Question 1

What is a dental crown?

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A dental crown is a fixed prosthetic device, which simply means it’s a tooth restoration that you don’t remove – it stays permanently in your mouth to support, strengthen, or conceal a tooth. It also refines its shape, alignment, color, and function. In days past, most crowns were made of gold, but now, because of their beauty, strength, and natural look, most crowns are made of porcelain. They’re so life-like, only you and your dentist in Deltona – us! – know that you’re sporting one. The most common uses for crowns include: Preventing a weak tooth from breaking Restoring a broken tooth Preserving & supporting a tooth that has had root canal treatment Supporting tooth structure when a significant portion of the tooth has been filled Covering severely discolored or poorly shaped teeth In combination with a false tooth to create a dental crown & bridge. Dental crowns are extremely durable, function the way your own teeth do, and with proper care, can last for 10 years or more. Let us help you love your functional and beautiful smile. Call today for your no-obligation consultation!

Question 2

Do you offer teeth whitening and is it better than store-bought whitening kits?

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When you’re looking for teeth whitening in Deltona, you have many choices – and you may be tempted to just purchase off-the-shelf whitening products at the local pharmacy because they seem cheaper than a customized option available from us. In most cases though, off-the-shelf teeth whitening kits will not give you the results you’re looking for. Results could range from unnaturally super-white teeth or teeth that are still drab and discoloured. At My Family Dental, we customize a treatment plan with consideration of your unique smile needs, and then prescribe your teeth-whitening solution based on these needs. With us, you’ll achieve natural results quickly and safely. When you’re in next, ask us about teeth whitening, and if you’re new to us, give us a call and we’ll set up your consultation.

Question 3

What is a dental bridge?

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A bridge is a combination of dental crowns and artificial teeth. Bridges can close the gap left by one or more missing teeth by extending across an area that has no teeth and is typically made up of an artificial tooth fused between two crowns. It restores the look of your smile and redistributes the workload amongst your teeth more evenly. There are four different types of bridges: Traditional bridges are used if there are natural teeth on each side of the gap where the tooth is missing. Implant bridges are used if you don’t have healthy teeth or enough teeth to support a bridge, or when several or all teeth are missing. It’s also a perfect solution to help you keep your healthy teeth untouched by a crown. A custom-made bridge is anchored to the dental implants instead of to your natural teeth. Resin-bonded bridges (also known as Maryland bridges) are used when the missing teeth are in the front of the mouth. This type of bridge involves the artificial teeth being fused together to metal bands and are affixed to the back of your natural teeth. Cantilever bridges are used when there are healthy teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth. This procedure involves anchoring the artificial tooth over one or more of your natural adjacent teeth. Similar to crowns, if you take proper care of your bridge by flossing and brushing every day they should last for about 10 years. Call today for your no-obligation consultation to find out which type of dental bridge in Deltona is right for your smile!

Question 4

What are dental implants?

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Dental implants are a revolutionary way to replace missing teeth, regain form and function, and avoid the bone loss and facial changes that come when teeth are lost. When you have more than one missing tooth, bone loss can give you a prematurely aged look, your ability to enjoy the foods you love can be diminished (as chewing may become compromised), and your nutrition may also suffer. Dental implants can intercept these risks. A dental implant is a biocompatible post that is inserted into your jawbone and continually stimulates the bone to prevent further bone loss. A crown is placed on this replacement tooth root to replace your lost tooth and let you chew the foods you love. They are self-supporting (they don’t need crowns on neighboring teeth for support as you’d need with a dental bridge) and are beautifully crafted to look like a natural tooth. If you’re looking for dental implants from a dentist in Deltona, we can help! As with all of our services, we offer a variety of solutions to meet your needs. Whether you want to replace a single missing tooth with one implant, or all of your teeth with implant-supported dentures, this procedure could be the solution you’re looking for. Call today for a no-obligation consultation to see if this fantastic tooth-replacement option is for you!

Question 5

How can a dentist help with sleep apnea treatment?

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Getting a good night’s rest is essential to a healthy lifestyle. One of the challenges that some of the patients we see have is sleep apnea, a chronic condition that causes you to stop breathing throughout the night. These breathing interruptions can happen 30 or more times per hour! You then wake up feeling drained, unable to take on the day with full confidence and energy. If left untreated, this can really take its toll on your mental and physical health. To remedy the problem, many people use a CPAP machine. For others, an alternative method is needed to create airflow. We provide patients a small, custom-fitted oral appliance that repositions your jaw while you sleep, ensuring that your airways remain open and you can breathe easily. If you’d like to learn more, reach out to our team at My Family Dental today! We’d be happy to help.

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