Cosmetic Dentistry

May14

The Your Time Dental Urgent Care Guide To Wisdom Teeth

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Restorative Dentistry

Wisdom Teeth And Your Gibsonton Dentist

At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, we do wisdom teeth extractions.

Let’s review these unpredictable (and somewhat mysterious) teeth.

Wisdom teeth are the last of the molars to erupt from the gum. They usually erupt in the late teens and early twenties. Not all men and women develop these teeth. Those that do can have one, two, three, or four.

Some Gibsonton dental patients never experience any troubles with these extra molars. But sometimes wisdom teeth can lead to dental complications.

If the wisdom teeth do not have the room to develop and come in normally, they are referred to as impacted wisdom teeth.

An impacted tooth may never emerge from the bone and gum, emerge only partially, or come in sideways.

Impacted teeth can damage the adjacent molar, cause infection, or trigger gum disease. Sometimes these conditions cause no noticeable symptoms for a period of time. To prevent these complications, Drs. Kernagis may recommend extraction.

Wisdom teeth symptoms include pain when opening the mouth, gum swelling, bad breath, and pain when chewing. These indicators can be continual or intermittent.

To learn more about wisdom teeth extraction, call us to schedule an exam. We can accommodate your schedule.

Your Time Dental Urgent Care has been providing comprehensive dental care for Tampa area families since 2001.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Apr23

How White Fillings Improve Your Smile

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Restorative Dentistry

Tooth-Colored Fillings in Tampa Hello! Welcome to the Your Time Dental Urgent Care dental blog. If this your first visit, we hope you find useful information about our outstanding Gibsonton dental practice. If you have read some of our previous articles, we are glad you checked back with us. We post new articles regularly.

My name is Richard Kernagis, DDS DMD. I have been practicing dentistry in Gibsonton since 2001. Your Time Dental Urgent Care is a full-service dental office located at 13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B in Gibsonton. In addition to providing comprehensive examinations and deep cleanings for patients in the Tampa area, we perform all types of tooth restorations.

When a tooth has decay or has been damaged, a dental restoration is needed to restore the tooth to its previous intact condition. Dental filling is one of the most common and well-known types of restorations. A dental filling is used to repair decayed or damaged tooth surfaces. Most people have a few fillings in their mouths.

If you have old silver amalgam fillings, we can replace them with nearly-invisible fillings that are tooth-colored. These filings are made out of a strong composite resin. Many of our cosmetic dentistry patients have replaced their old silver fillings with fillings matched to their teeth. You can improve your smile instantly and relatively inexpensively by getting rid of the metal.

We are currently accepting new patients and would be happy to show you around our Gibsonton dental office and introduce you to our friendly team.

Smile – it increases your face value!

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Apr9

Help For Nervous Dental Patients At Your Time Dental Urgent Care

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, General Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry in Gibsonton Consider the following scenario: You are stretched out in a chair at the dentist’s office holding a remote as you try to tune into your favorite radio station. A dental assistant attaches a paper bib around your neck. Someone clicks on a bright overhead light and you see latex-gloved hands moving toward your open mouth. You close your eyes.

How does this impact you? Does your heart start to pound? Are your palms sweaty?

If so, you may be a good candidate for sedation dentistry. Oral sedation benefits nervous dental patients every day. Moderate sedation assists in all types of dental procedures such as root canals, dental implants, and wisdom teeth removal.

If you are planning to undergo extensive restorative or cosmetic dental work, sedation dentistry may allow your dentist to perform multiple procedures in a single visit while you remain calm.

Don’t let fear prevent you from getting the dental treatment you need. Schedule a visit with Drs. Kernagis to learn about conscious sedation.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Mar19

What Is Same Day Dentistry?

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, General Dentistry

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Same-day dentistry is for dental emergencies. Plus many general and specialty services as well.

Let’s discuss some of the same-day services we offer at Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton.

Same-Day Dentistry Is For Toothaches

A sudden toothache is never convenient. And when it originates in the evening or on the weekend, it seems to hurt even worse.

When other Gibsonton dentists have gone home, you can walk into Your Time Dental Urgent Care and we’ll provide exceptional service. Most importantly, we will treat the cause of your toothache and ease your pain.

Same-Day Dentistry Is For A Broken Tooth

If you break a tooth and it hurts, put a cold compress on the area (inside and/or outside the mouth). Even if it doesn’t hurt, give us a call to talk about your options.

Same-Day Dentistry Is For A Knocked-Out Tooth

We hope this never happens to you. But if it does, we can treat you right away. Your tooth may be successfully re-implanted if done rapidly.

Make sure you only hold the tooth by the crown, never touch the root. If the tooth is dirty, rinse it gently with water being cautious not to brush off any tissue. It is best to reinsert the tooth into the socket. Don’t try this with children, they may swallow it!

Same-Day Dentistry Is For A Broken Crown or Lost Filling

If you have had a filling fall out, call us promptly. Ditto for a broken crown, bridge, or veneer.  Without the restoration, the tooth is vulnerable to additional damage. We provide beautiful same-day restorations.

Same-Day Dentistry Is For Nervous Dental Patients

If you need treatment but hesitate because of dental anxiety, talk to us about sedation dentistry. We have several methods to help you through the procedure.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Feb19

Advanced Dental Technology At Your Time Dental Urgent Care

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

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Today’s article highlights how behind-the-scenes dental technology helps us serve our patients.

CAD/CAM

CAD (computer-aided design) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) are used for many restorative services. These include same-day inlays/onlays and crowns.

Dentists who offer dental implants can use CAD/CAM technology in every phase of the dental implant procedure.

CAD/CAM is also used in dental laboratories to engineer crowns, bridges, implants, veneers, and ceramic braces.

Digital Imaging

Most Florida dental offices use digital X-rays. Real-time digital images help dentists more easily make diagnoses. Dentists can enlarge and otherwise optimize a digital image to get a clearer picture of what’s going on.

Digital X-rays emit up to 70% less radiation. Plus, they are easier to store and access. Because they don’t require film or processing chemicals, they are more eco-friendly than conventional X-rays.

Lasers

Pinpoint-precise Diode lasers are used in dental care including crown lengthening, root scaling, biopsies, root canals, teeth whitening, oral lesion removal, and treatment of tooth decay.

Laser procedures often limit the need for anesthesia. They cause less bleeding because the laser stimulates blood clotting. Lasers help sterilize the treatment area, reducing the risk of infection.

The latest technology helps our team provide extraordinary dental service to our patients. The future of dentistry is here today at Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Feb5

What NOT To Do In A Dental Emergency

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, General Dentistry

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It’s hard to keep your wits about you during any kind of emergency. That’s why it’s wise to know what to do beforehand.

Let’s consider what you should and shouldn’t do if you have an urgent dental issue.

Broken Tooth

DON’T throw away any tooth fragments.

DON’T wait to see a dentist.

DO rinse the mouth with warm water. If the area is bleeding, put a piece of gauze on it (delicately!).

Lost Filling

DON’T ignore it.

DON’T let food get stuck in the hole.

DON’T chew on the tooth.

Call your Gibsonton urgent care dental office to schedule an appointment right away.

Broken Crowns

DON’T lose the crown.

DON’T use all-purpose or “super” glue to cement it back on the tooth. You can try denture adhesive to keep it in place temporarily until you can get to your urgent care dentist.

Knocked-out Tooth

DON’T touch the root of the tooth.

DON’T clean off any tissue attached to it.

If the tooth gets dirty, DON’T scrub the tooth. You can rinse it gently with warm water.

If a tooth is knocked out, it may be successfully re-implanted if done swiftly.

While it’s important that you visit your urgent care dentist regardless of the type of, in the case of a knocked-out tooth, it’s crucial that you come promptly!

By visiting your Gibsonton urgent care dentist as soon as possible, you avoid pain, infection, and possible further tooth damage. If you delay treatment, even for a few days, you risk needing more extensive treatment later.

Your Time Dental Urgent Care Treats Dental Emergencies

A toothache, a broken tooth, or a knocked-out tooth. We are here for you with extended hours, urgent care expertise, and pain relief.

We also provide a wide range of general and specialty dental services. These include root canals and CEREC same-day restorations.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Jan22

Pamper Yourself With Professional Teeth Whitening

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, General Dentistry

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Do you ever treat yourself to a few hours of pampering and leave feeling relaxed and refreshed? Perhaps you get a massage or have dinner at a nice Tampa restaurant.

Have you ever thought about getting your teeth whitened? You get to relax in a comfy chair and enjoy a bright smile when you leave. Our distinctive dental practice in Gibsonton has a warm, friendly, and relaxing atmosphere.

The proven teeth whitening system used in our practice has been thoroughly tested for safety and effectiveness. We beautify smiles every day and have hundreds of satisfied cosmetic dental patients.

If you are in need of cosmetic dentistry to remedy some troubles with your smile, we can also help you with that at Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton. We have beautified countless smiles using a variety of common and not-so-common cosmetic dental procedures.

Ask us about invisible braces, crown lengthening treatment, tooth-colored fillings, porcelain veneers, and tooth implants. We are singular dental practice serving the greater Tampa area from our well-appointed Gibsonton facility.

You deserve to be pampered! Experience a comfortable, relaxing dental visit and receive top-quality dental care at Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Jan15

Why You Shouldn’t Dread Going To The Dentist

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health, Restorative Dentistry

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Do you have a dental issue that needs attention?

Have you been putting off a dental visit?

Good news! Dentistry in the Gibsonton area and around Florida is nothing like it was when you were a kid. (Even if you’re still a kid, we invite you to keep reading.)

There Is No Reason to Avoid Dental Visits

First off, if you need dental treatment, oral sedation dentistry allows you to sleep during the procedure. There are several levels of sedation–you can remain conscious or take a trip to la-la land.

Schedule a consultation with Drs. Richard Kernagis for more important information about sleep dentistry.

If you have a bad memory of hurting for days after a procedure, relax. Improved painkillers, lasers, and advanced techniques have reduced the pain experienced by Your Time Dental Urgent Care patients. If you need extensive treatment, we will create a pain management plan to ensure that you remain comfortable.

You Won’t Be Here All Day

We can perform procedures much quicker with today’s extremely precise dental instruments. Healing times for oral surgery are also much shorter.

You don’t have to live with gaps in your smile, sore gums, stained teeth, or a toothache. We can take care of all your dental issues. We will help restore your oral health to improve your quality of life and prevent dental issues from affecting other parts of your body.

Today’s dentistry is not your father’s dentistry. We invite you to discover why you shouldn’t avoid the dentist any longer.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Jan8

At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, We Work Dental Miracles

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Restorative Dentistry

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Have you ever been told that your smile is beyond repair? That may not be true. At Your Time Dental Urgent Care we perform dental miracles every day. Here are some tough dental problems we routinely solve:

Tough Problem 1: Insufficient Bone for Dental Implant
Solution: Bone Grafting

As a replacement for a missing tooth, a dental implant has many benefits as compared to a dental bridge. However, there must be enough bone to support the titanium post (screw) that is surgically implanted.

Many implant patients require some level of bone grafting and the procedure has a high success rate. Disinfected, processed donor bone is inserted at the implant location where the bone needs structural strengthening. The grafting material is in granular form that can be packed into the contours. It stimulates growth, and eventually, the patient’s newly-created bone replaces the donor bone material.

If you have had another dentist tell you that you don’t have enough bone to place an implant post, talk to Drs. Kernagis. The team at Your Time Dental Urgent Care has performed many bone grafting procedures for dental implant placement.

Tough Problem 2: Severe Tooth Loss
Solution: Full Mouth Restoration

If it feels like your dental dilemmas are beyond repair because you have few or no teeth left, take heart. Regardless of the cause—chemotherapy, recreational drug use, eating disorder, extreme mouth injury, disability, inadequate oral hygiene, or simply poor overall health—there is hope.

Full mouth reconstruction can restore your previously healthy, attractive smile or give you the beautiful smile you never had. Patients who undergo full mouth reconstruction regain their confidence to smile, eat, and speak normally.

Full mouth restoration is composed of a combination of dental procedures as needed according to the patient’s particular situation. These can include dental implants, implant-supported bridges, orthodontia, crowns, inlays/onlays, dental bonding, gum contouring, soft tissue grafts, and teeth whitening.

By listening carefully, asking the right questions, communicating clearly, and counseling with you, Drs. Kernagis can fully analyze your seemingly impossible dental dilemma and provide a solution. Call us today at 813-519-0128.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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Jan1

6 Ways Dental Crowns Restore Smiles

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Restorative Dentistry

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Dental crowns have been around a long time, but they continue to play a critical role in Your Time Dental Urgent Care dentistry. A dental crown, often called a cap, covers the visible part of the tooth.

Dental crowns are used for numerous common dental problems:

An old crown that is damaged or ill-fitting
A broken tooth
A tooth with severe decay
A tooth that has had a root canal
A tooth that is too small or misshapen
A tooth that prohibits a proper bite

A dental crown serves both structural and aesthetic purposes. It protects a natural tooth from additional decay and damage while permitting normal function. Plus, a crown can save a tooth from extraction and the ensuing bone loss.

Dental patients who get a dental crown should not assume that the tooth is now invincible. Crowns need daily cleaning and flossing just like natural teeth. The remaining tooth structure just around the gumline could still become decayed and the soft tissue around the crown is susceptible to gum disease. Chewing hard foods or using your teeth as a tool can cause a crown to crack or break. (Use scissors to open a stubborn plastic package—don’t bite and pull!)

We can guide you on caring for your new crown so that it will last as long as possible. For details on dental crown prices, urgent dental care treatment, or conscious sedation, call Your Time Dental Urgent Care today.

Contact Your Time Dental Urgent Care:

813-519-0128

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

13145 Kings Lake Drive Ste 105B
Gibsonton, Florida
33534

 

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