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We are re-opening Monday, May 4th. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please call our office at 219-865-4095 Safety is always our number one focus. Our high standard of care ensures that your trust and safety are never compromised. |
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What Is UV Teeth Whitening? |
Posted on 5/29/2020 by Crossroads Family Dental |
| Stained teeth leave a bad impression on people and often lead them to believe you have bad oral hygiene. Although some people have impeccable oral hygiene, their lifestyle choices would result in them having stained and yellowish teeth. A few common reasons why your teeth could lose its whiteness include excessive caffeine consumption, smoking, or chewing tobacco. Stained teeth are not appealing to the eyes and sometimes it's difficult to clean your teeth on your own which is why UV teeth whitening solutions under the care of professionals are highly recommended. Faster Process With the advancement in dental technology, teeth whitening processes have also advanced a lot. While the earlier gel-based teeth whitening solution took time to take effect and were inconvenient, the latest UV teeth whitening technology can be done in just one sitting. This means that you could walk into our office and walk out with pearly whites in just a matter of a couple of hours. This convenience can be afforded because of our state of the art equipment. Better Oral Hygiene Once you complete your UV teeth whitening process, there are several benefits that you receive. The biggest advantage is it does not affect the enamel of your teeth in any way. The structure and integrity of your teeth will not be compromised when you undergo a UV teeth whitening procedure. You will also manage to enhance your oral hygiene when you undergo this teeth whitening process with us. When your teeth are sparkling clean, you will do that little bit extra to keep them that way and this helps to enhance your dental care as well. If you are still not sure about how UV teeth whitening process can benefit you or how long it takes for a single sitting then you should contact our office right away and make an appointment at your earliest convenience.... Read more... |
Gutta Percha: What Is It And When Is It Used |
Posted on 5/15/2020 by Crossroads Family Dental |
| Although a root canal treatment is one of the commonest dental surgeries, many people who undergo that treatment don't know the names of the substances used in it. One of these substances is gutta percha. What is Gutta Percha When a tooth becomes badly damaged or infected, there are only two ways to treat it: extraction or root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is the only way you can save your tooth. The procedure involves cleaning out decay, eliminating the infection, and then filling and sealing the tooth. Gutta percha is the material that is used to fill a tooth once it has been cleaned. Gutta percha is a type of thermoplastic filling that is heated and pressed into the tooth canal. It is then sealed with adhesive cement. The material is obtained from several varieties of Malaysian trees and is used as permanent filling in root canal procedures. The substance was once believed to have side effects, similar to allergies caused by natural rubber latex, since the two have similar composition. However, various research studies and no complaints from patients have proven that this is not the case and gutta percha does not cause allergic reactions. Limitations of Gutta Percha Because of its superior filling and sealing capabilities, the use of gutta percha in root canal treatments is preferred over any other type of material. However, it has a few limitations: [[[DIVSTYLE:margin-left:25px|[[[BulletList:A study show that gutta percha does not bind with canal walls when a quartz fiver post is used during a root canal restoration. Root canals filled with a different substance were a more effective barrier against contamination and more resistant to root fractures. To prevent the need for root canal, you should exercise good oral hygiene and not miss dental appointments at Crossroads Family Dental. However, if your tooth does get an infection, Dr. Kathy Zuccarelli and Dr. Nicholas Berns can take care of it for you. To schedule a visit, call us at (219) 440-2950 today.... Read more... |
