Restore Your Smile Seamlessly in Norman, OK with the Help of a CEREC Crown

May 30, 2013

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Whether it’s needed due to decay or an injury, having a crown placed is a common staple of dental care that countless patients have experienced over the years. However, the process can be a major inconvenience, especially if you have a tight schedule – one appointment for preparation and the placement of clunky temporary crown, and then a second appointment for the permanent crown to be placed. In the meantime, your temporary crown might even break or come loose, resulting in another impromptu trip to your local dental office.  Dr. Bobby Carmen and his staff in Norman, OK have experienced first-hand how vexing and inconvenient this process can be – that’s why they provide CEREC crowns for damaged smiles of all shapes and sizes!

How does CEREC work?

The process is simple! After taking a detailed, 3D image of your tooth, the CEREC machine goes to work on creating a beautiful, custom-made restoration for you. Better yet, the process only takes a single hour – no inconvenience or temporary pieces required! Dr. Carmen will then permanently place the new crown for you once it’s completed and ensure that you’re happy with it before you leave our office with a fuller, healthier smile.

Our CEREC machine can also create inlays, onlays, and veneers, allowing us to quickly and thoroughly provide you with the perfect restorative solution to your dental woes.

Contact our Norman, OK office today if you any questions about our available CEREC technology, or if you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carmen. Our team is committed to providing patients with comprehensive, personalized oral health care that leaves teeth happier and healthier than ever before. We also serve the areas of Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma, and beyond!

Dr. Bobby Carmen Can Use Dental Implants to Revitalize Your Smile and Self-Confidence

May 23, 2013

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A relatively new restorative dentistry tool, dental implants are a modern alternative to bridges and dentures, and they’ve helped countless patients recover from tooth loss and experience a smile that’s beautiful and fully functional again. Having unsightly gaps isn’t only embarrassing – it can also lead to additional oral health problems, such as periodontal disease. At Dr. Carmen’s Norman dental practice, we’ll keep that from happening by seeing you through every step of the treatment, as well as answering common questions about dental implants here!

What exactly are dental implants?

They’re comprised of the same parts as a natural tooth: the crown and the root. The root, a small titanium post, is surgically placed in jawbone in order to provide a secure foundation for the custom-made crown, which will be set atop it after an appropriate amount of time has passed for the area to heal.

What happens during the dental implant process?

First, Dr. Carmen will thoroughly examine your mouth for any possible signs of decay or damage. Once he’s determined that you’re a viable candidate for dental implants, you’ll undergo a surgical procedure to have one or more dental implants placed in your jaw. While many dentists have to send their patients elsewhere to undergo this part of the treatment, Dr. Carmen has taken advanced courses in implant dentistry and is highly qualified to carry out every stage himself.

Once the surgery is complete and some time has passed for the implant to successfully fuse with the bone tissue, you’ll return to our Norman, OK office so that Dr. Carmen can attach your new restoration.

What are the benefits of dental implants?

Dental implants are notable for being the only tooth replacement option that replicates the entire structure of the tooth instead of just the crown. This helps keep the jawbone from deteriorating over time and provides better support and stability for the patient. Additionally, dental implants have a very high success rate, closely mimic natural teeth, and can potentially last a lifetime if cared for properly.

Contact our Norman, OK today to schedule a dental implant consultation with Dr. Carmen. We can’t wait to give you a reason to smile! We also welcome patients from Moore, the University of Oklahoma, Central Oklahoma, and beyond.

Have a Fear-Free Oral Heath Care Experience in Norman, OK with the Help of Sedation Dentistry

May 8, 2013

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The idea of going to the dentist’s office can be a scary one – especially if you know your teeth and gums are in need of treatment. Dental anxiety is a common problem; in fact, nearly 75% of the population experiences some level of it when placed in a similar situation. However, this certainly doesn’t mean you should delay treatment! Oral health problems that are left to their own devices often develop into more serious conditions, which can result in more money, more time, and more frustration for you. But what can you do? Thankfully, Dr. Bobby Carmen and his staff have you covered at their Norman, OK office. With the help of several sedation dentistry options, we can ensure that you feel safe and comfortable as we transform your teeth!

Sedation dentistry might be the right choice for you if:

  • Are often anxious or afraid when visiting the dentist
  • Have as sensitive gag reflex
  • Have difficulty becoming numb with the help of local anesthetic
  • Have a hard time sitting still for a long period of time or suffer from neck or back pain
  • Need to have several lengthy procedures done in as few appointments as possible

Dr. Carmen received his sedation dentistry certification from the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, which is the nation’s leading association dedicated to helping people overcome dental fear. Because of you, our patients know that they can put their wellbeing in the hands of our accomplished staff. We can provide nitrous oxide for patients who only need to take the edge off and would like to feel more relaxed. For patients who suffer from more severe dental fear, oral conscious sedation or IV sedation can produce the effects you’re looking for, placing you in such a deep stage of comfort that once the procedure’s finished, you’ll remember very little about it.

Contact our Norman, OK office today to learn which sedation dentistry option would best fit your unique needs, or if you’re ready to schedule an appointment. We can’t wait to give you something to smile about! We also serve the areas of Moore, the University of Oklahoma, and Central Oklahoma.