Dentistry Services/Winchester,Front Royal,Stephens City/Virginia
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Shenandoah Family Dentistry truly provides patient centered dentistry. Our entire staff is a team dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care to our patients. We take great pride in each staff member’s training and capabilities. Using state-of-the-art technology, we are pleased to offer our patients the following services: Bonding If you're wondering what bonding is we can explain it quite simply; dental bonding is to a dentist what sculpting is to an artist. The use of the bonding material your dentist is much like clay to the artists as it allows a dentist to shape and create a work of art that will be displayed in your mouth for the entire world to admire.
Crowns and Bridges There is often confusion in regard as to what the difference is between crowns and bridges and dentures. The difference is quite simple; crowns and bridges are prosthetics that are fixed and dentures are removable. The only way to remove crowns and bridges are by having your dentist remove them whereas dentures can be taken out and put in anytime you please.
Periodontal Disease Periodontal disease is responsible for most cases of tooth loss as an adult. Periodontal disease is actually an infection can damage your teeth and gums and will eventually weaken the entire tooth structure which results in lost teeth. Something that many people don’t realize about periodontal disease is that it isn’t just considered a dental health issue but a medical health issue as well.
Veneers Plastic and porcelain eneers are used to change the color and shape of teeth for those who are looking for a brighter and more even smile. Using veneers can change your smile quickly and easily so that you can finally have the smile that you’ve always wanted with no discomfort. It’s an instant improvement not only for your mouth but for your self esteem and your confidence as well.
Invisable Braces When you lose a tooth you’re at risk of having the bone in the space of the missing toot deteriorate which can affect the surrounding teeth as well. By using an implant you are not just cosmetically enhancing the appearance of your smile but restoring a tooth structure that will help keep that bone strong and healthy. This is something that dentures and other restoration procedures will not do for you—at least not to the same extent.
You may cringe at the mere mention of a root canal but the truth is that they really aren’t all that bad. Most people don’t even realize what a root canal entails and the anxiety and apprehension often comes from the fear of the unknown and not the procedure itself. Root canal therapy is a very common procedure that most people end up needing at one point or another. The procedure may sound painful but it is actually a relief to those suffering from a toothache caused by a diseased pulp.
Scaling and Root Planing Scaling and root planing is a procedure used to treat periodontal disease—commonly known as gum disease. Scaling is the part of the treatment that uses a thin and sharp instrument that fits between the teeth and gums to remove any plaque or tarter that has built up below the gum line. Root planing refers to smoothing the root’s surface so that the gum tissue can grow and reattach itself back to the teeth.
Dentures Dentures can be the answer to some of your cosmetic concern when it comes to the appearance of your teeth—specifically missing teeth or those so damaged that you wish to replace them. Dentures are removable replacement teeth that are made of plastic. They are custom designed to fit into place perfectly and depending on the type you choose, may have a metal piece that helps to hold them in place.
Cosmetic Contouring Cosmetic contouring is yet another cosmetic procedure that can give your smile a completely new look in just one appointment. It can be the ideal way to repair things like crooked teeth, overlapping teeth and chips and cracks. Contouring is most often used to change the length of teeth either by making them longer or shorter so that the patient ends up with a beautifully symmetrical smile. Sometimes it may just a matter of a few millimeters that can make all the difference in the world when it comes to the appearance of your smile.
Cosmetic fillings are tooth colored fillings. Unlike the old amalgam and metal fillings the newer cosmetic fillings aren’t only to repair a tooth or fill a cavity but they also work to keep your teeth looking beautiful and natural. Cosmetic fillings are made to look great and feel natural so you hardly know that they’re there and others will never need to know.
Dental implants do so much more than offer you a chance to fill in the spaces of missing teeth. They can replace damaged teeth to give you a whole new smile and they can also improve the health of your mouth because they help to prevent bone deterioration and loss. They offer a stronger and longer lasting alternative or dentures and bridges and can help you maintain your natural bite as well.
Teeth Whitening They say that teeth whitening is one of the easiest, fastest and least expensive ways to make your smile more beautiful and they are right! Having a brighter and whiter smile not only makes your teeth appear healthier and more youthful but it can also brighten up your face and change the way you feel about your smile.
Sealants Sealants used to be used only in children but are now also being used in adults. Dental sealants are a clear coating that is placed onto the surface of the teeth that you use to chew. Since most of us use our molars to do our chewing that is where the sealants are commonly used. The molars have several grooves along the top and these grooves have a tendency to collect bits of food that can be a pain to get out with brushing alone.
Extractions Having a teeth removed is hardly something that a person wants to do, but in some cases extractions are the best or even the only option. For instance when a tooth is very badly damaged from injury and trauma or decay it can sometimes be easier and less expensive to remove the tooth entirely than to try to salvage it with no guarantee that you won’t just end up needing it pulled down the road.
Oral Cancer Screening When your dentist is performing your oral exam during your routine check up he is looking for much more than just cavities. Most patients don’t realize that oral exams also include oral cancer screening. This entails looking for any lesions or changes in your mouth that could indicate cancer or even cell changes that indicate that you are at a higher risk of developing an oral cancer in the future.
Cosmetic dentistry has really come a long way over the last few years. Thanks to the perfection of several cosmetic procedures anyone can have a perfect smile. There was a time when metal braces and unnatural looking dentures were about the only options available for changing the appearance of teeth, but that is no longer the case. |