Root Canal
Dr. Paul Williams
When your dentist says you need a root canal, that’s actually good news. It means the tooth can be saved, instead of being extracted.
The procedure is not painful, as you may have heard. The tooth is numbed so you won’t feel any pain, and there is little discomfort afterwards. Extracting the tooth would be less healthy and more expensive.
Repairing the root canal is the way to save the entire tooth. The other alternative is to pull the tooth entirely. However, leaving that space empty may create other problems, like making chewing and biting more difficult. Teeth may also shift their position if missing teeth are not there to hold the space.
If you decide to have the dentist pull the tooth and replace it with a denture or bridge, the cost will be significantly more than the cost of a root canal in Plano at Dentistry For Adults.
Read More About Endodontics . . .
Dentures
Dr. Paul Williams
With so many advances in modern dentistry, fewer people need to wear full dentures. If you have older dentures or think you may need dentures, you’re in luck. Denture technology has never been better at Dentistry For Adults in the Plano area.
As people age, dentures can cause wearers to look older than they really are and can cause pain when chewing. At Dentistry For Adults we can replace worn out dentures with custom made, state-of-the-art dentures that blend with your skin, hair and even eye color. Your dentures will look as natural as possible, even down to the fillings.
Before going to the plastic surgeon, get a “face lift” with comfortable, attractive dentures.
To read more about dentures:
- Which dentures are for you?
- Partial Dentures
- Dentures and good oral hygiene
- Repair of a broken denture
- FAQ – Dentures
Emergency Dental Treatment
Dr. Paul F. Williams
Many people don’t see a dentist on a regular basis. They go only when they feel they have a problem. At Dentistry For Adults we call this “crisis treatment” as opposed to “preventive treatment”.
While these patients may feel they are saving money, it usually ends up costing much more in both dollars and time. The reason for this is that most dental problems don’t have any symptoms until they reach the advanced stages.
An example is tooth decay. At Dentistry For Adults we hear all the time, “Nothing hurts… I don’t have any problems”. But tooth decay doesn’t hurt! Until, that is, it gets close to the nerve of the tooth.
Then a root canal and crown are usually necessary, instead of the small filling, which could have been placed several years ago when the cavity was small. We can usually detect a cavity 3-4 years before it may develop any symptoms. It is not uncommon to see a patient with a tremendous cavity and they have never felt a thing!
Tooth colored dental restoration
For over 100 years, dentistry has restored teeth primarily with a material made of mercury and silver. It has done its job well, although we have had to live with its weaknesses. Those weaknesses consist of cracking teeth due to expansion of the material, and restorations turning black as the silver in the material corrodes.
Now we have many ways to provide tooth-colored restorations at Dentistry For Adults. We can use adhesives to bond tooth parts that look and act like teeth. We can provide a bright, healthy and strong smile with these exciting new techniques in adhesion dentistry.
Please don’t hesitate to call us at (972) 981-8653 if you believe you would benefit from these advancements. Together, we can help bring a smile back to your face.
Would you like a no-charge cosmetic dental exam to find out how you can look years younger and feel better about your smile? (972) 981-8653
Dental Bonding
Bonding is typically painless and can yield dramatic results in a single office visit. Essentially, bonding hides any natural flaws through the placement of a thin plastic coating on the front surface of the teeth.
After treating the tooth surface, we apply a putty-like bonding material that is then sculpted, shaped and colored to suit your needs. A high-intensity light causes the plastic to harden after which the new surface is smoothed and polished.
Bonding can lighten stains, close gaps and even alter crooked or malformed teeth. At Dentistry For Adults we can even utilize it to change the shape or color of a single tooth or if necessary to remake your entire smile.
Please call our office at (972) 981-8653 for a cosmetic consultation.
Dental Veneers
Today at Dentistry For Adults we have exciting new biomaterials that can give your smile a lift without invasive treatments.
We can use ultra-thin porcelain veneers to correct chipped, weakened, or discolored teeth. No more yellow. No more gaps or embarrassing chips. And our veneers can return real structural integrity to damaged teeth, while leaving them looking as good (or possibly better) than the originals.
At Dentistry For Adults, your veneers are custom made to fit over your natural teeth, with a finish more translucent to blend in with surrounding teeth. So people won’t notice your tooth, they’ll simply see your beautiful, natural smile.
Would you like a no-charge cosmetic dental exam to find out how you can look years younger and feel better about your smile? Call us at (972) 981-8653
Tooth Whitening Dentistry
Wherever you look, teeth are white, white, white. Now we can brighten your smile with powerful whitening treatments that lighten discolorations caused by coffee, cigarettes, medication, or aging. You’ll notice the difference immediately…and so will everyone else in the Plano area.
We will custom fit you for a tray containing whitening gel quickly and easily in your initial visit, then you will continue treatments in your home until your teeth are as bright as you want.
Whitening at Dentistry For Adults really does work like magic.
Would you like a no-charge cosmetic dental exam to find out how you can look years younger and feel better about your smile? Call us at (972) 981-8653
Tooth Whitening Dentistry – Bleaching
In Plano Texas and the surrounding
Frisco – Addison – Allen – North Dallas TX areas.
What is the dental implant process like?
The process of getting dental implants
Dr. Paul F. Williams
At Dentistry For Adults we begin with a thorough evaluation of the patient’s medical and dental history, and a full clinical examination of the entire mouth and missing tooth area. The clinical exam should also include specific X-rays.
After assessing the patient, a comprehensive treatment plan can be devised. From that point, implants are surgically placed in the jawbone under local anesthesia.
The length of the healing time is based on the quality and quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant placed. After adequate healing is allowed to occur, the implant can be used to support a crown, bridge, or denture.
For more answers about dental implants call us at (972) 981-8653.
Finding a dentist to place dental implants
Dr. Paul F. Williams
When getting dental implants, you should select a dentist or dental team with in-depth knowledge and prior experience with all aspects of the treatment. At Dentistry For Adults we have this expertise.
It is also important to know that implant treatment consists of two components: a surgical phase and a restorative phase.
Traditionally, a dental surgeon, like an oral surgeon or a periodontist, performs the surgical component. A general dentist, or prosthodontist and laboratory technician performs the restorative component. However, as implant dentistry has become more sophisticated, sometimes a dentist who specializes in restorative dentistry conducts the entire procedure.
Call us at (972) 981-8653 for more information about dental implants and if they are right for you.
Dental Veneers
Before and After
Today at Dentistry For Adults we have exciting new biomaterials that can give your smile a lift without invasive treatments.
We can use ultra-thin porcelain veneers to correct chipped, weakened, or discolored teeth. No more yellow. No more gaps or embarrassing chips. And our veneers can return real structural integrity to damaged teeth, while leaving them looking as good (or possibly better) than the originals.
At Dentistry For Adults, your veneers are custom made to fit over your natural teeth, with a finish more translucent to blend in with surrounding teeth. So people won’t notice your tooth, they’ll simply see your beautiful, natural smile.
Would you like a no-charge cosmetic dental exam to find out how you can look years younger and feel better about your smile?
