You can sleep your way through your next Dental Appointment
Sleep dentistry or sedation Dentistry can help some patients that may have trouble sitting still or have great fear or anxiety about dental treatment. Dr. Turner has also used sedation during long procedures which typically would have taken multiple visits.
“Can I really be put to sleep for any dental procedure?” Yes you can. Many patients will benefit from this easy option. It is a fact that many children and adults have a fear of Dentists and Dental Treatment. No worries, to put you to sleep for a short time while you have a procedure completed is safe and easy.
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Invisalign Day Extravaganza on March 23rd!!!
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Come join us on March 23rd for a fun, informative day with activities, demonstrations, a special promotional discount and a raffle for an Apple iTouch I-Pod. You can sign up here to receive more information. Only ten clinical appointments are available on this day...reserve your spot today!
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Want Straight, Healthy Teeth and a Confident Smile?
Getting your teeth straightened isn’t just for teenagers anymore. Like many adults, you have probably wanted to straighten your teeth. Our teeth tend to get slightly crooked over time, especially if we wore braces as kids but stopped wearing our retainer at some point. Straightening your teeth as an adult may seem to be an impossible dream, and you’ve got a long list of reasons why you can’t do it. “I don’t want metal braces at my age,” or “It’ll be too much trouble,” or “It’ll take too long,” and—everyone’s old favorite—“It’ll be too expensive.”
Dr.Turner addresses your concerns here:
“I don’t want metal braces at my age.” With Invisalign, you don’t wear metal braces. Instead, your teeth are straightened by wearing a series of virtually invisible plastic aligners. Almost no one can tell you’ve got the aligners on (unless you tell them).
“It’ll be too much trouble.” Treatment with Invisalign is easy. You’ll receive a series of clear aligners, which you’ll wear for about two weeks at a time. You wear them all the time, except when you’re eating, drinking anything but water, brushing, and flossing.
“It’ll take too long.” We can’t tell you exactly how long treatment will take. But Invisalign treatment takes, on average, about one year.
“It’ll be too expensive.” Invisalign treatment is often similar in cost to traditional braces. In addition, if you have orthodontic coverage, Invisalign is often covered to the same extent as traditional braces. Dr. Turner also offers a variety of affordable payment plans. Our office will be happy to work with you on all of the insurance and financial details.
Be one of the many patients Dr. Turner has treated who are enjoying their new smiles. Call our office today at (949)770-3294 for a free consultation—don’t wait another day to give yourself the gift of straight, healthy, beautiful teeth!
Dr. Turner’s Dental Team is committed to providing the highest quality dentistry to all of our patients. With this goal in mind, we created what we believe to be the criteria of a healthy mouth:
Our Healthy Mouth Standard of Excellence
Freedom from dental decay or cavities
Freedom from periodontal disease, bleeding and infection
Freedom from pain and sensitivity
Freedom from malocclusion and crowded teeth
Freedom from broken down or leaky restorations
Freedom from broken, fractured or missing teeth
Freedom from oral cancer
Freedom from discolored teeth or other aesthetic concerns that can contribute to low self-esteem
Freedom from the fear or anxiety preventing the dental care each deserves
Through clear communication, education, motivation, and excellent clinical care, we share responsibility with our valued patients to help each enjoy the benefits of a healthy mouth. A healthy mouth supports one’s overall well being and systemic health by providing a life free of disease and infection while enhancing self-esteem and confidence.
Please call Jenny now at 770-3294 about making an appointment to finish any outstanding treatment we have discussed. This will allow you to maximize the dental benefits you have already paid for.
Sleep dentistry or sedation Dentistry can help some patients that may have trouble sitting still or have great fear or anxiety about dental treatment. Dr. Turner has also used sedation during long procedures which typically would have taken multiple visits.
“Can I really be put to sleep for any dental procedure?” Yes you can. Many patients will benefit from this easy option. It is a fact that many children and adults have a fear of Dentists and Dental Treatment. No worries, to put you to sleep for a short time while you have a procedure completed is safe and easy.
How does Sleep Dentistry work? In our pre-consult we will talk about your health conditions and your dental concerns. We will then schedule a convenient appointment time. You will be asked to arrive about 60 minutes early so we can get you comfortable and the oral medication will have a chance to enter your system. Once you are comfortable and relaxed Dr. Turner will begin your treatment.
Diabetics are significantly more likely to develop oral complications resulting from diabetes, including tooth loss and gum disease.
Diabetics are more prone to develop oral infections.
Oral infections heal more slowly for those suffering with diabetes.
Uncontrolled Periodontal Disease increases the risk for diabetes and affects diabetic control for those already suffering from diabetes.
Uncontrolled Periodontal Disease causes bacteria to flow through the blood stream, affecting the entire body.
The consequences of untreated infections can range from loss of aveolar bone and attachment loss, to ongoing infections and inflammation that some researchers believe can drive glucose levels out of target ranges.
Diabetic Control.
Like other complications of diabetes, gum disease is linked to diabetic control. People with poor blood sugar control get gum disease more often and more severely, and they lose more teeth than do persons with good control. In fact, people whose diabetes is well controlled have no more periodontal disease than persons without diabetes. Children with IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) are also at risk for gum problems. Good diabetic control is the best protection against periodontal disease.
Studies show that controlling blood sugar levels lowers the risk of some complications of diabetes, such as eye and heart disease and nerve damage. Scientists believe many complications, including gum disease, can be prevented with good diabetic control.
Blood Vessel Changes.
Thickening of blood vessels is a complication of diabetes that may increase risk for gum disease. Blood vessels deliver oxygen and nourishment to body tissues, including the mouth, and carry away the tissues’ waste products. Diabetes causes blood vessels to thicken, which slows the flow of nutrients and the removal of harmful wastes. This can weaken the resistance of gum and bone tissue to infection.
Bacteria.
Many kinds of bacteria (germs) thrive on sugars, including glucose — the sugar linked to diabetes. When diabetes is poorly controlled, high glucose levels in mouth fluids may help germs grow and set the stage for gum disease.
If you’re self-conscious about your smile due to decayed, disfigured, or discolored teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins. A composite resin is simply a silicon dioxide-filled tooth-colored plastic mixture that can restore teeth to an attractive, healthy state. Composite resins represent several advantages to the patient compared with traditional silver fillings. First, Dr. Turner is an experienced, meticulous artisan, able to blend composite shades and shapes so as to match the original teeth nearly perfectly. Second, the tooth-composite bond actually serves somewhat to support to the remaining tooth structure, preventing breakage and providing insulation against temperature changes.
And what’s more, resin placement is simple. Dr. Turner simply prepares the teeth to be filled by removing decayed areas and cleaning all surfaces; layers the composite onto the teeth, hardening each layer with a special light; shapes it to fit your natural dentition characteristics; then polishes it to prevent staining and early wear. Depending on the size of the filling and location of the composite, this process may require 10 to 20 minutes. The only caution we usually mention is that coffee, tea, and other staining types of foods and beverages may discolor your composites unless you ask to have them coated with a clear plastic sealant.
