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What Do I Need to Know About Dentures? | Fayetteville, GA

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Dentures are a great option for adults who have lost some or all their teeth due to trauma or decay. Dentures are removable acrylic replacements for missing teeth. They can be created to fill in gaps, or replace a full set of teeth, depending on your need.

Here are some things to consider if dentures are an option for you:

  • They take some getting used to. As with any new thing in our lives, speaking with new dentures will take some practice
  • Made of synthetic materials, a denture might not feel like your teeth, but are hand created to look good and be comfortable to wear.
  • Dentures are available as a full, partial, or implant-supported set.
    • Full Dentures. Used for patients missing either arch or both, full dentures are permanently secured into a base. They can be held in place via adhesive or suction.
    • Partial Dentures. More like a retainer, false teeth are held by a metal framework that attaches to your natural teeth. Partial dentures are for patients missing only a few teeth.
    • Implant-Supported Dentures. These dentures snap into implants inserted into a patient’s jawbone. The implants give the denture more support, preventing movement while you speak, eat or drink.

To schedule an appointment today or learn more about Dream Works Dental and see the beautiful smiles Dr. Sukari McMiller has created, visit us today at www.dreamworksdentalcare.com.

Dr. Sukari McMiller proudly serves patients from Fayetteville and all surrounding areas.

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What are Dental Restorations? | Fayetteville, GA

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Dental restoration is a broad term for any number of treatments that work to repair discolored, decayed, chipped, cracked or missing teeth. While we all need to maintain regular cleanings, its important to understand what your options are if you encounter a situation where dental restoration is necessary. Here are a few of the most common restoration procedures.

Fillings. Tooth fillings are the most common dental restoration procedure and its likely you, or someone you know has one. Decaying teeth, or teeth with cavities can be filled as a way to stop decay. Once performed with gold and silver amalgam, many fillings today are performed with composite resin.

Crowns. As the name suggests, a crown is a tooth-shaped cap places over a damaged tooth. When a crown is placed on a tooth, it will restore the tooth’s shape and size, as well as its appearance and strength to hold a bridge or cover an implant.

Dental Bridges. Bridges are false teeth that are made to fill a gap due to one or more missing teeth. Anchored on either side of the missing tooth by crowns, the bridge is cemented into place, completing the restoration.

Dental Implants. An implant may be recommended when the roots of the tooth are missing. A small metal post is placed into the jaw bone where the tooth once was and is topped with a replacement tooth. Dentures. A denture is a removable dental appliance for missing teeth. Made of acrylic resin over a metal frame, they can be created to replace a few, a row or a full set of teeth based on your needs.

To schedule an appointment today or learn more about Dream Works Dental and see the beautiful smiles Dr. Sukari McMiller has created, visit us today at www.dreamworksdentalcare.com.

Dr. Sukari McMiller proudly serves patients from Fayetteville and all surrounding areas.

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When Your Teeth Are Too White | Fayetteville, GA

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We all want one of those room-lighting Hollywood smiles all of the celebrities have. So, we buy the toothpastes, whitening kits and professional treatments. After all, our smile is the first feature a stranger sees – it is important to make it look the best it can. But have you ever thought about the converse of this topic? Can your teeth ever be too white? There are quite a few ways to brighten your smile, making it difficult to dispute the saying. In fact, the most widely used oral products today are whitening strips and tray-based over the counter whitening kits. While tooth whitening can be a safe and effective technique, some individuals are going above the recommendations of their dentists. Therein lies the problem…

Individuals who overdo whitening techniques have noticeably Snow White teeth that oftentimes look unnatural. Some individuals get to the point where their teeth begin to inhibit transparent figures. Overuse of whitening products will cause major tooth sensitivity and leave patients more prone to needing root canal treatments. You may be surprised to know that if you over-whiten your teeth, you are essentially wearing down your enamel and that enamel is naturally tinged in yellow, so you are making your teeth yellow by overdoing the whitening.

Don’t worry – there is hope. If you are looking for a safer, more effective form of teeth whitening, consult your dentist. They will give you an overview of certain procedures and even offer some over the counter techniques that may be used, however only if used correctly.

To schedule an appointment today or learn more about Dream Works Dental and see the beautiful smiles Dr. Sukari McMiller has created, visit us today at www.dreamworksdentalcare.com.

Dr. Sukari McMiller proudly serves patients from Fayetteville and all surrounding areas.