What are Dental Crowns? Dental crowns, also known as “dental caps,” preserve the functionality of damaged teeth. Crowns are used to protect a cracked tooth, restore the functionality of a tooth with excessive decay, or replace a pre-existing crown. The purpose of a dental crown is to encase a needy tooth with a custom-designed material. […]
At Sunnyvale Dental Care, we often meet patients who are looking for simple, quick ways to improve their smiles without going through lengthy procedures or big expenses. If that sounds like something you’ve been thinking about, cosmetic dental bonding might just be the solution you’re looking for. Let’s walk you through what dental bonding is, […]
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that Sunnyvale Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Gupta share this form with all of his Sunnyvale dental care patients before undergoing filling restorative procedures so that the patient is aware of his/her filling material options. FACTORS AMALGAM COMPOSITES Direct and Indirect GLASS IONOMERS RESIN-IONOMERS General Description A mixture of mercury […]
Determining If You Need a Filling Your dentist may use several methods to determine if you have tooth decay, including: Observation: Some discolored spots on your teeth may indicate decay, but not all of them. Your dentist will use an explorer, a metal instrument with a sharp tip, for a more thorough examination of possible […]
There are many medical considerations that must be addressed when you come to Sunnyvale Dental Care family clinic in Sunnyvale, California. Below are just a few common conditions that may relate to you. Please take a moment to review these, and let us know if there are other concerns you have that we have not […]
No Smoke, but Plenty of Danger By now, most of us know that smoking cigarettes isn’t healthy: The smoke you inhale contains toxic compounds that increase your risk of lung cancer. But what about smokeless tobacco? Is that “little pinch” really going to hurt you? Yes. Smokeless tobacco “is basically as harmful as cigarettes,” says […]