Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
Dr. Shrager & Associates Serving Central Florida With a Walk-In, One Stop Dental Experience!
At Orange Dental Associates, Dr. Joe Shrager and our entire team
believe strongly in offering all our patients superior care and an
unmatched standard of personal attention. Our entire dental staff is
committed to treating each patient in as complete and customized a
manner as possible.
Our cosmetic dentists – serving Orlando, Kissimmee and Central Florida patients – offer general and restorative dental treatments, including dental crowns, composite fillings, and dental implants. We are especially proud to offer the Invisalign® teeth straightening system, Zoom!® teeth whitening and LUMINEERS® porcelain veneers. These treatments can beautifully remedy cooked, stained or flawed teeth. Indeed, we can dramatically improve the appearance and health of your smile.
To learn more about how you can achieve a smile makeover, contact a cosmetic dentist at Orange Dental Associates’ Orlando office today. We can help you obtain the brilliant smile that you deserve.
Our cosmetic dentists – serving Orlando, Kissimmee and Central Florida patients – offer general and restorative dental treatments, including dental crowns, composite fillings, and dental implants. We are especially proud to offer the Invisalign® teeth straightening system, Zoom!® teeth whitening and LUMINEERS® porcelain veneers. These treatments can beautifully remedy cooked, stained or flawed teeth. Indeed, we can dramatically improve the appearance and health of your smile.
To learn more about how you can achieve a smile makeover, contact a cosmetic dentist at Orange Dental Associates’ Orlando office today. We can help you obtain the brilliant smile that you deserve.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Restorative Dentist Lets You Smile
Dreading to face the world after losing your teeth due to any
reason? Consult a restorative dentist and smile your way to the world
despite being toothless. Restorative dentistry has come a long way since
its inception and these days any type of tooth defects can be corrected
with the advancement of technology. Dental problems are becoming
increasingly common these days. In today's world of looking smart and
presentable it has become all the more important to have healthy teeth
and gums to look good.
Teeth loss can happen to anybody at anytime. Aging is one of the major reasons for teeth loss. As a person starts, aging teeth becomes weak and starts showing signs of decay and damage. Teeth loss can also occur due to unavoidable accidents. Some people can experience tooth loss due to neglect in their dental care. However the good news is that there is help for you to deal with the condition. Restorative dentists can help patients in solving almost any type of dental defects these days.
There are many restorative dentists who will help you in getting relief from any type of dental condition. All you need to do is look around and find out a dentist who is properly trained and experienced to help you. The internet is a good source for you to find out the best restorative dentist in the city. You can consult people who have already undergone restorative dentistry procedures to get an idea about the success rate of the dentist.
Using a dental bridge is one of the most effective ways of getting relief from tooth loss. Bridge is a dental device which can be used for replacing one or more of the natural teeth which are missing in a person. Dental bridges can both be removable as well as fixed. Dental bridge is the ideal means to fill up the gap which occurs due to missing teeth. If you follow a good dental hygiene, dental bridges can easily last you for about 10 years.
Tooth color fillings are another restorative dentistry method used by a restorative dentist to help patients who are suffering from dental problems. A person may have an amalgam of silver and mercury in his tooth filling. This makes the teeth look really ugly when the person smiles broadly. In fact there are some countries which have entirely banned the use of this amalgam for teeth filling as it is considered to be harmful. To undergo tooth color fillings restoration you will need just a single visit to your restorative dentist.
Dental implants are another means for replacing missing or decayed tooth with a new tooth or a set of new teeth. Anyone having a good dental health is an ideal candidate for dental implants. Implants can be made depending on the size and the type of the implant. Dental implants are ideally titanium root forms which can be placed in the jawbone in the place of missing tooth of a person. Titanium roots can be used by a restorative dentist to create either a single tooth or a set of teeth as required by a patient.
If you want your teeth to be in a good healthy condition for a long time, try to follow some basic oral health rules. Brushing your teeth twice a day and eating a balanced diet goes a long way in keeping your teeth in proper working condition for a long time.
Teeth loss can happen to anybody at anytime. Aging is one of the major reasons for teeth loss. As a person starts, aging teeth becomes weak and starts showing signs of decay and damage. Teeth loss can also occur due to unavoidable accidents. Some people can experience tooth loss due to neglect in their dental care. However the good news is that there is help for you to deal with the condition. Restorative dentists can help patients in solving almost any type of dental defects these days.
There are many restorative dentists who will help you in getting relief from any type of dental condition. All you need to do is look around and find out a dentist who is properly trained and experienced to help you. The internet is a good source for you to find out the best restorative dentist in the city. You can consult people who have already undergone restorative dentistry procedures to get an idea about the success rate of the dentist.
Using a dental bridge is one of the most effective ways of getting relief from tooth loss. Bridge is a dental device which can be used for replacing one or more of the natural teeth which are missing in a person. Dental bridges can both be removable as well as fixed. Dental bridge is the ideal means to fill up the gap which occurs due to missing teeth. If you follow a good dental hygiene, dental bridges can easily last you for about 10 years.
Tooth color fillings are another restorative dentistry method used by a restorative dentist to help patients who are suffering from dental problems. A person may have an amalgam of silver and mercury in his tooth filling. This makes the teeth look really ugly when the person smiles broadly. In fact there are some countries which have entirely banned the use of this amalgam for teeth filling as it is considered to be harmful. To undergo tooth color fillings restoration you will need just a single visit to your restorative dentist.
Dental implants are another means for replacing missing or decayed tooth with a new tooth or a set of new teeth. Anyone having a good dental health is an ideal candidate for dental implants. Implants can be made depending on the size and the type of the implant. Dental implants are ideally titanium root forms which can be placed in the jawbone in the place of missing tooth of a person. Titanium roots can be used by a restorative dentist to create either a single tooth or a set of teeth as required by a patient.
If you want your teeth to be in a good healthy condition for a long time, try to follow some basic oral health rules. Brushing your teeth twice a day and eating a balanced diet goes a long way in keeping your teeth in proper working condition for a long time.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Teeth Whitening and Sensitive Teeth
Tooth whitening to achieve that "perfect" smile has recently become
extremely popular. However, there is a price to be paid for that
beautiful smile. One of the side effects of tooth whitening is
temporarily increased sensitivity to heat or cold. This increase in
sensitivity is seen by most people as being a minor side effect of
treatment, plus it usually goes away after treatment is over. However,
if your teeth are already overly sensitive to temperature, then you may
need to be more careful in choosing and using a tooth whitening method.
There are several different methods available for applying the whitening agent to your teeth. One is the tray type system, which uses a carrier tray to hold the whitening agent next to your teeth. Another method is the popular whitening "strips", which are made of very thin plastic impregnated with the whitening agent. These strips are designed to adhere to your teeth when pressed onto them firmly. Also available are gels which contain the whitening agent. They have a thick consistency which allows them to be applied to your teeth and stay until wiped off.
The increased sensitivity is caused by the main ingredient used in most tooth whitening products, either carbomide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. These two compounds are actually forms of bleach, hence you may see the terms "tooth whitening" and "tooth bleaching" used interchangeably. If you are using a product that contains either of these compounds, there are a few steps you can take to lessen the increase in thermal sensitivity.
One way to reduce the sensitivity is to reduce the time that the tooth whitening product remains on your teeth. For example, if the instructions call for 2 hours per treatment, then reduce this to only 1 hour. Another way would be to increase the time between treatments. If the usual frequency is once per day, then try doing the treatments every other day. If you still experience discomfort you could do both - decrease the treatment time to 1 hour and perform the treatments every other day.
Remember, even people who do not initially have sensitive teeth usually experience a temporary increase in sensitivity during treatment, so you will probably still experience some discomfort. Another suggestion is to brush your teeth before and after treatment with a toothpaste especially designed for sensitive teeth. These toothpastes usually use a flouride compound to de-sensitize your teeth. There are several different ones on the market Also, if you discuss your plans with your dentist, they may able to provide you with a professional flouride treatment that can be applied at home.
One other option is available if you have tried the tooth whiteners and find that they are too uncomfortable. You can use one of the available tooth whitening toothpastes, which will clean your teeth with a mild abrasive rather than bleach them. These tooth whitening toothpastes do not use bleach, so you should not experience any added sensitivity, but they will not whiten your teeth as much as bleaching.
As your can see, if you have sensitive teeth, the tooth whitening process may take longer and require a little extra effort, but you should be able to achieve the same results in the end: a whiter, brighter smile.
There are several different methods available for applying the whitening agent to your teeth. One is the tray type system, which uses a carrier tray to hold the whitening agent next to your teeth. Another method is the popular whitening "strips", which are made of very thin plastic impregnated with the whitening agent. These strips are designed to adhere to your teeth when pressed onto them firmly. Also available are gels which contain the whitening agent. They have a thick consistency which allows them to be applied to your teeth and stay until wiped off.
The increased sensitivity is caused by the main ingredient used in most tooth whitening products, either carbomide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide. These two compounds are actually forms of bleach, hence you may see the terms "tooth whitening" and "tooth bleaching" used interchangeably. If you are using a product that contains either of these compounds, there are a few steps you can take to lessen the increase in thermal sensitivity.
One way to reduce the sensitivity is to reduce the time that the tooth whitening product remains on your teeth. For example, if the instructions call for 2 hours per treatment, then reduce this to only 1 hour. Another way would be to increase the time between treatments. If the usual frequency is once per day, then try doing the treatments every other day. If you still experience discomfort you could do both - decrease the treatment time to 1 hour and perform the treatments every other day.
Remember, even people who do not initially have sensitive teeth usually experience a temporary increase in sensitivity during treatment, so you will probably still experience some discomfort. Another suggestion is to brush your teeth before and after treatment with a toothpaste especially designed for sensitive teeth. These toothpastes usually use a flouride compound to de-sensitize your teeth. There are several different ones on the market Also, if you discuss your plans with your dentist, they may able to provide you with a professional flouride treatment that can be applied at home.
One other option is available if you have tried the tooth whiteners and find that they are too uncomfortable. You can use one of the available tooth whitening toothpastes, which will clean your teeth with a mild abrasive rather than bleach them. These tooth whitening toothpastes do not use bleach, so you should not experience any added sensitivity, but they will not whiten your teeth as much as bleaching.
As your can see, if you have sensitive teeth, the tooth whitening process may take longer and require a little extra effort, but you should be able to achieve the same results in the end: a whiter, brighter smile.
Friday, June 6, 2014
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