1257 Oakmead Parkway, Suite A
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
If you have older dentures or think you may need dentures, you're in luck. As people age, dentures can make them look older than they really are and can cause discomfort when chewing. Sunnyvale area dentures dentist Dr. Gary Seid can replace worn out dentures with top quality custom made, state-of-the-art dentures that blend with your skin, hair and even eye color. Your new dentures will look as natural as possible, and you'll look and feel younger, too.
Dr. Seid has extensive experience providing gingivitis treatments in the Sunnyvale area. Bleeding gums can lead to more serious health problems if not treated promptly.
Our friendly, professional team will evaluate your needs and design a personal treatment plan. We'll help you have healthy gums and teeth for life.
Sunnyvale area dentist Dr. Gary Seid specializes in second opinions. Dr. Seid views second opinions as an educational experience, and highly encourages your questions about any procedure recommended to you by another dentist.
Second opinions will likely increase your overall comfort level as you gather and compare the necessary pieces of information and are able to make an informed decision.
Gary Seid, D.D.S. is proud to be a popular Sunnyvale area Lumineers® dentist. If you have sensitive teeth and want pain-free dental veneers, we can help.
Our highly trained team has extensive experience with this quick and easy procedure. We'll help you transform from feeling self-conscious to feeling confident about your bright new smile.
At Gary L. Seid, D.D.S we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. Sunnyvale area dentist Dr. Gary Seid and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions.
We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.
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Maintaining good oral hygiene can be a challenge, especially if you have developed a health condition that makes brushing and flossing more difficult, or have been in an accident that created new limitations. Dentists want to help all dental patients keep their mouths healthy, and they offer these suggestions about performing oral hygiene and home dental care .
Problems in hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders can hinder a person's ability to brush, floss, and perform oral hygiene. While each situation is different, there are some suggestions that have been effective in making dental care easier:
If limitations make brushing harder, flossing may be an even bigger challenge. Depending on your limitations, try these techniques:
By Danine M. Fresch, DDS
Technology in dentistry now offers attractive options in dental fillings for cavity restorations in dental care. Called composites, these new tooth-colored dental fillings are excellent choices for front teeth and other repairs that might be visible. Composites duplicate the natural appearance of a tooth in restoring decayed teeth or repairing a defect and giving you a more attractive mouth.
Dental fillings composites are made from a mixture of microscopic plastic and ceramic resin particles. Another type of tooth-colored dental fillings used in dental care are called a resin ionomer, which releases fluoride useful for preventing tooth decay.
The bonding process used in restoration provides strength to the tooth, making it more structurally sound. It also seals the tooth, decreasing the chance of sensitivity to hot and cold. Some composites made with materials releasing fluoride are ideal for treating root decay, a condition when gums recede, exposing tooth roots to more cavity-causing plaque. These fluoride-releasing materials also are useful dental fillings for decayed baby teeth.
Following removal of the decayed area, a mild acid solution is used to prepare the tooth's surface for bonding and dental fillings. A bonding agent is then brushed over the surface. Several layers of the composite are applied during the next dental care process. For a natural appearance, the dentist matches the color of the dental fillings composite to the tooth.
Then, it is chemically hardened or cured with a special light and finally polished for a natural-looking finishing touch.
In a five-year clinical study of dental care, some of the resin materials demonstrated 100% effectiveness for adhesion and retention. Like other types of dental fillings, they may require periodic replacement. While the material is very durable, they may not perform quite as long as silver fillings or amalgams for their resistance to the rigors of grinding and chewing.
Scheduling dental care on a regular basis is an important part of good oral hygiene. Your dentist will check your fillings each time to ensure their performance.
By Brian J. Gray, DDS, MAGD, FICO
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