All Star Dental

Comprehensive dentistry, delivered at the most comfortable, caring and supportive environment. San Jose dentist, Dr. Mohsena Ahmad ,and her team believes that, most importantly, they exist to serve and provide excellent dentistry for health maintenance of teeth.

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What is a Root Canal?

Some patients feel fearful when they hear the term root canal because they aren't certain what it is or why they need to have one. They may have also heard from family or friends that the procedure is painful. Even though no dental surgery is completely pain-free, Dr. Ahmad applies a numbing anesthetic to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. In reality, living with an infected tooth is much more painful than undergoing a root canal. Having the procedure done also helps to prevent more serious dental problems later. 

What Happens During a Root Canal? 

So what is a root canal, anyway? That's a very good question. A root canal is a dental surgery that removes infected pulp from the root of your tooth. After Dr. Ahmad completes this process, she cleans your tooth from the inside and then creates a seal to protect against bacteria. She also places a crown on the tooth that received a root canal. The crown helps to decrease your pain as well as allowing you to speak and chew without complications. 

Symptoms of an Infected Tooth 

When the nerves of a tooth sustain damage due to disease, decay, or trauma, it results in the formation of pus and possible infection. The pus can also cause damage to the bone surrounding the tooth, resulting in an abscessed tooth. Since it's not immediately obvious this has happened, it's important to know the symptoms of infection. These include: 

• The tooth is throbbing and painful whether or not you touch it 

• The pain may increase when you stand up, lie down, or drink a beverage not at room temperature 

• The infected tooth is darker than the others 

• You notice a small sac filled with pus near your gum line 

• The swelling extends beyond your tooth to your face or neck 

• A persistent bad taste in your mouth 

• Pain when biting your food 

These symptoms don't necessarily mean that you need a root canal. However, you should contact All Star Dental to report any unusual symptoms. Dr. Ahmad will examine your tooth and gums before recommending a root canal or another type of dental treatment. Because a small percentage of patients with an infected tooth have no symptoms at all, it's essential to keep up with your regular hygiene appointments. This enables Dr. Ahmad to spot the infection and treat it immediately.

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How to Brush Your Teeth with Braces

The decision to get braces to realign the teeth isn't one that most people take lightly. It requires a commitment of time, finances, and good oral hygiene practices to achieve the best possible results. Because brackets cover the teeth for the duration of treatment, it's essential that you brush and floss several times per day. This is the best way to ensure that oral health remains strong while wearing braces. 

Best Practices for Brushing and Flossing During Orthodontic Treatment 

Like most patients, you are probably wondering how to brush your teeth with braces. Dr. Ahmad and the staff at All Star Dental recommend following these steps: 

• Take out any rubber bands or removable appliances prior to brushing your teeth. 

• Place your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to clean around the pins and wires of your braces. You should move your toothbrush from the top of each wire to the bottom several times to make sure that you loosen all plaque and food particles in the mouth. 

• Keeping your toothbrush at a 45-degree angle, brush each tooth individually for approximately 10 seconds. You should use a circular motion while applying gentle pressure to each tooth. Additionally, make sure you brush both the inner and outer surface of each tooth. You may need to tilt your toothbrush at slightly increased angle to reach the inner layer of your front teeth. 

• Purchase dental floss made specifically for orthodontic treatment and floss with it every morning and evening after brushing your teeth. 

• Rinse with water and then use mouthwash to keep your breath fresh and your teeth, tongue, and gums as clean as possible. Next,look in the mirror to make sure that no plaque or food particles remain. Your teeth should feel clean and appear to sparkle. 

Don’t Hesitate to Ask for Help 

Instructing patients on good oral hygiene practices while wearing braces is part of our overall service to you. If you're struggling at any time, feel free to call All Star Dental for advice or schedule an appointment for additional personal instruction.

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Symptoms of Gum Disease

Before we discuss its symptoms, it's important to understand what we mean when we say that you or a family member has gum disease. When you have this dental disorder, the tissue that supports and surrounds your teeth becomes infected. Left untreated, it is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. Plaque, which is a sticky bacterium that builds up on your teeth, is the primary cause of gum disease. Most people are unaware that they have gum disease because its symptoms are typically painless. 

What to Look For 

By knowing the symptoms of gum disease, you can seek treatment earlier and preserve your natural teeth. The most common indications include: 

• Your gums bleed easily when you brush or floss your teeth 

• If you have partial dentures, you may notice a difference in how they fit 

• Your gums appear red and swollen and are tender to the touch 

• You notice a difference in the way your teeth come together when biting or chewing 

• Some or all of your gums have pulled away from the teeth they support • Your natural teeth feel looser 

• You have a chronic bad taste in your mouth as well as bad breath 

We encourage you to contact All Star Dental for an immediate appointment if you recognize any of these symptoms. 

Possible Risk Factors for Gum Disease 

Several other conditions can increase your risk for gum disease in addition to the accumulation of plaque. 

These include: 

• Taking prescription medications to prevent seizures or using oral contraceptives, steroids, and cancer treatment drugs 

• Pregnancy 

• Inattention to oral hygiene 

• Diabetes 

• Genetic pre-disposition 

• Tobacco use 

• Misaligned teeth that are difficult for you to keep clean 

If you meet any of these risk factors, it's even more important to keep your teeth and gums clean by brushing and flossing at least twice per day. 

Typical Gum Disease Treatments 

In most cases, Dr. Ahmad performs root planing or a deep cleaning to treat gum disease. For advanced gum disease, oral surgery or tooth extraction may be necessary. Please contact our office if you're concerned about gum disease or have additional questions about treatment.

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What happens during laser teeth whitening procedure?

Nowadays, there are many procedures available in the market to whiten one’s teeth. Teeth whitening may be done at home with the use of over-the-counter teeth whitening products or whitening dental kits prescribed by dentists; or it may be done inside a dental clinic with a professional assistance. In-office teeth whitening procedure produces better results in as early as one hour as compared to over-the-counter teeth whitening products which takes weeks to see the results.

In-office teeth whitening procedure often uses the laser technology to speed up the whitening process. This treatment is also called the laser teeth whitening procedure.

  What happens during the laser teeth whitening procedure?

First the dentist will have to professionally clean your teeth to remove unwanted dental debris. Then, he/she will have to record the pre-whitening color of your teeth to serve as a comparison after the procedure. Your dentist will have to ask you to wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from laser light.

With the cheek retractor still inside your mouth, a gingival barrier is placed between your teeth and gums. A laser light is shone for approximately 30-40 seconds to harden the barrier in place. The whitening gel is then generously applied to each teeth surface in both your upper and lower teeth. Whitening process is then activated with the use of laser light shone to the treated teeth for a specified time depending on the clinic’s protocol or the whitening product use. After the specified time, the gel is suctioned from each teeth surface and this process is repeated for 2-4 cycles. Then the teeth are cleaned after finishing the last cycle and the teeth are compared to the pre-whitening color to see its dramatic results.

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Difference between Laser Teeth Whitening and Zoom! Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is a cosmetic dental treatment or procedure that lightens and removes the discoloration of one’s teeth. People oftentimes underwent this treatment to achieve the smile that celebrities possesses. Our teeth’s shade is normally milky white in color, but as we age, our tooth’s enamel wears off because of our daily oral activities. Our teeth’s enamel changes into a translucent color and overtime, becomes darker and appear to be yellowish in color. There are also other factors that affect the whiteness of our teeth rather than aging, these are:

Foods and beverages that have high acidic and sugar content that has staining properties

Smoking and chewing tobacco

Poor dental hygiene. Poor flossing and brushing of our teeth to remove plaque can also cause discoloration of our tooth.

Most of the common teeth whitening procedures are Laser Teeth Whitening and Zoom! Whitening.

Laser Teeth Whitening, also known as power whitening is a very effective procedure in whitening one’s teeth. It involves the usage of whitening agents such as bleach and whitening gels. It is usually followed by exposing your gelled tooth with a laser light. Usually the time that this procedure takes is from 20 to 30 minutes. 

Zoom Teeth Whitening on the other hand, uses a Zoom hydrogen peroxide whitening gel that is applied to teeth. Then, it is exposed to a Zoom light that will take effect on the teeth by breaking up the stains and the discoloration. This procedure can take you up to 30 to 45 minutes which is not that bad for whitening your teeth.

The difference between Laser Teeth Whitening and Zoom Teeth Whitening is: Laser uses bleach and some other gels and it is exposed to a Laser kind of light to begin the whitening process. While Zoom Teeth Whitening uses only Zoom hydrogen peroxide gel and is exposed to Zoom light.

You may consult with your cosmetic dentist first to see that if this particular cosmetic treatment will benefit your teeth.

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Importance of orthodontic treatment in childhood

Malocclusion among adults can range from simple malocclusion only requiring dental braces to a complicated malocclusion that requires surgery. Malocclusion and other orthodontic problems can be prevented with early orthodontic treatments in childhood. It is recommended that before the child reaches the age of 7 years old he/she should be checked for orthodontic problems. Orthodontists know how to check for subtle signs and symptoms indicative of orthodontic problems.

  Family dentists or pediatric dentists should explain to parents the importance of early orthodontic treatment. It is ideal that treatment to orthodontic problems should start at an early age because your child’s jaw is still soft and the growth of teeth is easier to correct. Correction during the formative years of your child’s permanent teeth decreases the chances of complex orthodontic problems in their adulthood. Orthodontic problems in adulthood causes pain which disrupts the normal function of teeth and it can also affect one’s self confidence because this makes you look visually unattractive. Here are some of the signs your child’s orthodontist may teach you to look out for that needs early orthodontic treatment:

  Early or late loss of deciduous or baby teeth

Crowded teeth

Protruding or shifting jaws

Teeth that won’t correctly meet

Bad habits such as thumb sucking or sucking of other fingers, or biting the insides of the mouth

Grinding of the teeth

Breathing through the mouth

Difficulty in chewing or speaking properly

Visually, the presence of facial imbalance

  As parents, it is your responsibility to report to your child’s dentist or orthodontist if you have noticed these warning signs. In doing so, will greatly help the orthodontic condition of your child in his/her adulthood.

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What is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

Have you had experienced getting on an accident involving your face? Do you have tumor in the mouth that needs to be taken out? Do you need your impacted tooth to be extracted? Or just wanted to look more beautiful through surgical means? If one of your answers is yes, probably you want to familiarize yourself with the term oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a field in dentistry which focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, imperfections and injuries of the head, face, neck and the soft and hard tissues of the mouth, face and jaws. The professional who performs this type of dental/medical surgery is called an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery encompasses different kinds of surgical procedure concerning the mouth, face and jaws of an individual. These procedures are:

Cancer surgery of the mouth, jaw and neck – This surgery helps in the diagnosis and treatment of cancers in the oral and maxillofacial area. It also fixes acquired deformity of the face caused by growth of a malignancy.

Cosmetic surgery – Otherwise known as facial aesthetic surgery, aims to correct and improve facial structures to beautify the face.

Dento-alveolar surgery – This surgery is done to extract impacted tooth, especially the wisdom tooth, and other complicated types of dental extraction. This surgery also includes bone grafting or other preprosthetic surgery to fit a dental prosthesis in place.

Facial deformity reconstruction – This surgery corrects most congenital facial deformity such as cleft lip and palate among children.

Jaw and joint problems surgery – This type of surgery is responsible for the surgical treatment of temporomadibular joint disorder. It helps restore the normal function of an individual’s jaw joint thus eliminating the presence of pain in the area.

Trauma surgery – This type of surgery treats the injured structures of the face caused by an accident.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery offers a variety of surgical treatments. It is good to have knowledge of these things because you might never know when you or a loved-one needs to undergo these surgical procedures.

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Different ways to restore teeth caused by tooth decay

The leading cause of tooth loss among children and adults alike is tooth decay. Tooth decay happens when the bacteria in your mouth combines with the sugar from the carbohydrates you eat to form an acid. With the continuous exposure to acid, the enamel of your tooth will start to wear out, thus resulting to cavities or decays in its surface. If left unmanaged, these decays can lead to dental infection and infect other tooth structures: the dentin and the pulp. Severe tooth infection that is not treated could result to an eventual tooth loss. Factors that could put you at risk for tooth decay are: poor oral hygiene, unhealthy diet (high sugar intake), bad habits (smoking and recreational drugs), systemic health condition such as diabetes, and xerostomia or dry mouth, which is common among the adult population.

There are many ways to restore teeth that are destroyed by cavities. Tooth restoration depends on the severity or extent of the damage caused by tooth decay. Your dentist will decide what treatment or combination of treatments is best to restore your decayed tooth. These treatments are:

Dental fillings – After cleaning and removing the decayed part of the tooth, a dental filling is used to fill the holes created by cavities, to restore your tooth’s natural appearance.

Dental crowns – These are used to restore severely damaged tooth which cannot be repaired by dental fillings. After removing the decayed part of the tooth, a ‘cap’ shaped like tooth is placed over the tooth to restore its natural appearance and function.

Root canal treatment – When the decay or infection has reached the pulp of the tooth, a root canal treatment is done to remove the decayed pulp tissues. This procedure is used to restore and rescue the tooth from being extracted.

Dental extraction – It is done when all restorative options cannot fix the damage caused tooth decay.

With the innovations in dental technology, you can replace the missing tooth caused by tooth decay. Tooth replacement options include:

Dental bridges – These appliances make use of healthy adjacent teeth to serve as abutments and keep the bridge in place.

Dental implants – These are used to replace the root of your tooth. They are important in maintaining your facial structure and prevent bone loss caused by tooth loss. An implant is a healthy alternative to support a dental bridge in place than using the remaining teeth in your mouth.

Dentures – These are used to replace one or more missing teeth. They can be removable or fixed in place with the help of dental implants.

You may want to ask your dentist or make an inquiry to a dental clinic in your area regarding the different dental restorative services they offer. 

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Dental Bridges: A solution to your missing tooth

Dental bridges are used to fill the gaps created by one or more missing teeth. The bridge consists of two or more crowns for the teeth or implant on either side of the gap – the crowns are anchored in the teeth or implant – and a false tooth is situated between. Dental bridges are fixed and cemented on the supporting teeth or dental implant on either side of the gap.  They replace missing tooth both functionally and aesthetically. 

In adults, the most common causes of tooth loss are tooth decay and periodontal diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitits. Missing teeth should be replaced to recover its function such as chewing and speaking, and maintain the shape of the mouth. More importantly, a missing tooth should be replaced to prevent chain reaction of harmful dental problems such as bite changes which can eventually result to jaw problems like temporomandibular disorders.

The use of dental bridges is one of the many tooth loss treatment available in the market. There are different types of dental bridges to choose from. Your dentist or your cosmetic dentist will help you determine what type of dental bridge is best suited for you. The types include:

Traditional bridges – These bridges consist of crowns on the either side of the gap and a false tooth or pontic in between. The supporting teeth undergo an extensive reduction to fit the crowns of the bridges. They are usually made from metals, porcelain and a combination of the two materials. A porcelain dental bridge is preferred to be used in the front of the mouth because it mimics the natural appearance of the teeth. Metal dental bridges are usually used to replace the loss of molars because they can withstand the chewing pressure.

Cantilever bridges – These are used when neighboring teeth are only present on one side of the missing loss. They are not commonly used.

Maryland bonded bridges – These use the support of the neighboring teeth on each side of the missing tooth; however, unlike traditional bridges, Maryland bonded bridges do not require extensive reduction of the supporting teeth. This type of bridges uses wings instead of crowns to attach itself to the supporting teeth on each side of the missing tooth.

Dental bridges can last for very long time if cared properly. To care for your dental bridges, you should ensure that your remaining teeth are strong and healthy. Preventive measures such as tooth brushing and dental flossing should be practiced and eating nutritious food should become a habit.

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What you need to know about having a porcelain dental bridge

Dental bridges are used to replace one’s missing tooth. They usually are made of porcelain, ceramic, stainless metal, gold and silver. Unlike any other prosthetic devices that are removable, bridges are attached into the teeth and only a cosmetic dentist can remove them. They are placed to the part where the tooth is missing or to an implant that is surrounding the empty space. This part is called an abutment and serves as an anchor to the bridge. While, a Pontic or tooth replacement, is usually attached to the bridge that covers those abutments.

Dental bridges are used in replacing one or more teeth that are broken or is missing. Usually, there are three types of bridges: traditional, cantilever and resin-bonded bridges. The most common type that dentists use for dental bridge is the traditional bridge. The material that they used for most traditional bridges is porcelain, which is fused to the metal or ceramics.

Porcelain dental bridges are usually attached in accordance to the shade of the remaining teeth. It is formed to recreate the look of the natural tooth enamel that gives the bridge a strong base to rely upon. A porcelain dental bridge is a durable kind of bridge and can endure any hard food that you might eat, just like how your normal tooth functions. It also follows your tooth enamel with its shade that allows light to reflect as it does with your normal teeth.

Usually porcelain dental bridges make up by reducing the surface of your teeth through drilling so that it can bear the bridgework. It is mostly useful because it is very durable. It is also useful as it can replace your other tooth that doesn’t function anymore.

In taking care of your dental bridges, you should consider that it is one of your natural organic teeth. Brushing, flossing, regular check-ups with the dentist are recommended. You also need to consider cleaning the part that supports the bridge and underneath it with a dental floss.

Using these type of bridge may be considered generally safe; but there still post some risks in using it. Be sure to ask your cosmetic dentist on how will these procedures go through in case you consider this type of bridge in replacing your tooth.

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Traits to Look for In a Dentist in San Jose

You have to look at things this way: if you choose your dentist well, you will be able to receive good service that will guarantee great things for the health of your smile. The success of your dental treatment will depend on a lot of things; it will rely on your own compliance and cooperation, it will rely on the affordance of a perfect environment and the appropriate tools and equipment, and it will rely on your choice of a dentist.

There may be a lot of dentists to choose from, so making a choice can be quite tough, but you should try to base your search on something more definitive. Here are some traits that you should look for in a dentist in San Jose:

- Hunger and passion for excellence and improvement: Dentistry, like most fields in Medicine is a continuing knowledge, and this means that professionals are expected to improve their competence in constancy. Dentistry, like most fields in Medicine is ever improving due to advancements and dentists have to adapt to change to make themselves more competent, and to make themselves more effective in addressing the needs of their patients.

- Commitment to his duty of service: Dentistry is a profession that is first and foremost service-oriented and a dentist who does not make himself forget that is one that is worth trusting. It is safe to trust a San Jose dentist who is truly committed to what he does. Passion and commitment for the job lets the dentist fly heights. It is an invisible fuel that allows him to do things that he normally cannot do. When a dentist is passionate at what he does, he is a natural carer who will do what it takes to offer help to his patients.

- Compassion for patients: Healthcare professionals are in some way psychologists, listening to problems of patients, sometimes no longer related to their dental needs. As a healthcare professional, a dentist should be able to remain professional and yet, compassionate of the needs of this patient in an effort to extend service. He knows how to listen because he believes that in doing so he will be able to know best to address the needs of patients. By extending an ear, he may be more aware of the needs of the patient not only physically and emotionally, but even financially.

- The desire for perfection and success: This is most especially true for cosmetic procedure, but since much of the dental treatments follow a specific process preciseness is essential to success. A dentist should never settle for anything less because he should never compromise anything that would affect the health of his patient.

- Positive reputation among peers and patients: The reputation that the dentist has maintained among his peers and among his patients will say so much about himself. When his peers and patients say a lot of good things about him, then you can be confident that you are going the right direction.

What kind of dentist in San Jose do you have? The best dental experience will only be possible if you make the right choice, so make a good one. Make sure that you dentist has the traits mentioned above and you will be in great hands.

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Finding an Affordable Dentist, San Jose

Finding a good dentist is important if you want to be able to maintain the beauty and health of your smile. The work you do at home, although valuable, is not enough to keep the health of your smile --- not at all. If you want to hold on to the beauty of your smile, you do the work you have to carryout at home, and then you make that responsible move to schedule regular appointments with your dentist. It is important that you find the most affordable dental office San Jose has ever seen because dental procedures are normally expensive, and an affordable change should make an amazing difference.

An affordable dental office San Jose is not really easy to find but it is not an impossibility. As a matter of fact, if you are only creative enough you can find affordable service to enjoy:

- Take advantage of your dental insurance policy: Insurance is a cushion. Medical and dental insurances exist so that patients may be given the chance to enjoy treatments that they normally cannot afford. In an effort to serve more people, a San Jose dentist will carry insurance companies so that they may treat more people. Dental insurances are very specific. A policy will underline all the procedures included, along with some strict conditions, and often this may mean that you will not be able to use your insurance for the treatments you need. It is essential, therefore, that you choose your policy well. Study your options, if you have and make sure that the insurance you choose is one that will best suit your need.

- Inquire about dental financing: Dental financing is a very useful service to patients because it gives them the opportunity to receive dental services, even those that are quite expensive, by paying for the entire cost of treatment if very doable instalments. This means that a patient is given the chance to receive treatment even if he cannot afford it now. He covers payment in instalment --- in convenient schemes of 3, 6, 12 and even 24 months.

- Use dental coupons: Coupons are quite popular today and while they are more widely spread for other products and services, sometimes there are coupons that will give you the chance to receive dental treatments for a discounted price.

- Ask your dentist for a discount: A bold move to make, but not entirely ineffective. You see, it is not bad to try to appeal to the good nature of dental healthcare specialists. You have to understand that they are in the service of providing service to people and if you are in need of dental care but cannot afford it, you need simply ask --- because who knows, it might be your lucky day.

- Avail of treatment packages: While this is not always available, some affordable dental office San Jose will endeavour to make themselves reachable to more people by offering amazing treatment packages that will make treatments more affordable. A marketing strategy to increase sales, so you pay some amount, but then if you try to compute for the total amount of the package if no discount is to be given, you will find that the discount is rather generous.

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How Do You Know If You Can Trust Your San Jose Dentist?

The dentist, like any other medical professional is important because they safeguard the health of the person. The mouth, although a very small operating space, may not seem very crucial to some, but for those who understand the value of the teeth and the other structures in the oral cavity, they know it is essential that they be taken cared of. If one wishes to enjoy the quality, function and beauty of their smile, they will do what it takes to preserve it.

The preservation and maintenance of dental health is done best with the partnership between the dentist and the patient. What you do at home, to clean your mouth and rid it of disease-causing plaque helps preserve oral health condition but it is not enough. Your own efforts, although thorough, should be supported by the dentist. Your San Jose dentist, with his expert knowledge and skill, should be able to diagnose, prevent and treat any dental issue you may present with.

This only means that your choice of a San Jose dentist is really crucial. You cannot just choose anyone; you need to choose someone whom you can trust. Now, how do you know if the San Jose dentist you have is worthy of your trust?

- He should have a degree and a license to practice. Not everyone who wishes to be a dentist can just suddenly make a decision to be one. Treating and managing patient conditions require training and proper education, one that an individual is only able obtain through years of schooling. If you want to know if you can trust your dentist, you have to check for his license and certification. These documents give the dentist a right to practice; only with it is he able to handle patients.

- He should be recognized by reputable associations and organizations. There are reputable organizations and associations that a dentist can affiliate with to increase his credibility in the practice. When a dentist is recognized or is an active member of such groups, you can trust that you are in good hands.

- His patients should have a high regard for his work. What do his patients say about him? What can they say about their experience? What do they have to say about the results of their treatment? When a patient has only positive things and praise to declare about the dentist, you will feel more confident about your choice. Patients will give an unbiased feedback about the work of the dentist; one which you can truly rely on to help you in making the decision.

- He should have maintained a good reputation in the community. It is also important for you to look into the overall reputation of the San Jose dentist in the community. More than a dentist, what kind of reputation has he maintained through his years of service? A dentist who has been in practice for years and has a proven track record, will worthy of your trust. His experience in the field and the regard others have of his work strengthens your choice; making you feel more safe and secure.

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Does the Tooth Really Become Brittle After A Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal procedure is a dental treatment that may be given to a tooth that can no longer be restored by a dental filling and is in danger of being lost through a tooth extraction. When a tooth becomes infected by dental caries, tooth structure is lost as the decay continues to eat away the tooth, and it goes deeper and deeper into the tissues, it can infect the pulp. A root canal can resolve this issue and relieve the patient of any pain symptom without risking tooth loss. During a root canal treatment, the pulp is removed by use of a series of files and it is replaced with a biocompatible material. By doing so, you kill the tooth because you sever its blood supply, but you also relieve it of any pain symptom by removing its nerve connection.

Unfortunately though, when the pulp is removed, the tooth is made brittle and weak. The pulp tissue which is the tooth’s blood supply and nerve supply is removed, so it is no longer vital. As a result, not only will it begin to discolour, but due to the loss of vitality, the tooth will become weak. It is no longer receiving proper nourishment so it remains in the mouth only to serve its function but it is lifeless.

Reinforcing the Root Canal Treated Tooth

With all that on the table, is it really worth it to undergo a root canal treatment? Why should you endure all that when you are putting your tooth at risk of fracturing?

The loss of a tooth is not going to be worth it. Would you really rather say goodbye to a tooth can still be functional in your mouth? A root canal treatment will relieve you of an excruciating pain symptom and that alone makes the lengthy procedure worth it all. By extirpating the pulp and removing it, you free the tooth of the pressure caused by the infection. By extirpating the pulp and removing it, you are given the opportunity to save the tooth.

You just have to know how to reinforce the tooth:

- When much of the tooth’s crown is lost or if you are in wishing to properly reinforce the tooth’s roots, you can install a post on the tooth. Posts that can either be metal or fiber is inserted into the canal. It may be screwed in or it may be cemented, and it may be used so that a core can be built to restore lost crown structure or it may simply be inserted into the canal to somehow strengthen the tooth.

- Installing a dental crown over a root canal treated tooth will definitely help strengthen it. The crown, which is made of porcelain and often reinforced by a metal core can protect the potentially brittle tooth so that it can endure forces of mastication. The dentist installs a crown right after the root canal treatment, so proper protection can be provided to the tooth.

- Installing a dental bridge over the root canal treated tooth is another way to help strengthen it. The bridgework that may be installed on the tooth is attached to a vital tooth, so that it can rely on it for strength and stability. This is not exactly an ideal practice, but when the necessity is there, know that it is an option.

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Steps Followed During a Tooth Bonding in San Jose

A tooth bonding in San Jose is a cosmetic restorative procedure that dentists carryout in order to transform the smiles of patients. One’s smile may be restored through different ways and tooth bondings are mere alternative to more traditional procedures. It could be offered in lieu of orthodontics, which requires time; it could be done as a conservative alternative to dental crowns and veneers; and it could be performed as a more permanent solution for teeth whitening. A tooth bonding procedure, which is a direct restorative procedure, can be completed in one session. This means that the patient comes in with his problem, and comes home the same day with a new smile.

Are you thinking of getting a tooth bonding procedure? If you are considering on getting it done, it will be smart for you to know what you will go through when you visit your dentist for some bondings.

Step 1: Tooth Preparation. A tooth boding in San Jose may or may not be performed with anesthesia, depending on whether or not some tooth reduction will be required. When some tooth caries are present or if there are stains and discolorations, minimal facial reduction will be performed. If there is no need, the teeth are left untouched, so the dentist proceeds to isolation, etching and bonding. The teeth are made ready for the delivery of the composite resin material.

Step 2: Shade Selection. The appearance of the tooth bondings will be dependent on the shade selection. Composite resins come in various tooth-colored shades so the restoration may be matched to the natural color of the teeth or they may be brought to a shade lighter, by going higher in the composite shade palette. Just like when porcelain and ceramic crowns and veneers are fabricated, the shade is selected under natural or white light, and not under yellow light.  

Step 3: Composite Restoration. The composite resin is brought to the mouth in increments. The dentist may or may not blend shades if he wishes to put a staining effect, in order to produe a more realistic effect. The tooth is restored and the shape of the teeth is transformed, when needed. The composite material is delivered to the tooth in increments and then made to set using a light curing device, while barriers are placed in between teeth to maintain the spaces.  No saliva is or water should touch the tooth and material during this time, so the dentist relies on the isolation.

Step 4: Shaping and Polishing. Some irregularities, bumps and sharp edges will be found on the restoration so the dentist shapes the teeth using a series of drills from coarse to fine. The restoration should be made in proper thickness, length and width. Any adjustments will be made during this stage, to ensure a perfect end-product. Using an articulating paper, the patient’s bite is checked and any premature contacts are eliminated.

Step 5: Finishing. Once everything is perfect, a series of polishing drills and disks will be used to give the tooth bonding in San Jose a natural finish.

A tooth bonding in San Jose is a more affordable cosmetic alternative to dental veneers, orthodontics and teeth whitening. The composite resin material may not be as durable and retentive, but he results you obtain are almost just impressive.

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How to Look for an Affordable Dentist in San Jose

As an individual, you carry the responsibility of safe guarding your health, so that you can enjoy a better quality of life. If you wish to prolong the health, function and beauty of your smile, you will be more responsible about your teeth. You will make sure to observe exemplary work on your own, at home; and you will make it a habit to frequent a dentist who can take good care of your teeth. Looking for an affordable dentist in San Jose can be quite tricky, but if you know what you are looking for, the search becomes a little easy.

Do your research. When trying to look for affordable service, the task sometimes involves research work and canvassing different rates from different clinics will be important. Going around to inquire about prices will be tedious work, but if you are really concerned about saving some money on dental care, you will not mind doing some work.

Ask friends and family. If you are looking for any kind of service, and in this case dental, it is always safe to ask people that you know. If you have friends and family who have some knowledge about the existence of an affordable dentist in San Jose, they can point you to the right direction. Asking someone you know is always a good idea because you can ask them more about their experience.

Use dental coupons. Another way that you can enjoy affordable dental treatments would be to avail of dental coupons. Dental coupons endeavour to make treatments more affordable to patients, by giving them as much as 70-90% discount. These discount offers are not available all the time, but when they are, it is always a good idea to give them a chance because it give you an opportunity to safeguard the health of your teeth, at the lowest price possible.

Use your dental insurance. If you have dental insurance coverage, the best way for you to receive affordable dental care is to go to a dentist that accepts your insurance. Note that dental insurances do not cover the cost of all procedures, but you will be able to use your insurance for other dental procedures. An affordable dentist in San Jose will make sure to affiliate himself with insurance companies so that he can serve more patients. If your dentist is covered by your insurance policy, then you have made the right choice.

The Difference Between Cheap and Affordable

Most people think that these two words are simply the same, but they are not and that is especially true when talking about dental care. People are afraid to make the cheap choice because they are afraid that with cheap, you get cheap quality and service. That is not the case with affordable. Affordable does not mean cheap; but it means at a cost that is reasonably within your capacity, given what is being offered. This means that when you are looking for an affordable dental in San Jose, you should not be looking at the cheapest, but you should be looking for the dentist who is capable of giving your quality and exemplary service at the lowest price possible.

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The Relationship You Have with Your Dentist in San Jose

Your dentist in San Jose may be the authority in the dental office and the person in charge of the health of your smile, but always remember that he is a human being too. He is a person, just like you, and he can be your friend. As a matter of fact, some patients have friends who are dentists and trips to the dental clinic are more “catching up” and “gossiping” than the actual dental treatment procedure. The work that dentists perform in your mouth varies in terms of invasiveness and complication. Some procedures are tougher than others, so that anxiety normally sets in even before the treatment is obtained. Now, you may not have a “friend” who is a dentist but you can always make your dentist your friend.

Your Dentist, Your Friend

Surely your dentist is the authority but you can always make your dentist in San Jose your friend. By improving the relationship you have with your dental health provider, you improve the quality of your visits, making them a little more fun and worthwhile.

Your doctor is a human being too, with stories to tell and you will be surprised to find out that you have a lot of things in common with your doctor; same interests, same hobbies, and so much more. Some dentists are available through Twitter and Facebook (as well as other social networking sites), and this brings you closer to your dentist. This gives you a lot of talk about during appointments and changes the whole dental experience.

Advantages of Making Your Dentist In San Jose, Your Friend

- Dental appointments are less frightening. Dental appointments are normally frightening and dentists can be quite intimidating with their white gowns and all. When you become closer to your dentist, however, everything gets better because you become more comfortable and more at ease to receive the treatment. When you do not fear your dentist, you are more receptive to treatment, so that success is better achieved.

- You are more comfortable to ask questions about your dental problem. When you are talking to your dentist, it is often clear who is the authority and dentists can be quite intimidating to the point that patients are unable to really forward their concerns. They are embarrassed so they would rather keep it to themselves, but when your dentist is a friend this is a lot easier.

- You can haggle or ask for a better price for treatments. This may be true when you are friends with anyone who is in-charge of the bill. When you become friends with your dentist, it becomes easier to ask for a discount and it is a lot easier for the dentist to give away some discount.

- The dentist in San Jose can be one “text or call” away. Another great advantage you can enjoy by having your dentist as a friend is some priority handling. This may not be the case for all, but when you are close enough to your health provider, you can give him a call or text to ask if you can be received for a dental emergency.