Our services
Our practice specializes in comprehensive complex and restorative dentistry, offering a range of essential treatments to enhance and restore your oral health. From custom-fitted dentures and bridges that replace missing teeth to durable crowns that strengthen and protect damaged teeth, we provide solutions tailored to meet your unique needs. Our skilled team also offers expert fillings to repair decayed teeth, extractions when necessary, and precise root canal treatments to preserve infected teeth. For those seeking permanent tooth replacements, we offer dental implants, ensuring a natural-looking and functional smile. Whether you require preventive care or extensive restorative procedures, we are committed to delivering compassionate and effective dental solutions that promote long-term oral health and confidence in your smile.
Crowns are full-coverage tooth restorations that are used to cover a tooth that is likely to break or is too broken down to be restored with a filling. They are usually necessary after a root canal treatment or when a large filling wears out. If a cavity is left untreated for long enough, the tooth will likely need a crown replacement. When a cavity gets too large, the tooth structure breaks down significantly. Even if it is filled, the tooth is still at a high risk of breakage. Crowns are placed over the weakened tooth, providing strength and protecting the tooth from damage.
Crown procedures are typically done in two appointments at our Bradenton and Sarasota offices. During the first appointment, the tooth is cleaned and disinfected. Your dentist will also take an impression and shape the tooth, so the crown will fit correctly. You will be given a temporary crown to wear while the permanent one is being made. On the second visit the temporary crown will be removed, and permanent crown cemented in place.
A bridge is a custom tooth that takes the place of a lost tooth, both functionally or cosmetically. Bridges are preferable over dentures when there are very few teeth missing, or when all of the missing teeth are on the same side of the mouth. A bridge is custom-made for your mouth to fill the space created by the missing tooth. Every tooth in your mouth is important. When one is missing, it affects the rest of your mouth. One missing tooth can cause all of your teeth to shift and “fall.” Together, all of your teeth form a supportive structure. When one is missing, the rest move, and this movement will cause misalignment of your upper and lower jaw. The extra pressure this causes can be extremely painful and lead to further damage. Fallen and crooked teeth are also more difficult to clean, increasing the risk of infection and gum disease.
A missing tooth that has been left untreated will affect the shape and appearance of your face as well as your comfort. The factors associated with a missing tooth (mentioned above) can lead to bone loss. As many of your teeth become loose or fall out, your jawbone will no longer be able to support your lips and cheeks in the same way it had. This will cause your facial structure to fall, giving your face an older or gaunt appearance. A bridge is meant to keep the structure of your mouth intact, so you do not have issues with shifting teeth or infection. Bridges may be made from gold alloys, porcelain bonded to a metal alloy, or ceramic.
Having teeth removed can sound like a daunting procedure. However, our dentists at Corona Family Dentistry are determined to make the process comfortable and easy. It is important that you also know what to expect after the extraction procedure. This will help the healing process go smoothly and keep you from experiencing further dental complications. Be sure to follow the instructions your dentist and dental team give you regarding proper care of your mouth after a tooth extraction.
After your dentist removes a tooth, they will place a gauze pack on the extraction site. The gauze will limit the bleeding as well as allow the area to form a blood clot to help in the healing process. Be sure to keep the gauze on the extraction site for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the office. Once you remove the gauze, it is normal for the site to bleed a little more. To help the blood clot form again, place a warm, damp pack of fresh gauze on the site of extraction. Gently bite down on the gauze until you feel a slight pressure. Continue to place pressure on it for about 30 minutes. In the meantime, try not to suck on the gauze pack or move it with your tongue. If the wound soaks the gauze with blood, replace the gauze with a clean pack.
Once you remove the gauze and the bleeding has stopped, brush and floss your other teeth as usual, but avoid cleaning the extraction site or teeth around it for the day. The next day, you can once again clean those teeth as normal, as long as you are careful not to disturb the extraction site.
While the socket heals, rinse your mouth with warm salt water after each meal. This will keep food from lodging in the extraction site. Be careful not to swish water too hard, or the blood clot could loosen. When drinking, avoid using straws as the sudden water pressure might also disturb the blood clot. You may eat solid foods as soon as it is comfortable, but try to avoid chewing on the same side of the socket for a few days after extraction.
Having teeth removed can sound like a daunting procedure. However, our dentists at Corona Family Dentistry are determined to make the process comfortable and easy. It is important that you also know what to expect after the extraction procedure. This will help the healing process go smoothly and keep you from experiencing further dental complications. Be sure to follow the instructions your dentist and dental team give you regarding proper care of your mouth after a tooth extraction.
After your dentist removes a tooth, they will place a gauze pack on the extraction site. The gauze will limit the bleeding as well as allow the area to form a blood clot to help in the healing process. Be sure to keep the gauze on the extraction site for 30 to 45 minutes after you leave the office. Once you remove the gauze, it is normal for the site to bleed a little more. To help the blood clot form again, place a warm, damp pack of fresh gauze on the site of extraction. Gently bite down on the gauze until you feel a slight pressure. Continue to place pressure on it for about 30 minutes. In the meantime, try not to suck on the gauze pack or move it with your tongue. If the wound soaks the gauze with blood, replace the gauze with a clean pack.
Once you remove the gauze and the bleeding has stopped, brush and floss your other teeth as usual, but avoid cleaning the extraction site or teeth around it for the day. The next day, you can once again clean those teeth as normal, as long as you are careful not to disturb the extraction site.
While the socket heals, rinse your mouth with warm salt water after each meal. This will keep food from lodging in the extraction site. Be careful not to swish water too hard, or the blood clot could loosen. When drinking, avoid using straws as the sudden water pressure might also disturb the blood clot. You may eat solid foods as soon as it is comfortable, but try to avoid chewing on the same side of the socket for a few days after extraction.
Periodontal disease and other factors can cause bone loss in the bones surrounding your teeth. This bone loss can be detrimental to the health of your teeth and cause your teeth to become loose or even fall out. If your teeth have become loose, or you have lost teeth due to bone loss, it might be time to consider dentures. There are many types of dentures, but all are designed to help you eat and talk regularly, just like natural teeth. Dentures can be an effective way to improve the appearance and comfort of your mouth, as well as boost your self-esteem.
Your dentist will examine your mouth and determine which loose teeth must be pulled and which are healthy enough to stay. Once the teeth are removed, your dentist will take impressions and measure your mouth to get the perfect fit for your dentures.
Immediate dentures are dentures which can be put in place immediately after your teeth are removed. These are convenient because they allow you to have teeth while your gums are healing. After your teeth are removed, the bone and gums which had surrounded them may shrink. If this happens, your dentures may need to be readjusted during the first six months.
It is important to keep your dentures clean by brushing and soaking them every day. When brushing your dentures, remove them from your mouth, and hold them over a bowl of water or soft surface (to prevent them from breaking if dropped). Refrain from using toothpaste as it is too abrasive for the surface of the dentures. Use a non-abrasive denture cleaner instead. Be gentle while scrubbing to avoid scratching the dentures, but thoroughly brush all surfaces, including the part that fits over your gums. After brushing, soak your dentures in denture-cleaning solution to sanitize them and remove any deep stains. With the proper care and maintenance, your dentures will last several years.
