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It\u2019s that time of the year again, where the leaves begin to\nchange, the air obtains a certain crispness to it and attentions turn to preparation\nfor the holiday season. In the midst of making any plans, a local dentist<\/a>\nsays don\u2019t overlook any unfinished dental work or the need for restorative care\nlike the placement of dental crowns in Sunnyvale. As you continue reading, learn\nabout some of the available treatment options and why now is the time to act!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Time is Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If there\u2019s one ingredient that the holiday season is known\nfor, it\u2019s sugar. It can be found in desserts, entrees, beverages and other\ntreats. The problem is that it is the food of choice for oral bacteria. That\nmeans the latter will flock in the direction of any leftovers to feed and\nrelease acids that can bore into the enamel (the hard-outer part of the teeth).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only can this lead to new problems, but it can also exacerbate\nan existing one. Therefore, at this time of the year, it\u2019s best to be proactive\nand visit a dentist for restorative care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restorative Care Options <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of restorative care is to do exactly what its\nname suggests: to restore patients to a normal and functioning state. Here are\nsome of the usual treatment methods made available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full-Mouth Restorations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are situations where multiple treatment methods are\nneeded to completely fix a smile. The full-mouth restoration process is\ndesigned to coordinate any number of procedures so they can be done in a\ncohesive, less invasive and time-conserving manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Crowns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Made from high-quality porcelain, dental crowns are\ncustom-designed prosthetics that can be used to cover a dental implant, teeth\ntreated with root canals or to support a dental bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Bridges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If there are one or more missing teeth, a dental bridge can\nbe used as a restoration option. It is comprised of a dental crown attached to\nthe surrounding healthy teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tooth-Colored Fillings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To put an end to tooth decay before it advances farther, a\ndentist will place a filling using tooth-colored composite material. The final\nresult will be a tooth that looks and functions normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dentures & Partials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the case of several or a full set of teeth missing, a\ndentist can custom-design either a partial or complete set of dentures. They\ncan be placed either by the traditional \u2018above-gum\u2019 method or with the use of a\ndental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Still Have Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a little behind on maintaining your dental health,\ndon\u2019t fret. There is still time left to get in for a visit with a dentist in\nSunnyvale. Not only will it help fortify your teeth and gums, but it will also aid\nin maximizing your dental insurance before the year ends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. George T. Philip is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. For nearly 20 years, he\u2019s been in private practice, helping countless patients restore their oral health along the way. Dr. Philip provides end-of-the-year restorative care at his Sunnyvale office, and he can be reached for more information through his website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It\u2019s that time of the year again, where the leaves begin to change, the air obtains a certain crispness to it and attentions turn to preparation for the holiday season. In the midst of making any plans, a local dentist says don\u2019t overlook any unfinished dental work or the need for restorative care like the placement of dental crowns in Sunnyvale. As you continue reading, learn about some of the available treatment options and why now is the time to act! 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