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Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Virginia Beach is a resort city with miles of beaches and hundreds of hotels, motels, and restaurants along its oceanfront. It is home to several state parks, several long-protected beach areas, three military bases, a number of large corporations, two universities, and numerous historic sites. Near the point where the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet, Cape Henry was the site of the first landing of the English colonists, who eventually settled in Jamestown, on April 26, 1607.
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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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Introduction

Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1994 to treat a number of dental problems. But, despite FDA approval, no laser system has received the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance. That seal assures dentists that the product or device meets ADA standards of safety and efficacy, among other things. The ADA, however, states that it is cautiously optimistic about the role of laser technology in the field of dentistry. These lasers are different from the cold lasers used in phototherapy for the relief of headaches, pain, and inflammation.

Still, some dentists are using lasers to treat:

  • Tooth decay. Lasers are used to remove decay within a tooth and prepare the surrounding enamel for receipt of the filling. Lasers are also used to "cure" or harden a filling.
  • Gum disease. Lasers are used to reshape gums and remove bacteria during root canal procedures.
  • Biopsy or...

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Emergency Contact for Virginia Beach

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Virginia Beach Hospitals *

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
1060 1st Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757)395-8000

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center
1100 1st Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757)496-6000

Sentara Bayside Hospital
800 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757)363-6100

The Barry Robinson Center
443 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)455-6100

Sentara Leigh Hospital
830 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)261-6000

Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
1309 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)461-5001

Chesapeake General Hospital
736 Battlefield Blvd N
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)312-8121

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center
150 Kingsley Ln
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757)889-5000

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughter
601 Children's Ln
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757)668-7000

Harbour Pointe Medical Center & Rehabilitation Center
1005 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757)623-5602

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
600 Gresham Dr
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757)388-3000

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
3636 High St
Portsmouth, VA 23707
(757)398-2200

Hampton VA Medical Center
100 Emancipation Dr
Hampton, VA 23667
(757)722-9961

Riverside Rehabilitation Institute
245 Chesapeake Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757)928-8000

Sentara CarePlex Hospital
3000 Coliseum Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757)736-1000

Riverside Behavioral Health Center
2244 Executive Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
(757)827-1001

Riverside Regional Medical Center
500 J Clyde Morris Blvd
Newport News, VA 23601
(757)594-2000

Sentara Obici Hospital
2800 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757)934-4000

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Introduction

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers or dental porcelain laminates) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size or length and resulting in an improved appearance.

Dental veneers can be made from porcelain or from resin composite materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains better than resin veneers and better mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. Resin veneers are thinner and require removal of less of the tooth surface before placement. You will need to discuss the best choice of veneer material for you with your dentist.

What Types of Problems Do Dental Veneers Fix?

Veneers are routinely used to fix:

  • Teeth that are discolored ? either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive f...
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