Explore Dental Care Options Available to You
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An attractive smile can open doors both socially and professionally.
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Keeping your smile healthy and beautiful requires daily care and regular visits to family dentists that monitor your dental health on an ongoing basis.
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These professionals have a variety of technologies and techniques that can help you keep your teeth looking their best.
Dental Examinatio ns
Periodic dental checkups are one of the most important actions you can take to maintain your teeth.
Your dentist has the knowledge and experience to recognize impending problems and possible weaknesses.
The use of x-rays can help the dentist to see the interior structures of the teeth, both above and below the gum line.
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Fillings and Repairs
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Fillings and repairs of cracked or broken teeth are among the most common procedures dentists perform for their patients.
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They can fill small cavities with durable material to prevent them from destroying large portions of the tooth.
Dentists can also fill in cracks and apply compounds to help strengthen damaged teeth.
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Dental Crowns
When a tooth becomes too damaged to repair, the dentist may suggest that a “crown� be put over the tooth.
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A crown is a toothshaped cap that is placed over a natural tooth to improve its appearance, strength and functionality.
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Crowns are intended to look similar to adjacent teeth and blend in with the overall look of the smile.
In order to place a crown on a tooth, the tooth surface must be ground down enough to receive and hold the crown.
Special adhesives ensure that the crown sticks to the underlying tooth securely. Dental crowns will last for many years.
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Bridges and Partials
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Patients who have lost one or more teeth through injury or disease can have artificial teeth made to match existing teeth.
Bridges are tooth replacements that are in place by the adjacent teeth.
A partial is a series of replacement teeth that are attached to a gumcolored base made of plastic and are connected by a metal frame.
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Dental Implants
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Dental implants replace missing teeth by placing a small metal peg into the gum that becomes like an artificial root onto which a porcelain crown can be attached.
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Implants provide excellent functionality and have a good appearance.
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Teeth Whitening
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Over time, tooth surfaces can become stained or yellowed. Normal brushing is not sufficient to remove the discoloration.
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Cosmetic dentists can improve the look of teeth by using a process of tooth whitening.
A special whitening agent is applied to the teeth. Then, the compound is exposed to light or laser to increase its whitening power.
This process produces much better results than any product you would purchase at the drug store.
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Tooth Sealants
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Dental sealants are thin plastic compounds that are applied to the teeth to help prevent decay.
They are often used on tooth surfaces used for chewing that have grooves that can harbor bacteria.
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The sealant helps to prevent the bacteria from being in direct contact with the tooth surface.
Veneers
If your smile has some problems, such as severe staining or damage from injury, a veneer can help to mask the defect without major work to the teeth.
Veneers are very thin porcelain or composite resin shells that are bonded to the front teeth with special adhesive compounds.
They can be a good choice for patients who have gaps, chips or other problems, without resorting to major dental work to correct the appearance.
If you are seeking professional dental advice, it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions, examine you, and determine exactly what needs to be done to get you back to normal.
Call today for an appointment. Visit www.shumwaydental.com
SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85286 (480) 659-7800 shumwaydentalcare@gmail.c om