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Orlando, Florida

Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan region. Originally the center of a major citrus-growing region, Orlando is now an urban city with various industries. The area is a major tourist destination and is the home of the Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld. Orlando is also about 21 miles Northeast of Lake Buena Vista, Florida, home of the Walt Disney World Resort. These attractions helped make Orlando the third most visited American city among travelers in the year 2007. Since the establishment of destination tourism in the 1970s, the local economy has diversified, and today the region is the center of operations for companies servicing Central Florida. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida, the largest university campus by student enrollment in the state of Florida and among the largest in the United States.
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Dental Bonding

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Introduction

Dental bonding is a procedure in which a tooth-colored resin material (a durable plastic material) is applied and hardened with a special light, which ultimately "bonds" the material to the tooth to restore or improve an individual's smile.

For What Conditions Is Dental Bonding Considered?

Dental bonding is an option that can be considered:

  • to repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
  • to repair chipped or cracked teeth
  • to improve the appearance of discolored teeth
  • to close spaces between teeth
  • to make teeth look longer
  • to change the shape of teeth
  • as a cosmetic alternative to amalgam fillings
  • to protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede

What's the Procedure for Having a Tooth Bonded?

  • Preparation. Little advance preparation is needed for dental bonding. Anesthesia is often not necessary unless the bonding is being used to fill a decayed tooth. Your dentist will use a shade guide to select a composite resin color that will closely match the color of your tooth.
  • The bonding process. Next, the surface of the tooth will be roughened and a conditioning liquid applied. These procedures help the bonding material adhere to the tooth. The tooth-colored, puttylike resin is then applied, molded and smoothed to the desired shape. An ultraviolet light or laser is then used to harden the material. After the material is hardened, your dentist will further trim and shape it, and polish it to match the sheen of the rest of the tooth surface.
  • Time-to-completion. The procedure takes about 30 to 60 minutes per tooth to complete.

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Bonding?

  • Advantages: Bonding is among the easiest and least expensive of cosmetic dental proced...

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What Types of Braces Are Available?

If braces are indeed the solution for you, your orthodontist will prescribe an appliance specific for your needs. The braces may consist of bands, wires, and other fixed or removable corrective appliances.

Generally, there are three types of braces:

  • Brackets: Made of stainless steel or clear or tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth. Ceramic or plastic brackets are often selected for cosmetic reasons. Plastic brackets, however, may become stained and discolored by the end of treatment. Another disadvantage of ceramic or plastic brackets is that they cause more friction between the wire and brackets, which can increase treatment time.
  • Lingual-type brackets: These are brackets that attach to the back of teeth, hiding the bracket from view.
  • Trad...

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Emergency Contact for Orlando

  • In case of Emergency, call 911
  • Police (918) 596-9222
  • Fire (918) 596-9444

Nearby Orlando Hospitals *

Orlando Regional Lucerne Hospital
818 S Main Ln
Orlando, FL 32801
(407)649-6111

Orlando Regional Medical Center
1414 Kuhl Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407)841-5111

Arnold Palmer Medical Center for Pediatrics
92 W Miller St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407)649-9111

Winnie Palmer Hospital for Mothers & Babies
83 W Miller St
Orlando, FL 32806
(321)843-2298

Select Specialty Hospital Orlando
2250 Bedford Rd
Orlando, FL 32803
(407)303-7574

Florida Hospital Orlando
601 E Rollins St
Orlando, FL 32803
(407)303-6611

Winter Park Memorial Hospital
200 N Lakemont Ave
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407)646-7000

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services
1650 N Park Ave
Maitland, FL 32751
(407)647-0660

Florida Hospital East Orlando
7727 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407)303-8110

Florida Hospital Altamonte
601 E Altamonte Dr
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407)303-2200

Health Central
10000 W Colonial Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407)296-1000

Dr P Phillips Hospital
9400 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407)351-8500

University Behavioral Center
2500 Discovery Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
(407)281-7000

Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
555 W State Rd 434
Longwood, FL 32750
(407)767-1200

Florida Hospital Apopka
201 N Park Ave
Apopka, FL 32703
(407)889-1000

Osceola Regional Medical Center
700 W Oak St
Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407)846-2266

Florida Hospital Kissimmee
2450 N Orange Blossom Trl
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407)846-4343

Florida Hospital Celebration Health
400 Celebration Pl
Celebration, FL 34747
(407)303-4000

Central Florida Regional Hospital
1401 W Seminole Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407)321-4500

St Cloud Regional Medical Center
2906 17th St
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(407)892-2135

South Lake Hospital
1099 Citrus Tower Blvd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352)394-4071

Florida Hospital Fish Memorial
1055 Saxon Blvd
Orange City, FL 32763
(386)917-5000

Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center
40100 Highway 27
Davenport, FL 33837
(863)422-4971

Florida Hospital Waterman
1000 Waterman Way
Tavares, FL 32778
(352)253-3333

Parrish Medical Center
951 N Washington Ave
Titusville, FL 32796
(321)268-6111

Florida Hospital DeLand
701 W Plymouth Ave
Deland, FL 32720
(386)943-4522

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"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws primarily as a result of a dental condition. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, or gum disease. However, disorders of the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint) can also cause pain that is referred to as "toothache." The severity of a toothache can range from chronic and mild to sharp and excruciating. The pain may be aggravated by chewing or by cold or heat. A thorough oral examination, which includes dental X-rays, can help determine whether the toothache is coming from a tooth or jaw problem and the cause.

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