December 2013 - The Dental Place

December 23, 2013

The idea of having a brand new smile — a mouth full of new teeth — is very appealing to you. One of your main worries, though, is that your dentures will make you look different. In reality, dentures can dramatically improve your appearance and be virtually unnoticeable as long as you as you take steps to keep them functioning at their optimum level.

When you first are fitted for dentures, you will need to practice the best method for removing them from and placing them in your mouth. During your first few weeks of wearing dentures, you may need to make several trips to your dentist so that various parts of the denture can be adjusted. This ensures that your dentures are fitting properly and comfortably rather than irritating your gum tissues.

Modern dentistry allows dentures to look more like your natural teeth than ever before. In addition, they actually help your entire face to remain the right shape because your dentures support your facial muscles. On the other hand, when you do not wear dentures, your facial muscles sag, and this makes you look older. As a result, dentures indeed can help to improve both your smile and your overall look, helping to fill out your face’s appearance and profile.

Your dentist can create dentures featuring replacement teeth that best match your needs and desires in terms of your teeth’s size, shape and color. Dentures essentially are created to resemble your natural teeth, so neither you nor anyone else should notice a drastic change in your appearance.

With dentures, you can enjoy dining at your favorite buffets and not worry about having to steer clear of your favorite foods due to a lack of teeth. You can also take family photos while smiling fully and confidently. Contact our team at The Dental Place to find out how dentures can help you to enjoy smiling and chewing — two things that simply make life more delightful. Call 972-264-5795 to schedule your visit today.

December 13, 2013

You look in the mirror and smile, but your smile is less than satisfactory. All you can see is evidence of the foods and drinks you’ve loved over the years—your beloved morning coffee and your highly regarded red wine. You wish you could reclaim the white smile you had ages ago—or the white smile you’ve maybe never had. With Opalescence’s teeth whitening solution, you can say goodbye to those tough stains and say hello to a brand new smile.

Opalescence is a unique teeth whitening system that allows you to have a brilliant smile simply by placing trays on your teeth right at home. Opalescence’s take-home option is available only through your cosmetic dentist. Your dentist will design custom trays specifically for you, which hold different flavors of gel that can be applied to your teeth either day or night.

Opalescence’s product is an ideal solution if you want to whiten your smile in time for a big event, such as a wedding or a photo shoot, but want the convenience of doing it in a way that doesn’t interfere with your busy schedule.

A benefit of Opalescence’s take-home whitening option is that the gel features potassium nitrate, which has been shown to help minimize tooth sensitivity. The gel also contains fluoride, which protects your teeth against cavities, so it can help to improve your teeth’s overall health. The trays are designed to keep the gel from leaking onto your gums, so the whitening system is very safe as well.

Opalescence’s take-home whitening system gives you a professional-looking smile quickly—in just a week or less—without requiring you to spend a lot of time in the dental office. Some people actually notice impressive results after just one treatment. Opalescence’s product is an ideal solution if you want to whiten your smile in time for a big event, such as a wedding or a photo shoot, but want the convenience of doing it in a way that doesn’t interfere with your busy schedule.

Once you have achieved your ideal white smile with the take-home system, Opalescence will further help you to maintain it. Several after-care products, including whitening toothpastes, enable you to keep surface stains at bay so that your teeth remain vibrant. Stop being disappointed when you look in the mirror. Contact us today about Opalescence’s teeth whitening system—your key to a confident smile.

December 2, 2013

You have a single tooth or multiple teeth missing, and you are frustrated. You don’t have the attractive smile you long for, and you also are having trouble with eating your favorite foods, such as pork chops or crisp Granny Smith apples. However, with a dental implant, you not only get a tooth-restoration option that looks like a real tooth: You get a replacement tooth that acts like one, too.

Dental implants contain three essential parts. The first is a titanium screw-like device, which is called the actual implant. Your dentist will place this titanium screw in your jawbone in the area that once held your natural tooth’s root. Over time, the implant fuses with the bone and acts like the root in that it rests securely in the bone, thus providing stability for your new tooth.

The second part of a dental implant is called the abutment piece, or a connecting piece that protrudes from the gum line. The abutment is used to support the third part of a dental implant—the crown. The crown is a cap that looks like a tooth and goes on top of the abutment and titanium screw. A crown mimics your own tooth because its color, size and shape closely resemble that of your remaining natural teeth.

Dental implants are the most effective tooth-replacement option because an implant is built to last long-term. When you are missing teeth, you may experience bone loss. However, the chewing forces applied to a dental implant when you eat food actually stimulate the bone, thus promoting new bone growth.

You may use a dental implant to replace a single tooth, or your dentist could place two or more dental implants, depending on how many teeth you are missing. An implant can last a lifetime when cared for properly at home and during regular dental visits. Contact The Dental Place at 972-264-5795 today to learn whether you are a candidate for a dental implant, and enjoy the ability to both chew and smile naturally again.