November 27, 2009
If you live near Gainesville and experience severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral sedation is for you.
Conscious sedation dentistry is available in Gainesville at Weber Family Dental. We have been providing sedation dentistry in Gainesville for several years with excellent outcomes. Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and very popular for our nervous cosmetic and restorative dental clients in the Cumming area.
Though it may sound impossible, with oral conscious sedation, dentistry patients can actually relax during dental visits. In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive cosmetic dentistry procedures are often shorter if the patient is sedated during treatment.
Sedation dentistry is great for alleviating anxiety for our Gainesville patients, and oral conscious sedation can be effective for treating or working with the following:
- Teeth sensitivita;
- Fear of needles;
- A powerful gag reflex;
- Difficulty controlling body movement;
- Lengthy multi-procedure visits;
- Difficulty becoming numb with traditional injections.
If you need dental work more extensive than a filling; such as a root canal, tooth implant, crown replacement or wisdom tooth extraction; call Weber Family Dental at 678.928.9320. When you come to our office at 1146 South Enota Drive, in Gainesville, Georgia, we can give you more information about sedation dentistry.
Sedation dentistry is only one of the services we offer at Weber Family Dental, where your smile is our top priority!
November 21, 2009
If you are planning extensive cosmetic dental work, you may be wondering whether to do it all at once or one procedure at a time over an extended period. Here are some factors to consider:
Cost
In the long run, It is less expensive to do it all at once. At Weber Family Dental in Gainesville, we are able to complete several procedures in one visit. We know that complete smile transformations are a significant investment for most Georgia residents. We would be happy to discuss affordable dentistry financing options. Call us at 678.928.9320 to schedule a no-pressure consultation.
Time
With the latest materials and cosmetic dental techniques, healing times are shorter than ever before. However, some procedures such as bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, root canals, and dental implants often require a short healing period.
It is easier physically and psychologically to have the fewest possible visits to your Gainesville dentist. You should also consider how your dental visits and necessary healing periods will impact your employment and family life. You will have less down time if you receive several procedures at once.
Aesthetic Results
While we routinely achieve great outcomes when doing a smile makeover in steps, porcelain restorations are best fabricated in the same “batch” for the most precise color matching.
Sedation Dentistry
When you come in for a smile analysis, we can discuss oral sedation dentistry. Many cosmetic dental patients benefit from this safe and effective solution for pain and anxiety management. Conscious sedation is especially helpful for procedures such as multiple wisdom teeth extractions and dental implant placement.
Dr. Joe Weber
Weber Family Dental
1146 South Enota Drive
Gainesville, Georgia
678.928.9320
http://www.WeberFamilyDental.com
November 15, 2009
If you have money in your Gainesville flexible spending account you may want to schedule some cosmetic dentistry before the deadline. Remember, you lose any funds left over after the plan year ends. Why not improve your smile with tax-free dollars?
Even a small change can make a big difference in the appearance of your teeth. You might consider getting a veneer for a chipped tooth or replacing a broken crown. Maybe you want to straighten your teeth with braces or replace amalgam fillings with clear ones that blend with your natural teeth. Tooth whitening is quick and easy and benefits even the most attractive smiles.
Perhaps aesthetic dentistry is not your first priority. Maybe you have a more pressing dental need such as a cavity that is bothering you or swollen gums. Don’t let these problems get worse and possibly more expensive to treat.
Call 678.928.9320 to book a consultation at Weber Family Dental in Gainesville. We are located at 1146 South Enota Drive, Gainesville, GA.
Dr. Joe Weber is one of the most sought-after Gainesville dentists and stays at the forefront of cosmetic dentistry techniques and technology. A radiant smile is possible for anyone, regardless of issues such as tetracycline stains, periodontal disease, or missing teeth.
If you are planning to use flex account funds for Georgia dentistry, make sure you check your employer’s guidelines for eligible cosmetic or restorative dental procedures.
With a smile makeover at Weber Family Dental, what will your ‘after’ photo look like?
November 10, 2009
Hi, I’m Dentist Dr. Joe Weber, DMD. Most every day, I can be found at my Gainesville area dental office treating dental patients with tooth and gum problems or helping patients prevent them. There are many common medical conditions that pose a risk to oral health.
1) Gainesville diabetes patients with high blood glucose often have a higher risk of dental issues. If you have diabetes, let’s talk. My number is 678.928.9320.
2) A persistent dry mouth due to an inadequate amount of saliva can accelerate tooth decay, cause or contribute to gum disease, and trigger chronic bad breath. Many medications used by thousands of folks, including those for high-blood pressure and depression, cause dry mouth. This side effect is not only unpleasant, it is dangerous. Anti-depressants (especially SSRI’s) and anti-psychotic drugs can also trigger tooth-grinding (bruxism).
3) Acid reflux in children and adults is associated with a host of dental problems such as decay and periodontal disease.
I help many dental patients prevent problems associated with medical conditions that sometimes seem unrelated to dental health. Regular professional dental care is essential for oral health, and an important part of your overall physical health.
http://www.WeberFamilyDental.com
November 3, 2009
Each separate restorative and cosmetic dentistry procedure performed in Gainseville can address a specific dental problem. For example, a porcelain veneer can perfect the surface of a tooth that is discolored or sli
ghtly misshapen. Dental bonding can fill a small chip in an otherwise healthy tooth.
Some Gainesville dental problems are more extensive and require a combination of procedures. Crown restoration combined with soft tissue grafts can restore a severely decayed tooth with the root exposed. A bone graft and dental implant can restore a missing tooth in an area where the jaw bone has receded. Orthodontia followed by tooth bleaching totally transforms a smile by straightening and whitening.
What is the difference between tooth bleaching and whitening? Whitening is the term for procedures which remove surface stains to restore the degree of natural lightness. Bleaching goes even further by lightening teeth beyond their natural shade. That’s right: you don’t have to resign yourself to yellow teeth even if they have been that way your whole life! The natural shade of your teeth, by the way, like your skin and hair color, is determined by genetics.
Some Gainesville smiles have been gleaming for years by regular whitening. You can maintain the whiteness of your teeth just as you maintain your fitness level. (Of course it is a lot easier to make a quick visit to your Gainesville dentist once a year for whitening touch-ups than sweating in a gym several times a week!)
We live in an age where severe dental problems can be permanently corrected. You don’t have to participate in a TV makeover show in Hollywood to access these premium cosmetic dental procedures. They are available right here in Gainesville, Cumming and Norcross. Dr. Joe Weber has the same advanced training and extensive experience as the dentists who keep the smiles of famous actors and musicians camera-ready.
Schedule a consultation at Weber Family Dental to discover the perfect combination of procedures to achieve your ultimate smile. Our phone number is 678.928.9320.
