Posts Tagged ‘Cosmetic Dentistry’

Aesthetic Dental Transformations in San Mateo

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Aesthetic Dental Transformations in San MateoMany San Mateo professionals, students and retirees are enjoying the lasting benefits of cosmetic dentistry. A beautiful smile not only looks great, it makes you feel great! When you first look in the mirror in the morning while brushing those gleaming babies, you remember; oh yeah, I fixed my teeth and they look fantastic!  When you smile at old friends or make new ones, you are happy to show off your new movie-star grin. When you are in a professional setting speaking with colleagues or clients, you feel poised and super confident.  We have talked about different cosmetic and restorative dental procedures available in San Mateo in previous blog articles, but let’s review the most common.

Porcelain veneers are glass-like, wafer-thin covers that adhere to teeth. Porcelain veneers are strong and have the translucency of natural teeth. They correct chips, stains and misaligned teeth that do not require orthodontia. There are several companies that fabricate veneers.

Dental crowns correct more extensive tooth problems. They are used in a variety of situations such as the final restoration following a root canal or to restore teeth damaged by decay, injury or periodontal disease.

Dental implants are one of the best fixes for a missing tooth. They are becoming a popular and effective alternative to bridges and partial dentures in San Mateo and surrounding areas, especially among middle-aged professionals and people in the public eye.  Bridges are another strong, natural looking replacement for one or more missing teeth. They have been used with success for many years.

Professional tooth whitening in your San Mateo dentist’s office is the least invasive and quickest way to brighten your smile several shades. If you are interested in any of these safe and effective procedures, schedule a consultation at San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry today. Even if you are still a bit hesitant, remember: discussing your options with a cosmetic dentist does not require a commitment of any kind. It is merely a relaxed way to get the most reliable information.  We are waiting for your call.

Wisdom Teeth Checkup

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Wisdom teeth usually come in between ages 16 and 24 for people in the San Mateo community. While not always troublesome, it is important to learn as early as possible whether your wisdom teeth are coming in sideways, or otherwise impacting your other teeth.

Checking your wisdom teeth in San Mateo is a simple and painless process, and can save you trouble down the road.

Our practice, ‘Michael A. Wong, DDS‘, works with patients from ages 12 to 80, and our friendly staff can help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will need to be extracted. We can also help you determine whether your wisdom teeth will require advanced care, or if a simple procedure can solve the problem.

Wisdom teeth can be painful, and we don’t like pain at Michael A. Wong, DDS. It’s our goal to give you the best care and attention when checking your wisdom teeth.

If you are in the San Mateo area and need to have your wisdom teeth checked, please stop by our office at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8 in San Mateo. We also service the greater San Mateo area, including Birlingame, Hillsborough and Foster City.

We specialize in cosmetic dentistry, and often perform sedation dentistry. We can take a look at your wisdom teeth and help you make a healthy decision for your future.

‘San Mateo’s Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry Expert’, 650-295-0016

Preventing Gum Disease at Michael A. Wong, DDS

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Preventing Gum Disease at Michael A. Wong, DDS Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus.

Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached from the tooth, creating a ‘pocket’. This creates a new space for plaque and tartar to grow. In advanced stages of periodontal disease, the toxins created by the bacteria literally rot the gum, teeth and bone.

At Michael A. Wong, DDS in San Mateo, we perform the most thorough dental cleanings possible. Gum disease can be reversed in its early stages.

Our goal is to help our San Mateo dental patients prevent gum disease before any damage occurs. Cleanings include root planing and periodontal scaling. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus above and, especially, below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. Planing smoothes root surfaces so it is more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate and grow. It also creates a healthy surface for the gums to reattach to the root if necessary.

To schedule a deep cleaning, call 650-295-0016. We are located at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8 in San Mateo. In addition to providing comprehensive dental cleanings, we create mega-watt smiles for cosmetic dentistry clients in the Birlingame and Hillsborough area. See http://www.cosmeticdentistsanmateo.com/ for more information about our state-of-the-art dental practice.

Love Your Smile in San Mateo

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Love Your Smile in San Mateo There is nothing like bright white teeth that light up a person’s whole face when they smile and laugh. No one has to settle for dull, yellow teeth.

This is a great time to get a deep teeth cleaning and tooth whitening at Michael A. Wong, DDS in San Mateo. With a deep cleaning followed by teeth bleaching, your teeth will feel as good as they look.

If you have an important upcoming event such as a wedding, party or formal family portrait sitting, a smile makeover will give you extra confidence as you pose for photos (even close-ups).

San Mateo teeth bleaching can whiten teeth beyond their natural shade. At our cosmetic dentistry practice, we don’t use a conventional shade chart for our whitening clients anymore. You have probably seen the porcelain tabs in graduated shades that dentists use to determine appropriate, yet natural looking, shades for tooth restorations. We now use a shade guide with levels significantly whiter than the guides we have used in the past. Tooth whitening is not a gimmick; it is safe and incredibly effective. California tooth bleaching clients can maintain a white shade that equals the brightness of the ‘tooth’ models you see in dental marketing.

San Mateo tooth whitening following twice-yearly cleanings is the most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedure. Tooth bleaching is comparable to the cost of a professional hair weaving and cut, but when you consider the transformation; there is no comparison! Flash your gorgeous, sparkling smile, and no one will even notice your hair.

Affordable Dentistry

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

The worry about finding affordable dentistry in San Mateo is one of the biggest reasons why many people in the San Mateo area avoid going to the dentist. However, the truth is that affordable dentistry is available in San Mateo at Michael A. Wong, DDS, and we want to help you get the dental care you need at an affordable price.

We specialize in affordable dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry and dental implants.

Our affordable dentistry options include offering various payment methods. We also have an experienced staff who can review insurance options and discuss payment planning to help you afford your dental care.

Affordable dentistry is available to everyone in the San Mateo community. Give the friendly staff at Michael A. Wong, DDS a call to discuss how we can provide you and your family affordable dentistry.

Our office is located at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8, in San Mateo. We service the 94401 zip code area.

San Mateo’s Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry Expert.

I am a member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. You can learn more about American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry at www.aacd.com.

Live Better With Dental Implants in San Mateo

Friday, March 26th, 2010

San Mateo Implant Dentistry Ill-fitting dentures cause more problems for San Mateo denture wearers than they solve. If you live with loose dentures, you probably regard them as a necessary evil. Though they certainly look better than a toothless mouth, in practical terms they leave much to be desired because they affect two essential activities: eating and talking.

Unfortunately, many frustrated denture wearers have quit dining in restaurants or engaging in social activities because they are afraid their dentures will slip.

Implant dental procedures at Michael A. Wong, DDS in San Mateo are allowing former Hillsborough denture patients to re-engage in life.

Consider the advantages of implant anchored dentures:

  • They are stable because the implant is anchored in the bone.
  • Your denture is fixed, it will not move around in your mouth.
  • They prevent bone loss that typically occurs when teeth are removed.
  • They eliminate the necessity of regular denture relines.
  • They do not irritate gums.
  • No denture adhesive is required.

Our dental implant bone clients who have replaced their traditional dentures with implant overdentures enthusiastically say that the dental implant cost was more than worth it.

Do you want to eat normally again? What is the value of maintaining your facial shape? Can you put a price on confidence?

If you want more information about dental implants, call 650-295-0016 to schedule an implant tooth consultation with Michael Wong. Michael A. Wong, DDS is located at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8 in San Mateo. We have been providing advanced dental care since 1983.

San Mateo’s Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry Expert

Your Family and Cosmetic Dentist

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Michael A. Wong, DDS, is a family and cosmetic dentistry practice in San Mateo CA.

You find your family dentist at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8, in San Mateo CA. We serve the 94401 zip code with family dentistry.

Our specialty is creating and maintaining beautiful smiles for a lifetime. We often perform  cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers and dental implants.

Family dentistry requires a friendly staff. Our commitment is to provide the most comfortable care for your family. Our staff is friendly, and ready to greet your family with a friendly smile and home town care.

We look forward to meeting you and your family.

Periodontal Disease in California

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Periodontal disease in California is more common than you might think, and can be cured Periodontal Disease in California

with varying degrees of treatment depending on the severity.

What is periodontal disease? According to an article on Wikipedia, periodontal disease is ‘the name of a collection of inflammatory diseases affecting the tissues that surround and support the teeth.’

Periodontal disease, more commonly called ‘gum disease’, is an inflammation or infection of the gums. Periodontal disease can be very painful in some extreme conditions, and can limit your ability to eat normally. In some cases, periodontal disease can affect your smile, and can create cosmetic concerns.

If left untreated, periodontal disease can cause irreversible damage. When caught early and treated, periodontal disease can be little more than an inconvenience. However the best policy is to practice good dental hygiene to keep periodontal disease at bay.

One of the best ways to avoid periodontal disease is to get a regular dental check up at your local San Mateo dentist.

Give us a call at 650-295-0016 to schedule your next dental checkup; we look forward to seeing you.

Local Dentistry

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Michael Wong DDS specializes in local dentistry to provide that special dental care

to our San Mateo, California dental patients.

Michael Wong DDS provides local dentistry services to our neighboring areas including Burlingame, Hillsborough and Foster City.

Our most popular local dentistry procedure is cosmetic dentistry, however we also perform sedation dentistry.

You can contact Michael Wong DDS about cosmetic dentistry or sedation dentistry, or any other local dentistry service by calling us at 650-295-0016.

If you live in the 94401 zip code area, and are looking for a ‘home town dentist’ who provides dentistry to the San Mateo, California area, click on any of the links on this page, give us a call at 650-295-0016, or stop by and visit. You can find us at 256 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite 8 in San Mateo, California.

We’re your lifelong dental health partner

Protecting Your San Mateo Athlete’s Teeth

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Do you have a son or daughter that plays San Mateo youth sports? Protecting Your Fremont Athlete's TeethSoccer, baseball, football, basketball and gymnastics can be very dangerous to your child’s teeth. Football is a violent contact sport, yet there is a relatively low rate of tooth injuries that occur in football as compared to other contact sports. Why? Football players are required to wear a mouth guard and a helmet.

Inexpensive athletic dental mouth guards are worth their weight in gold!

If your child participates in a contact sport in San Mateo, California and does not currently wear a tooth protection device, you may want to purchase an appropriately-sized mouth guard. They are available at most Burlingame and Hillsborough athletic supply stores.

At Michael Wong DDS in San Mateo, California, we care about your child’s health and safety. To discuss your child’s dental condition or to learn more about sports-related tooth injury prevention, call us at 650-295-0016. We have been keeping San Mateo smiles healthy since 1983. Our child-friendly staff pampers our youngest dental patients. Let us show you why we are not an ordinary San Mateo dental practice.

We’re your lifelong dental health partner