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
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
A Great Teeth Cleaning!
Thankyou Jacky and staff.
I had not visited a dentist in a while and I'm so happy with the comfortable office.
Thank you and I will return.
Kelly Tolar
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Dr. Ronald M. Cox, DDS to Trick or Treat for America’s ToothfairyÒ This Halloween
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 22, 2010
This Halloween, Dr. Ronald M. Cox, DDS is partnering with National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothfairyÒ (NCOHF) to raise money for children in need of oral health care during the first annual Trick or Treat for America’s Toothfairy campaign.
“We are excited to be involved with this cause and to help raise money to treat and prevent pediatric dental disease,” said Ronald M. Cox of Dr. Ronald M. Cox, DDS. “Halloween is the perfect time to remind children and adults of the importance of oral health care.”
Stanley residents are invited to visit Dr. Ronald M. Cox, DDS at 115 East College Street, Stanley NC 282164 to donate loose change or pick up a Trick or Treat for America’s Toothfairy fundraising kit to help raise money for nonprofit pediatric oral health programs serving at-risk children. One hundred percent of the money raised will provide dental care and education to children in underserved populations.
Research shows that more than 40 percent of American children will suffer from pediatric dental disease before they reach kindergarten. It is the most common chronic childhood illness and can cause pain that disrupts a child’s ability to eat, sleep and learn.
NCOHF is an independent national nonprofit organization solely focused on eliminating pediatric dental disease. Since it was founded in 2006, the NCOHF Affiliate network of nonprofit pediatric oral health programs has provided comprehensive care to more than one million at-risk children. Thanks to generous corporate underwriters, 100 percent of donations go directly to this Affiliate network and the children it serves.
For additional information about Trick or Treat for America’s Toothfairy efforts in Stanley , NC
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Help Your Charity of Choice
Dr. Ronald M. Cox, DDS has chosen (5) charities to receive $25.00 donations. Read on.....
See the list of charities that have been chosen. Each person that refers a new patient to Dr. Ronald M. Cox, DDS will have a $25.00 donation made in their name, to their charity of choice. Choose among the five charities designated below.
1. Potters House Home for Women
2. American Cancer Society
3. Ace & TJ's Grin Kids
4. Stanley Lions Club
5. Food Sacks 4 Kids
As of September 21, 2010, we are proud to help out these above five charities with our new referral program. Refer a new dental patient today and we'll donate a $25.00 check in your name to (1) of the five chosen charities. Contact our dental office for details 704-263-8845. Help a friend get a better smile and help a much needed cause too!
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
How Important Is Dental Floss?
Brushing our teeth removes food particles, plaque, and bacteria from all tooth surfaces, except in between the teeth. Unfortunately, our toothbrush can’t reach these areas that are highly susceptible to decay and periodontal (gum) disease.
Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone.
Plaque is a sticky, almost invisible film that forms on the teeth. It is a growing colony of living bacteria, food debris, and saliva. The bacteria produce toxins (acids) that cause cavities and irritate and inflame the gums. Also, when plaque is not removed above and below the gumline, it hardens and turns into calculus (tartar). This will further irritate and inflame the gums and also slowly destroy the bone. This is the beginning of periodontal disease.
How to floss properly:
Take 12-16 inches (30-40cm) of dental floss and wrap it around your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches (5cm) of floss between the hands.
Using your thumbs and forefingers to guide the floss, gently insert the floss between teeth using a sawing motion.
Curve the floss into a “C” shape around each tooth and under the gumline. Gently move the floss up and down, cleaning the side of each tooth.
Floss holders are recommended if you have difficulty using conventional floss.
Daily flossing will help you keep a healthy, beautiful smile for life!
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