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Veneers

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:47:18 +0000

Veneers are a very popular treatment option for a variety of reasons. They are one of the most conservative restorations that can be done. This means that the amount of tooth structure that we must remove in order to do a veneer is very small. Generally, only 0.3 to 0.7 mm needs to be removed from the surface of your tooth.The veneer is made and bonded to the tooth, incorporating the desired changes in shape and color. Since the veneer is so thin and there is no metal in it, the esthetic potential is very high. Veneers can be made of two different materials, either composite or porcelain.

White Fillings

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:39:21 +0000

Many people in the Kissimmee area have had silver fillings placed into their teeth because they had “cavities”. These silver fillings are called amalgams. Amalgam fills the space where the decay in the tooth has been removed.
However, over time, the amalgam corrodes and leaks which blackens the silver, and many times the tooth. This is easily seen as soon as a patient opens his or her mouth and is usually a source of embarrassment for the patient.At Affinity Dental Group we can provide you with composite fillings that are made of a porcelain-like material that actually bonds to the tooth for a tight seal. They are strong and stain-resistant, and they are color-matched to the natural tooth, making them “invisible”.

Composite fillings also lack the sensitivity that is often associated with silver amalgam fillings. They are especially suited for smaller cavities and for patients who may be allergic to metal fillings.

Please don’t hesitate to call Affinity Dental Group at (407) 932-5001 with any questions you may have about the benefits of replacing silver amalgam fillings with invisible composite fillings.

Gum Treatments

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:38:56 +0000

Gum disease (also called periodontal disease) occurs when the the tissues that support your teeth become infected. 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 the tooth and its supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged, the sulcus develops into a pocket: generally, the more severe the disease, the greater the depth of the pocket.

Dr. Alford can identify the exact causes of gum disease and suggest the optimal solution to prevent a worsening of the situation and a rapid recovery.

Come visit our Dental Office in Kissimmee and get a confident solution in case you have problem with gum disase.

Dentures

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:38:41 +0000

If you’ve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, we at Affinity Dental Group in Kissimmee can replace your missing teeth and your smile. Ask Dr. Alford and complete dentures may be the perfect solution for you. Replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Without support from the denture, facial muscles sag, making a person look older. You’ll be able to eat and speak—things that people often take for granted until their natural teeth are lost.

Easy to guess which one is before and after dentures!

They can be a complete denture that replaces all the teeth on the upper or lower arches or they can be a removable partial denture that replaces only the missing teeth on an arch and that still has some of your own teeth.

Root Canals

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:38:27 +0000

A root canal is the commonly used term for the main canals within the dentin of the tooth. These are part of the natural cavity within a tooth that consists of the dental pulp chamber, the main canals, and sometimes more intricate anatomical branches that may connect the root canals to each other or to the root surface of the tooth.

Root canals are filled with a highly vascularized, loose connective tissue, the dental pulp. This sometimes becomes infected and inflamed, generally due to caries or tooth fractures that allow microorganisms, mostly bacteria from the oral flora or their byproducts, access to the pulp chamber or the root canals; the infected tissue is removed by a surgical intervention known as endodontic therapy and commonly called a root canal.

The area of root canals does often cause worry and anxiety. Of course, the best thing is to avoid the need for root canals altogether.

That’s where Dr. Alford comes in. Do you have any questions about root canals? Call our dental office in Kissimmee right away.

Dental Bridges

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:35:21 +0000

A bridge is a prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth. It can be the “fixed” (cemented) kind or the removable type.

For the fixed bridge the teeth can on both sides of the missing tooth or teeth are reshaped and then an impression is taken to make a model of your mouth.

The laboratory then fabricates a solid piece to fill in the area. The removable kind is also called a removable partial denture or removable bridge.

Dental Crowns

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:35:06 +0000

Crowns are the most effective dental solutions for covering a tooth to enhance its shape, size, strength and to improve its appearance. Not brushing your teeth and skipping regular dental visits can make your teeth susceptible to rot. Eating hard candy and other such factors can hurt the health of your teeth. Crowns are a common solution to such problems.

Dr. Alford might recommend crowns for:

• Covering teeth that are discolored
• Protecting decaying teeth
• Restoring broken teeth
• Holding a dental bridge in place

Any questions?

Ask us at Affinity Dental Group about crowns.

Tooth Whitening Dentistry

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:12:20 +0000

Before and After Whitening

Easy to tell which is before and after!

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 Kissimmee 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 Affinity Dental Group really does work like magic.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Kissimmee Dentist — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:10:14 +0000

One of the first things people notice is your smile. If chipped, stained, or crooked teeth are “hiding” the real you, it’s time for a smile make over.

A beautiful smile can brighten your life every day, professionally and socially.

And unlike plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry in Kissimmee isn’t a major operation. Imagine coming in for a single appointment or two, and emerging with the smile you’ve always wanted…no pain, no strain, no time taken away from your busy life.

The results are immediate and dramatic. Come to Affinity Dental Group for a consultation. There are many ways we can give you a youthful, attractive, natural looking smile!

We are great cosmetic dentists in Kissimmee who can’t wait to help you achieve that perfect smile!