General Astoria Dentistry

HYGIENE Good dental care begins with proper hygiene. Bacteria-containing plaque constantly builds up on the teeth and must be removed through brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings. A big part of maintaining your oral health is having regular dental visits. During your appoointment, we will check your teeth and gums for evidence od decay or disease.

IMPLANTS Implants are the state of the art in tooth replacement. The implant anchors within the jawbone to provide a secure support for a replacement tooth. This provides stable performance, reliable comfort, and a natural feel and appearance. They can replace individual or multiple teeth. A specialist places the implants witin your jaw.

SEALANTS The uneven surfaces of teeth are the most difficult to clean and, thus, the most prone to cavities. Sealants protect these areas with a tough coating that prevents plaque and food from settling in them. Sealants can be placed on both children and adults and are easily applied.

ROOT CANAL Root canal treatment is performed when the pulp in the center if the tooth becomes infected or inflamed. Once teeth are mature, however, pulp can be safely removed from a tooth's root canals. Pulp can become inflamed due to injury but is most often irritated when a cavity is left untreated. During root canal treatment, the infected pulp is removed from the root of the tooth. This procedure can usually be completed in one visit.

PERIODONTAL DISEASE Most cases of adult tooth loss are due to periodontal disease. A large majority of children and teens already have some form of gingivitis (early stage of periodontal disease) as well. For this reason, we feel it is imperative to build a foundation of good periodontal health early and maintain it throughout a patient's lifetime.

Cosmetic Astoria Dentistry

LASER TEETH WHITENING Stained teeth occur over time and althought this condition does not have any adverse health effects, it creates an unpleasant effect on a person's smile. A great smile is an asset that everybody wants to have and these stains can cause people to become incsecure about their smile. By understanding laser teeth whitening, a person becomes much more confident in their smile, which will only have positive benefits socially.

BRIDGES Dental bridges replace missing teeth by placing a tooth, made out of porcelain or porcelain and metal, between two missing teeth. A dentist must first shrink, then reshape the teeth to make room for the crowns. The dentist makes a mold and then sends it to a laboratory where the bridges are actually made.

PORCELAIN VENEERS Porcelain veneers are thin, teeth shaped fronts of ceramic bonded to the teeth. They are used to cover gaps, fix chipped teeth or whiten stained teeth. They are also one of the most natural looking and long-lasting whitening options available.

COMPUTER IMAGING Computer imaging is used to show what cosmetic dentistry can do for your smile. The office will take a digital photograph of your face. They download this into the computer, and then use a cosmetic dentistry software to place the smile style of your choise on your face.

BREATH TREATMENT Most of the time (85%- 90%) bad breath originates in the mouth. It is caused by bacteria in our mouth. This bacteria is breaking down food debris which creates by-products called volatile sulfur compounds. For some conditions, the odor may be caused by systemic conditions, infections in mouth and lungs, and stomach upset.