Dental Cleaning
A dental cleaning is a professional cleaning you receive from your dental hygienist and is usually completed in less than 30 minutes. Cleanings should be performed every six months to prevent excessive plaque buildup. Plaque left untreated can lead to unhealthy gums and tooth decay. A routine dental cleaning should include scaling, root planing and polishing.
Scaling and root planing is the process of removing plaque and tartar from all tooth surfaces with a variety of methods, depending on the amount of plaque and tartar. Polishing completes the cleaning, making the surface of the teeth smooth and minimizing future plaque build-up.
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Bridges
A bridge is an ideal method to fill the space created by missing teeth. A bridge is one or more artificial teeth that are cemented into place using the real teeth on either side for support—hence the name. A bridge replaces the missing tooth both functionally and cosmetically. Bridgework is…
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ClearCorrect
ClearCorrect is a popular alignment system. Bracket and wire free, ClearCorrect is more comfortable and much less visible than traditional metal braces. After a consultation, you will receive a set of custom-designed removable aligners to be worn in a particular order and for a set amount of time to gradually…
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Same-Day Dentures in San Angelo, TX
It’s time to smile again.Ask us about custom-fit dentures that can improve your smile, bite and life. For patients missing a majority of their teeth, dentures are commonly used. We offer several options including same-day dentures and implant-supported dentures. An in-office evaluation with one of our doctors will make it…
