Yearly Archives: 2015

18

Jun

DEXIS DIGITAL X-RAYS

Published: June 18, 2015

Improvements in dental technology offer many benefits to dental patients, including less time in the dentist office, less pain during procedures, and more accurate diagnoses and treatment options. Digital X-Rays are safer, more precise, and more efficient than traditional dental X-Rays. If you’re looking for a dentist in the Naples area, find...

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16

Jun

WHAT TO DO IF YOU CHIP A TOOTH

Published: June 16, 2015

A cosmetic dentist can repair a chipped or broken tooth quickly and easily, but it is important to visit your dentist as soon as possible to avoid further damage. If you or your child suffers an injury that results in a chipped or broken tooth, knowing what to do ahead of time can save you pain and money. If you have a chipped tooth, visit a...

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11

Jun

UP CLOSE WITH WISDOM TEETH

Published: June 11, 2015

Your wisdom teeth may need to be removed by an oral surgeon for a number of reasons. If your teeth are impacted, if your mouth isn’t big enough to accommodate more teeth, or if your wisdom teeth are coming in at the wrong angle, you may be in pain or at risk for infection if the teeth aren’t removed. If your wisdom teeth are causing you pain,...

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9

Jun

THE BASICS OF COSMETIC DENTISTRY

Published: June 9, 2015

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the overall appearance of your teeth, mouth, and smile. Cosmetic dentists can whiten your teeth, straighten your teeth, and replace chipped or broken teeth with extremely natural looking prosthetics. With advances in dental technology, many cosmetic dentistry procedures are performed quickly and painlessly,...

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4

Jun

MEET DANA D. SILL, RDH

Published: June 4, 2015

Dana D. Sill has been a member of our exceptional dental team at Bayview Dental Arts since 1997. Dana was licensed to practice dental hygiene in 1991, and can practice in three states: Florida, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. She was educated at West Virginia University School of Dentistry, where she received a bachelor’s degree in dental...

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2

Jun

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER A ROOT CANAL

Published: June 2, 2015

A root canal is used to save a tooth that has been badly damaged by decay or infection. Your dentist may recommend root canal therapy if your tooth’s nerve has become infected, or if the pulp of the tooth is damaged. If you are visiting a dentist in Naples for a root canal, read on for more information on what to expect before, during, and...

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28

May

VIDEO: HOW TO TREAT AN ABSCESSED TOOTH

Published: May 28, 2015

If you are experiencing severe tooth pain, a fever, swollen gums or jaw, and tooth sensitivity, you may have an abscessed tooth. If you’re looking for a dentist in the Naples area, find one who specializes in root canal therapy. Make an appointment as soon as possible to prevent further damage to your teeth. An abscessed tooth is caused by an...

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26

May

ADVANTAGES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Published: May 26, 2015

If you have missing teeth or are in need of a tooth extraction, your dentist may suggest dental implants to you as an alternative to dental bridges or dentures. Dental implants replace the root of your tooth, providing your dentist a foundation on which to place a permanent or removable prosthetic tooth. If you’re interested in dental implants...

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21

May

A LOOK AT CEREC RESTORATION DENTISTRY

Published: May 21, 2015

If you’re looking for a cosmetic dentist in the Naples area,try to find one that uses CEREC digital dentistry. CEREC, or Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, allows dentists to take digital dental impressions, then design and create a fabrication, all in one place during one appointment. Using CEREC, your dentist can create a...

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19

May

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TOOTH RESHAPING

Published: May 19, 2015

Your dentist may recommend tooth reshaping if he believes your teeth are uneven and that your smile would benefit from a more balanced appearance. Reshaping is the most effective way to repair chips or bulges in a tooth, and adjust your tooth’s shape or length. If you’re interested in tooth reshaping, speak with a cosmetic dentist in the...

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