Camp Wisdom Dentistry Duncanville Texas

 Camp Wisdom Dentistry in Duncanville Texas is the best general dentistry clinic in the area. They practice cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and even provide emergency dental care at a moment’s notice. Cosmetic dentistry includes teeth whitening, veneers, and bonding. Restorative dentistry includes fillings, crowns, and implants.

 The staff at Camp Wisdom Dentistry are highly skilled and experienced. They are always up-to-date on the latest techniques and technology. They use state-of-the-art equipment to provide the best possible care for their patients. The office is clean and comfortable. The staff is friendly and caring.

 If you are looking for a general dentistry clinic in Duncanville Texas, then look no further than Camp Wisdom Dentistry. They will provide you with the highest quality of care possible.

 Your dental professional can give you advice on how to keep up your oral hygiene between appointments to maintain healthy teeth and gums.

 Sealants protect teeth from decay. Any tooth that has deep grooves or fissures can be treated, but fissure sealants are usually placed on molars and premolars rather than front teeth.

 A sealant is painted on to the biting surface of a cleaned tooth, and sets as a durable plastic material. It creates a barrier that stops food and other bacteria from collecting in the grooves of the tooth and causing decay. Fissure sealants are often recommended for children, as they reduce the risk of decay in permanent teeth.

 Dental fillings are used to treat tooth decay that has caused a cavity (hole). The dentist removes decay from the tooth, cleans the cavity, dries and seals it with a filling material.

 A variety of materials can be used to fill the cavity. You will be given advice on the most suitable material based on the size, shape and location of the filling. A common choice is tooth-coloured filling material (such as resin composite or ceramic), which can restore the appearance of the tooth, as well as its shape and function.

 Your dentist can suggest various treatments to restore damaged teeth. These treatments help restore the appearance, shape and function of your teeth. They include:

 Composite resins - – chipped, discoloured or oddly shaped teeth can be treated by bonding a tooth-coloured resin filling to improve the appearance of the affected tooth. This resin may need to be replaced in future if it chips, wears or stains.

 Veneers – a veneer is a thin layer of resin or porcelain that is permanently glued to the front of the tooth. Sometimes the tooth needs to be slightly ground down to allow space for the veneer.

 Crowns or onlays – these are caps that are permanently cemented or bonded to a tooth. Crowns cover the whole tooth and can be made of porcelain, metal, or a combination of both depending on the area and the aesthetic or functional needs. Onlays cover the tooth less extensively than a crown and may be used if there is enough tooth structure remaining to support it.

 Root canal treatment involves replacing a tooth’s damaged or infected pulp with a filling. The ‘pulp' (often called the nerve of the tooth) is contained within the hollow centre of the tooth and consists of blood vessels and nerve fibres that supply oxygen, nutrients and feeling to the tooth.

 During root canal treatment, the damaged pulp is removed. The dentist cleans and shapes the root canals with a drill and small files. The tooth’s interior is cleaned, dried and packed with a filling material that goes all the way down to the end of the root. A root canal may need to be performed in stages over a few appointments.

 After root canal treatment is completed, the biting surface is covered with filling material or a crown. This also protects the tooth from breaking after root canal treatment.

 Dental practitioners aim to preserve natural teeth. However, extensively damaged or badly decayed teeth may need to be removed (extracted). Dentists may also recommend removing wisdom teeth that are causing problems.

 Wisdom teeth can contribute to various dental problems if they are below the gum (impacted), where the wisdom tooth grows at an angle and butts into the tooth next to it or the gum.Wisdom teeth may be removed with local anaesthetic only (only the area around the tooth is numbed and the person is conscious). However, for more difficult procedures, sedation or general anaesthesia may also be offered where the person is partially or fully unconscious.

 Dentures (also known as 'false teeth') are removable artificial teeth that replace some or all of your natural teeth. An 'immediate' denture can be made while you still have some of your teeth, which is fitted on the day teeth are removed. However, changes to the jawbone during the healing process may cause the denture to gradually loosen. Within a few months, the immediate denture may need relining to improve the fit.

 Alternatively, a denture can be made a few months after teeth are removed. This allows time for the jawbone to heal and means that the denture should have a better fit.

 Dentures need to be removed and cleaned every day. It is recommended that you do not sleep with your dentures in.

 Mouthguards protect the teeth, gums, lips, tongue and jaws from injury. They are used while playing sport to prevent damage from accidental or deliberate knocks to the face.

Invisalign

 A dental professional can take a mould (impressions) of your teeth and make a well-fitting, comfortable mouthguard for your protection. Custom made mouthguards offer a better fit and protection against dental injuries than ready-made mouthguards.

 Dental implants can be used to replace missing teeth. An implant is an artificial screw-shaped device made of titanium. It is surgically fixed into the jaw and an artificial tooth can be fitted on top of it. Several dental appointments are required for treatment planning, design and fitting of implants.

 Titanium is a safe material that allows bone to grow around it. Implants generally have high success rates but they require an additional level of training and expertise so you may need to be referred to another dentist or specialist.

 Orthodontic treatment is often recommended to correct abnormalities in jaw and tooth position, such as crowding, protruding (‘buck’) upper teeth or protruding lower teeth. Your dentist may be able to treat these problems or refer you to a specialist orthodontist for treatment. Corrective treatment may include braces or a removable device. After orthodontic treatment, a retainer appliance is needed to maintain correct tooth positions. Jaw surgery might be necessary where extensive correction is needed for best results, which requires referral to a oral maxillofacial surgeon.

 Going to the dentist can be intimidating or scary for many people. The buzzing sounds, the x-ray machines, the big chairs – it can all be a little overwhelming. If you know what you’re in for, though, your experience will be much easier to handle.

 People have to visit their dentists for all sorts of reasons, but there are a few common procedures that everyone should know. Here are 10 of the most common dental procedures- all of which we can do at Crescent Heights Dental.

 This is by far the most common reason people visit the dentist. Many dentists recommend a cleaning every six months, and some recommend once a year. Either way, it’s a very important part of oral health. Your own toothbrush will never be as efficient as the tools a dentist uses to clean your teeth.

 An annual or semi-annual visit for a cleaning will keep your teeth healthy, shiny, and strong. Plus, a cleaning causes very little discomfort, so no need to fret!

 Like cleaning, whitening is a relatively discomfort-less process. Some people are sensitive to the whitening agents used, but otherwise it’s an easy procedure that most dental offices can do. At home teeth whitening kits involve a lot of extra time and effort. You need to buy kits and spend a lot of time.

 At a dentistry, bleaching is quicker and safer because it is performed by professionals. Most often, dentists use a special hydrogen peroxide gel and a special light source to whiten faster.

 Extractions sound scary and painful. Admittedly, they are not the most pleasant of procedures. However, your dentist will do everything in their power to help you feel comfortable. You may need an extraction for any number of reasons.

 When having a tooth pulled, you’ll likely be either unconscious or thoroughly numbed. You won’t be able to feel a thing! You may be sore afterwards, but extractions are almost always to prevent further pain.

 If your teeth are crooked or discoloured, your dentist might recommend veneers. These are very popular solutions to common tooth problems. It’s essentially a thin covering placed over the front section of a tooth or set of teeth. They’re mainly used for correctional purposes, but they can be used for whitening, too. The process is simple and painless for most people, and it’s easy for dentists to perform.

 Cavities are all too common and all too easy to get. For most cavities, a filling is the recommended answer. Acids in food and inside your body can easily break down tooth enamel if overexposed.

 Luckily, filling most cavities is a quick procedure. You’ll likely be numbed, which can last for a few hours after the filling is over. It usually takes about an hour to finish up, and then it’s good as new! You might feel pressure while they’re working, but it shouldn’t be painful.

 If your cavity is a little too big for a filling, or the top part of your tooth has decayed, a crown is the solution. These are usually two-visit procedures, but like the filling, shouldn’t be overtly painful. Your dentist will take a molding of your tooth so that a lab can craft a properly fitted crown to cover the decayed area.

 Some offices have “printers” in office. They use a special x-ray and computer combination to take photos and craft a crown right then and there! The second visit will involve fitting and securing the crown, which is usually quite fast and painless.

 This is one that most people dread, and for fair reasons. Root canals are usually preceded by some pretty awful tooth pain. A root canal means the tissue inside or under your tooth is infected and inflamed. To get rid of the pain, the dentist needs to deaden the nerve and remove the tissue. Sometimes you may need to take an antibiotic before the procedure.

 The good thing is that you’ll be numbed before it happens, so you won’t feel any pain, just pressure. Once the procedure is over – and it can take a few hours – you’ll be numb for a while, but hopefully pain free since the infection will be gone.

 Most practices are moving away from traditional braces and towards Invisalign, but they both serve the same purpose. The goal is to straighten and correct crooked teeth, as straighter teeth are often healthier and easier to take care of. Classic braces use metal and other materials to slowly tighten teeth back into place. Invisalign is less visible and slower acting, but still a very effective method to achieve the same goal. The procedure to have them put on can leave a little ache, but nothing too extreme.

 This is another way to repair damaged or chipped teeth. It involves a resin – a sort of plastic – that your dentists tints to match the natural shade of your teeth. It’s less invasive than some other methods, especially for smaller imperfections. Several layers are needed to really secure the resin, and a light is used to “dry” each layer. The spot is then polished and cleaned so it fits naturally into the tooth. It’s an easy procedure, but can take a little while.

 Dentures are usually associated with ageing, but a lot of people may need dentures. They are meant to replace teeth in a natural way, and they’re typically removable. Fitting for dentures is very common, and it takes a while. In the end, it’s worth it to have a full set of working teeth again.