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Patient Care
If you've been
hiding your smile,
putting up with pain, or putting off going to the
dentist
because you're too too busy, your life is about to
change!
Sedation Dentistry:
New
and safe sedation dental techniques by Dr. Mark
Stephens mean you can have years of dental
treatments done quickly, with little or no
discomfort.
- How Does Sedation Dentistry Work
- Dr. Stephens
will give you a small pill to take an hour prior
to your dental appointment. Your companion will
accompany you to the office. By the time you
arrive, you will be very drowsy.
- When you arrive
in our office, you will be escorted into the
comfort room, covered with a thick, warm blanket
and placed on a monitor to watch your vital
signs. After you are comfortable, Dr. Stephens
and will take care of your dental needs.
- When your
treatment is completed, your companion will
return you home to finish your comfortable,
relaxing day
- Facts About Sedation Dentistry...
- Facts About
Sedation Dentistry... It Really Works! You
really can sleep through your dental
appointment.
- It Is Safe! Dr.
Stephens will give you a small pill prior to
treatment, no intravenous tubes or needles.
- You will have
little or no memory of the experience. You
probably won't remember any sounds or smells.
- You will sleep
for up to five or six hours after taking the
pill. The time you are asleep will vary
depending on your needed treatment.
- Complex dental
treatments that often require six to eight
appointments, can be done in as little as one
All while you sleep.
- People who have
difficulty getting numb will find that sleep
dentistry eliminates this problem.
- Sedation
dentistry is a safe way to reduce the fatigue of
extended dental treatment requiring long visits
Dental Implants: They feel
like your natural teeth because implants are
bridges that are permanently anchored to your
jaw. Dr. Stephens uses dental implants to
replace ill-fitting dentures or missing teeth.
- What is a dental implant?
- A dental implant
is a titanium metal replacement for a root of a
tooth that is surgically implanted in the
jawbone.
- As the body
heals for approximately two to six months after
the surgery, the bone around the implant fuses
to the implant through a process called
osseointegration.
- After the
healing phase is complete, the implants are used
to anchor crowns, bridges, or dentures.
- Dental implants
are the most natural replacement for a missing
tooth.
- What is the
dental implant process like?
- We begin with a
thorough evaluation of the patient's medical and
dental history, and a full clinical examination
of the entire mouth and missing tooth area. The
clinical exam should also include specific
X-rays.
- After assessing
the patient, a comprehensive treatment plan can
be devised. From that point, implants are
surgically placed in the jawbone under local
anesthesia.
- The length of
the healing time is based on the quality and
quantity of bone, as well as the type of implant
placed. After adequate healing is allowed to
occur, the implant can be used to support a
crown, bridge, or denture.
- Are there different
types of dental implants?
- Yes, several
types are available. The American Dental
Association considers both the endosteal and the
subperiosteal implants to be acceptable.
- An important
factor for selection is to determine whether
your jawbone can adequately support the implant.
Most dental implants placed today are endosteal
root form fixtures (similar to a man-made tooth
root).
- Call us at
831-637-4627 for more information about dental
implants and if they are right for you
Restorative Dentistry:
Restorative dentistry refers to the
restoration of
natural teeth that have been damaged, decayed or
lost. Once your teeth have been examined and
your dental and medical history have been
evaluated by Dr. Stephens, we will be ready to
provide diagnosis, and treatment options.
- Cosmetic dentistry fixes cracked, worn,
discolored or broken teeth.
- Tooth-colored
restorations.
- Cosmetic dental crowns.
- Why have
dental crowns?
- What are dental crowns made of?
- Care of dental crowns.
Cosmetic Dentistry:
Now a movie
star smile is as close as your mirror. Starting
with healthy teeth and gums, Dr. Mark Stephens
can perfect your smile through porcelain
restorations, veneers, whitening, and other
state-of-the-art treatments.
- Brighten teeth that
have lost their sparkle.
- Cover problem teeth
with ultra-thin porcelain veneers.
- Ditch
ill-fitting dentures with new ones that are even
more natural, functional and comfortable.
- Porcelain Crowns.
- Go natural with dental
implants.
- Dental Bonding.
- Turn "Metal Mouth"
into a natural smile.
Warranty: All services
are warranted to your satisfaction
Safety: We use
universal precautions to prevent cross
contamination. Our sterilizer is spore tested
weekly to assure proper working order. Our water
lines are cleaned regularly according to
prescribed guidelines
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