A Less Obvious Repair When they have the option, most people want to avoid having visible dental repairs, which is why the standard silver-mercury amalgam filling has gone out of style. A metal filling is a satisfactory, budget-minded repair, but it’s difficult to camouflage against white teeth. Advances in dental technology have made it possible for us to offer restorations that are a natural-looking white. These composite materials bond to the healthy part of your tooth, reducing the risk of decay in the future. They’re a modern restoration that contain no metals and can actually strengthen your teeth. Ask us if this treatment is right for you. Westshore Dentistry, Inc.    Rajiv Motwani, DMD 4708 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 758-4543 WestshoreDentistryFL.com

Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org . Root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp (soft tissue inside your teeth containing blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue) becomes inflamed or diseased. During root canal treatment, your dentist or endodontist (a dentist who specializes in treating the insides of teeth) removes the diseased pulp. The pulp chamber and root canal(s) of the tooth are then cleaned and sealed. If the infected pulp is not removed, pain and swelling can result, and your tooth may have to be removed. Causes of an infected pulp could include: a deep cavity repeated dental procedures a cracked or broken tooth injury to the tooth (even if thereís not a visible crack or chip) If you continue to care for your teeth and gums your restored tooth could last a lifetime. However, regular checkups are necessary; a tooth without its nerve can still develop cavities or gum disease. Most of the time, a root canal is a relatively simple ...

Below is an excerpt from an article found on MouthHealthy.org . Dentures are removable appliances that can replace missing teeth and help restore your smile. If youíve lost all of your natural teeth, whether from gum disease, tooth decay or injury, replacing missing teeth will benefit your appearance and your health. Thatís because dentures make it easier to eat and speak better than you could without teethóthings that people often take for granted. When you lose all of your teeth, facial muscles can sag, making you look older. Dentures can help fill out the appearance of your face and profile. They can be made to closely resemble your natural teeth so that your appearance does not change much. Dentures may even improve the look of your smile. Types of dentures: Conventional. This full removable denture is made and placed in your mouth after the remaining teeth are removed and tissues have healed, which may take several months. Immediate. This removable denture is inserted on ...

  Don’t Hide Your Smile – Remake It! Dr. Motwani and his team are passionate about creating amazing smiles that are more than just pretty teeth. At Westshore Dentistry, we take beauty and function to a higher level, by selecting the products that give our patients the best possible outcomes for both aesthetic appeal and functionality. We pride ourselves on taking the time to explore the right combinations to optimize your oral health – whether you need restorative or cosmetic care. And modern smile makeovers are so easy (and affordable!) that there’s simply no reason you can’t have the perfectly beautiful, natural-looking smile you’ve always wanted. Call us today for a consultation. Westshore Dentistry, Inc.  Rajiv Motwani, DMD 4708 26th Street West Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 758-4543 WestshoreDentistryFL.com