Hutchins Richard

read moreSince receiving his degree at the University of Illinois School of Dentistry in 2001, Dr. Jason's philosophy is to treat patients with great respect. He especially enjoys volunteering at schools to teach kids how to take care of their teeth so that they understand the direct connection to their overall health and so that their great smiles last a lifetime - beautifully and pain-free. He dedicates most of his working hours ensuring everything we do at Village Green creates positive and memorable experiences for the patients we serve.

read moreAs our community slowly "opens up" on the other side of the pandemic, we're nothing short of thrilled that we can provide much-needed dental care to you and your family. Nothing is more important to us than protecting the health and safety of our patients, team members, and community. And to do so, we have put in place and conscientiously and systematically perform safety and sterilization protocols mandated and recommended by the CDC, OSHA, and our governing dental associations. If you are a current patient who has missed your recare appointment due to distancing, please call us now to reschedule (if we haven't already reached you).

read moreAs a dentist in Aurora, we know how to whiten your teeth to dramatically increase your smile power. It is a procedure designed to remove stains and discoloration and lighten teeth pigmentation. As your dentist in Aurora, we will custom design the best method to whiten your teeth based on your unique needs. The materials in whitening kits contain different levels of carbamide peroxide.one of the safest chemicals on the market to whiten your teeth. Teeth whitening can be done safely, quickly, and reliably at Village Green Dental.

read moreIf you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, then dental implants (artificial tooth root and crown replacements) may be right for you. It's hard to imagine, but 69% of North Americans aged 35-44 have had at least one tooth removed every year as a result of infection, gum disease, or accidents. When you lose teeth, several problems can occur. The remaining teeth can shift, rotate, and become crooked. This can leave you with a bad bite and unsightly spaces, making it painful to chew food, and it can make home care more difficult.

read moreSince the inception of clear aligners, Invisalign has quickly revolutionized the world of orthodontics because there are now other options available to straighten your teeth besides metal, ceramic, or clear braces. You may want to visit a dentist in Aurora to start Invisalign treatment, and you probably want to investigate your options between braces and aligners. Or perhaps you have general questions since this decision affects your overall quality of life. Until recently, orthodontic treatment was focused mainly on children or teenagers and the preferred method was metal train-track braces.

read moreEndodontics, which is commonly known as root canal therapy, is the branch of dentistry that focuses on diseases and injuries of dental pulp, the soft tissues inside every tooth. Its purpose is to save a natural tooth, heal infection, and to relieve pain. Did you know that more than 14 million teeth receive endodontic treatment each year? By choosing endodontic treatment, you are making the decision to keep your natural teeth, which is really important as it gives you the ability to. Beneath the hard enamel exterior of your tooth, there is a canal that contains what we call "pulp" - the soft interior of the tooth.

read moreThe truth is that most of our teeth acquire stains, chips, breaks, and cracks over our lifetime. In addition, some of us have always been dissatisfied with the shape of our teeth, or some permanent discoloration, or maybe even fillings that are showing their age. Veneers are very thin, but strong, shells that are permanently bonded to the front surface of teeth. Usually made of porcelain, dental veneers provide a natural-looking, beautiful new surface. That's because dental porcelain, like natural tooth enamel, is translucent and can be matched to the color of adjacent teeth.