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Dentists in Arlington, TX

Written on August 23, 2020 in Health and Fitness

At our Arlington dentistry, we offer the same quality dental services as our Plano location. You can expect the same level of top-notch dentistry at both of our locations. Whether you are seeking orthodontic treatment, restorative dentistry, or just regular cleanings, you can rely on our team at Premier Family Dentistry or check out https://bensalembucksdental.com. Here are just some of the services that we offer at both of our locations:

This area of dentistry seeks to completely restore a smile that is suffering from missing teeth. Missing teeth can result in loss of bone jaw, shifting or misalignment of surrounding teeth, and periodontal disease. However, when patients choose our dental implants, they are investing in a tooth replacement option that is 100% reliable and lasts for life.

Dr. Song focuses on full guided implant surgery which is performed with 3D Scan of Cone Beam CT and Software Design. This technology ensures precision placement of the implant into the jawbone and cuts down on the healing process. He has performed significant numbers of implant surgery with and without a surgical guide, however, and can be trusted to perform the procedure with skill, art, and perfection.

Did you know that gum disease is linked to diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers? Both of our locations provide services that seek to improve, restore, and maintain your gum health. Drs. Song and Nguyen offer periodontal services that include gum disease diagnosis, laser gum treatments, and scaling and root planing. Don’t let failing gum health affect your overall health; trust our team’s periodontal services.

Just like our Plano location, we offer services that correct misaligned teeth. Our orthodontist, Dr. Sooyoun Chung, offers both traditional metal braces for severe misalignment as well as invisible braces for a discreet tooth straightening option. When you choose us for your orthodontic needs, we will work with you one-on-one to provide a treatment plan that gives you a straighter, more confident smile in less time.

Your wisdom teeth are the four teeth located in the back corners of your mouth. While not all wisdom teeth need to be removed, those that become infected, impacted, or pose harm to your oral health should be extracted. Our dentists provide quality, safe extractions without long healing times. Your comfort is their number one concern and you can trust our Arlington dental practice for easy and fast removal of your wisdom teeth. We also provide extractions for patients who need a tooth removed for health or esthetic purposes.

At both of our locations, we provide only the most modern, effective, and safe technologies. All of our doctors participate in continuing education courses to learn about and train on state-of-the-art procedures and dental technology. Each member of our staff is specialized in their own duties so that you can always expect the highest caliber of service, from invasive dental procedures to filing insurance claims. If you are looking for an Arlington dentist, choose our location today! For more information on the quality services that we offer, visit us or call us today at (817) 330-8090.

Signs You Might Need a Root Canal

Written on July 30, 2020 in Health and Fitness

For several months I went through horrible pain until finally I went to the emergency room for a severe ear infection. The doctor gave me prescription drops for my ear and sent me home. I went a few more weeks and my ear infection wasn’t any better. Finally I thought that perhaps it wasn’t my ear, it was my teeth. I went to the dentist and here’s what I needed: six cavities filled, two root canals and a possible root fracture.

See I had been pregnant for the past 10 months and couldn’t get x-rays. The only x-ray that can detect the need for a root canal is only done about once every five years. Usually a root canal can be fixed with a cavity if it’s in its early stages. The root canal that I was supposed to have done on my wisdom tooth was fixed with a filling. I was supposed to have the tooth pulled all together but I haven’t had any problems or pain and it’s been about one year since the problem occured.

My other tooth badly needed a root canal. They set me up an appointment for about one month later. After already dealing with this pain which I thought was an ear infection, I couldn’t wait one month. After a week I called the dentist, crying. I told them I would take a gunshot to the head before I would deal with this pain any longer and they told me to come in right away. The pain was worse than child birth. As soon as they gave me the shot I felt instant relief. I never felt pain again after the root canal was done. If the root canal is done right you wont have sensitivy to cold foods because there is no nerve left. They simply take what looks like a brush and clear out all of the nerves from your tooth. You might have two typical nerves or in my case there might be a third nerve hiding that they need to find.

They will then put a post in the nerve to hold on the crown which is a fake tooth that will fit over your stub that you have left of your tooth. If there is nothing left of your tooth you will need a bridge which is a tooth on wire held in place by your other teeth. After my root canal was done, they gave me a temporary filling which was meant to let everything drain so it wasn’t infected or in pain any longer. After about another week my tooth hurt even worse and I went back to the dentist to find that my temporary filled was crushed and lodged inside my gums.

Oral Surgery remained the only option left as the dentist told me to get it checked from other dentists just to get a confirmation about what the next step should be because the pain was becoming cruelly intolerable and had far surpassed the unbearable stage by now.

After switching dentist offices and having the crown put on the right way, I haven’t had any more problems. I have spent roughly $2,000 having the tooth fixed which I had to take out a credit card for. The pain was unbelievable. If you think you have an ear infection and it wont go away after prescription drops, you will need to have your teeth checked out for a possible root canal procedure.