San Diego, California (November 7, 2014) – Dental health is vital not just for adults but also for kids. Unfortunately, many children do not get the dental care they need due to financial limitations. Knowing this, Dr. Justene Doan, a leading dentist in San Diego, teamed up with the non-profit TeamSmile and the San Diego Chargers to give free dental treatments to over 300 youths at the Qualcomm Stadium last October 14.
TeamSmile is one of the nation’s leading advocacy groups that partners with athletic organizations and local dental practitioners to offer free dental services to the area’s underserved youth. During this activity, the kids were given the same triage, treatments, x-rays, preventive care, and education they could receive from visiting traditional dental offices.
Those who were waiting their turn on the dentist’s chair got to hang out with the Chargers’ roster, including Andrew Gachkar, offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles, safety Marcus Gilchrist, kicker Nick Novak, and offensive lineman Craig Watts. They also had a blast singing and dancing with the Chargers girls. There was also an autograph signing, and free shirts were given away.
Of course, the main goal of the event was to give kids proper dental attention so their young teeth can last a lifetime. Furthermore, the care they received will prevent toothaches from developing, which is one of the leading causes of student absenteeism.
Dr. Doan and A+ Family Dentistry believe in giving back to the community, and TeamSmile outreach events are just one of the many ways they help kids have healthy smiles. To learn more about the practice’s services, simply visit www.APlusFamilyDentistry.com.
With that in mind, here are a few questions that first-time cosmetic dentistry patients frequently ask. Perhaps yours are among them:
Q: Can jagged teeth be remedied?
A: Yes. Typically, jagged teeth only requires a simple reshaping of the edges. The procedure can be done even without the aid of anesthetics. If there is no excessive chipping involved, a cosmetic dentist can simply use sanding or dental polishing discs to achieve the ideal height consistency for your teeth. However, depending on the extent of damage, a cosmetic dentist may have to attach a veneer or a crown.
Q: Veneer vs. crown—is there a difference?
A: Though the two are similar in which they are both glued to a damaged tooth, there lies a distinct difference between them: A tooth veneer is a specially shaped sliver made of porcelain or plastic that covers only the visible damaged portion of a tooth. Meanwhile, a crown covers a tooth’s entire damaged surface. Both procedures can give patients significant cosmetic improvements to their teeth, as well as give their teeth stability, strength, and durability.
Q: What can I do about teeth discoloration?
A: Teeth discoloration can be caused by a variety of reasons including age, cigarette smoking, frequent consumption of dark beverages (e.g. coffee, red wine), or certain diseases. Teeth whitening by a cosmetic dentist can remove or reduce teeth discoloration. Though generally done for cosmetic reasons, teeth whitening can also improve a patient’s oral health because the procedure gets rid of any existing plaque or tartar.
Hopefully, the information above has helped answer some of your questions. If you believe cosmetic dentistry is something you need, feel free to make an appointment with your nearest San Diego or Poway dentist anytime.
(Source: Cosmetic Dentistry: Treatments, Trends and Cosmetic Dentists, Consumer Guide to Dentistry)
