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Extractions for a Healthy Smile

July 18, 2013

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At Dr. King Scott’s office, we do all that we can to make sure each of your teeth are healthy and stay that way. Sometimes, teeth can become broken, cracked, or decayed beyond the point of repair. In these cases, extractions are needed to maintain the health of your smile.

If we think that your tooth requires extraction, we will take X-rays and thoroughly examine your smile before committing to this procedure. We want to help reduce your anxiety, while restoring the health of your smile. Depending on the situation, we may need to refer you to an oral surgeon to perform the extraction.

When it comes time for your tooth to be removed, we will anesthetize the affected area to minimize your discomfort. Once your tooth is gone, you’ll need to take care of the area to avoid infection. The first 24 hours following the procedure are where you should be the most careful. You’ll avoid things such as rinsing, spitting, hot foods, smoking, and alcohol for the first day and will be on a soft diet or liquid diet.  After several days to a week or so, you’ll feel much better.

We also offer dental implants and other solutions to help replace your missing tooth, so there’s no need to worry that an extraction will permanently change the appearance of your smile. Whether it’s needed because of damage, decay, crowding, or because it’s your wisdom teeth, we can help remove your teeth and ensure the health of your smile.

Dr. King Scott’s West Monroe, LA dental office wants all our patients to have beautiful, healthy smiles. We serve patients from Monroe, Ruston, Rayville, Farmersville, Columbia, Winnsboro, Delhi, South Arkansas, and all of greater North Louisiana. Call us today to schedule an appointment!

Cosmetic Dentistry for a Brighter Smile

July 4, 2013

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Does your smile disappoint you? Do you find yourself wishing your teeth were whiter or brighter? Stop wishing and come see us! At Dr. King Scott’s dental office, we’re here to help with cosmetic dentistry services to help give you a smile you’ll be proud to show off!

There are more reasons to go to the dentist than just for a cleaning. We have a wide variety of cosmetic dentistry solutions to help improve your smile. Dr. Scott will analyze your smile, hear your concerns and wishes for your teeth, and come up with a customized smile plan to give you the smile of your dreams. We can even plan a smile makeover to really help your smile shine.

Teeth whitening can quickly and easily improve the color of your teeth and help remove stains from coffee, tea, wine or tobacco. Cosmetic bonding or porcelain veneers are both great options if you’re not happy with the way your teeth are shaped, their color, the spacing between them, or even if they have cracks or chips.

A laser gum lift is helpful if you have excess gum tissue that makes your smile appear ‘gummy’. We can carefully trim away the excess tissue with a laser or by surgery, leaving you with a beautiful, well-proportioned smile.

Cosmetic dentistry is a great way to improve your smile. When you love your smile, it gives you more self confidence in all aspects of your life. We would love to help you achieve the smile you’ve always wanted.

Dr. King Scott’s West Monroe, LA dental office wants all our patients to have beautiful, healthy smiles. We serve patients from Monroe, Ruston, Rayville, Farmersville, Columbia, Winnsboro, Delhi, South Arkansas, and all of greater North Louisiana. Call us today to schedule an appointment!

Restoring Function With Dental Implants

June 27, 2013

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Dental implants are the most stable and sturdy way to replace missing teeth and restore your smile. If you have missing teeth, implant dentistry is a great way to repair and restore your smile. It is important for your overall dental health that you have a full set of teeth. Dr. King Scott’s dental office is here to help by restoring and repairing your smile.

It is important to replace missing teeth as soon as possible, because missing a tooth puts you at risk for losing more teeth or even bones.  If you have a missing tooth or teeth, you’ll start by coming in for a consultation. Dr. Scott will assess the state of your smile and ensure that you have adequate bone density to support dental implants.

Titanium posts will be inserted into your jawbone where the replacement teeth will go. They will be allowed to heal as they bond with your jaw over time, creating a strong base for your dental implant that mimics the root of a natural tooth. Once healed, your dental implant will be attached to the post, giving you a complete smile once again. Your replacement tooth will be carefully designed to match your natural teeth, giving you confidence in your smile once again.

Dental implants are a great way to improve the function and appearance of your smile. If you think this could be the right solution or want to know more, give us a call. We’d love to schedule a consultation to see if dental implants can help restore your smile.

Dr. King Scott has provided quality, full-service dentistry to patients for over three decades. His West Monroe, LA dental office serves patients from Monroe, Ruston, Rayville, Farmerville, Columbia, South Arkansas and greater North Louisiana. Call our office today to schedule your appointment!

All About Inlays and Onlays

February 19, 2013

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Last time, we discussed restorative dentistry and the wide variety of services we provide to help our patients smile proudly. One of those numerous services was inlays and onlays.

If you need a filling replaced, or have a large area of your tooth that is decayed or damaged, inlays and onlays from Dr. King Scott’s office could be a good solution. The best way to describe it is as a mix of a filling and a crown. It just replaced the part of your toot h that is decayed or damaged, like a filling, but is made out of milled porcelain, like a crown.

Inlays and onlays are essentially the same, they’re just located different places on your teeth and in relation to your cusps. Cusps are the bumps you’ll find on the top of a tooth. Inlays go in between cusps, and onlays fit over your cusps.

This procedure is a great alternative to replacing a tooth, as it allows you to keep more of your natural tooth structure, which is important. At your initial consultation, Dr. Scott will see if this procedure is right for you, and take an impression of your tooth. This will be sent to the lab, and used to mill your inlay or onlay. You’ll have a temporary put in and at your second appointment, the permanent inlay or onlay will be placed, and your tooth will be restored.

Inlays and onlays are great options to help repair and restore your teeth. If you’re interested, call us today to see if this could be right for you.

Dr. King Scott has provided quality, full-service dentistry to patients for over three decades. His West Monroe, LA dental office serves patients from Monroe, Ruston, Rayville, Farmerville, Columbia, South Arkansas and greater North Louisiana. Call our office today to schedule your appointment!

Dental Checkups for the New Year

January 16, 2013

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Start the New Year off right with a dental checkup appointment at Dr. King Scott’s office. Make a commitment to your dental health this year and come see us every six months for healthy teeth!

You may be asking yourself why you need to keep coming back if you’re brushing twice a day and rinsing with Listerine after you brush and your teeth seem fine. A dental checkup is crucial because there are many things that could be going on with your teeth that you cannot see or remove yourself. Plaque and bacteria and calculus can build up on your teeth, and can only be removed by our dental team.

We are also checking you for signs of oral cancer, periodontal disease or other dental health concerns. If left unchecked, these can cause a threat to your overall general health and certainly your total dental health. Since there may not be a lot of symptoms, it is essential that you come see us regularly. With regular care and examinations, these issues can be detected and treated appropriately, helping you have a healthy, terrific smile.

Your old restorative dental work maybe wearing out and may be in need of replacement because of wear or decay. We will ensure the health of your teeth by doing a comprehensive tooth by tooth exam for cavities, decayed fillings and broken down filling along with and other dental concerns.

A dental checkup is an important tool to help ensure the best health of your teeth. Come in a minimum of two times a year to keep your smile shining bright!

Dr. King Scott’s West Monroe, LA dental office is dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy smiles. We serve patients from Monroe, Ruston, Rayville, Farmersville, Columbia, Winnsboro, Delhi, South Arkansas, and all of greater North Louisiana. Call us today to schedule an appointment!

Cosmetic Dentistry from Dr. King Scott

January 1, 2013

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Do you find yourself avoiding pictures? Is your smile not exactly as attractive as you’d like it to be? Come to Dr. King Scott’s office to discuss your cosmetic dentistry options!

Cosmetic dentistry is a great solution for your dissatisfaction with your smile. This is a term used to discuss anything dealing with the physical appearance of your teeth. If your teeth are yellowed, stained, chipped, or if you think your gums are too prominent, contact us! These are all issues that can be solved with cosmetic dentistry solutions from Dr. King Scott’s office.

We offer several procedures:

During your consultation, Dr. King Scott will discuss your current issues and concerns about the appearance of your teeth and will come up with a treatment plan to help address these issues. We want all of our patients to be proudly smiling once again! Beautiful teeth give you confidence. If your teeth aren’t quite as beautiful as you would like, we are here to help with cosmetic dentistry solutions!

Call us today to schedule your appointment or to discuss cosmetic dentistry in more detail. Our West Monroe, LA office has provided quality dental care to patients from Monroe, Ruston, Rayville, Farmerville, Columbia, South Arkansas, and greater North Louisiana for three decades.

Implant Dentistry: The Solution to Missing Teeth

December 18, 2012

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Are you ashamed of your missing teeth? Do you find yourself avoiding pictures, or even social situations, because you’re ashamed of the state of your mouth? The time for hiding is over! You should consider implant dentistry from Dr. King Scott’s office.

Dental implants are one of the best ways to replace missing teeth. There are two different kinds, dental implants and implant-retained dentures. Dental implants are best for replacing one or a few missing teeth, while implant-retained dentures work best for a few missing teeth all in a row.

Both types of implants will require a small surgery to attach the implant posts to your jaw. Once these have healed, Dr. Scott will attach either the individual replacement teeth or the denture. Since they’re attached to the bone, these implants will function just like your natural teeth.

If you have missing teeth you’d like replaced, please give our office a call! You’ll start by having a consultation with Dr. Scott, where he’ll go over your options and see if you’re a good candidate for dental implants. Then, he’ll create a treatment plan for you and you’ll be on your way to having a mouth full of healthy teeth once again!

Call us today to schedule your appointment or to discuss implant dentistry in more detail. Our West Monroe, LA office has provided quality dental care to patients from Monroe, Ruston, Rayville, Farmerville, Columbia, South Arkansas, and greater North Louisiana for three decades.

 

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