General Dentistry
Why us?
Our doctors have practiced dentistry for over 60 years after graduating from the #1 dental school in the U.S. With the Doctors’ training, we are able to provide services, such as root canals, implants, and even I.V. sedation that are usually reserved for specialists. You do less running around town for special procedures and needn’t worry about having to get used to several new doctors.
Metal-free Fillings And Restorations
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For years the silver/mercury amalgam was the standard filling material used in dental practices. Many practices still use it. While it is a very functional restoration, amalgams just aren’t as conservative and don’t look as good as white fillings. Dr. Crouch and Dr. Kboudi are pleased to offer our patients restorations that are white and contain no metals. These new dental materials actually strengthen your teeth, and they look natural, like your teeth should.
Crowns
If you're self-conscious about cracked, broken, decayed, or worn teeth, we can bring back your healthy, natural-looking smile with dental crowns, also called caps. A crown can return structure, strength, and function to a tooth with extensive decay or damage. Designed to fit snugly and function as a healthy tooth, a crown will protect your tooth from further damage and preserve the jaw's correct natural alignment.
Comprehensive Gum Therapy Program
Unlike most diseases that give us early warning signs, gum disease progresses silently, often without pain. More than half of all people over 18 have at least the early stages of periodontal disease, which may increase your risk for a variety of health concerns including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Our outstanding hygiene team can quickly and painlessly check and monitor the condition of your gums and suggest a course of treatment that will stop any further damage to your gums and bone.
Tooth Whitening
As part of our ongoing effort to offer our patients the very best in dental care, we at Advanced Smile Care are excited to present you Whitening For Life - the opportunity to keep your teeth white for the rest of your life. Simply enrolling in Whitening For Life ensures that you can keep your teeth movie star bright forever as long as you keep your hygiene visits. Call 210.853.5728 and ask one of our friendly staff members to learn more about Whitening For Life today.
Treatment for Clenching and Grinding
Some patients react to stress by grinding their teeth unconsciously during the day or, more commonly, while sleeping. The constant pressure and motion can harm teeth, as well as muscles and tissues in and around the jaw. Common symptoms of grinding and/or clenching the teeth include a sore jaw, headaches, or earaches. Causes vary, but may include stress, anxiety, tension, misaligned teeth, posture, diet, sleeping habits, and other factors. Constant clenching and grinding of the teeth cannot only cause the aforementioned symptoms, but it may also contribute to TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction, which has a long list of side effects associated with pain in the head and neck. Teeth rubbing together consistently will result in surface wear over time, which will cause long-term dental problems as well.
Dentures and Partial Dentures
When some or all of your teeth are missing, a denture or partial denture may be the best replacement solution. A partial denture is also called a "removable partial denture" or a "partial." It is made up of one or more false teeth, and held in place by clasps that fit onto nearby teeth. You can take the partial denture out yourself, for cleaning and at night. A full denture, also called a "complete denture" or "false teeth", can be used when all your natural teeth are missing. Our in-house denture specialist will work with us to custom-fit your denture or partial denture to give you the most natural-looking, comfortable look and feel.
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Appliances
Nearly one half of adults snore, and snoring can be a serious problem both socially and medically.
Oral appliances, also called dental appliances or 'snoreguards', may be an option for patients who snore or have other sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends dental devices for patients with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea who are not appropriate candidates for CPAP or who have not been helped by it. We will do a thorough diagnosis of your problem, possibly including a referral to a sleep specialist, in order to determine if a dental device may help with your snoring or sleep apnea.
