Teeth can be healthy well into old age if they are taken care of today. Technology keeps advancing allowing dentists to perform procedures that repair teeth and gums very quickly. If a patient doesn’t feel pain through various methods of treatment, they’ll no longer experience the dread and fear of visiting the dentist. Fear is the main reason people lose their teeth. When a dentist can alleviate the fear and help a patient over their anxiety with various methods of dental sedation, the patient will always have their teeth.
Log on to visit us website to meet one of the Dentists in Kona and the professionals who work with him. Future clients can read all about the ways this dentist helps people who experience fear. Patients who come into the office to have their teeth repaired are happy they can have a brand new smile in just six months. He knows that teeth are meant for chewing and to keep people healthy by being able to eat properly. Teeth must be free of decay in order for a patient’s smile to be attractive and to allow proper chewing of food without pain.
Carter S. Yokoyama D.D.S. is a dentist that wants all patients to have a beautiful white smile with teeth that are straight and healthy. Every patient needs something different to create their own gorgeous smile. First of all, everyone has an X-ray of their teeth, with a thorough cleaning and they’re taught how to do individual cleaning on their own at home until the next time they see the dentist. This education is very important to the health of their teeth. Then, some patients have a mouth full of cavities that must be repaired or extracted. The patient may need crowns, braces, extra care of their gums, or other procedures the Dentists in Kona see fit.
If they now have missing teeth from extractions or accidents, implants will be suggested to the patient. The dentist will see if the patient is a candidate for implants and if not may suggest having a bridge connected to other healthy teeth. Implants can take the place of original teeth, but the bone in the jaw must be strong enough to support them. Others may choose to have dentures that are fitted properly giving them an attractive smile with the ability to chew foods.