appearance of your smile, your West Bradenton dentist is also your cosmetic dentist! Treatments such as teeth whitening, Invisalign®, and smile-improving teeth veneers are all options right here with Dr. Christopher Stock.
Meet Our Doctor:
Dr. Christopher Stock DDS
Dentist of the Year recipient, Dr. Christopher Stock has been practicing dentistry in the Sarasota and Bradenton area since 2000.
Originally from the Sarasota area, Dr. Stock spent many years in Germany where his father served in the United States military. With an ambition to enjoy German culture to its fullest, Dr. Stock became fluent in the German language and still delights in conversing with fellow speakers when the opportunity arises.
Dr. Stock is an alumnus of Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota and the University of Florida, and he graduated from ...
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General Dentistry Technology
Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, also called “laughing gas,” is a mild sedative we use to help ease anxiety and pain. Nitrous oxide produces a light, dream-like sensation in patients, offering a more pleasant and relaxing experience. The patient can feel the anti-anxiety effects only for the time they are breathing it in. Effects dissipate within minutes of discontinued use.
Intraoral Scanner
Intraoral scanners quickly and comforably capture high-quality digital impressions of the teeth and surrounding tissues. An intraoral scanner is a handheld, slender device with a small camera on the end. The dentist inserts the scanner in a patient’s mouth, gently shifting it from side-to-side so we capture images from various angles.
We use intraoral scanners to quickly and efficiently obtain images needed for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Patients and the dentist can view the images on computer or TV monitors in each of the treatment rooms.