Preventing Child Tooth Decay – the Easy
Way!
We know that children – and even many adults! – often don’t do a
complete job of brushing their teeth. When back teeth have deep
grooves, even meticulous brushing may not reach them. That can allow
bacteria, acids, and plaque formation to lead to decay. Once the
tooth has decay, it is permanently damaged and requires a filling or
crown.
What if there was a way to help prevent all this from happening?
Fortunately, there is! The application of dental sealants will do
the trick.
Here’s how it works:
• The tooth (or teeth) is cleaned and sterilized.
• A thin plastic coating is applied. This is usually white or clear
in color.
• A curing light is applied to the sealant to bond it into place.
• The whole procedure takes just a few minutes. There are no shots
or drills or removal
of any tooth structure.
• It’s totally painless.
Applying dental sealants is a fantastic way for both children and
adolescents to preserve their natural teeth!
Whether it's time for a
six-month checkup or sealants on your child's 12-year molars, we're
ready to schedule your appointment!
Call now at (941) 359-2151.
Joshua Colkmire, DDS
2924 University Parkway
Sarasota FL • 34243
(941) 359-2151
http://www.jcdentist.com/
One-Visit Crowns
Natural-Looking Crowns Made While You Wait
You know the routine. You visit the dentist. You need a crown. The
dentist prepares the tooth, takes an impression and installs a
temporary crown. You then wait two weeks to return to the dentist,
and he installs the permanent crown. And if the fit isn’t perfect,
then it goes back to the lab and you wait again. And return to the
dentist again.
But now, that’s all changed. Dr. Colkmire can reduce that two-week
waiting period and the two or three office visits down to just a
single visit with new technology! This new technology is called
CEREC™, a computer-aided design and milling device. CEREC allows us
to create a permanent crown in just a few minutes. Now, there’s no
more waiting for the lab and no return trips to the dentist.
Patients love it!
The CEREC system allows us to repair a damaged tooth in about an
hour. We no longer need to take impressions or create temporaries,
and CEREC enables us to satisfy patients seeking a long-lasting,
esthetic alternative to silver or plastic fillings.
To make the restoration, we first paint a reflective powder over the
prepared tooth. Using a special camera, we take an accurate picture
of the tooth, and the picture is then displayed on a computer
screen, enabling us to design the restoration. Then CEREC takes over
and automatically creates the restoration. Finally, we bond the new
restoration to the surface of the old tooth.
All this makes going to the dentist much easier and faster, and who
really wants to spend more time in the dental chair?
Learn more about CEREC
one-visit crowns with our complimentary consultation. Give us a call
today at (941) 359-2151.
Joshua Colkmire, DDS
2924 University Parkway
Sarasota FL • 34243
(941) 359-2151
http://www.jcdentist.com/
We Love Kids, and They Love Us!
We know how to put children of all ages at ease so they can have fun
in the dentist’s office! You’ll love seeing your child receive the
latest advancements in children’s dentistry, which our team delivers
with caring, thoughtfulness, and compassion. Proper dental habits
with children mean they can keep their teeth healthy for a lifetime,
and that’s an important goal in our childhood education. We look
forward to treating your children ages 8 and above and watching them
grow year after year.
Choosing Your Child’s Dentist is Like
Choosing
Their Pediatrician
The main goal in children’s dentistry is instilling good habits
early. This is essential for a lifetime of good oral health. It’s
also important to provide a comfortable, fun environment so they
want to keep coming back.
Children are not able to brush well on their own. Because of this,
it is important for parents to be involved in their child’s daily
dental care. This ensures both thorough cleaning and the development
of proper dental habits. Little kids tend to eat more often during
the day (grazing). This results in a prolonged exposure to acid
(every time you eat you make acid), which may cause more cavities.
A tooth that isn’t completely clean will also be exposed to acid
when food and juice contact it. This acid can be responsible for
speeding up the development of cavities. The good news is that
identifying poor dietary and hygiene habits, along with applying a
fluoride varnish to the mineralizing teeth, can significantly reduce
the risk of cavities.
Healthy smiles for your entire
family! Give us a call today at (941) 359-2151 to schedule your
child's next visit.
Joshua Colkmire, DDS
2924 University Parkway
Sarasota FL • 34243
(941) 359-2151
http://www.jcdentist.com/
