Kansas City Dentist Blog – Dr. Castaneda

Dental Implants Replace Missing Teeth. Permanently.

Missing one tooth? Several teeth? All your teeth?

With the variety of options available for tooth replacement, there’s no reason to live without teeth. Having missing teeth decreases self-confidence, can affect your ability to chew and eat healthy, nutritious foods and can cause discomfort in your jaw.

When you lose a tooth or several teeth, the remaining healthy teeth can shift position, altering your bite, causing TMJ or other jaw-related pain.

To stay healthy and attractive, you have plenty of options for replacing your tooth or teeth. If you’re missing one tooth or several teeth, you could consider a bridge or a partial denture. If you’re missing all your teeth, dentures are an option.

But the most comfortable, secure, natural-looking replacement for a missing tooth is a dental implant.

Why dental implants? They’re permanent! There’s no worrying that an implant is going to slip or move while you’re talking, chewing, eating or smiling. There’s no inconvenience of removing the denture or partial denture to clean it.

Dental implants look, feel and function just like your natural teeth. In fact, you even care for them as if they’re your natural teeth. You simply brush and floss.

Dental implants are permanent replacements for both missing teeth and their roots. So versatile, they can be used to replace one tooth, several teeth or all your teeth.

There are two components of a dental implant: the titanium “root” that is surgically placed in your jaw and the custom-designed porcelain tooth that is placed on top of the root.

If you have missing teeth or you have ill-fitting partial or full dentures, consider dental implants. They can restore your mouth to health, comfort, function and a healthy appearance . . . and get you back to living life with freedom and confidence.

If you are interested in learning more about dental implants in the Kansas City, Kansas area, please visit the website of Discover Dental Care today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Alberto Castaneda.

Tired of Dentures?
Dental Implants Restore Confidence, Comfort and Function.

Do you wear dentures? Are you tired of them moving while you eat, causing pain? Are you fed up with worrying if they’ll slip while you’re talking or laughing?

If you think it would be easier to live without dentures, it’s time to consider dental implants.

Dental implants are permanent replacements for both missing teeth and their roots. They are strong and very natural looking. Best yet, they can be used to replace one tooth, several teeth or all your teeth.

The placement of dental implants is a two-step process. First, the titanium “roots” of the implants are surgically placed in the jaw. The roots are given time to attach to the jawbone and surrounding tissues. Once the tissues are healed and the roots are secure, the porcelain “teeth” are placed.

The porcelain teeth are individually designed to fit your mouth, complement your appearance and function comfortably.

Once placed, implants are cared for just like natural teeth. They just require brushing and flossing daily; no more inconvenience of having to soak dentures.

Having dental implants placed can be life changing. Patients who suffered with ill-fitting dentures now have natural looking, attractive, secure smiles that enhance self -esteem. Because the implants are so secure, patients are able to eat what they want; not what they can. They can chew without pain, improving their diet and nutrition. Knowing that teeth are secure, patients can speak and smile with confidence.

If you are interested in learning more about dental implants in the Kansas City, Kansas area, please visit the website of Discover Dental Care today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Alberto Castaneda.

April 2010 – Dr. Alberto Castaneda will attend the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s® (AACD) 26th Annual Scientific Session, in Grapevine, Texas from Tuesday, April 27 – Saturday, May 1, 2010. The AACD is the world’s largest international dental organization dedicated to advancing excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry through responsible esthetics, of which Dr. Alberto Castaneda is an active member.

“Contemporary cosmetic dentistry is a comprehensive approach to total oral health care that combines art and science to achieve optimal dental function, health, and esthetics,” said AACD member Dr. Alberto Castaneda.

“The annual AACD scientific session is the world’s premier venue to get the in-depth training necessary to stay up-to-date in cosmetic dentistry and ultimately provide the best care to patients in our community.” [More]

Lots of people wish they could sleep through their dental appointment, rather than endure potential discomfort or the sound of the dentist’s drill.
 
Sedation dentistry is working to take the bite out of dental fear.
 
“Fear of pain keeps a number of people from visiting the dentist regularly,’” said Overland Park cosmetic dentist Dr. Alberto Castaneda. “Sedation dentistry helps alleviate that fear.”
 
Sedation dentistry has become a welcome option for patients who have endured prior bad experiences, uncomfortable procedures or who simply fear the dentist.
 
There are several types of sedation dentistry offered at Castaneda’s Overland Park dental office. [More]

Kansas City dentist Dr. Alberto Castaneda will attend the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s 26th Annual Scientific Session in Grapevine, Texas April 27 through May 1.

This year’s session focus is on reinvigorating continuing education in the dental field and features world-class educators, lectures and hands-on workshops. [More]

SHAWNEE AND KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – Staples has the Easy Button, and now the Shawnee and the Kansas City dental office of Dr. Alberto Castaneda has The Dental Button.

The message behind the Easy Button campaign is that a simple button could help make life easier. Castaneda, a Kansas City cosmetic dentist, said The Dental Button does something even better- it helps prevent pain.

In a sense, The Dental Button puts patients in the driver’s seat when undergoing procedures they often deem less than pleasant, said Castaneda, whose Kansas City dental office added the device in December.

The Dental Button literally is a button the patient holds during a procedure that is a mainline to Castaneda’s drill. Press it, and the work stops. [More]

SHAWNEE, KANSAS – Shawnee dentist Dr. Alberto Castaneda recently introduced The Dental Button to his Shawnee dentistry practice.

The Dental Button is a device that sort of puts the patient in charge of their procedure by giving them the ability to stop the dentist’s drill during a procedure simply by pressing a handheld button.

“We get patients occasionally who suffer from anxiety when they come to the dentist, either because they fear pain or because they’ve had a negative experience elsewhere in the past,” said Castaneda, a Shawnee general dentist who has used The Dental Button in his practice since December with great results. [More]

change to be kind to dentists

KANSAS, MO — Did you know that dental practices are not required to have the latest and greatest in dental equipment? Unfortunately, the general public does not know much about the technology behind dentistry. This lack of information becomes a crucial factor behind treatment. As in, many dentists don’t upgrade their equipment, and their patients are none the wiser. How much pain patients endure, how many procedures treatment takes, how your smile will look, long-term stability, and even the dentist’s bill are all effected by what technology and methods your dentist uses.
use benefits: lower radiation, etc.
elec drills: less vibration/noise = smoother
The truth is there have been many upgrades and innovations in dental equipment and methods in the past decade. Everything from drills to X-rays to braces has been improved to enhance the patient experience. Sadly, many dental practices neglect to invest in cutting edge technology simply because practices aren’t required to upgrade or the costs of upgrading are too high.

A perfect example of this problem can be taken from CEREC restorative technology. According to 1-800-DENTIST, CEREC (chair side economical restorations of esthetic ceramic) dental technology is only provided by 4,000 dentists across the United States and Canada. CEREC has been around for nearly 25 years and provides a bevy of benefits to restorative dental treatment for both the patient and the practitioner. However, this technology has yet to be widely implemented or standardized. Why? Because the technology requires a big up front investment.
do not use 1800 dentist as a resource.
CEREC, change cerec acronym

“CEREC is a wonderful tool for dentists,” says Dr. Alberto Castaneda, owner of Discover Dental Care, a Kansas dental care practice. “But some dentists choose to treat patients without this technology. On one hand, the equipment is expensive. On the other hand, it is a one-time expense and provides many advantages to clients and dentists. Unfortunately, this isn’t always enough to justify the investment.” [More]

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) was started in 1952 and is the only national organization solely dedicated to serving the interests and needs of the general dentists. The organization has grown to be the second largest dental association in the world.

The goal of the AGD is to hold the dental profession accountable for delivering a high level of patient care and quality dentistry. These principals have deep roots in continuing education to ensure its members and the profession could stay abreast of the latest technology, techniques and trends. [More]

Most patients today prefer tooth-colored restorations over the more traditional silver or amalgam fillings for their cavities. There are two main choices available for tooth-colored restorations – tooth-colored fillings and porcelain inlays/onlays. The type of restoration you need and your personal preferences will determine which option we will recommend for you.

Tooth-colored composite fillings are made out of a combination of resin, glass, and other materials. They provide you with a safe and durable restoration that closely resembles the make-up of your natural teeth. The resin is inserted into your tooth in layers to fill the cavity. A curing light is used to harden the material and bond it to your tooth. The bonding process strengthens your tooth and protects it from bacteria. The entire process will be completed in one visit to our office. [More]