Dr. Daniel R. Pestana DDS, Walnut Creek, CA cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentist: Why replace a missing tooth?

Dr. Daniel R. Pestana DDS, Walnut Creek, CA cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentist: Why replace a missing tooth?: When you lose a tooth, the biting forces change on the teeth next to the space, which could cause them to shift. Opposing teeth may...

Why replace a missing tooth?

         When you lose a tooth, the biting forces change on the teeth next to the space, which could cause them to shift. Opposing teeth may even begin to extrude out of the socket, which means they too could eventually be lost. As your bite changes, it gets more difficult to chew your food, and you may suffer damage to your jaw joint. It’s also much harder to clean teeth that have shifted; harmful plaque and tartar collect in the new hard-to-reach places created by shifting, causing tooth decay and periodontal disease.

 For all these reasons, it’s critical that we replace a lost tooth. An excellent option for replacing a missing tooth is an artificial tooth secured by a dental implant.

 

    Implants are titanium cylinders that are surgically placed in your jaw to serve as artificial tooth roots. Attaching a replacement tooth to an implant allows us to avoid placing a bridge. Bridges require that we cut down the adjacent natural teeth, and that weakens them substantially.

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Teeth Whitening: Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening: Teeth Whiteninig: In office teeth whitening makes it possible to achieve a whiter, brighter smile in as little as one hour. A special light is shined onto th...

Teeth Whiteninig

In office teeth whitening makes it possible to achieve a whiter, brighter smile in as little as one hour. A special light is shined onto the teeth after they have been coated with a whitening gel. The light works with the gel to release oxygen. The oxygen penetrates the outer enamel layer and then the dentin layer of the teeth, bleaching away stains and discolored areas.

The in office teeth whitening quickly brightens your smile. Once we have determined that the in office whitening is right for you, we may begin by thoroughly removing any plaque and tartar from your teeth. Then We'll start the whitening process with protective glasses, a lip retractor, and a cream or lotion to shield your eyes, lips, and face.

We'll then isolate the teeth and protect your gums by applying a special protective material to the gum tissue or by placing a rubber dam.Next, we paint the whitening gel onto your teeth, while you relax in the chair, we shine a light or laser onto the teeth. We may repeat this cycle several times.

Since every case is different, we carefully evaluate your individual results. Your new smile will lighten, on average, about 6 to 10 shades. We may sometimes recommed a flouride treatment, additional bleaching at home, or another session here in our office. We'll also give you instructions for taking care of your new smile and for handling any post-whitening sensitivity.

Power whitening is a safe and effective technology that can help give you a beautiful new smile, all in one appointment.
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Dr. Daniel R. Pestana D.D.S., (925)945-8006, Walnut Creek, CA 94598