Gold and Porcelain Onlays FAQ
Porcelain Veneers can be used to mask tooth discoloration, repair teeth that are worn down, chipped, broken, and Veneers can make dark teeth resistant to whitening bright and white again.
Silver Diamine Fluoride is a liquid solution that arrests decay by killing the bacteria that causes dental decay. That means no drilling and no injections!
SDF is a central part of drill free dentistry at Zak Dental.
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Porcelain Veneers can be used to mask tooth discoloration, repair teeth that are worn down, chipped, broken, and Veneers can make dark teeth resistant to whitening bright and white again.
Laser dentistry involves the use of lasers to perform various dental procedures.: Gum reshaping and contouring, Treating gum disease, Teeth whitening, Cavity detection and removal, Treating tooth sensitivity, Biopsies or lesion removal.
Learn about the Cosmetic Dentistry Specialization and what this specialization can do for you to beautify your smile. Contact Zak Dental for a dental consultation.
Early Childhood Caries is a devastating problem in young children. Not only can it cause pain and loss of teeth, but it also affects self-esteem, speech development, nutrition, and school attendance. Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is any tooth decay in a child under 6 years of age.
Antibiotic premedication in dentistry involves taking antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent bacterial infections, particularly in at-risk patients.
Narcotic Pain Medication in Dentistry . Dr. Karnakova speaks about narcotic pain medications and discusses various medications and their addictive qualities.
Dr. Kopel speaks about the prescribing antibiotics prior to dental procedures. Many years ago patients were routinely prescribed antibiotics to take before dental procedures if they had mild heart conditions. Antibiotics were taken several days before and after dental procedures in these patients.
Antibiotics in Dentistry. There is a time and a place for antibiotics in dentistry. But, prescribers need to exercise much more prudence when using antibiotics and should be sure they are really needed when they write the prescription.
Narcotic Pain Medications. In many situations, your dentist may prescribe you narcotic pain medications as a pain reliever when over-the-counter medications are not sufficient. Opioids are a common type of narcotic pain medication that is derived from the opium plant. It is important that they are used properly, and may be addictive in nature and have negative side effects.