May21

Afraid Of The Dentist? Let’s Talk About Sedation.

Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Emergency, Dental Health

Afraid of the Dentist? Your Gibsonton Sedation Dentist Can Help If you suffer from severe anxiety when undergoing (or even thinking about!) dental treatment, oral conscious sedation is for you.

Conscious sedation dentistry is available at Your Time Dental Urgent Care.

Whether it is called relaxation dentistry, oral conscious sedation, sleep dentistry, or anxiety-free dentistry, it is completely safe and used by many Tampa area dentists.

Though it may sound impossible, with oral conscious sedation, you can actually relax during dental visits.

In addition, healing times for oral surgery and extensive restorative services are often shorter if the patient is sedated during treatment.

Sedation dentistry is helpful for the following:

  • Teeth sensitivity
  • Fear of needles
  • A powerful gag reflex
  • Difficulty in controlling body movement
  • Lengthy multi-procedure visits
  • Difficulty becoming numb with traditional injections

If you need oral surgery such as a or wisdom tooth extraction, call Your Time Dental Urgent Care at 813-519-0128 for information about sedation dentistry.

In the unfortunate event that you experience a dental emergency—remember that we take walk-ins and have weekend hours.

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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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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May7

Restoring Teeth At Your Time Dental Urgent Care

Categories: Dental Emergency, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Tooth Restoration in Gibsonton At Your Time Dental Urgent Care in Gibsonton, we use a variety of processes to restore damaged teeth. Most dental patients are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations‘ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit.

Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’ and is produced in a dental lab. There are two types: inlays and onlays.

When a tooth needs a more extensive dental restoration, a crown is often used. At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, we create strong, natural-looking crowns from a variety of materials.

What if the tooth is damaged beyond repair? There are a number of satisfactory replacements for missing teeth. Dentures are not the only option. We have been improving smiles for our patients since 2001.

Whether the damage is caused by decay, injury, bite problems or natural wear; Richard Kernagis DDS DMD will choose the best dental treatment plan for your tooth restoration needs. Your Time Dental Urgent Care provides quality dental care for Gibsonton area families.

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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Apr30

Suffering From Jaw Pain?

Categories: Dental Health, General Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

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At Your Time Dental Urgent Care, we treat several causes of pain in the oral area. In today’s post, we will discuss jaw pain.

Sometimes it’s difficult to identify the cause of jaw pain.

Here are some of the possible causes:

Infection

A localized infection can trigger or aggravate jaw pain. An infection puts your tooth and jaw bone at risk, so swift intervention is essential for many reasons. If your jaw starts swelling, call us right away. This could indicate a serious, fast-moving infection.

Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorder (TMD)

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge-type joint that allows you to open and close your mouth. Chronic TMD can be debilitating. Teeth clenching or grinding can cause or exacerbate TMD. It can also be caused by injury or arthritis. Some people who experience TMD notice flare-ups when they are under a lot of stress. If stress is the only cause, stress-reducing behaviors can help you prevent it or reduce the severity. But the first step is diagnosing the cause.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation of the tissues that line your sinuses. Inflammation commonly takes place with a cold or allergies. When these tissues are inflamed, they can generate pressure in surrounding sites. Thus, inflammation from a cold or allergies can bring about jaw pain.

Heart Attack

A heart attack can create pain in some surprising places, including the jaw. If jaw pain comes on suddenly and is accompanied by shortness of breath, chest pain, or dizziness, call an ambulance right away. Be especially concerned about pain only in the left jaw joint.

You May Need Additional Treatment From a Medical Healthcare Provider

Jaw pain can be related to a combination of issues, both dental and medical.

If the cause of your jaw pain warrants an additional medical specialist, we will refer you to a trusted professional. We work with your healthcare team to provide the best possible care.

Jaw Pain Doesn’t Have to Wait Until Monday

If you have an urgent jaw problem in the evening or on the weekend, the team at Your Time Dental Urgent Care can take care of you.

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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Apr2

Get On Top Of Your To-Do List by Calling Your Time Dental Urgent Care

Categories: Dental Emergency, Dental Health, General Dentistry

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Is it time to get your life back in order, Gibsonton?

Call it a Hard Reset.

Call it Tackling the Gotta-Do’s.

Refill that prescription, replace the furnace filter, get the oil changed or…

…make a dental appointment.

Take Care of Your Oral Health

If you’ve been pushing dental work to the back burner, it’s time to get it out of the way.

Determine your dental needs and create a straightforward plan.

Our dental team provides singular service to our valued patients in Gibsonton, Florida.

At your consultation, ask us about veneers, implants, invisible braces, white fillings, and all things dental.

We answer dental questions all day long (it’s our job!). Drs. Kernagis knows how to clearly explain the pros and cons related to various treatment plans.

We Offer Extended Hours For Our Busy Patients

With extended weeknight and weekend hours, we make it convenient to take care of your oral health needs.

Urgent Care, General, and Specialty Dental Services

Yes, we’re an urgent care practice. But we provide non-urgent general and specialty dental care as well.

Since 2001, Gibsonton patients have trusted Your Time Dental Urgent Care to provide emergency same-day dental care and sedation dentistry.

Move through your to-do list today—change your oil, check. Replace that lightbulb, check. Make a dental appointment, check. Let’s do this!

We make patients feel comfortable

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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Mar5

Urgent Care Expertise Serves Your Family

Categories: Dental Emergency, Dental Health, General Dentistry

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It’s good to know that Your Time Dental Urgent Care is here for you. Whether it’s a dental emergency after hours. A toothache on the weekend.

No appointment is necessary. If you can, give us a call on your way over. (With a hands-free phone, of course.)

Crisis or No Crisis

But you don’t have to wait for a dental crisis.

Remember that we provide general and cosmetic dentistry in Gibsonton as well as emergency services.

Why Use Your Time Dental Urgent Care For General Dentistry?

Emergency dentists have an extensive breadth of experience. We can complete a root canal when it’s an emergency. Or a cosmetic dental smile makeover when it’s not.

Urgent Care Expertise Serves Your Family

If you need a family dentist, don’t rule us out. Our urgent care specialties are a benefit. We provide advanced cosmetic dentistry. As well as general preventative dental care.

A Schedule Emergency?

Of course, we are here when you have a serious dental need. Even if the ’emergency’ is a busy schedule. Convenience solves a schedule crisis.

General Dentistry Plus Convenience: A Winning Combination

Emergency dental know-how is a great advantage.

Keep Your Time Dental Urgent Care in mind when choosing a family or general dentist. We provide check-ups and fillings. Plus these dental services:

  • Root canals
  • Toothache relief
  • Tooth extractions
  • Sedation dentistry
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Crowns
  • Fillings

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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