Dentures & Partial Dentures

A denture is a removable dental appliance replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissue.  They are made to closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile.

There are two types of dentures - complete and partial dentures.  Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing, while partial dentures are used when some natural teeth remain.  A Partial denture not only fills in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from shifting.

A Complete denture may be either “conventional” or “immediate.”  A conventional type is made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has healed, usually taking 4 to 6 weeks.  During this time the patient will go without teeth.  Immediate dentures are made in advance and immediately placed after the teeth are removed, thus preventing the patient from having to be without teeth during the healing process.  Once the tissues shrink and heal, adjustments will have to be made.

Dentures are very durable appliances and will last many years, but may have to be remade, repaired, or readjusted due to normal wear.

Reasons for dentures:

• Complete Denture - Loss of all teeth in an arch.
• Partial Denture - Loss of several teeth in an arch.
• Enhancing smile and facial tissues.
• Improving chewing, speech, and digestion.

What does getting dentures involve?

The process of getting dentures requires several appointments, usually over several weeks.  Highly accurate impressions (molds) and measurements are taken and used to create your custom denture.  Several “try-in” appointments may be necessary to ensure proper shape, color, and fit.  At the final appointment, your dentist will precisely adjust and place the completed denture, ensuring a natural and comfortable fit.

It is normal to experience increased saliva flow, some soreness, and possible speech and chewing difficulty, however this will subside as your muscles and tissues get used to the new dentures.

You will be given care instructions for your new dentures.  Proper cleaning of your new dental appliance, good oral hygiene, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new dentures.

Learn About Dentures & Partial Dentures

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Insurance and Financing Options

We are now in network with Cigna, Met Life & Delta Dental Premier Serving Stanley, Gastonia, Dallas, Mt Holly, Belmont, Alexis, Iron Station, Lincolnton, Bessemer City and surrounding Charlotte, NC areas.

Insurance: Aetna, Affinity Dental Health Plan, Aflac, Ameriplan, Ameritas, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Assurant Dental Employee Benefits, Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of California, Brokers National Life Insurance, Cigna, Delta Dental, Dentemax, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Health (Conventry Health Care), GE Consumer Finance, GEHA Dental Plans, Great West Healthcare, Guardian, Humana Dental, MetLife, Mutual of Omaha, Principal Financial Group, Reliance Standard, Sun Life Financial, UniCare, United Concordia, UnitedHealthcare, Most insurance accepted


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Add This To Your New Year Resolution

Happy New Year to everyone and we wish this year to be better then all the rest.   As everyone is setting goals for the new year, think about your health. Many people are considering losing weight to better their appearance.  Think about all the wonderful positives with a leaner, more manageable weight.  In addition to a healthier weight, consider your oral health.  Now is the time to make an appointment for a dental check up.   Every 6 month checkups are recommended for your best oral health.  Call us today and make 2013 a healthier year for you and your family.

Make 2013 More About You

Thinking about a New Year makeover?   Your smile can build more confidence and boost self esteem.  Just think about looking into the mirror with a brighter, healthier smile.  This will increase your smile appeal, laughter and eye contact with people.  A smile that you enjoy seeing will make you want to share with others.  Did you know that employers focus on teeth?  How about even during dating?  Yes, a better smile is more attractive.   Take a look at the before and after photos at our website:

Dental Before & Afters

Consider some of these options:

• Cosmetic Dentistry

• 3i Dental Implants

• Empress® Restorations

• Tooth Whitening

• Composite Fillings

• Porcelain Veneers

• Porcelain Crowns (Caps)

• Dental Implants

Why Teeth Cleaning?

5 Great Reasons To Have Your Teeth Professionally Cleaned:

1. To remove food, beverage or tobacco stains on the surface of your teeth that cannot be removed with regular brushing and flossing.
2. To remove tartar, a hardened substance that makes keeping your teeth clean difficult.
3. To prevent gum disease, a condition that may lead to tooth loss and other serious health problems.
4. To learn the best way to keep you teeth clean on a daily basis.
5. To keep you teeth healthy, which will help to keep your body healthy overall.

Call today for an appointment  704-263-8845

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"It feels great to have a healthy smile.  I've enjoyed visiting Dr. Cox and his wonderful staff for several years.  Thank you for my beautiful smile Dr. Cox!" ~ Kelly, Charlotte NC 

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Ronald M. Cox, DDS
Family Dentistry in Stanley, NC115 E. College Street
Stanley, NC 28164
Phone: (704) 263-8845

Our Wonderful Staff at Dr. Ronald M. Cox

We are a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, long lasting smiles!  ( Meet Our Team )

    

 

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Back To School Dental Care For Stanley NC

Stanley, NC Family Dentistry 1-704-263-8845

School is almost in session in Stanley NC!  Now is the time to make your child's dental appointment for the new school year.  Start your family dental history of keeping good oral hygiene habits.  Show your children how important dental care is and you've taught them a valuable lifelong gift.  The gift of good health, starts with proper dental care.   Call us today for your child's dental check up.   View dental tips and resources at our dental website.

Help! I have a broken tooth!

There are many answers to help solve this.  We know how important teeth are!  First ~ CALL US quickly to evaluate what your needs are.

Main 2 options are:   A crown, or composite filling. (other options could be a possibility)

A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.

Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular.  They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced.  Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.

Reasons for crowns:

• Broken or fractured teeth.
• Cosmetic enhancement.
• Decayed teeth.
• Fractured fillings.
• Large fillings.
• Tooth has a root canal.

What does getting a crown involve?

A crown procedure usually requires two appointments.  Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown.  A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.

While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown.  Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.

At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.

You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.

Another option to fix a broken tooth

A composite filling

 

A composite (tooth colored) filling is used to repair a tooth that is affected by decay, cracks, fractures, etc.  The decayed or affected portion of the tooth will be removed and then filled with a composite filling.

There are many types of filling materials available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.  You and your dentist can discuss the best options for restoring your teeth.  Composite fillings, along with silver amalgam fillings, are the most widely used today.  Because composite fillings are tooth colored, they can be closely matched to the color of existing teeth, and are more aesthetically suited for use in front teeth or the more visible areas of the teeth.

As with most dental restorations, composite fillings are not permanent and may someday have to be replaced.  They are very durable, and will last many years, giving you a long lasting, beautiful smile.

Reasons for composite fillings:

• Chipped teeth.
• Closing space between two teeth.
• Cracked or broken teeth.
• Decayed teeth.
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  Worn teeth.

How are composite fillings placed?

Composite fillings are usually placed in one appointment.  While the tooth is numb, your dentist will remove decay as necessary.  The space will then be thoroughly cleaned and carefully prepared before the new filling is placed.  If the decay was near the nerve of the tooth, a special medication will be applied for added protection.  The composite filling will then be precisely placed, shaped, and polished, restoring your tooth to its original shape and function.

It is normal to experience sensitivity to hot and cold when composite fillings are first placed, however this will subside shortly after your tooth acclimates to the new filling.

You will be given care instructions at the conclusion of your treatment.  Good oral hygiene practices, eating habits, and regular dental visits will aid in the life of your new fillings.

Call us ASAP to fix your tooth!  Sooner the better.

704-263-8845 ~ Stanley Family Dentistry
Dr. Ronald M. Cox  > Visit Website
115 East College Street
Stanley, NC 28164

No Dental Insurance?

Don't worry, we have a solution for you.  We've reviewed several packages and have found individual or family dental insurance with Aflac to be top notch! 

3 plans are available, so call and find what fits your family the best.

Please contact Aflac representative:
Michael Sapp at 704-604-2252
or email r_sapp@us.aflac.com

Call us today, let's discuss your options and needs. 
We care about your dental health.

Dr. Ronald M. Cox, DDS
Visit our website at  http://coxdds.com/
Or call  1-704-263-8845

Family Dentistry in Stanley, NC

Ronald M. Cox, DDS, PA

When you visit our office, your smile is our top priority.

Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs. 

We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about our practice, dental conditions and treatments, dental recommendations, and more.  http://coxdds.com/

Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment.

Warm Regards,

Ronald M. Cox, DDS, PA
704-263-8845
http://coxdds.com/

How can cosmetic dentistry help improve the appearance of my smile?

Cosmetic Dentistry : If you’re feeling somewhat self-conscious about your teeth, or just want to improve your smile, cosmetic dental treatments may be the answer to a more beautiful, confident smile.

Cosmetic Dentistry has become very popular in the last several years, not only due to the many advances in cosmetic dental procedures and materials available today, but also because patients are becoming more and more focused on improving their overall health.  This includes dental prevention and having a healthier, whiter, more radiant smile.

There are many cosmetic dental procedures available to improve your teeth and enhance your smile.  Depending on your particular needs, cosmetic dental treatments can change your smile dramatically, from restoring a single tooth to having a full mouth make-over.  Ask your dentist how you can improve the health and beauty of your smile with cosmetic dentistry.

Cosmetic Procedures:


Teeth Whitening: Bleaching lightens teeth that have been stained or discolored by age, food, drink, and smoking.  Teeth darkened as a result of injury or taking certain medications can also be bleached, but the effectiveness depends on the degree of staining present.

Composite (tooth-colored) Fillings: Also known as “bonding”, composite fillings are now widely used instead of amalgam (silver) fillings to repair teeth with cavities, and also to replace old defective fillings.  Tooth-colored fillings are also used to repair chipped, broken, or discolored teeth.  This type of filling is also very useful to fill in gaps and to protect sensitive, exposed root surfaces caused by gum recession.

Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are thin custom-made, tooth-colored shells that are bonded onto the fronts of teeth to create a beautiful individual smile.  They can help restore or camouflage damaged, discolored, poorly shaped, or misaligned teeth.  Unlike crowns, veneers require minimal tooth structure to be removed from the surface of the tooth.

Porcelain Crowns (caps): A crown is a tooth-colored, custom-made covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size.  Crowns protect and strengthen teeth that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.  They are ideal for teeth that have large, fractured or broken fillings and also for those that are badly decayed.

Dental Implants: Dental implants are artificial roots that are surgically placed into the jaw to replace one or more missing teeth.  Porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures can be made specifically to fit and attach to implants, giving a patient a strong, stable, and durable solution to removable dental appliances.

Orthodontics: Less visible and more effective brackets and wires are making straightening teeth with orthodontics much more appealing to adult patients.  Also, in some cases, teeth may be straightened with custom-made, clear, removable aligners that require no braces.

Thanks to the advances in modern dentistry, cosmetic treatments can make a difference in making your smile shine!  Visit us at  http://coxdds.com/ or call today at  704-263-8845