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If you are new to the Irvine, CA area, or you simply want a new dental home for you and your family, you probably have a few questions about the services we provide and whether we are the right office for you. Here you will find some of the frequently asked questions we receive in our office. Take a moment to look through them. If yours is not listed here, simply give us a call or use our handy online contact form. We are always happy to help!
Metal-Free Restorations
Natural teeth have pits and grooves that are sometimes difficult to clean. Take a look at figure 1. It shows a magnified view of what it looks like when the tip of a toothbrush bristle reaches the groove of a tooth. It is unable to clean deep down inside the grooves of our teeth. This is when sealants come into play. Sealant, a resin material, are used as a preventative restoration and seal the grooves as depicted in figure 2. This way, cavity along the pits and grooves of our teeth can be prevented.
In fact, an article from this August's The Journal of the American Dental Association encourages clinicians to increase the use of sealants since they:
- are effective in preventing pit-and-fissure cavity when compared to no sealants or just fluoride varnish applications.
- can minimize the progression of initial cavity lesions if enamel is not compromised.
It is time to think and plan ahead with preventative measures in order to protect your teeth from cavities!
Many patients wish to improve the appearance of their smiles but worry about fitting their cosmetic dentistry into their budgets. Cosmetic dentistry provides many versatile options to improve your smile for every budget.
From small changes to full smile makeovers, Formosa Dental Arts is your destination for a beautiful smile. Some of the options we provide include:
Zoom! teeth whitening – One of the most affordable ways to achieve a more beautiful and younger looking smile is with laser teeth whitening. You can expect to see up to six shades of improvement in a single visit!
Cosmetic dental bonding – To repair small chips and gaps and make other minor repairs to your smile, we can use composite material that comes in a wide variety of shades to match your natural teeth. Bonding is an inexpensive way to spruce up your smile conservatively. We add composite to your existing tooth structure rather than prepping your entire tooth.
Tooth-colored restorations – At our Irvine, CA dental office, we provide tooth-colored restorations that complement rather than mar your smile. Our highly-esthetic and long-lasting restorations will provide reliable stability.
The best way to learn about how much cosmetic dentistry will cost for you is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Alexander Chang to discuss the goals for your health and your appearance.