Explore Dental Care Options Available To You

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Explore Dental Care Options Available to You
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An attractive smile can open doors both socially
and professionally.
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Keeping your smile healthy and beautiful requires
daily care and regular visits to family
dentists that monitor your dental health on an
ongoing basis.
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These professionals have a variety of
technologies and techniques that can help you
keep your teeth looking their best.
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Dental Examinations
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Periodic dental checkups are one of the most
important actions you can take to maintain your
teeth.
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Your dentist has the knowledge and experience to
recognize impending problems and possible
weaknesses.
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The use of x-rays can help the dentist to see the
interior structures of the teeth, both above and
below the gum line.
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Fillings and Repairs
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Fillings and repairs of cracked or broken teeth
are among the most common procedures dentists
perform for their patients.
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They can fill small cavities with durable
material to prevent them from destroying large
portions of the tooth.
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Dentists can also fill in cracks and apply
compounds to help strengthen damaged teeth.
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Dental Crowns
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When a tooth becomes too damaged to repair, the
dentist may suggest that a crown be put over
the tooth.
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A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over
a natural tooth to improve its appearance,
strength and functionality.
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Crowns are intended to look similar to adjacent
teeth and blend in with the overall look of the
smile.
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In order to place a crown on a tooth, the tooth
surface must be ground down enough to receive and
hold the crown.
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Special adhesives ensure that the crown sticks to
the underlying tooth securely. Dental crowns will
last for many years.
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Bridges and Partials
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Patients who have lost one or more teeth through
injury or disease can have artificial teeth made
to match existing teeth.
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Bridges are tooth replacements that are in place
by the adjacent teeth.
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A partial is a series of replacement teeth that
are attached to a gum-colored base made of
plastic and are connected by a metal frame.
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Dental Implants
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Dental implants replace missing teeth by placing
a small metal peg into the gum that becomes
like an artificial root onto which a porcelain
crown can be attached.
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Implants provide excellent functionality and have
a good appearance.
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Teeth Whitening
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Over time, tooth surfaces can become stained or
yellowed. Normal brushing is not sufficient to
remove the discoloration.
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Cosmetic dentists can improve the look of teeth
by using a process of tooth whitening.
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A special whitening agent is applied to the
teeth. Then, the compound is exposed to light
or laser to increase its whitening power.
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This process produces much better results than
any product you would purchase at the drug store.
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Tooth Sealants
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Dental sealants are thin plastic compounds that
are applied to the teeth to help prevent decay.
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They are often used on tooth surfaces used for
chewing that have grooves that can harbor
bacteria.
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The sealant helps to prevent the bacteria from
being in direct contact with the tooth surface.
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Veneers
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If your smile has some problems, such as severe
staining or damage from injury, a veneer can help
to mask the defect without major work to the
teeth.
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Veneers are very thin porcelain or composite
resin shells that are bonded to the front teeth
with special adhesive compounds.
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They can be a good choice for patients who have
gaps, chips or other problems, without resorting
to major dental work to correct the appearance.
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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment. Visit
www.shumwaydental.com
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SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite
1 Chandler, AZ 85286 [phone] shumwaydentalc
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