Dental Associates provides a number of options for brightening your smile in Farmington, CT.
Call 860-677-8666 to learn more and schedule your appointment.
The doctors and staff of Dental Associates have undergone extensive training to be able to provide solutions for patients affected by sleep apnea and snoring. We work closely with physicians to diagnose and effectively treat obstructive sleep disorders. Ask us how we can help you or someone you love get a better night’s sleep.
A night guard is a removable acrylic appliance intended to relieve temporomandibular joint pain and other effects of grinding the teeth (bruxism). It is usually worn at night to prevent grinding during sleep.
Dental Associates provides a number of options for brightening your smile in Farmington, CT.
Call 860-677-8666 to learn more and schedule your appointment.
An oral evaluation is recommended every six (6) months to prevent cavities and other dental problems. During an oral evaluation a thorough examination is done to check the hard and soft tissues of the mouth.
An X-ray is an image or picture produced on a radiation sensitive film, phosphorous plate, emulsion or digital sensor by exposure to ionizing radiation. Dental X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool used to identify decay, extra teeth, bone defects, tumors, cysts and check the progress of previous procedures. Latest technology now allow for digital X-rays, which reduce radiation exposure more than 50 percent, and produce instant, high-quality images that can be viewed immediately by the dentist and the patient.
If you have healthy but stained or discolored teeth, an easy and highly effective solution is professional teeth whitening, also known as bleaching. Please note that if you have pitting or deep staining, you might need another solution such as veneers. For most people with stained, healthy teeth, though, it is a simple matter of deciding between in-office and at-home whitening.
Dental Associates provides a number of options for brightening your smile in Farmington, CT.
Call 860-677-8666 to learn more and schedule your appointment.
Not likely. Most dental insurance companies view teeth whitening procedures as electives and will not cover the cost. Keep in mind that because every insurance policy is different, you will want to check your benefits coverage just in case.
The time between in-office whitening will vary depending on your level of care. You may need to repeat treatment every year or every couple of years. The better your overall hygiene, the longer your teeth will remain white.
For in-office professional teeth whitening, you should see results almost instantly. At-home treatments take a bit longer.
Yes. Professional teeth whitening can address yellow teeth and leave your teeth shades lighter. As we mentioned above, depending on the depth of your staining, we will discuss whether in-office and at-home treatment will yield the greatest results.
No, teeth whitening treatment does not hurt. Some patients do experience sensitivity following the procedure. But this is temporary and should subside within a day or two. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help.
No, teeth whitening is not harmful to your teeth. When you use these treatments under the supervision of a dental professional, you can feel confident that it is being used properly and safely.
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