DOES THE EVOKE TREATMENT HURT?

Evoke treatments are very comfortable. During your treatment you can expect a warming of your skin similar to a warm facial. It is a quick and painless treatment that can be done over lunch time. You will be able to sit upright and can surf the internet, read a book, or watch TV, while treatments to restore youth are being performed.

HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE RECOMMENDED?

Your practitioner will recommend the optimal number of sessions to be performed based on your personal objectives. Treatment times and frequency will be specifically tailored to obtain the optimal results. You will begin to see gradual improvements in the treatment area following your first few sessions.

WHAT KIND OF POST PROCEDURE CARE IS REQUIRED?

There is absolutely no recovery period or downtime associated with Evoke. It is a quick and painless treatment that can be done over your lunch time, allowing you to return to your normal activities immediately.

When To Contact Us?

Masking the pain using anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen will only worsen your problem. If you notice recurring pain, contact our dentist immediately. It is always better to save a tooth than to have it extracted and replaced. Nothing beats real enamel – despite how far technology has come.

If we suspect your tooth’s root is in danger, we will conduct an x-ray to help confirm the diagnosis. Root canals are often a two-appointment procedure, with the first appointment taking up to an hour to perform. The second appointment is for a dental crown since most of your tooth with be lost during the process and must be capped with a crown to restore its appearance.

Types of dental fillings:

Tooth-colored Composites

Made of composite resin, this filling is a great choice if you want a filling that is the same shade as your teeth. Tooth-colored composites chemically bond to the tooth for added strength.

Dental Amalgam

This is a highly durable filling, often lasting a lifetime for some patients. Commonly referred to as “silver” fillings, dental amalgams are a long-used, trusted filling.

Dental Fillings Procedure

Fillings take no longer than an hour to complete. Composite resin fillings generally take a bit longer than other options, but they come with their own set of benefits. Local anesthesia is applied if necessary to numb the area so that you are comfortable throughout.

What Steps Are Involved in Filling a Tooth?

First, the dentist will use a local anesthetic to numb the area around the tooth to be filled. Next, a drill, air abrasion instrument, or laser will be used to remove the decayed area. The choice of instrument depends on the individual dentist’s comfort level, training, and investment in the particular piece of equipment as well as location and extent of the decay.

Next, your dentist will probe or test the area to determine if all the decay has been removed. Once the decay has been removed, the dentist will prepare the space for the filling by cleaning the cavity of bacteria and debris. If the decay is near the root, your dentist may first put in a liner made of glass ionomer, composite resin, or other material to protect the nerve. Generally, after the filling is in, your dentist will finish and polish it.

Several additional steps are required for tooth-colored fillings and are as follows. After your dentist has removed the decay and cleaned the area, the tooth-colored material is applied in layers. Next, a special light that “cures” or hardens each layer is applied. When the multilayering process is completed, the dentist will shape the composite material to the desired result, trim off any excess material, and polish the final restoration.

Candidates for Dental Implants

Not everyone is a candidate for dental implants, however, a large majority of patients are. In order for an implant to be placed into the jawbone, there must be a sufficient amount of room and bone integrity to hold the implant.

Dental implants have success rates of up to 98 percent, thanks to evolving techniques. They offer superior stability over other traditional options.

Dental implants take time to integrate into your jawbone, which can make the entire process lengthy. A titanium post must be implanted into the jawbone. What follows is a process called osseointegration, which helps the titanium to fuse with the surrounding bone. This process results in a strong bond that is similar to what a real tooth offers. Several months may be required for this step. Next, we place an abutment connector onto the titanium implant where a dental crown can be placed. The dental crown will be made specifically to blend in with your teeth for a complete realistic tooth that looks so close to a real tooth that friends, family, and strangers will not even be able to tell the difference.

Can a Dental Crown Save Your Tooth?

Dental crowns are often used to finish off other procedures, such as dental implants. They also replace severe cases of tooth decay that have resulted in a large amount of tooth loss. Crowns restore form and function to your tooth without the need for an extraction. It is always best to save as much real tooth as possible. Our team will always try our very best to save your real teeth if possible before presenting you the options for dental implants and crowns.

The amount of whitening that can be achieved by a teeth whitening treatment will depend greatly on the original condition of your teeth when you come into our office, and your willingness to give up certain habits that continue to contribute to staining and dulling of tooth enamel, such as smoking and frequent consumption of tea, coffee, or wine.  If you take medications that are known to cause discoloration in tooth enamel, or frequently eat foods with intense coloring, all of these factors may affect your degree of success during treatment.

Nevertheless, an effective and professional tooth whitening procedure performed by our team at our comfortable and relaxing office will produce a dramatic improvement in the appearance of your smile, lightening the color of your teeth by several shades in one session.  Look no further for brilliant teeth whitening in Chino Hills than Dental Matrix!

What to Expect During Your Visit

Routine dental exams are generally quick and easy. You’ll likely be in and out of the office within 45 minutes to an hour.

Exam

The exam portion of your appointment consists of a few “bite downs” and “open wides”. That’s it. The process of checking for dental issues is rather simple. Depending on your case, the dentist may want to conduct a quick set of X-rays.

Cleaning

The cleaning portion of the exam is more effective than any toothbrush. Following the removal of plaque and tartar, your dentist will conduct the deepest clean possible, using a high-powered electric brush. Your dentist will then floss your teeth for you and will finish off the session with a fluoride treatment that protects teeth against cavities for months on end. You will leave the dentist’s office not only looking sharp but also feeling fresh.

Give us a call and request a smile consultation where you can let us know how you would like to enhance your smile. If you are uncertain on what you would like to change, but would like to improve your smile overall, our experts can evaluate your smile and give recommendations!