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North Valdosta Dental Care
Appointments: (800) 832-7248
Brad Bynum D.M.D.
North Valdosta Dental Care
802 Northwood Park Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602
At North Valdosta Dental Care we offer a range of treatment options for sleep apnea. If snoring or obstructed breathing is a problem, call Dr. Bynum today to learn how we can help you breathe easier.
Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause serious health problems, so contact us now to schedule an examination.
Secure, removable overdentures in the Valdosta area are available from Dr. Bynum. The extra stability that comes from using implants means that your new dentures won't slip around.
You'll feel more comfortable compared to regular dentures. You'll feel more confident when talking, eating and smiling.
Safe, anxiety-free dentistry with Valdosta area dentist Dr. Brad Bynum means you can have dental treatments done quickly while you're lightly sedated, with little or no discomfort.
You no longer have to tolerate feeling uncomfortable, hiding your smile, or putting off dental work because of a busy schedule. You'll feel relaxed during your dental appointment, and relieved that your oral health is in good hands.
Brad Bynum, D.M.D. is proud to be a trusted Valdosta area Zoom!® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients love the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes as much as they love the results.
You'll be able to relax in our comfortable surroundings. In just about an hour, you'll have a sparkling white smile!
Have you ever considered natural-looking, permanent dental implants instead of uncomfortable dentures? Incredible recent advances in technology allow Valdosta area dental implants dentist Dr. Brad Bynum to create tooth implants just for you that can be permanently anchored to your jaw. This is a great option to consider if you've had negative experiences with dentures in the past.
Shannon Dental Health Center
Appointments: (509) 783-0824
Michael Shannon D.M.D.
Shannon Dental Health Center
800 North Center Parkway
Kennewick, WA 99336
Dental bonding in the Kennewick area is available from experienced dentist Michael Shannon, D.M.D.. If your teeth have unsightly cracks or discoloration, dental bonding can help.
It's a quick and non-invasive procedure that corrects minor cosmetic flaws and restores your natural smile. You'll feel great being able to show your natural again.
Kennewick area cosmetic dentist Michael Shannon, D.M.D. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.
Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from Shannon Dental Health Center can change your life!
If you suffer from dental anxiety in the Kennewick area, Dr. Shannon can help. We offer several options that can make your dental treatments pleasant and stress-free. Our team at Shannon Dental Health Center is trained to help you feel comfortable. You'll be able to feel relaxed while receiving the friendly, professional oral care you deserve.
At Shannon Dental Health Center, we offer quality, personalized care. Serving the Kennewick, WA area, we're happy to discuss the variety of treatment options available to you. If you're interested in sedation or sleep dentistry options, please schedule an appointment with Michael Shannon, D.M.D., and we can provide you with all the information you need.
Would you like your smile to be a bit brighter than it is right now? We can make it happen at Shannon Dental Health Center, with professional tooth whitening for brighter natural looking teeth. Dr. Michael Shannon's Kennewick, WA area office can effectively lighten your stained or discolored tooth enamel. Whiter teeth not only look great, they improve your self-confidence.
Gary L. Seid, D.D.S
Appointments: (408) 991-9033
Gary Seid D.D.S.
Gary L. Seid, D.D.S
1257 Oakmead Parkway, Suite A
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Dr. Seid has extensive experience providing gingivitis treatments in the Sunnyvale area. Bleeding gums can lead to more serious health problems if not treated promptly.
Our friendly, professional team will evaluate your needs and design a personal treatment plan. We'll help you have healthy gums and teeth for life.
Gary Seid, D.D.S. is happy to be an experienced Sunnyvale area Britesmile® teeth whitening dentist. Our patients appreciate the short amount of time the tooth whitening treatment takes. They also love the stunning results.
You can relax in our comfortable atmosphere. In just about an hour, your bright white smile will be ready to show off!
Gary Seid, D.D.S. is proud to be a popular Sunnyvale area Lumineers® dentist. If you have sensitive teeth and want pain-free dental veneers, we can help.
Our highly trained team has extensive experience with this quick and easy procedure. We'll help you transform from feeling self-conscious to feeling confident about your bright new smile.
Sunnyvale area dentist Dr. Gary Seid specializes in second opinions. Dr. Seid views second opinions as an educational experience, and highly encourages your questions about any procedure recommended to you by another dentist.
Second opinions will likely increase your overall comfort level as you gather and compare the necessary pieces of information and are able to make an informed decision.
Dr. Gary Seid at his Sunnyvale area dental implants practice offers extensive experience restoring your dental implant crown.
Our dedicated team uses state-of-the-art materials and techniques for stability and longevity. You'll enjoy the comfort and confidence of natural-looking teeth.
More Wisdom Teeth Dentists in the Sunnyvale, CA Area Near You
ELLIS FAMILY DENTISTRY
120 CONNER DR STE 201
CHAPEL HILL, NC, 27514
(919) 960-0155
GORDON J ROZNIK DMD
400 S TRYON ST STE M4
CHARLOTTE, NC, 28285
(704) 375-7711
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JAMES G HARDY D.D.S.
122 JOLLY ST STE 103
LOUISBURG, NC, 27549
(919) 496-3088
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2411 PENNY RD STE 204
HIGH POINT, NC, 27265
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Wisdom Tooth Removal: What Is a Dry Socket?
After a wisdom tooth has been extracted, the socket is filled with a blood clot. Slowly, the clot shrinks and fills in. That is, a skin or a covering with tissue similar to the rest of the mouth (mucous membrane) begins to cover the clot and the tissue in the clot area is ingrown by bone cells and tissue cells. Eventually, the area shrinks and the socket is eliminated and replaced by firm tissue, and the depth of the socket fills with bone. The healed area usually is narrower than the site of the original wisdom tooth.
The pain following a wisdom tooth extraction usually lasts no more than a day or two, at the most. If the clot breaks down or is washed away, the protective covering of the exposed bone is lost and the bone can be exposed to the mouth bacteria. This painful condition is known as dry socket. One of the features of its presence is that wisdom tooth post-extraction pain persists longer than a couple of days and can be quite severe.
Though the causes are not known with certainty, some factors seem to predispose individuals towards a dry socket:
- those people who have gingivitis or periodontal disease.
- those who have had lower or mandibular extractions, particularly on posterior (back) teeth such as molars and pre-molars.
- those who have wisdom teeth that are difficult to extract and necessitate bone removal.
- those that are particularly difficult to numb and so need several cartridges of local anesthetic. Some local anesthetics contain epinephrine, which is used in preventing rapid dissipation of the anesthetic by constricting the blood vessels at the site. This perhaps may prevent good clot formation. People who smoke also are predisposed towards dry socket. Again, this may be because of the constricting effect of nicotine and tar products on the blood vessels.
Rinsing the mouth within a few hours of a wisdom tooth extraction may flush the clot out of the socket. Using a straw may have a similar effect. That is why post-operative instructions urge the patient not to smoke, rinse or use a straw for at least a day.
Unfortunately, there is no sure way of guaranteeing that a dry socket won't occur, but there is some evidence that placing a small piece (quarter of a square inch) of gel foam (a clotting agent) covered with tetracycline powder (an antibiotic) in the socket after the extraction can reduce the chance of a dry socket. This will be absorbed over a few days and has not been shown to induce allergies or have any other effect on the patient. Fortunately, dry socket is a relatively easy condition to treat.
by Myer Leonard, DDS, MD
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Jaw Fractures and the Healing Process
If you've fractured your lower jaw, it will have occurred in one of three places: where the lower jaw joins the upper jaw and facial bones; near the angle of the jaw; or in a vertical line between the teeth.
When the opposing segments of jaw are brought close enough together, bones heal quickly. New bone is actually generated between the two segments and the bond can be stronger than before the trauma.
We "wire" the jaws for the rest of your recovery. Also, the splinting of the teeth helps keep the jaws properly opposed. Healing takes about six weeks, during which time the wire remains in place. You'll be limited to a liquid diet and perhaps less animated conversation.
It's a good time to read that big novel and relax; let nature take its course.
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