Tooth Whitening
Tooth Whitening, a simple, non-invasive dental procedure, changes the color of natural tooth enamel and is a wonderful way to give you a great smile.
Since having whiter teeth has become the most pressing concern for most patients, several methods are available to whiten teeth. The method that is most popular is ZOOM! whitening in which your teeth can be whitened within 60 minutes.
The effects of tooth whitening procedures do not last indefinitely.
Tooth whitening Chula Vista San Diego
Oct 16, 2009
Oct 13, 2009
Root Canals Chula Vista, San Diego
Root Canal Therapy
If the nerve of your tooth is decayed or infected, you will need a root canal. In the interest of saving the tooth, the living tissue or pulp inside it is removed. So are the nerves. Bacteria and decay are cleaned out. The space that is left is filled in with dental materials that have been medicated. This treatment brings the tooth back to full functionality.
A root canal is the treatment of choice that is used to save a tooth that would otherwise die and need extraction. It may seem that a bad tooth should just be pulled, but actually, this can cause a lot of problems for the surrounding teeth. Root canal treatment is extremely successful, normally lasting throughout the lifetime of the individual, although once in awhile retreatment may become necessary for new infections.
What is involved in root canal therapy?
Endodontists (root canal specialists) and regular dentists can perform root canal surgery. It takes several appointments to complete the procedure.
When the tooth is numbed, a piece of rubber (known as a rubber dam) will be wrapped around the tooth so it can stay dry and not have any saliva on it. The top of the tooth is opened up for access and several root canal files are put in, one at a time in the opening, taking out the pulp, nerve tissue, as well as the bacteria. Special dental instruments will also be utilized to remove tooth decay, if any.
When your tooth has been cleaned thoroughly, a permanent or temporary filling will be placed, depending upon whether you will need more appointments or not.
The next appointment normally takes place a week later. At that time, special dental materials will be used to fill and seal the roots and interior of the tooth. In order to cover the tooth's top opening, there will be the placement of a filling. A crown or cap should also be applied to any tooth that has had root canal treatment. Doing this will restore the tooth to its full function while protecting it and preventing it from breaking.
Once the treatment has been completed, your tooth may still be sensitive, but as the inflammation decreases and the tooth heals, the sensitivity will diminish.
Following every appointment, you will receive care instructions. Excellent oral hygiene habits and going to the dentist regularly will benefit the results of your root canal treatment.
Root canals Chula Vista, San Diego
If the nerve of your tooth is decayed or infected, you will need a root canal. In the interest of saving the tooth, the living tissue or pulp inside it is removed. So are the nerves. Bacteria and decay are cleaned out. The space that is left is filled in with dental materials that have been medicated. This treatment brings the tooth back to full functionality.
A root canal is the treatment of choice that is used to save a tooth that would otherwise die and need extraction. It may seem that a bad tooth should just be pulled, but actually, this can cause a lot of problems for the surrounding teeth. Root canal treatment is extremely successful, normally lasting throughout the lifetime of the individual, although once in awhile retreatment may become necessary for new infections.
What is involved in root canal therapy?
Endodontists (root canal specialists) and regular dentists can perform root canal surgery. It takes several appointments to complete the procedure.
When the tooth is numbed, a piece of rubber (known as a rubber dam) will be wrapped around the tooth so it can stay dry and not have any saliva on it. The top of the tooth is opened up for access and several root canal files are put in, one at a time in the opening, taking out the pulp, nerve tissue, as well as the bacteria. Special dental instruments will also be utilized to remove tooth decay, if any.
When your tooth has been cleaned thoroughly, a permanent or temporary filling will be placed, depending upon whether you will need more appointments or not.
The next appointment normally takes place a week later. At that time, special dental materials will be used to fill and seal the roots and interior of the tooth. In order to cover the tooth's top opening, there will be the placement of a filling. A crown or cap should also be applied to any tooth that has had root canal treatment. Doing this will restore the tooth to its full function while protecting it and preventing it from breaking.
Once the treatment has been completed, your tooth may still be sensitive, but as the inflammation decreases and the tooth heals, the sensitivity will diminish.
Following every appointment, you will receive care instructions. Excellent oral hygiene habits and going to the dentist regularly will benefit the results of your root canal treatment.
Root canals Chula Vista, San Diego
Oct 11, 2009
Porcelain Veneers Chula Vista, San Diego
Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are created in a dental lab. They are thin porcelain caps that are very durable. They can be custom created for color and fit. These are bonded to your front teeth creating a very attractive and beautiful smile.
Your teeth and smile can be totally reshaped with veneers. Frequently used as an alternative to crowns, they are perfect for the treatment of a variety of dental conditions. They are made to last a long time, and will keep your smile beautiful for years to come.
What is involved in getting porcelain veneers?
Even though little or no anesthesia is used to get veneers, it could take at least two visits in order to finish the process. Before the veneer is applied, the teeth will be buffed and shaped lightly to make a better surface that accommodates the veneer's thickness. Your dentist will take an impression or a mold of your teeth, then you and the dentist will choose the right shade or color for your repair.
During the second visit, special liquids will be used to clean the teeth in order to achieve a durable bond. A bonding substance is then put on the tooth and veneer with a special ray of light used to stiffen the bond.
Porcelain veneers are created in a dental lab. They are thin porcelain caps that are very durable. They can be custom created for color and fit. These are bonded to your front teeth creating a very attractive and beautiful smile.
Your teeth and smile can be totally reshaped with veneers. Frequently used as an alternative to crowns, they are perfect for the treatment of a variety of dental conditions. They are made to last a long time, and will keep your smile beautiful for years to come.
What is involved in getting porcelain veneers?
Even though little or no anesthesia is used to get veneers, it could take at least two visits in order to finish the process. Before the veneer is applied, the teeth will be buffed and shaped lightly to make a better surface that accommodates the veneer's thickness. Your dentist will take an impression or a mold of your teeth, then you and the dentist will choose the right shade or color for your repair.
During the second visit, special liquids will be used to clean the teeth in order to achieve a durable bond. A bonding substance is then put on the tooth and veneer with a special ray of light used to stiffen the bond.
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