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Dr. A describes the different kinds of veneers and when they are indicated… Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain we apply to the outer surface of the tooth to give it a natural, but improved look, as well as strengthen the tooth. These are successful options in patients that are looking to improve color, […]

What do you say to patients who think they are too old for dental implants? I tell my patients that they can be a dental implant candidate at any age. Actually, age is not a deterrent for dental implants. If you can undergo a basic, routine dental procedure, then you are a candidate for dental […]

How do you make dentistry affordable at Gentle Dentistry? We do everything in our power to make dentistry financially feasible for our patients to get the work done that they need to have done. We have found that it’s not always the total cost of the treatment that’s the barrier, if we can break that […]

What are the different types of dentures that you provide for patients? Dentures are appliances that replace missing teeth. Unlike natural teeth or implants, they’re not affixed to bone, so they are removable. A full denture replaces the full arch of teeth, whereas a partial denture replaces a few missing teeth. We supply these for […]

If patients would like whiter teeth, what are their options? If you’re considering whitening your teeth, start with a visit to your dentist, because only your dentist can tell you if your teeth and gums are healthy enough to have a whitening process done. The other thing I want to clarify is when most people […]

What are some of the ways that you can treat a cracked tooth? A cracked tooth is a tooth that has an incomplete crack where no part of a tooth is actually broken off. Because we cannot visualize the depth or the direction of these cracks, they’re very difficult to diagnose. Symptoms will vary, but […]

How can you straighten teeth using no wires and no brackets with nearly invisible braces? We can straighten teeth using a series of custom-made trays or aligners, custom made for you that will gently move your teeth into position. These aligners are made of smooth, comfortable, virtually invisible plastic that you wear over top of […]

What are some of the major advantages of tooth-colored fillings? Tooth-colored fillings are the material of choice in my practice for several reasons. First, they are more conservative. When I’m cleaning out a tooth, I remove the decay. If I’m using a tooth-colored filling, I can bond that filling right to place. With a silver […]

Why is it sometimes necessary to put a crown on a tooth? It’s necessary to put a crown on a tooth for several reasons. First of all, a crown is a restoration that we use to strengthen the tooth. A crown is needed when there’s insufficient tooth structure to fill the tooth, when the tooth […]