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Brogdon Dental PC
Appointments: (423) 870-5698
Joseph Brogdon D.D.S.
Brogdon Dental PC
3920 Dayton Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
Have you ever considered natural-looking, permanent dental implants instead of uncomfortable dentures? Incredible recent advances in technology allow Chattanooga area dental implants dentist Dr. Joseph Brogdon to create tooth implants just for you that can be permanently anchored to your jaw. This is a great option to consider if you've had negative experiences with dentures in the past.
Here at Brogdon Dental PC based in the Chattanooga, TN area, Dr. Joseph Brogdon offers a wide selection of functional appliances to correct the positioning of your teeth and jaws. These can be used alone or before and after treatment with braces.
Dr. Joseph Brogdon is a respected Chattanooga area orthodontics dentist known for his gentle touch.} You can look forward to comfortable and pleasant visits while your smile is being transformed.
The doctor's soft touch, friendly manner and experience providing dental braces for people of all ages makes the process enjoyable. He is dedicated to giving you the beautiful straight teeth and healthy smile you've been waiting for.
Dr. Brogdon provides secure implant dentures in the Chattanooga 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 you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than Joseph Brogdon, D.D.S. who practices in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Brogdon can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
Dr. Sassan Rastegar
Appointments: (212) 692-9090
Sassan Rastegar D.D.S.
Dr. Sassan Rastegar
340 Madison Ave Suite 4B
New York, NY 10173
Midtown South area dentist Dr. Sassan Rastegar offers dental payment plans so you can afford the treatment you need. Just talk with our friendly team about your needs.
We'll be happy to work with you to find the solution that fits your situation. We're committed to making your oral health a reality.
Dental bonding in the Midtown South area is available from experienced dentist Sassan Rastegar, D.D.S.. If your teeth have unsightly cracks or discoloration, dental bonding can help.
It's a quick and non-invasive procedure that corrects minor cosmetic flaws and restores your natural smile. You'll feel great being able to show your natural again.
Experienced Midtown South area root canal dentist Sassan Rastegar, D.D.S. will provide you with excellent care. We'll make sure that you're comfortable during and after your procedure.
Our highly trained team will answer any questions you have. Our goal is to provide you with quality, pain-free treatment for your long term dental health.
Dr. Sassan Rastegar is a trusted Midtown South area provider of Invisalign® for teens provider. We know that as a parent, the oral health and happiness of your teenager is important.
We're here to serve your family's needs, and ensure that your teens get the best results from their Invisalign® clear braces. You'll be thrilled with your teenager's straight teeth and confident smile.
Dr. Sassan Rastegar at his Midtown South dentistry practice is pleased to offer you a free smile analysis if you are 18 years old or older. Our friendly and professional team will make you feel comfortable and welcome.
We'll answer your questions and assess your dental needs to achieve long term oral health. Our goal is to make your visit enjoyable, and to give you the smile you deserve.
Lincoln Dental
Appointments: (508) 754-5891
Frank Voci D.M.D.
Lincoln Dental
129 Lincoln St
Worcester, MA 01605
We understand you have a busy life, and "going to the dentist" is one more task you need to check off your ever-growing "to-do" list. That's why here at Lincoln Dental, located in the Worcester, MA area, we offer people hours, not office hours. Dr. Voci and his staff put your needs first by providing flexible scheduling options to ensure you obtain an appointment that is convenient and workable for you.
Lincoln Dental is a trusted Worcester area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
At Lincoln Dental, we offer lots of ways to pay. Cash, check, debit card, credit card, insurance, monthly payment plans, and finance options are all available at our Worcester area dental practice.
We are committed to making it as easy and convenient for you to pay for your dental care as possible.
Worcester area restorative dentistry at Lincoln Dental can produce natural-looking results. If you have a damaged or missing tooth, we can help.
Our highly skilled team will assess your need for a crown, bridge, implant or other procedure to restore or improve your smile. Our goal is to provide quality dental care for your life-long oral health.
Frank Voci, D.M.D., provides general dentistry for people of all ages. Dental health is important during your entire life. When your teeth are healthy, it follows that you will be healthier, and your quality of life increases. No matter what your age, Lincoln Dental is here to serve your dental needs in the Worcester, Massachusetts area.
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Root Caries: A Significant Dental Problem
People are living longer and keeping their natural teeth more than ever before. The advances in tooth retention, the desire to look one's best, and higher expectations about oral health have raised dental awareness among older adults.
With the significant increase in the older portion of society, with even greater increases expected, more older adults will have more teeth that are susceptible to root caries. Root caries may emerge as one of the most significant dental problems among older adults during the next decade. A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) showed that over half of older adults have decayed or filled root surfaces. The frequency of root caries is strongly age-dependent and will continue to be a major dental problem among the elderly.
Root caries lesions can be caused by new or primary root caries, caries around existing dental fillings or recurrent caries, and abrasion or erosion of the root surfaces. Root caries progress quickly due to the relatively soft nature of the root surface, as well as the risk factors associated with the incidence of root caries.
Risk factors associated with the high prevalence of root caries among older adults include decrease salivary flow or xerostomia, exposure of root surfaces due to periodontal (gum) disease, chronic medical conditions, radiation treatment for head and neck cancer, physical limitations, and diminished manual dexterity due to stroke, arthritis, or Parkinson's disease, cognitive deficits due to mental illness, depression, Alzheimer's disease or dementia, Sjögren's syndrome (an autoimmune disease), diabetes, poor oral hygiene, multiple medication use, and changes in dietary habits. One or more of these risk factors or life changes, which are more common among older adults, can increase root caries in an individual who has not had dental caries for many years.
Root caries can be a challenge for the dentist to treat depending on the size and the type of root caries lesion, the extent and rate of caries activity for that person, the physical and mental condition of the individual, and where the root caries are located in the mouth. Many root lesions have limited accessibility and visibility, are often more complicated by pre-existing extensive dental work, and are difficult to isolate from oral fluids during the restoration process. Also, many people who have widespread root lesions have limited tolerance for dental treatment because of medical conditions, illness, and mental health problems.
By Denise J. Fedele, DMD, MS
Your Dental Visit
When you first visit a new dentist, part of your initial exam is an assessment of your "bite" - the way teeth meet as the jaws close. Later, after a filling or placement of a dental crown, your bite will be tested again to be sure the tooth restoration fits well with other teeth. Nearly all dental patients have "been there." And there's good reason for this attention to bite.
Chewing, tooth wear and joint function all depend on the balanced opposition of teeth in each jaw. Any disruption of a good bite, either by broken, loose, or lost teeth, is trouble in need of repair. In the worst-case scenario - the jaws themselves present skeletal problems - orthodontic treatment is considered. However, most malocclusions (bad bites) are treatable right in your dentist's office.
Your dentist will first locate ill-fitting teeth by routine bite analysis. You will bite down on a sheet of special paper that marks teeth with uneven wear. If this doesn't tell your dentist enough, he or she may take impressions, from which study models are built. This gives your dentist a very visual demonstration of what's wrong.
High points in enamel that interfere with normal contact may be filed away. Eroded fillings call for replacements. Lost teeth need a bridge or dental implants to prevent opposing teeth from overgrowth. There are any number of solutions to a bad bite, all important to your dental health.
Anytime you notice a change in your chewing habits, or feel more pressure than usual on a solitary tooth, bring it to your dentist's attention. You'll notice the abnormality, maybe before your dentist detects it. Since you'll be working together, tell your dentist your suspicions and, if it's broken, it can be fixed.
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