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Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta Office
Appointments: (281) 205-9162
Ernie Anderson D.D.S.
Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta Office
1220 Augusta Ste 200
Houston, TX 77057
The friendly, caring staff of Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta Office in the Houston, Texas area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Ernie Anderson, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Dr. Ernie Anderson, practicing in the Houston, TX area, can provide you with the highest quality dental crowns available, and restore your smile. Using state-of-the-art materials and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. Anderson can make your smile look healthy and natural again.
One of the first things people notice is your smile. All it takes is a single appointment or two with Houston area dentist Ernie Anderson, D.D.S., and you, too, can have the winning, healthy-looking smile you've always wanted. The beautiful cosmetic results you'll get from Ernie Anderson DDS - Augusta Office can be immediate and dramatic!
A beautiful smile can brighten your life! If you are continuously hiding your chipped, stained, or cracked teeth from others, it's time for a change! Ernie Anderson, D.D.S., a trusted Houston area dentist, can fix chips, cracks, and stains to reveal a great new smile - and a new you. You'll look so good you'll wonder why you waited so long!
With oral conscious sedation, Houston area sedation dentist Ernie Anderson, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
Dr. Katherine I. Raymond, D.D.S. and Associates
Appointments: (330) 825-4446
Katherine Raymond D.D.S.
Dr. Katherine I. Raymond, D.D.S. and Associates
4332 South Cleveland Massillon Road
Norton, OH 44203
Dr. Katherine I. Raymond, D.D.S. and Associates offers natural-looking partial dentures. Akron area dentures dentist Dr. Katherine Raymond uses the latest technology to produce materials custom-blended to your skin, hair and eye color. You'll look like you were born with perfect teeth.
If you want a gorgeous smile that turns heads, you may want to learn about the range of dental services offered at Dr. Katherine I. Raymond, D.D.S. and Associates. Akron area cosmetic dentist Dr. Katherine Raymond is dedicated to producing quality results and beautiful smiles.
A negative self image can be detrimental to many facets of your life. Akron area dentist Dr. Katherine Raymond understands the positive life-changing power that a healthy and beautiful smile can bring to you. Here at Dr. Katherine I. Raymond, D.D.S. and Associates, we don't want you to be embarrassed any longer. Why not take your smile - and even your life - to a new level of self-confidence and beauty?
With oral conscious sedation, Akron area sedation dentist Katherine Raymond, D.D.S. is medically able to attend to your dental needs for a longer period of time. This means you can combine all or many of your dental appointments into one. If you are in need of extensive dental work or multiple treatments are necessary, oral sedation dentistry may be the most efficient and hassle-free option for you to consider.
Dr. Katherine I. Raymond, D.D.S. and Associates is a trusted Akron area NTI-tss plus provider. Our highly-trained team fit you with a custom bite guard designed to relieve headaches and migraines caused by jaw clenching during sleep.
Each person is unique. Our experienced team will provide you with the individualized care you deserve for your situation.
North Main Dental Associates
Appointments: (508) 678-2218
Paul Ponte D.D.S.
North Main Dental Associates
1120 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
You're unique, and you deserve quality, individualized care. Dr. Paul Ponte believes your dental experience should blend the best of the personal and the professional. At North Main Dental Associates in the Fall River, Massachusetts area, we take the time to get to know you and understand your dental needs. Dr. Ponte and his staff are dedicated to providing you with top-quality dental care designed exclusively for you.
For comfortable dental hygiene treatment in the Fall River, Massachusetts area, Dr. Paul Ponte is known for having a gentle touch. The friendly team at North Main Dental Associates provides teeth cleaning for a whiter smile.
Maintaining good dental hygiene is the foundation for healthy teeth and gums. We're committed to helping you have a lifetime of oral health.
Most major credit cards are accepted at North Main Dental Associates in the Fall River area. Types of cards accepted include Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card.
Here at North Main Dental Associates, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Paul Ponte, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
A negative self image can be detrimental to many facets of your life. Fall River area dentist Dr. Paul Ponte understands the positive life-changing power that a healthy and beautiful smile can bring to you. Here at North Main Dental Associates, we don't want you to be embarrassed any longer. Why not take your smile - and even your life - to a new level of self-confidence and beauty?
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Do I Need an Extreme Makeover? Why Do My Dental Crowns Look Fake?
The most common complaint associated with crowns is that they look "opaque," "lifeless," and "fake" compared to natural teeth. Do you need an expensive dental makeover to solve the problem? No!
The appearance of a crown is affected by many factors, but ultimately, the final result is determined by how the crown reacts with light. Natural teeth have a high degree of translucency, which means a certain amount of light passes through the tooth. The result of this is that the tooth appears to have depth and vitality.
Porcelain Dental Crowns With a Metal Substructure
Traditionally, crowns are made of two materials:
- porcelain, which gives it the tooth-colored appearance
- metal substructure, which gives the crown its strength
Generally, it is this type of crown that can appear opaque. The reason for this is that while porcelain is very translucent and lets light travel easily through it, no light can pass through the underlying metal. In order to prevent the metal color from showing through the porcelain, which would make the crown seem dark or gray, the metal has to be "masked out" with an opaquing material. It is this masking or opaquing that can affect the final appearance, giving rise to the opaque or lifeless look.
Do All Porcelain Crowns With a Metal Substructure Appear Lifeless?
The answer is no. One thing that can be done to improve the appearance is to remove the metal margin that goes around the crown. By keeping the metal inside the crown and having porcelain at the junction between the crown and the tooth, the "black line" appearance at the gum line can be eliminated, thereby increasing the translucency in this area. It also is necessary to have an adequate thickness of porcelain over the metal substructure. If the metal that has been masked out is too close to the outer surface of the crown, the appearance of depth is lost. What it mostly comes down to, however, is the skill level and artistry of the technician who is making the crown. When done correctly, porcelain crowns with a metal substructure can give you the best of both worlds without the expense of an extreme makeover. They can be made to exactly match your other teeth while still appearing lifelike, and since there is metal in it, they have increased strength.
Dental Crowns
Today, there are dental crowns available that do not require a metal substructure and are made of only porcelain. Depending on the specific type, they get their strength either from the bond to the remaining tooth structure or from a dense tooth colored substructure. Since there is no metal, these types of dental crowns allow more light to pass through, which enables them to have more depth and vitality, much like natural teeth. So why isn't this type of crown used all the time? The main reason is that they are not as strong as crowns with a metal substructure. So, if a person grinds their teeth, these crowns have a greater risk of fracture. Another reason why an all-ceramic dental crown cannot be used in all situations is if the underlying tooth structure itself is dark. Very dark teeth are difficult to mask with these types of crowns because of their translucency. In these instances, the dark color may show through the crown. So, for situations where a lot of force will be placed on the teeth (such as grinding habits) or if a tooth is really dark, a well-made porcelain crown with a metal substructure may be a better restoration.
By Greggory Kinzer, DDS, MSD
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Restorative Dentistry Treatments, Inlays And Onlays
Dental inlays and dental onlays are valuable for restoring teeth that are severely decayed or worn. Typically, they are applied to the chewing surfaces on the back teeth.
What Is the Difference Between a Dental Inlay and a Dental Onlay?
In restorative dentistry, an inlay is used more like a filling for restoring normal tooth structure. It is best if the surface is small and only involves the chewing surface and surfaces between the teeth.
An onlay is similar to an inlay but treats larger areas, covering the entire chewing surface of a tooth. Dental onlays are recommended for larger tooth restorations and when chewing surfaces require long-term protection.
What Are Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays Made of?
Since both are used in areas of heavy chewing and grinding, they must be made from durable materials. They can be made from porcelain or composite resin chosen to match the color of your teeth or they can be made of a mixture of metals called an alloy. Alloys can be a mixture of metals like gold and palladium or nickel and chromium.
What Are the Restorative Dentistry Procedures for Dental Inlays and Dental Onlays?
The tooth is first prepared by removing portions of decay or damage. The remaining tooth structure is shaped in preparation for the dental inlay or dental onlay. An impression of the tooth is made along with opposing teeth and the bite. From this, a plaster model is formed that is used for a custom fit matching the contours of the tooth.
Since both dental inlays and dental onlays are custom-made, a second appointment is needed for checking the fit and cementing the inlay or onlay permanently. At that appointment, any adjustments to the bite will be made. A final polishing adds the final touch to this restorative dentistry treatment.
By Danine M. Fresch, DDS
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