Walnut Ridge Dental Care - February Offers

$75 Offer Dental Care February Specials

Dentist in Walnut Ridge AR, Dr Samir Patel DMD is offering February Special Offers $75 Value on denture and implants consultations. Offer is valid only in February 2019. Free cosmetic consultation - (888) 831-2517

Same Day Crowns Paragould, Jonesboro, Walnut Ridge AR

Walnut Ridge Dental Care, our dentist in Walnut Ridge, provides affordable dentistry, tooth implant to same day crowns for patients of all ages.

Mercury-Free Restorations Paragould, Jonesboro, Walnut Ridge AR

Walnut Ridge Dental Care, our dentist in Walnut Ridge, provides affordable dentistry, Dental porcelain veneers to patients of all ages.

Porcelain Veneers Walnut Ridge AR

Get an appointment with Walnut Ridge Dental Care, nearest to the cities Jonesboro, Paragould AR for Cosmetic Dentistry. Find affordable Cosmetic Dentist for all dental treatments.

Dental porcelain veneers

 

    Dental veneers or porcelain veneers are custom made wafer thin shells designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.

Getting a dental veneer usually requires three trips to the dentist – one for a consultation and two to make and apply the veneers. One tooth or many teeth can simultaneously undergo the veneering process

Diagnosis and treatment planning -

This first step involves your active participation. Explain to your dentist the result that you are trying to achieve, your dentist will examine your teeth to make sure dental veneers are appropriate for you and possibly make impressions of your mouth and teeth.

Preparation -

To prepare a tooth for a veneer, your dentist will remove about 1/2 millimeter of enamel from the tooth surface, which is an amount nearly equal to the thickness of the veneer to be added to the tooth surface. Before trimming off the enamel, you and your dentist will decide the need for a local anesthetic to numb the area. Then, your dentist will make a model or impression of your tooth, this is then sent out to a dental laboratory, where the veneer is constructed. It usually takes 2-4 weeks for the veneers to be made.

Bonding -

Your dentist will temporarily place the dental veneer on your tooth to examine its fit and color.He will repeatedly remove and trim the veneer as needed to achieve the proper fit, the veneer color can be adjusted with the shade of cement to be used. Next, to prepare your tooth to receive the veneer, your tooth will be cleaned, polished, and etched. Once properly position on the tooth, your dentist will apply a special light beam to the dental veneer, which activates chemicals in the cement, causing it to harden or cure very quickly. The final steps involve removing any excess cement, evaluating your bite and making any final adjustments in the veneer as necessary.Your dentist may ask you to return for a follow-up visit in a couple of weeks to check how your gums are responding to the presence of your veneer and to once again examine the veneer's placement.

“Prevention is always better than treatment”so if it’s been a while since you’ve seen a dentist, please give us a call (888) 831-2517 or click to request an appointment

Mercury-Free Restorations

     Metal crowns and fillings have held a typical place in dentistry for quite a long time. However, now you have an alternative means for restorations. With metal-free restorations, you’ll enjoy the benefits of a more natural appearance.

Metal-free crowns and fillings give you the most realistic natural appearance. Instead of being made from metal, the fillings and crowns are made from a composite or ceramic material that closely resembles your tooth. Porcelain can even be stained to perfectly match your teeth, giving you a beautiful smile.

In addition to mimicking the natural appearance of your teeth, metal-free fillings also don’t contain mercury. While the American Academy of Dentistry sates levels of mercury in metal fillings is minimal and can be considered “safe” for use, many remain concerned about using mercury in fillings. With composite fillings, this fear is resolved as the composite resin is completely free of all metals. This also makes them the perfect option for those who are sensitive to metals or have metal allergies.

Since the fillings are mercury-free, they are safe for patients of all ages and can resolve a number of oral health concerns. Using mercury-free fillings is especially important for pregnant women, where mercury fillings can increase the risk of brain damage and neurological disorders for their unborn baby. Now, pregnant women don’t have to put their oral health needs on hold as the metal-free fillings offered are a safe alternative with minimal health risks.

If you’d like to learn more about the benefit from metal-free restoration, contact us today for a consultation.

WHAT AND WHY DENTAL CROWNS ?

        The anatomy of a tooth can be divided into two basic parts,  the root and the crown. The crown is the part of the tooth visible in the mouth, above the gum line on lower teeth and below the gum line on upper teeth. A cemented restoration that partially or completely covers the outside of the tooth is referred to as a dental crown.

The dental crown is a fixed prosthetic device which is used to cap the damaged tooth. It not only protects the tooth but also enhances the appearance, shape, and alignment. These Dental crown, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. 

There are a variety of situations that require a tooth to be restored with a dental crown. 

The following are the most common:

Large filling: When a tooth has a cavity or fracture that involves half the width of the tooth or more, it needs to be covered with a crown.

Root canal: Root canal treatment leaves the tooth hollowed out and predisposes the remaining tooth to crack. So, a tooth that has had a root canal almost always needs to be restored with a crown immediately to prevent it from fracturing.

Broken cusps: Cusps frequently break off of teeth due to trauma or large existing fillings. Since the cusps are the part of the tooth that take the most stress during chewing, they need to be completely covered or the tooth or filling will keep fracturing. 

Excessive wear of teeth: If a person has a habit of grinding their teeth, the teeth will become shorter over time. The teeth can also wear away due to acid erosion caused by gastrointestinal acid or an acidic diet. Sometimes, the enamel will wear away completely, leaving small, soft teeth.

Other: Crowns are placed on dental implants to restore spaces left from missing teeth. Another way of filling these spaces is with dental bridges, which are made from crowns on the teeth next to the spaces attached to fake teeth in the middle