Complete Denture - in Your Local Area
Agave Dental
Appointments: (602) 957-2411
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Beth Hamann D.D.S.
Agave Dental
4235 N. 32nd. Street Suite C
Phoenix, AZ 85018
The friendly, caring staff of Agave Dental in the Phoenix, Arizona area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Beth Hamann, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
If you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than Beth Hamann, D.D.S. who practices in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Hamann can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
Have you ever considered natural-looking, permanent dental implants instead of uncomfortable dentures? Incredible recent advances in technology allow Phoenix area dental implants dentist Dr. Beth Hamann to create tooth implants just for you that can be permanently anchored to your jaw. This is a great option to consider if you've had negative experiences with dentures in the past.
Would you like your smile to be a bit brighter than it is right now? We can make it happen at Agave Dental, with professional tooth whitening for brighter natural looking teeth. Dr. Beth Hamann's Phoenix, AZ area office can effectively lighten your stained or discolored tooth enamel. Whiter teeth not only look great, they improve your self-confidence.
A negative self image can be detrimental to many facets of your life. Phoenix area dentist Dr. Beth Hamann understands the positive life-changing power that a healthy and beautiful smile can bring to you. Here at Agave Dental, we don't want you to be embarrassed any longer. Why not take your smile - and even your life - to a new level of self-confidence and beauty?
Andrew G Mortensen DDS
Appointments: (714) 964-4183
Andrew Mortensen D.D.S.
Andrew G Mortensen DDS
17762 Beach Blvd Ste 210
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Andrew Mortensen, D.D.S. is proud to be a trusted Fountain Valley area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.
You'll be able to relax in our comfortable surroundings. In just about an hour, you'll have a sparkling white smile!
If you're concerned about dental treatments, soothing nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is one of a number of options available at Andrew G Mortensen DDS to help reduce your dental anxiety. Fountain Valley, California, area dentist, Dr. Mortensen, wants your dental visit to be as comfortable as possible.
At Andrew G Mortensen DDS, we accept several types of dental insurance. With the proper information, Dr. Mortensen and his staff will be happy to file your insurance claim for you. We strive to make the insurance paperwork process as simple and streamlined as possible. You are only personally responsible for the co-pay or deductible amount.
For natural-looking prosthodontics, Fountain Valley area dentures dentist Andrew Mortensen, D.D.S. has extensive experience. Our team uses quality materials and current techniques to deliver the results you want.
We'll assess your situation and design a treatment plan to replace your missing teeth. You'll be able to smile again with confidence and ease.
If you're interested in natural-looking bridges and dentures, look no further than Andrew Mortensen, D.D.S. who practices in the Fountain Valley, California area. Using modern materials and techniques, Dr. Mortensen can achieve the natural look you seek. You will be very pleased with the comfortable, long-lasting results.
Douglas A. Gedestad. DMD, Inc.
Appointments: (916) 448-1444
Douglas Gedestad D.M.D.
Douglas A. Gedestad. DMD, Inc.
2409 L Street, Suite 1
Sacramento, CA 95816
Douglas A. Gedestad. DMD, Inc. practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Midtown Sacramento, CA area, Dr. Douglas Gedestad and his staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
Friendly, caring family dentistry in the Midtown Sacramento, California area is available at Douglas A. Gedestad. DMD, Inc.. Our team strives to make you and your family feel comfortable during your appointment. Douglas Gedestad, D.M.D. wants to help you and your family maintain your oral health now and for years to come. You'll love visiting our comfortable setting where personalized customer service still matters.
Dr. Douglas Gedestad is known for providing comfortable tooth cleaning in the Midtown Sacramento, California area. The friendly team at Douglas A. Gedestad. DMD, Inc. provides dental hygiene treatments with a gentle touch.
Good dental hygiene is a necessity for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you maintain life-long oral health.
If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Douglas A. Gedestad. DMD, Inc. located in the Midtown Sacramento, CA area. Douglas Gedestad, D.M.D. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.
In order to maintain your oral health, it's important to schedule regular dental check-ups. Don't wait until something is wrong to make an appointment with Midtown Sacramento area dentist Dr. Douglas Gedestad. At Douglas A. Gedestad. DMD, Inc., we provide comfortable and thorough checkups. By catching and correcting a potential dental problem early, Dr. Gedestad can save you vast amounts of time, discomfort, and expense.
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112 HARMON LN STE A
KERNERSVILLE, NC, 27284
(336) 993-3751
KEITH & FISHER D.D.S. PA
3131 BATTLEGROUND AVE
GREENSBORO, NC, 27408
(336) 288-1242
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(701) 222-4746
CHRISTOPHER SKAPERDAS DMD PLLC
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MANCHESTER, NH, 3104
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False Teeth: Porcelain vs. Plastic - Discover The Difference!
In the past, false teeth made with porcelain were generally preferred over false teeth made from plastic due to their greater durability and esthetics. However, in recent years, new generation biomaterials have resulted in the development of very wear-resistant false teeth made from plastic.
Clinically, the esthetics of plastic and porcelain denture teeth is nearly comparable, with good quality false teeth made from porcelain still being the standard for esthetics. However, the majority of dentures today probably are fabricated with false teeth made from plastic. For all practical purposes, the cost of porcelain and false teeth made from plastic are about the same.
While porcelain and plastic teeth are competitive with regards to durability, and to a lesser extent, esthetics and wear, there are other factors that may favor the selection of one type of tooth over another.
Some Selection Factors for False Teeth
Balanced bite and force transmission:
Denture bite (called occlusion) changes due to the constantly changing jawbone (called alveolar bone) upon which a denture rests, and, to varying degrees, uneven tooth wear resulting from use. Unless a denture is evaluated and its occlusion adjusted to a uniform and even contact (called balanced bite or balanced occlusion) at regular intervals, denture occlusion will become unbalanced.
Since false teeth made from porcelain are more wear-resistant, their occlusion will not become significantly self-altered by wear, as will false teeth made from plastic. However, when alveolar bone changes cause an unbalanced occlusion, the resulting biting forces from false teeth made from porcelain will be unevenly transmitted to underlying supporting alveolar bone. Frequent tissue refitting of the denture usually eliminates or lessens this problem.
Porcelain denture teeth tend to transmit the impact of biting forces to the alveolar ridge with greater intensity than that transmitted by plastic teeth in an unbalanced tooth contact situation. Some practitioners are of the opinion that this greater force, especially when uneven as in an unbalanced occlusion, may be damaging to the alveolar ridges and could result in accelerated bone loss.
Therefore, unless denture occlusion is checked and balanced on a regular basis, false teeth made from plastic would probably be a preferred choice over false teeth made from porcelain.
Bone loss:
If a person has lost a great deal of supporting alveolar bone and their gum tissue is not of a sturdy type, then plastic denture teeth might be a better choice. These teeth are more forgiving of excessive forces developing from habits such as clenching, grinding, and tapping or "clacking" of teeth, which seems to be more prevalent among older individuals. Plastic teeth do not transmit forces to underlying bone as intensely as false teeth made from porcelain.
Noise:
If false teeth made from porcelain are vigorously used or sometimes habitually tapped together, a "clacking" sound can be heard. Plastic teeth will muffle this sound and be quiet during normal function or habit jaw motions (called parafunction).
Which Type of Tooth Is Best?
If a person has been successfully wearing dentures with false teeth made from porcelain, then they should probably continue with false teeth made from porcelain. These teeth will not wear as fast as false teeth made from plastic, and the relationship between upper and lower jaws will tend to stay normal for a longer time than with false teeth made from plastic.
Regardless of which type of tooth is selected, the success of the selection is strongly based upon regularly checking dentures for proper balanced occlusion and fit on regular intervals.
If a denture is going to be worn against opposing natural teeth, then false teeth made from plastic should be selected because false teeth made from porcelain, being harder, could excessively wear natural teeth away.
After a thorough examination and frank discussion of what a person wants from wearing a denture, a licensed dentist can effectively discuss which type of tooth would best meet a particular individual's unique needs and desires.
Tooth Strength
Because false teeth made from porcelain are extremely hard in comparison to false teeth made from plastic, they tend to chip and crack more easily. For this reason, when dentures having false teeth made from porcelain are brushed and cleaned, they are generally handled over a sink filled with water or over a towel. Should the denture accidentally fall, the water or towel would help break the fall and hopefully reduce tooth breakage.
by Joseph J. Massad, D.D.S.
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Out With The Old Dentures - In With The New!
You may be surprised to learn that false teeth aren't expected to last more than 5 to 10 years and still give a natural look. So even if your dentures are in perfect condition, maybe it's time for a change even if there's nothing wrong with the materials or the original denture fitting.
It's a fact of life the tissue in your mouth shrinks as you age. The ridges that support your prosthodontics recede, slowly but surely. New wrinkles and laugh lines appear, and your chin moves toward your nose. You may feel fine but look tired all the time.
Take a good look in the mirror. If you don't like what you see, it may be time to have denture repair or to replace your false teeth. With new dentures, your face will look fuller and younger, and you'll get your youthful smile back, too!
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