REGULAR CLEANING AND DEEP CLEANING

Value Smiles explains in this article about regular cleaning and Deep cleaning. Value Smiles is a affordable dentist office in Lithia Springs, GA.

It’s important to maintain good oral health. Diseases within the mouth can have a major impact on the rest of your body if not treated properly. Suffice to say, teeth cleaning is vital to maintaining the health of your teeth and gums.

Sometimes you’ll hear the term “deep cleaning” used in relation to oral hygiene. Not many people are aware of what this is and how it differs from regular cleaning. Below article explains clearly what is a regular cleaning and what is a deep cleaning. [Read more…]

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL CROWNS: ARTICLE BY LITHIA SPRINGS AFFORDABLE DENTIST, VALUE SMILES

We always associate a crown to royalty and kings. Similarly, in dentistry, we use the term Dental Crown to refer to a tooth shaped object placed onto the natural tooth. Crowns can be placed for different reasons, but the function of the crowns remains the same, protecting natural teeth.

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Lithia Springs Dentist making Dental Crowns affordable. Please visit our office at www.myvaluesmiles.com.

DENTAL CROWN: A dental crown is lab fabricated tooth shaped “cap” covering the tooth.

Value Smiles Affordable Dental Crown

The purpose of the crown is to replace a broken down and nonfunctional tooth. Crowns can restore the esthetics and daily function of the damaged tooth.

REASONS FOR MAKING DENTAL CROWNS

When the decay is so severe, it undermines the structure and strength of the tooth.

If a tooth is broken or undergoes extensive wear and tear.

Reinforcing the strength of a root canalled tooth.

Holding a bridge in place.

To cover an implant.

TYPES OF CROWNS

Several factors need to be addressed to determine which crown to use. The degree of damaged tooth, proximity of the tooth, and cost of the material used are all important in choosing the crown.

• All ceramic Crown: These crowns provide the most esthetics, primarily placed in the front region. The disadvantage is that the ceramic material is brittle and can break with heavy forces.

• All metal Crown: They provide the most strength and support, especially in the weight bearing back teeth.

• Porcelain fused to metal Crown: A combination of all ceramic and all metal, they provide the benefits of both materials, esthetics and strength, respectively.

• Zirconia Crown: Using computer software, the crowns can be made at the dental office in one appointment.

COST OF A DENTAL CROWN

Value Smiles Special Price is $699 – $799

DENTAL CROWN PROCEDURE

About two visits

First appointment • Impressions taken for your temporary crown • Following anesthesia, the dentist will decrease the size of the tooth in preparation for the crown sitting in the next appointment. • An impression of the reduced tooth is taken and sent to the technician for final crown formation. • The most appropriate shade of the crown is chosen by the dentist and patient. • Using the first impression, a temporary crown is made to protect the tooth until the next appointment.

Second appointment • The temporary crown is removed and the prepared tooth cleaned. • The permanent crown is placed on the tooth to make sure the fit is accurate. • If the chewing surface seems high, it may interfere and disturb your bite. We will adjust the surface for a more uniform bite. • Finally, once the patient and dentist are satisfied with the crown, it will be cemented.

AT HOME INSTRUCTIONS AFTER CROWN PROCEDURE

• Use pain killers such as Ibuprofen If soreness is felt, after the tooth preparation.
•  Salt water rinses can be used when the gum tissue become red or irritated.
•  Refrain from eating anything until the anesthetics given subsides to prevent injury of the gums and cheeks.
• Do not eat sticky or hard food after the placement of the temporary crown. To prevent dislodgment of the crown, chew on the opposite side.
• The day of the crown placement, we recommended eating soft food.
• In case the temporary crown breaks or dislodges, save the crown and call our office as soon as possible.
• To prevent the crown from potentially dislodging while flossing around the temporary crown, slide the floss under the crown and pull outwards rather than lifting upwards.
• One or two days after the placement of the crown some pressure might be felt. Please visit our office if discomfort lasts longer than two or three days.
• Sometimes the cement washes out resulting in the tooth becoming loose, thus posing a risk of bacteria infiltration. Please call us at 770-489-9141 if the crown feels loose, as soon as possible.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT DENTAL CROWN

• Will the crown look like my natural teeth?

Yes, the crowns are made to replicate the natural appearance of your teeth. Paint or custom stains can be applied to blend in with the adjacent teeth.

• How long will the crowns last?

They can last about ten or more years, depending on the oral hygiene and habits of the patient. In patients that grind their teeth, chew on ice or fingernails, the lifetime of the crown reduces due to wear and potential fracture.

• How can I maintain the hygiene of the crown?

Cleaning the teeth and gums, regularly, are critical to the life of the crown. Brushing two times a day and flossing everyday will help create a hygienic environment. For bridges, special flosses called super floss can effectively clean in between the teeth and under the bridge. Fracture may occur if hard food is consumed. If the patient grinds their teeth, the dentist may give a night guard to help avoid damage to the crown

• Will the reduction of the tooth hurt?

No, anesthesia will be given prior to the reduction.

• What is a post crown?

In a root canalled tooth, a post is placed on which a crown is seated, providing stability and support of the crown.

LINKS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

1.http://American Dental Association link about dental crown

2. http://Academy of General Dentistry link about dental crown

Please contact us at 770-489-9141 or visit us at WWW.MYVALUESMILES.COM for any further information about dental crowns and special discount offers. We have same day appointments in most situations. We accept most major dental insurances. We are conveniently located at 2635 Lee Road, Suite C4, Lithia Springs, GA-30122. We are in the Publix plaza at the intersection of Fairburn Road and Lee Road. Value Smiles provide Affordable Dental Care with Excellent Customer Service to patients in Lithia Springs, Douglasville, Austell, Mableton, Powder Springs and surrounding areas.

Things You Need To Know Before You Get a Root Canal Treatment

A Blog by Value Smiles, Affordable Lithia Springs Dentist

You may have heard the term RCT, or Root Canal Treatment and wondered what it meant. This article by Value Smiles, an affordable dentist in Lithia Springs will provide you with basic information about this common dental procedure with the express wish that you never have to undergo this procedure. Not that the RCT procedure is harmful, or painful, but I wish that you keep smiling with your original God-given teeth. However, if you ever have to undergo a Root Canal Treatment (RCT), the paragraphs below will help you understand Root Canal Treatment while they will also answer the most common questions people ask about it.

1. What is Root Canal Treatment?

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What Happens when a missing tooth is not replaced

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Find out how the Affordable Lithia Springs Dentist and Douglasville Dentist adopted Same Day Dentistry Culture and saving patients time and money.

Why we do…

Our office has adopted the same day dentistry culture because it

1. Increases convenience to our patients.
2. Patients don’t have to take time off again for the procedure.
3. Patients don’t have to make another appointment.
4. Treatment right away on the same day.
5. Same day crowns, fillings, cleanings and extractions are cost effective.
6. Same day treatment also helps in reducing the overall cost for the patient. Suppose if the patient has to come again, then they don’t get paid for time off and they still need to pay the dentist.
7. The goal of same day treatment is to make patients happy by saving time and thus increase patient satisfaction.

What we do…

1. Urgent dental problems simply cannot wait, so we see you As soon as possible.
2. We take Walk-ins where no appointments is necessary.
3. You can be seen in a timely manner.
4. We offer payment plans so that you don’t have to come up with all the finances right away on the day of appointment.
5. We value convenience for you, at the same time building a relationship with our patients.
6. We keep our schedule open every day to accommodate the same day treatment.
7. Same day treatment is beneficial for the dental office also because it reduces the broken appointments and saves chair time and set up cost. So it’s a win- win for both the patients and the dental office.
8. And you also get same 30-40% off on all the dental care services.
9. Upfront dental pricing and monthly dental discounts available on the website www.myvaluesmiles.com or call us at 770-489-9141 for any questions.

Dental emergencies are serious and cannot be ignored. There are homecare ways to reduce the dental discomfort but it is always better to get a professional advice from the dentist or get a permanent solution for the dental problem. We do same day dentistry and next day appointments for dental emergencies like toothache, chipped tooth, lost crown, broken filling and many more. Don’t wait another day call us at 770-489-9141 for an appointment.

Emergency Tooth Extractions are routinely done at Value Smiles, but the dentist has to determine if the health conditions and certain medications like blood thinners might affect the same day treatment. The dentist will discuss with you about the best practices and safely extract teeth without any complications. When patients come for an emergency exam, we take X-Rays and do a localized exam at a discounted price of only $49. Based on the diagnosis of the tooth condition, the dentist gives you the options for restoration of the tooth or extraction on the same day.

Please contact us at 770-489-9141 or visit us at WWW.MYVALUESMILES.COM for any further information. We have same day appointments in most situations. We accept most major dental insurances. We are conveniently located at 2635 Lee Road, Suite C4, Lithia Springs, GA-30122. We are in the Publix plaza at the intersection of Fairburn Road and Lee Road. Value Smiles provide Affordable Dental Care with Excellent Customer Service to patients in Lithia Springs, Douglasville, Austell, Mableton, Powder Springs and surrounding areas.