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Hollywood Dental Center
Appointments: (936) 632-4477
Ralph Rose D.D.S.
Hollywood Dental Center
1703 Tulane Dr
Lufkin, TX 75901
Dr. Rose provides secure implant dentures in the LUFKIN area. Implant retained dentures won't slip, and are a long-lasting solution to missing teeth.
You'll talk, eat and smile with more confidence. Your self esteem will return with your new natural-looking teeth.
If traditional unsightly metal braces are not appealing to you or your child, you may want to consider tooth-colored braces from LUFKIN area braces dentist Dr. Rose.
The braces will hardly be noticeable, since the stain-resistant material will be blended to match the exact color of your teeth. If subtle is what you are looking for - and you need braces - this could be a great option for you.
If you are missing one or more teeth, you'll want to talk with LUFKIN area dental implant dentist Dr. Ralph Rose about replacements that look and feel as natural as your own teeth. If dentures are causing you problems, you may consider dental implants. Unlike dentures, which can be removed, Dr. Rose offers dental implants that are permanently anchored into the jaw itself.
Hollywood Dental Center welcomes emergency appointments. We know that dental emergencies can occur at any time. Our 24-hour voice mail alerts LUFKIN area dentist Dr. Ralph Rose to your need. We are here to help you at any time.
If you're facing oral surgery or tooth extractions, you need reassurance and information from a trusted professional. Let LUFKIN area dentist Dr. Ralph Rose and his friendly staff put your mind at ease. Let us explain how your procedure can be conducted safely, quickly, and comfortably.
Feel Good Dentistry
Appointments: (305) 667-6747
Rene Piedra D.M.D.
Feel Good Dentistry
7887 N. Kendall Dr. Ste. 220
Miami, FL 33156
Feel Good Dentistry offers natural-looking partial dentures. Miami area dentures dentist Dr. Rene Piedra uses the latest technology to produce materials custom-blended to your skin, hair and eye color. You'll look like you were born with perfect teeth.
Miami area dentist Dr. Piedra wants you to have optimal dental health, and offers a range of options to help make your dental treatment affordable.
Don't let expense stand between you and the quality dental care you deserve. Find out about our affordable fees and the many types of financial arrangements Feel Good Dentistry has to offer.
With IV sedation you'll have no memory of your dental procedure at our Miami area sedation dentistry practice. Since you are safely sedated during the treatment, you experience virtually no pain. You'll simply wake up to your successful results.
New and safe sedation dentistry with Miami area sedation dentist Dr. Rene Piedra means you can have years of dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort. If you've been putting up with discomfort, hiding your smile, or delaying scheduling dental work because you're too busy, your life is about to change. Make a sedation dentistry consultation appointment today with Dr. Piedra.
There are a variety of payment options available to our valued patients. Feel Good Dentistry accepts debit cards, credit cards, checks and cash, and even offers convenient monthly payment plans for those who qualify. Call our Miami area dental office today to discuss the right financial options for you.
Oakhurst Dental Care
Appointments: (559) 683-6200
Adrian Buca D.D.S.
Oakhurst Dental Care
49386 Rd. 426 P.O. Box 2500
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Oakhurst area dentist, Dr. Adrian Buca has extensive experience providing dental phobia treatments that help patients ease their dental anxiety. If fear of the dentist is keeping you from getting the quality dental care you need, we can help. You're not alone. Our trained team works with all kinds of anxiety and stress. We'll help you get the dental treatment you need in a way that makes you feel comfortable.
Oakhurst area Invisalign® dentist Adrian Buca, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At Oakhurst Dental Care, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.
We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!
With oral conscious sedation, Oakhurst area sedation dentist Adrian Buca, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Oakhurst Dental Care located in the Oakhurst, CA area. Adrian Buca, D.D.S. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.
Most major credit cards are accepted at Oakhurst Dental Care in the Oakhurst area. Types of cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card.
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Learn About Invisible Fillings for Your Teeth
Technology now offers attractive options for cavity restorations in dental care. Called composites, these new tooth-colored fillings are excellent choices for front teeth and other repairs that might be visible. Composites duplicate the natural appearance of a tooth in restoring decayed teeth or repairing a defect.
What Material Is Used in the Composite?
Composites are made from a mixture of microscopic plastic and ceramic resin particles. Another type of tooth-colored filling is called a resin ionomer, which releases fluoride useful for preventing tooth decay.
Besides Their Cosmetic Value, What Other Benefits Do Composites Provide?
The bonding process used in restoration provides strength to the tooth, making it more structurally sound. It also seals the tooth, decreasing the chance of sensitivity to hot and cold. Some composites made with materials releasing fluoride are ideal for treating root decay, a condition when gums recede, exposing tooth roots to more cavity-causing plaque. These fluoride-releasing materials also are useful for filling decayed baby teeth.
What Is the Process for Treatment?
Following removal of the decayed area, a mild acid solution is used to prepare the tooth's surface for bonding. A bonding agent is then brushed over the surface. Next, several layers of the composite are applied. For a natural appearance, the dentist matches the color of the composite to the tooth.
Then, it is chemically hardened or cured with a special light and finally polished for a natural-looking finishing touch.
How Durable Are Composite Fillings?
In a five-year clinical study, some of the resin materials demonstrated 100% effectiveness for adhesion and retention. Like other types of fillings, they may require periodic replacement. While the material is very durable, they may not perform quite as long as silver fillings or amalgams for their resistance to the rigors of grinding and chewing.
Scheduling regular dental exams is an important part of good oral hygiene. Your dentist will check your invisible fillings each time to ensure their performance.
By Brian J. Gray, DDS, MAGD, FICO
How To Know If You Have A TMJ Problem With Your Bite
Problems with the way your teeth fit together occur in many different ways. Some bite problems cause discomfort or even pain, and that pain can masquerade as problems that you would not readily associate with your teeth. Some bite problems can cause major damage to your teeth without producing any obvious discomfort.
There are some pretty simple ways that anyone can detect TMJ when a problem with the bite is causing or at least contributing to pain or discomfort.
The clench test: With your mouth empty so there is nothing between your teeth to bite on, close your teeth together and squeeze hard. If clenching your teeth together causes any sign of discomfort in any tooth, you have a disharmony in your bite.
Teeth that are sensitive to cold often get that way from the extra pounding they take if any part of that tooth strikes before the rest of the teeth contact during closure. Use the clench test to see if the extra sensitivity is related to an uneven bite. Squeeze hard. If you can make any tooth hurt by empty mouth clenching, the bite is probably the main reason for the sensitivity. This is a good way to find out if a new filling or crown is "high." If it hurts when you clench, it is probably not in perfect harmony with a correct bite. You should be able to bite hard and grind your teeth together in all directions without feeling discomfort in any tooth if your bite is perfect. The exception to this is if you have advanced periodontal disease, you may have several teeth that can't accept firm biting, but even then, you should not normally feel pain in a single tooth when biting.
If biting hard causes pain or discomfort in the jaw joint, (you may feel it just in front of your ear), you can suspect a possible relationship between your bite and a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problem. It may be associated with a structural disorder in your TMJ, but more often the pain is coming from certain muscles that move your jaw joints to accommodate a bite that is not in harmony with your TMJs. Your dentist should be able to diagnose the exact source of the pain.
Look for severe wear on your teeth, as this is another sign that your bite is not in harmony. If you have worn all the enamel off the biting edges of your teeth, you will see a darker colored surface. This is dentin and it will wear down seven times faster than the much harder enamel that you've already worn through. So ask your dentist to evaluate what is causing so much wear. This wear can be especially damaging when it is on your front teeth, so if you notice your lower front teeth have worn down to dentin, have your bite checked. Better yet, don't wait till all the enamel is gone. Schedule a visit to your dentist office. Correcting your bite may stop or at least slow down the wear process.
By Peter E. Dawson, DDS
