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Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D.
Appointments: (618) 462-8123
Mary Lucido D.M.D.
Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D.
2201 State Street
Alton, IL 62002
At Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D. we offer a range of treatment options for sleep apnea. If snoring or obstructed breathing is a problem, call Dr. Lucido today to learn how we can help you breathe easier.
Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious health problems, so contact us now to schedule an examination.
At Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D. we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. Alton area dentist Dr. Mary Lucido and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
Mary Lucido, D.M.D., in the Alton area accepts Delta Dental® insurance. Our experienced team at Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D. will file your insurance claim for you.
We want your dental treatment to be affordable for you. We're committed to helping you maintain your life-long oral health.
If you're interested in natural-looking false teeth, Alton area dentures dentist Mary Lucido, D.M.D. has solutions. Our team uses modern materials and techniques to achieve the natural results you envision.
We'll evaluate your situation and create your personal treatment plan. You'll enjoy eating and smiling with your comfortable new dentures.
If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Mary E. Lucido, D.M.D. located in the Alton, IL area. Mary Lucido, D.M.D. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.
Goliad Dental Care
Appointments: (361) 645-2381
Daniel Garza D.D.S.
Goliad Dental Care
317 S. Market Street P.O. Box 1480
Goliad, TX 77963
Goliad Dental Care is a trusted Goliad 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.
If you're looking for clear braces in the Goliad area, our team at Goliad Dental Care provides them. We'll be happy to discuss your situation and create your individual treatment plan for invisible dental braces.
We have extensive knowledge about the different kinds of orthodontic treatments available today. We're committed to creating the straight teeth and happy smile you're looking for.
Distinguished Goliad area mini dental implants dentist Daniel Garza, D.D.S. can provide you with the highest quality results. At Goliad Dental Care, we use state-of-the-art materials and techniques that make them less invasive and more affordable.
You deserve the best treatment available to replace missing teeth. Whether you're missing a single tooth or experiencing pain from slipping dentures, mini dental implants can be a faster way to regain your beautiful smile.
If you're an adult wondering how to get started with nearly invisible Six Month Smiles® in the Goliad area, Dr. Garza will be happy to help. We encourage you to ask all the questions you have about how clear braces can straighten your teeth or close gaps in teeth that make you feel uncomfortable.
Our goal is to design an individual treatment plan for your situation. You'll enjoy the fast results, and the new confidence you'll feel with a bright, healthy smile.
ProDent Group
Appointments: (954) 755-3337
Anatoly Ripa D.D.S.
ProDent Group
1314 N. University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33071
The friendly, caring staff of ProDent Group in the Coral Springs, Florida area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Anatoly Ripa, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Headphones and music are available for your comfort at ProDent Group in the Coral Springs, FL area . You can also feel free to bring in your iPod or other device. Sit back, close your eyes, and focus on your listening pleasure during your next dental appointment with Dr. Ripa.
Second opinions are readily given by Anatoly Ripa, D.D.S., at his practice in the Coral Springs, FL area. Dr. Ripa wants you to be able to make an informed decision about your oral health needs. Dr. Ripa believes that if a treatment plan is sound, particularly one that is major and/or expensive, it should hold up to scrutiny by other dental professionals.
Here at ProDent Group, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Anatoly Ripa, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
ProDent Group practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Coral Springs, FL area, Dr. Anatoly Ripa and his staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
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FAQs on Dental Implants, Wisdom Teeth and Sealants for Children
Q. How does one care for primary teeth?
A. As soon as the first tooth erupts, primary teeth may be cleaned with a clean, wet wash cloth or wet gauze. The gums should also be gently wiped. If a toothbrush is used, it should be an appropriate size.
Q. Where does decay on the primary teeth occur most often?
A. With inappropriate or prolonged use of the baby bottle, decay may occur on the upper front teeth (incisors). The second most-often occurring site are the upper primary molars, which are found furthest back in the mouth. If there is no spacing between the primary teeth, there is a much greater chance of decay between the primary molars. These teeth should be flossed as soon as they come in.
Q. Why are dental sealants beneficial for children?
A. Dental sealants are applied by your dentist as protective coatings for the chewing surface of permanent molars. They protect the teeth from decay. Read on for more information.
Q. What is a dental implant?
A. A dental implant is a permanent artificial tooth replacement.
Q. What is the procedure for receiving dental implants?
A. Dental implants are inserted surgically in two steps. The first step is to insert a “post” into or onto the jawbone. This post will then become the “anchor” for the artificial tooth that will be placed over the “post”.
Q. How long is the procedure for dental implants?
A. Getting a dental implant is a two step process. Once the “post” is inserted into the jawbone, the patient will have between three and six months with a temporary restoration. During this period, the bone and gum area around the post will heal to create a strong and healthy bond.
Once this bond is complete, an additional set of smaller posts is attached to the original post and then the artificial tooth is secured to the posts. The entire procedure could take anywhere from three to ten months.
Q. Can I eat regularly while the implants are bonding?
A. While the “post” is bonding with your jaw and gums, your dentist will place a temporary artificial tooth on the post. During the bonding period, you will need to eat soft foods.
Q. Do implants require special care?
A. Yes and No. Dental implants need to be brushed, flossed and checked regularly by a dentist, just as you would do with your regular teeth. But dental implants don’t need special brushes or pastes.
Q. Can you eat and chew normally with dental implants?
A. Yes. Consider that natural teeth can absorb up to approximately 540 lbs. per square inch of biting pressure and properly placed dental implants can withstand up to approximately 450 lbs. per square inch of the same pressure.
Q. How long should a dental implant last?
A. With proper placement, excellent home care, regular dental visits, and good overall health, dental implants should be permanent.
Q. What are wisdom teeth?
A. Wisdom teeth are the third molars.
Q. Why is it necessary to remove wisdom teeth?
A. It is necessary to remove wisdom teeth to avoid problems, such as an impacted tooth destroying the second molar.
Q. Why do wisdom teeth cause problems?
A. Wisdom teeth generate problems because the shape of the modern human mouth is too small to accommodate these teeth, and they become impacted or unable to come in or move into their proper place.
Q. What problems occur from impacted third molars?
A. Partially erupted wisdom teeth are breeding grounds for bacteria and germs that may cause infection. Cysts and tumors may grow on trapped wisdom teeth.
Q. How is a wisdom tooth removed?
A. Wisdom teeth are removed by surgery. The gum tissue over the tooth is removed, the connective tissue is stripped gently away from the tooth and bone, the tooth is removed, and the gum sutured.
Q. When are lasers used in dentistry?
A. Lasers are used in oral surgery, gum surgery, tooth whitening, cancer sore treatment, and the treatment of gums that have been diseased.
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Early Dental Practices
Every science has its beginnings in myth and folklore. Early dental practices, in particular, are deeply tied to the mysticism surrounding the teeth and tongue. Because the mouth is the center of speech and nourishment, diverse cultures treat dental events in their lives with respect.
There is a universal human belief that teeth confer power. These remedies and practices were intended to cultivate that power-by keeping teeth for a lifetime. The same spirit-much refined-motivates modern dentistry.
Toothache
For relief, boil earthworms in oil and pour into the ear on the side where there is pain (Pliny, 77 AD).
Pour juice of onions by drops into the mouth, bite a piece of wood struck by lightning (ibid.).
Put tobacco in the armpit; hold a heated root of a birch on the cheek; or hold a small frog against the cheek or lick a toad's abdomen (Norwegian folklore).
Lay roasted parings of turnips, as hot as they may be, behind the ear; keep the feet in warm water, and rub them well with bran, just before bedtime (John Wesley, 1747).
Tooth Extraction
"Round the tooth to be drawn, he fastened a strong piece of catgut; to its other end he affixed a bullet. Then he charged a pistol with this bullet and a full measure of powder. The firing performed a speedy and effectual removal of the offending tooth" (Dr. Monsey, 1788).
In the US and Europe, the blacksmith did extractions, presumably because they had the "proper tools."
"If one had a tooth extracted, it must be burned, because, if a dog got it and swallowed it, one would have a dog's tooth come in its place" (Dr. Holmes, 1862).
Tooth Cleaning
To clean the teeth, rub them with the ashes of burnt bread (Poor Will's Almanack, 1780).
To stable and steadfast the teeth, and to keep the gummes in good case, it shall be very good every day in the morning to wash well the mouth with red wine (London, 1598).
In parts of England, the superstition persists: one prevents a toothache by "clothing one's right leg prior to the left" (G.P. Foley, 1972).
Tooth Growth
To make the teeth of children grow hastily, take the brain of a hen and rub the gums therewith. It shall make them grow without any sorrow or diseases or aching (London, 1934).
Roast the brains of a rabbit and rub a small amount on the gums (US, 1942).
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