The clear alternative to braces! We are proud to offer Invisalign!
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Mouthguards
Dental Tip of the Day: Facial and head injuries can be sustained in nearly every sport. Damage to the teeth, lips, tongue and jaws are frequent occurrences in both children and adults. Mouthguards definitely help prevent these injuries and although more research is needed, mouthguards may also help prevent serious injuries such as concussions. While mouthguards are not required equipment in many sports, wearing one is an important precaution for athletes of any age and ability. If you play a sport, especially a "contact" sport, look into getting a mouthguard. Take care of those pearly whites!
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
Dental Tip of the Day
Remember to brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes to get the ultimate results.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Now Offering Invisalign
Getting your teeth straightened isn’t something just for teenagers anymore. Many adults just like you who have felt uncomfortable with their smiles now have straight, healthy teeth. You can too! If you weren’t able to get your teeth straightened when you were younger, now is the time to find out more about Invisalign-the clear alternative to metal braces and wires.
Treatment with Invisalign is quick and easy. With Invisalign, you don’t wear metal braces. Instead, your teeth are straightened by wearing a series of clear plastic aligners. The aligners are so inconspicuous that most people won’t be able to tell you’re wearing them. You’ll wear each set of clear aligners for about two weeks at a time, while your teeth move little by little toward the smile you’ve always wanted. The aligners are worn all the time, except when you’re eating, drinking anything but water, brushing, and flossing. Because the aligners are removable, you can eat all your favorite foods.
We can’t tell you exactly how long your treatment will take. But, on average, Invisalign treatment takes about one year. The cost of treatment is similar in cost to traditional braces. In addition, if you have orthodontic coverage, Invisalign is often covered to the same extent as traditional braces. We will be happy to work with you on all the insurance and financial details.
Be one of the many patients who are enjoying their new smiles. Don’t hold back, straight teeth are now within your reach!
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Friday, January 4, 2013
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW!
Silver vs. Composite Restorations: It’s Not All About the Looks
If you ever had fillings done before the 1990’s, chances are they were amalgam fillings, or more commonly known as silver fillings. Despite what the name implies, the filling (restoration) is not entirely made of silver, but rather a mixture of two or more metals, such as silver, copper, tin and mercury. Amalgam fillings require the removal of additional healthy tooth structure, darken/stain the remaining enamel and are aesthetically unappealing.
Thanks to advances in the dental field, today we have a superior option for dental fillings, composite resin. This type of restoration is a mixture of acrylic resin and glass-like particles. And unlike an amalgam filling, it bonds to the tooth. Composite fillings also permit for preservation of more tooth structure, have a low risk of leakage, do not corrode, are resistant to breakage, and can be matched to fit the unique shade of the patient’s mouth.
Nothing Lasts Forever
A dental filling may last many years before it needs to be replaced; however, constant assault from eating and drinking, or stress from clenching or grinding, or simply the passage of time will eventually cause amalgam fillings to fail. Because amalgam fillings sit in the tooth rather than bond to the tooth like composite restorations do, the edges of the filling break down, cause leakage and lead to recurrent decay underneath the filling. This problem is often not visible in dental x-rays; therefore, regular dental examinations are important to detect this problem at an early stage. If fillings are not replaced when this happens, the decay can progress and infect the dental pulp. At this point, you’ll need a root canal! Don’t wait until the tooth hurts or a crack appears in a filling to replace a restoration. Often, the fact that it hurts means it is too late to treat the tooth with the most conservative approach and the treatment becomes more extensive and expensive.
www.guymangiadds.com
If you ever had fillings done before the 1990’s, chances are they were amalgam fillings, or more commonly known as silver fillings. Despite what the name implies, the filling (restoration) is not entirely made of silver, but rather a mixture of two or more metals, such as silver, copper, tin and mercury. Amalgam fillings require the removal of additional healthy tooth structure, darken/stain the remaining enamel and are aesthetically unappealing.
Thanks to advances in the dental field, today we have a superior option for dental fillings, composite resin. This type of restoration is a mixture of acrylic resin and glass-like particles. And unlike an amalgam filling, it bonds to the tooth. Composite fillings also permit for preservation of more tooth structure, have a low risk of leakage, do not corrode, are resistant to breakage, and can be matched to fit the unique shade of the patient’s mouth.
Nothing Lasts Forever
A dental filling may last many years before it needs to be replaced; however, constant assault from eating and drinking, or stress from clenching or grinding, or simply the passage of time will eventually cause amalgam fillings to fail. Because amalgam fillings sit in the tooth rather than bond to the tooth like composite restorations do, the edges of the filling break down, cause leakage and lead to recurrent decay underneath the filling. This problem is often not visible in dental x-rays; therefore, regular dental examinations are important to detect this problem at an early stage. If fillings are not replaced when this happens, the decay can progress and infect the dental pulp. At this point, you’ll need a root canal! Don’t wait until the tooth hurts or a crack appears in a filling to replace a restoration. Often, the fact that it hurts means it is too late to treat the tooth with the most conservative approach and the treatment becomes more extensive and expensive.
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