Complete Denture - in Your Local Area
Julie Young, D.D.S
Appointments: (415) 924-5300
Julie Young D.D.S.
Julie Young, D.D.S
81 Casa Buena Dr, Suite 6
Corte Madera, CA 94925
New and safe sedation dentistry with Corte Madera area sedation dentist Dr. Julie Young means you can have years of dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort. If you've been putting up with discomfort, hiding your smile, or delaying scheduling dental work because you're too busy, your life is about to change. Make a sedation dentistry consultation appointment today with Dr. Young.
Julie Young, D.D.S is a trusted Corte Madera area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
A negative self image can be detrimental to many facets of your life. Corte Madera area dentist Dr. Julie Young understands the positive life-changing power that a healthy and beautiful smile can bring to you. Here at Julie Young, D.D.S, 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?
If you need gum disease treatment, Corte Madera area gum disease dentist, Dr. Young offers extensive experience. Unhealthy gums can be a risk factor for more serious health problems if not treated promptly.
Our professional team will assess your situation and create a personalized treatment plan. We're committed to your life-long healthy gums and teeth.
If you have unhealthy gums, it's important to seek treatment soon. Your bleeding gums could be warning you of future tooth loss or even the potential for stroke and heart disease. Schedule a periodontal assessment with Corte Madera area gum disease dentist Dr. Julie Young today. It's one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family.
Andrew G. Mortensen, DDS, Inc.
Appointments: (714) 964-4183
Andrew Mortensen D.D.S.
Andrew G. Mortensen, DDS, Inc.
18837 Brookhurst, Suite 109
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fountain Valley area dentist Dr. Andrew Mortensen offers dental payment plans so you can afford the treatment you need. Just talk with our friendly team about your needs.
We'll be happy to work with you to find the solution that fits your situation. We're committed to making your oral health a reality.
Our patients tell us they feel fortunate to have Fountain Valley area braces dentist Dr. Mortensen providing them with Six Month Braces®. He will carefully examine your mouth, jaws and bite to make sure they're the right option for you.
This system uses high-tech archwires that have what is called "shape memory." However the wire is twisted or bent by the improper position of your teeth, it will return to its original ideal position. This allows your teeth to move automatically to the right position very rapidly.
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.
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!
At Andrew G. Mortensen, DDS, Inc., serving the Fountain Valley, CA area, Dr. Andrew Mortensen offers Electronic Dental Anesthesia (EDA) to help greatly reduce the sensation of an injection. The EDA is a battery-operated device that sends mild electrical impulses through a finger pad that Dr. Mortensen holds against the tissue surrounding your tooth. This produces a pulsating, tingling sensation which effectively masks the discomfort of an injection.
Fred W. Lindblom, D.D.S
Appointments: (619) 460-2280
Frederick Lindblom D.D.S.
Fred W. Lindblom, D.D.S
5153 Jackson Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
Fred W. Lindblom, D.D.S is a trusted La Mesa area dental implants practice providing natural-looking, comfortable tooth replacement. We make it our mission to use a gentle touch during the process.
We hold ourselves to the highest standards to replace missing teeth and provide you with natural-looking results. Our goal is to restore your confidence and your bright, healthy smile.
Monthly "no-finance" payments may be a great option to help our La Mesa area dental patients with payment for dental treatment. No-finance means you will not be accruing interest fees month after month, but rather only paying down the exact balance owed. In essence, you will be able to spread out the cost of your treatment out over several months, which can make getting the treatment you need and deserve much more affordable.
Frederick Lindblom, D.D.S., in the La Mesa area accepts Cigna Dental® insurance. Our friendly team will be happy to file your insurance paperwork for you.
We know affordable dental treatment is important to you. At Fred W. Lindblom, D.D.S, your long term oral health is our top concern.
La Mesa area cosmetic dentistry at Fred W. Lindblom, D.D.S can produce amazingly natural-looking results! You can have a bright, healthy new smile after just one or two sessions with Frederick Lindblom, D.D.S.. It's faster and more affordable than you may think.
Natural-looking tooth-colored fillings are made of composite resin and fill cavities just like traditional silver amalgam fillings. Frederick Lindblom, D.D.S., can match your new composite fillings to the exact color of your teeth so they are virtually invisible. Fred W. Lindblom, D.D.S, a La Mesa, CA area practice, has seen tooth-colored fillings become more popular over the years. Dr. Lindblom can remove your old amalgam fillings and replace them with beautifully white, tooth-colored fillings.
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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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