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Restorative Dentistry in Virginia Beach, VA

February 26, 2015

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We know that you take good care of your teeth at home
with daily brushing and flossing. And at Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, VA, Dr.
Stephanie
Santos
and Dr.
Vanita Folck
and their staff of dental hygienists and assistant take
really, really good care of your teeth in the office. But despite all of these
good efforts, there usually comes a time when some type of restorative
dentistry
is necessary. For those times, you can count on Smiles by Design
to have the restorative treatment you need.

Tooth Colored Fillings

Dental cavities are probably the most common oral
condition requiring a restorative treatment. At Smile by Design, we repair
cavities with tooth-colored fillings.
Made of dental porcelain and composite materials, these fillings are not only
natural-looking, they are strong and durable, too. Moreover, they require less
tooth prep, so you retain more of your natural tooth structure with a
tooth-colored filling.

Dental Implants

Whether you are missing teeth because of serious decay
or traumatic injury, it’s important to replace those teeth. Dental implants are a lifelike tooth
replacement, because they not only replace the crown of a missing tooth, but
the root as well. As such, dental implants help you avoid the bone
deterioration that can happen when a tooth root is missing. Dental implants can
also be strategically placed along the arch to securely hold a partial or full
denture in place.

Other Kinds of Tooth Restoration

A crown is a tooth restoration that fully encapsulates
a tooth to protect it from further damage. At Smile by Design, we offer CEREC one-visit crowns, so you only
need to make one appointment. For teeth that are chipped or cracked, there is cosmetic bonding, which uses composite
materials to restore a tooth’s appearance and function. Likewise, inlays and onlays use these materials
to repair the chewing surface of your molars.

Call Our Office Today

If you need restorative
dentistry
services, then schedule an appointment at Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, VA.
We also serve patients from the surrounding areas, including Fort
Story, Sandbridge, Portsmouth, Norfolk, 
and more.

With Children’s Dentistry, Smile by Design Cares for Kids’ Teeth

February 12, 2015

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In February, there is a special day for romantics and
a day for presidents. But did you know that the entire month is devoted to
children’s dental health? The American Dental Association® has designated
February as National Children’s Dental Health Month. At Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, VA,
our dentists and their staff take your children’s dental health seriously every
day of the year. If you’re looking for a children’s
dentist
who cares about your kids and their teeth, make an appointment with
Dr. Stephanie
Santos
or Dr.
Vanita Folck
.
Both of our dentists are moms, too, so they know
exactly how kids can be when it comes to taking care of their teeth and going
to the dentist; they may miss a brushing now and then and appointments at the dentist
are not their favorite activities. Nevertheless, they are important, so we try
to make their first encounters with us as pleasurable as possible.
We’d like to start seeing your children around the
time that they turn two years old. That’s when a fair number of their teeth
have erupted and they can usually sit in the exam chair comfortably. At this
first visit, we’ll show them around the office before we begin the exam. Then,
we’ll gently examine their teeth and gums, check for early signs of tooth decay
and count their teeth. If they seem ready, we’ll quickly clean their teeth,
too.

The Children’s Dentist Virginia Beach Trusts

As your children grow and their smiles develop, we’ll
likely need to apply a topical fluoride treatment. Fluoride is a mineral that
has been proven to strengthen teeth’s enamel, the first line of defense against
decay-causing bacteria. Another defense is dental sealants, which are applied
to your children’s molars to shield them against decay, as well.

Call Our Office Today

If it’s time for your children to see a children’s dentist, then schedule an
appointment with Smile by Design in Virginia Beach, VA. We
also serve patients from the surrounding areas, including Fort Story,
Sandbridge, Portsmouth, Norfolk, 
and more.