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Care Of Dental Crowns For Patients Category: Canadian Dentist Directory Care Of Dental Crowns For Patients Of Dr. Sparaga\\r\\n \\r\\nAn Ounce of Prevention Is Still the Rule!\\r\\nOnce your crown is in place, make sure the area is brushed well and that you floss below the gum line. While the crown protects your remaining tooth from further decay, you must protect the b...

What Dental Crowns Are Made Of Category: Canadian Dentist Directory Dr. Sparaga Explains What Dental Crowns Are Made Of\\r\\n \\r\\nAt Machias Dental Care our dental crowns are most often made of gold or porcelain. Crowns also can be made of stainless steel, but those crowns are often temporary and not designed for long-term wear.\\r\\n\\r\\nPorcelain crowns usua...

Why have dental crowns Category: Canadian Dentist Directory Dr. Sparaga Answers \\\"Why have dental crowns?\\\"\\r\\n \\r\\nThe crown serves two important functions. First, it restores the appearance of your teeth and your face. If your tooth is severely decayed or cracked, the dentist will need to restore it prior to preparing a cap. Teeth also support th...

Cosmetic Dental Crowns Category: Canadian Dentist Directory Cosmetic Dental Crowns Are Now Available At Machias Dental Care\\r\\n \\r\\nA Crown for a Tooth \\r\\n\\r\\nTeeth are often restored with fillings of silver or composite plastics. These materials can often accomplish the aim of replacing the part of the tooth that has been lost in a strong and good...

Tooth-Colored Restorations Category: Canadian Dentist Directory Tooth-Colored Restorations By Dr. Sparaga\\r\\nFor 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 materi...

Dental Crowns Category: US Dentist Directory Crowns, or better known as \\\"caps,\\\" are needed on teeth for various reasons. Some of the reasons crowns are needed are to restore broken and unesthetic teeth.\\r\\n\\r\\nTeeth are often restored with fillings of silver or composite plastics. These materials can often accomplish the aim of repl...

Dental Care for Your Baby Category: US Dentist Directory Q. When should my child first see a dentist?\\r\\n\\r\\nA: Your child should visit a pediatric dentist between 24 and 30 months. Early examination and preventive care will protect your child’s smile now and in the future.\\r\\n\\r\\nThe earlier the dental visit, the better the chance of preventing ...

Diet and Snacking Category: US Dentist Directory Q: What is a healthy diet for my child?\\r\\n\\r\\nA: A healthy diet is a balanced diet that naturally supplies all the nutrients your child needs to grow. And what\\\'s a balanced diet? One that includes the following major food groups every day: Fruits and Vegetables; Breads and Unsweetened Cereal...

Emergency Dental Care Category: US Dentist Directory Q: What should I do if my child\\\'s baby tooth is knocked out?\\r\\n\\r\\nA: Contact Dr. Brenner\\\'s office (410-749-0133) as soon as possible.\\r\\n\\r\\nQ: What should I do if my child\\\'s permanent tooth is knocked out?\\r\\n\\r\\nA: Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not sc...

Thumb and Pacifier Habits Category: US Dentist Directory Q: Why do children suck on fingers, pacifiers or other objects?\\r\\n\\r\\nA: This type of sucking is completely normal for babies and young children. It provides security. For young babies, it\\\'s a way to make contact with and learn about the world. In fact, babies begin to suck on their fingers ...

Fluoride Category: US Dentist Directory When the element fluoride is used in small amounts on a routine basis it helps to prevent tooth decay. It encourages \\\"remineralization,\\\" a strengthening of weak areas on the teeth. These spots are the beginning of cavity formation. Fluoride occurs naturally in water and in many different foods...

Preventive Dentistry Category: US Dentist Directory Q: What is preventive dentistry?\\r\\n\\r\\nA: Preventive dentistry for children includes: brushing, dental development, flossing, fluorides, oral habits, orthodontics, parent involvement, proper diet, sealants, and sports safety.\\r\\n\\r\\nQ: Why is preventive dentistry important?\\r\\n\\r\\nA: Pr...

Cavities Increase in Baby Teeth Category: US Dentist Directory Tooth decay in young children’s baby teeth is on the rise, a worrying trend that signals the preschool crowd is eating too much sugar, according to the largest government study of the nation’s dental health in more than 25 years.\\r\\n\\r\\nExperts are concerned about the prevalence of cavities in b...

Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries Category: US Dentist Directory The American Academy of Pediatrics views human milk as the ideal nutrient for infants. Pediatricians recommend breastfeeding until at least one (1) year of age, continuing as long as the mother and child both desire. However, prolonged breastfeeding in children older than one year old has been sug...

Replace Unsightly Silver-Mercury Fillings At Machias Dental Care Category: Canadian Dentist Directory Tooth-colored \\\"resin\\\" fillings \\r\\n\\r\\nFor over 100 years, dentists have been using silver-mercury amalgam fillings to restore decayed or broken teeth. The only other alternative was gold and that was always too expensive for most folks.\\r\\n\\r\\nNow, at Machias Dental Care, there is a ...

Tooth-Colored Category: Canadian Dentist Directory Tooth-Colored Restorations By Dr. Sparaga\\r\\nFor 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 materi...

Dental Implants Category: US Dentist Directory If you are missing one or more teeth, you\\\'ll want replacements that are as natural as possible. If dentures don\\\'t work for you, you may consider dental implants. Unlike dentures, which can be removed, implants are permanently anchored into the jaw itself.\\r\\n\\r\\nYou are a good candidate ...

Dental Crowns Category: US Dentist Directory Crowns, or caps for teeth, look and function just like natural teeth. Your dentist may recommend a crown if your tooth has enough decay that it cannot hold a filling, or if your tooth is cracked or broken and in danger of cracking down into the root if left unattended. A crown covers your tooth comp...

Beautiful Comfortable Dentures Category: US Dentist Directory 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.\\r\\n\\r\\nAs people age, dentures can cause wearers to look older than they really are and can ...

Dental Veneers Category: US Dentist Directory Today we have exciting new biomaterials that can give your smile a lift without invasive treatments.\\r\\n\\r\\nUltra-thin porcelain veneers can correct chipped, weakened, or discolored teeth. No more yellow. No more gaps or embarrassing chips. And veneers can return real structural integrity to da...

Tooth Whitening Dentistry Category: US Dentist Directory Wherever you look, teeth are white, white, white. Now you can brighten your smile with our powerful whitening treatments that lighten discolorations caused by coffee, cigarettes, medication, or aging. You\\\'ll notice the difference immediately...and so will everyone else. \\r\\n\\r\\nYou can be cu...

Who is a candidate for Sedation Dentistry Category: US Dentist Directory People who have . . . High fear\\r\\n Traumatic dental experiences\\r\\n Difficulty getting numb\\r\\n A bad gag reflex\\r\\n Very sensitive teeth\\r\\n Complex dental problems\\r\\n Limited time to complete dental care\\r\\n \\r\\nPeople who . . . \\r\\n Hate needles and shots\\r\\n Hate the noise...

Tell me more about Sedation Dentistry Category: US Dentist Directory It Really Works! You really can relax through your dental appointment. It Is Safe! You take a small pill prior to treatment, no intravenous tubes or needles. You will have little or no memory of the experience. You probably won\\\'t remember any sounds or smells.\\r\\n\\r\\nYou will relax for up to ...

How does Sedation Dentistry work Category: US Dentist Directory You are given a small pill to take an hour prior to your dental appointment. Your companion will accompany you to the office. By the time you arrive, you will be very drowsy. When you arrive in our office, you will be escorted into the comfort room, covered with a thick, warm blanket and placed on a...

Sedation dentistry Category: US Dentist Directory Once you\\\'ve experienced sedation dentistry with Dr. Sparaga, you\\\'ll probably never be afraid to go to the dentist again. You\\\'ll be sedated just enough to be unaware of the treatment, as if you were relaxing. You\\\'ll wake up refreshed, with little or no memory of what was accomplished. Bec...