To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material once lived. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse (such as from nail-biting or tooth grinding). What...
Dental Hygiene
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped crevice called a sulcus between the tooth and gums. Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of...
Weekend Cleanings
Your dentist will recommend how often to have routine checkups. Many people should see their dentists once or twice a year. Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums for signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other health problems. Your dental hygienist will begin to clean your teeth by scraping hard mineral buildup (tartar)...
Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. Sometimes these teeth can be a valuable asset to the mouth when healthy and properly aligned, but more often, they are misaligned and require removal. Wisdom teeth present potential problems when they are misaligned...
Zoom One-Hour Whitening
Teeth Whitening Many teeth whitening systems are available, including whitening toothpastes, over-the counter gels, strips and trays, and whitening agents obtained from a dentist. Teeth whitening is ideal for people who have healthy, unrestored teeth (no fillings) and gums. Individuals with yellow tones to their teeth respond best. But this cosmetic procedure is not recommended...
Low-Radiation Dentistry
Dental X-rays are pictures of the teeth, bones, and soft tissues around them to help find problems with the teeth, mouth, and jaw. X-ray pictures can show cavities, hidden dental structures (such as wisdom teeth), and bone loss that cannot be seen during a visual examination. Dental X-rays may also be done as follow-up after...
Sedation Dentistry
Your Trusted Center For Sedation Dentistry In Tampa Bay The Dental Walk-In Clinic team understands that going to the dentist can at times be stressful and for some a terrifying experience. With over 20 years of experience managing patient comfort and limiting stress during dental procedures, Dr. Mark Holmes and his team have developed a...
Toothaches
Toothache or tooth pain is caused when the pulp tissue, which contains the nerve of a tooth, is irritated. Dental (tooth) infection, decay, injury, inflammation of the gum and bones surrounding the teeth, or traumatic occlusion is the most common causes of dental pain. Pain sometimes originates from other areas and radiates to the jaw,...
Extractions
A tooth that is severely damaged may need to be removed. Before removing your tooth, your dentist will give you a local anesthetic to numb the area where the tooth will be removed. Nitrous Oxide Sedation and IV Conscience Sedation are other types of sedation that can be used along with the local anesthetic. After...
Pain & Swelling
Abscessed Tooth - Symptoms Symptoms of an abscessed tooth include: Throbbing pain, especially when you chew or you touch your tooth Red, swollen gums A bad, salty taste in your mouth Fever Swelling in any area of the mouth, face, upper or lower jaw, or neck Creamy or yellow pus or blood oozing from a...
Root Canals
Root canal treatment (also called a root canal) is done when decay will likely damage or has already killed a tooth. During a root canal, a dentist or endodontist removes the pulp from the center of a tooth and fills the pulp cavity. This can prevent the development of a painful infection in the pulp...
Teeth & Mouth Injuries
Mouth injuries are common, especially in children, and may involve the teeth, jaw, lips, tongue, inner cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth (hard or soft palates), neck, or tonsils. Sometimes mouth injuries look worse than they are. Even a small cut or puncture inside the mouth may bleed a lot because there are many blood...
Complete Denture Service
Dentures: Dentures are removable replacements for missing teeth typically made out of an acrylic resin which at times incorporate porcelain or metal for additional structural support. There are two main types of dentures. Both Complete Dentures and Partial Dentures are finely crafted, custom-fitted. If you properly maintain your dentures they will appear natural and provide...
Implant Dentistry
Despite improvements in dental care, millions of Americans suffer tooth loss – mostly due to tooth decay, gingivitis (gum disease), or injury. For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But, today, dental implants are available. What Are Dental Implants? Dental implants are replacement tooth roots....
TMJ
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. These disorders are often incorrectly called TMJ, for temporomandibular joint. What Is the Temporomandibular Joint? The temporomandibular joint is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw...
Veneers
Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length. Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from...
