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Services for Denture Wearers

If you live in the vicinity of the Brunswick Islands and have been looking for a provider of Sunset Beach NC dentures you’ll be pleased to know that at Atlantic Dental Associates in nearby Shallotte, NC, we’re able to perform any services needed on the Sunset Beach NC dentures you may currently be wearing and we can also fit you for new ones.

Dentures are very common. Today, dentures look like natural teeth, so millions of individuals wear dentures everyday that are unnoticed by those around them. Some patients require full dentures after losing all of their teeth due to disease or injury. If only a few teeth are missing, it is possible to replace them with a partial denture.

It is very important that dentures fit the mouth perfectly otherwise they will cause much discomfort. Occasionally sore spots will develop in the soft gum tissue. This is caused by the dentures rubbing against the gum while the individual is chewing. To ensure that the dentures fit perfectly, dentures are made specifically for a person by a qualified dental practice such as Atlantic Dental Associates.

Initially dental impressions are taken. This is an imprint of the individual’s mouth. This mold is then used to create a model of the mouth. This is an essential step as the dental technician needs to be able to match the contact between the upper and lower teeth. To make sure the dentures fit right, the dentures are then adjusted in the mouth by a qualified dentist before the final form is produced.

Regularly scheduled dental examinations are just as important for denture wearers. This helps to identify gum disease and infections. In addition, the dentures may need to be replaced over time due to gum ridges changing shape. Any changes in the mouth can result in dentures fitting poorly and must be remedied.

About Cosmetic Dentistry

One of the most important aspects of your appearance is your smile and having well cared for and beautiful teeth aids in having your smile be all that it can be. This doesn’t always happen just by genetics. We’d all love to be born with perfectly straight teeth that never get cavities but that isn’t often the case. Thanks to cosmetic dentistry we can help create and maintain that perfect smile. We are the area Ocean Isle Beach NC cosmetic dentist located in nearby Shallotte, North Carolina.

The primary aim of this type of dentistry is to help restore the natural beauty of your teeth. If you have discolored, crooked or otherwise disfigured teeth, we can help in enhancing the beauty of your smile, and give you a smile you’ll be proud of. Cosmetic dentistry has become very common and the price has become very affordable for anyone interested in improving their smile.

Other dental problems that Atlantic Dental Associates can correct include replacing missing teeth, filling gaps between teeth, making less gum appear if you have a gummy smile, and using the natural white filling to replace the old metal fillings that you may still have. Dentistry can even correct the way in which you chew and bite food by making adjustments to your bite.

When you are in receipt of the best dental care not only will your oral hygiene improve, but you will also have a smile that you will be proud of. This does more to boost your confidence than you may realize. Whatever dental problems you may be having, if you are looking for the services of an Ocean Isle Beach NC cosmetic dentist, consider us at Atlantic Dental Associates to see if there are any dentistry procedures that will help to correct the problem.

Our Services Cover Dentures Too

Well-fitting dentures can be the difference between eating soft foods or a liquid diet and enjoying the pleasures of a steak dinner with corn on the cob and dessert. Whether you need to be fit for your first set of full or partial dentures or you’re searching for a repair service to help you with your existing dentures, Atlantic Dental Associates in nearby Shallotte, NC, is your source for Brunswick County dentures.

If this is your first set it can be especially difficult to adjust to wearing dentures for the first few months. A new wearer may worry that their new teeth might look too artificial. During the initial months of wearing new dentures, they may feel very uncomfortable until the gums and other tissues in your mouth become adjusted to them.

Individuals need to learn the proper way to care for the dentures so they are not scratched or broken. They must be cleaned frequently to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Proper cleaning will also prevent stains and unpleasant odors from forming. After every meal, the dentures should be taken out of the mouth and rinsed under a running tap of cold water. To keep dentures fresh, the teeth should be soaked every night in a commercial denture cleaner.

If you have any concerns about your dentures or how they fit, give us a call at Atlantic Dental Associates. As a provider of Brunswick County dentures we’d be happy to meet with you and address any concerns you may have.

Yes, We Do Cosmetic Dentistry

Esthetic dentistry, also known as Cosmetic Dentistry, has become a vital and important part of the dental profession as well as increasingly more common as patient’s age. If you are looking for the services of a Holden Beach cosmetic dentist, consider us at Atlantic Dental Associates located in Shallotte, NC.

There are cosmetic dental procedures that can be performed to correct misshaped, discolored, chipped or missing teeth. Procedures that can also change the overall shape of teeth—from teeth that are too long or short, have gaps, or simply need to be reshaped. Cosmetic Dentistry is often used to repair defects like malformed bites or crooked teeth, to treat the results of an injury, or just improve a person’s overall appearance.  Some of the most common procedures are:

Bonding – A procedure in which tooth-colored material is used to close gaps or change tooth color.

Contouring and reshaping – A procedure that straightens crooked, chipped, cracked or overlapping teeth.

Veneers – A procedure in which ultra-thin coatings are placed over the front teeth. Veneers can change the color or shape of your teeth. For example, veneers have been used to correct unevenly spaced, crooked, chipped, oddly shaped or discolored teeth.

Whitening and bleaching – As the term implies, whitening and bleaching, a rapidly increasing procedure, are used to make teeth whiter.

If you are searching for a Holden Beach cosmetic dentist you may consider Atlantic Dental Associates in nearby Shallotte, NC. We’d be happy to give you a dental exam to see if Cosmetic Dentistry can provide you with a better smile.

Advances in Orthodontia

When you’re in search of a Sunset Beach NC dentist that works with orthodontia (dental braces), consider Atlantic Dental Associates in nearby Shallotte, North Carolina. As one of the many services we offer, we are fully experienced in orthodontics – the field of dentistry dealing with corrections involving the jaw and alignment of teeth.

Typical candidates for braces are children between the ages of 7 and 14 because their facial structures are still developing. But more and more we’re seeing adults finally being able to afford corrective measures to be taken on their teeth. Adult braces entail additional procedures because their facial structures are fully developed.

Braces are usually one of three types employing the use of wires:

Old-fashioned, conventional braces, which employ the use of metal strips, or bands.
Metal or plastic brackets that are cemented or bonded to teeth.
Brackets that attach to the back teeth (also called lingual braces).

Advances in technology have vastly improved appearance issues with orthodontia. Braces today are made from extremely lightweight and natural-colored materials. The materials that braces attach to-brackets-are bonded to the surfaces of teeth but can be later removed.  People can expect to wear braces for about two years — less or more in some cases. Adults are usually required to wear braces for longer periods of time. Retainers are temporarily worn after braces are removed to ensure that teeth remain in position.

Remember, Atlantic Dental Associates in nearby Shallotte can meet if not exceed your requirements for a Sunset Beach NC dentist.

Whiter Teeth Can Be Yours Today

When it comes to whitening teeth we know what we’re doing and we do it well. If you live around the Brunswick Islands and have been searching for an Ocean Isle Beach NC teeth whitening provider, consider Atlantic Dental Associates in nearby Shallotte, NC.

Everyone wants a whiter smile these days and they want it fast. It’s true that what you buy at the grocery store in a box doesn’t quite measure up to the results a dentist can give you. As your Ocean Isle Beach NC teeth whitening provider we can give you the brightest smile for what might be the first time in your life. Everyone deserves the best smile they can possibly have.

More and more people today are choosing tooth-whitening procedures to reverse the effects of aging and abuse from food and tobacco stains. One type of stain-caused by traumatic injuries, medications and fluorosis-actually begins inside the tooth; brushing and flossing don’t help. Another type of stain-one that can be more easily attacked by brushing, flossing and rinsing-is caused by external factors such as foods.

Whitening agents actually change the color of your teeth, but only are effective on certain types of stains. For example, bleaching agents have a difficult time removing brownish or grayish stains. These products also are not as effective on pitted or badly discolored teeth, or on restorations such as crowns, bridges, bonding and tooth-colored fillings (porcelain veneers or dental bonding may be more appropriate in this case).

Your Shallotte Provider of Dentures

If you’re a resident of Shallotte or live nearby, you won’t have to look far to find a provider of dentures. At Atlantic Dental Associates we can meet all of your needs for fitting and making any type of Shallotte dentures. From partials to full sets, our Shallotte dentures are high quality and produced at a price that you can afford.

If you ever feel that you need an adjustment to get your dentures to fit right, or you’ve developed a sore spot on your gum because of how they fit, don’t hesitate to give us a call and we’ll set you up with an appointment to see the dentist.

Our dentist will listen to what you have to say and examine how your denture fits in your mouth. He’ll also examine it for wear and breakage. If it’s possible he’ll make adjustments at this appointment otherwise you’ll need to come back again. If in the case of a broken denture, the dentist may need to take new impressions and send your denture to a lab for repair or replacement.

Many things can happen to a denture that would cause it not to fit well. We’ll do everything in our power to remedy your situation as quickly as we possibly can to be sure you’re happy with the dentures we’ve made for you.

Learning About Brunswick County Veneers

If you’re dissatisfied with your smile because of chipped or misshapen teeth, gaps or permanent staining, porcelain veneers can be just the solution you’re looking for. At Atlantic Dental Associates we are your supplier for Brunswick County veneers.

Brunswick County veneers are an excellent way to give you that perfect smile without using invasive procedures or going through time consuming orthodontics. The form of cosmetic dentistry is becoming more and more popular. It’s a painless way to get the smile you’ve always been wishing for.

Our veneers are made of the highest quality porcelain and can be applied in as little as 3 office visits. They are thin pieces of porcelain or plastic that are cemented over the front of your teeth. Veneers are used on teeth with uneven surfaces or are chipped, discolored, oddly shaped, unevenly spaced or crooked. Little or no anesthesia is needed. Veneers have a longer life expectancy and color stability than bonding, and highly resist permanent staining from coffee, tea, or even cigarette smoking. These veneers will last between 10 and 20 years. Veneers are usually irreversible because it is necessary to remove a small amount of enamel from your teeth to accommodate the shell.

If you’re wondering if porcelain veneers can solve your dental problems and give you a great smile, get in touch with us today and we’ll meet to discuss how we can give you that smile you’ve always dreamed about.