Before and after today's restoration. Another happy patient !!

Patient before and after a short and painless visit. The following restoration was completed by
1. removing the amalgam filling
2.cleaning the existing tooth structure
3. antibacterial scrub and preparation of the solid tooth
4. applying a desensitizing agent
5. applying a bonding and primer
6. placing the new composite filling material after blocking the discoloration
7 polishing
8. adjust the occlusion (bite)
9. taking some fun pictures !


Thanks for everyone's continued interest and kind comments !!

Today's amalgam replacement

Removing the harmful metal mercury fillings and replacing them was quick and painless!  The new fillings prevent stress fractures, are beautiful, prevent cracks, and aid in overall health. Thank you. 

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AFTER:

Dental insurance

We accept dental insurance and file claims for patients. We now can prove to insurance the need for treatment based on pictures we take with a high resolution intramural camera. We send these pictures to the patients insurance company as "proof" to get maximum reimbursement for our patients. 

These pictures can also be sent to our patient by email or text to see their teeth up close. Dr. Thorne takes before and after pictures while the patient is in the chair for immediate gratification!!! Awesome!  

How long do dental implants last?

The answer is almost indefinitely. Implants placed at our office are strategically positioned for optimal function and cosmetics. Also, the strength of properly placed dental implants make them even stronger than natural teeth and they will never decay. 

Dental enamel erosion restored

The above patient experienced severe enamel erosion from environmental factors, fluorosis, discoloration, and breakdown from decay. The above photo is before and after treating the front four teeth. 

The only concern at this time is "doctor when can we do the other teeth". 

The restorations are strong yet cosmetic and natural, therefore the patient was very pleased with the result. 

Thank you for your interest,

Thorne Family Dentistry

Sleep dentistry

The best dentistry can be done while you enjoy your best sleep! We understand that tension and anxiety can ruin a visit to the dentist therefore we actually encourage sedation to achieve the best quality of dental restorations. 

At Thorne Family Dentistry we provide sedation and do the monitoring for you. The warm blankets, dim lighting, and rapid ultra strength anesthetic make your visit nonexistent. It occurs to some patients that they dreamed of the visit but don't remember actually being present. 

Thanks for visiting our office ! 

Managing dental anxiety

Recently, Thorne Family Dentistry has joined the
Dental Anxiety Network. www.dentalanxiety.net
This is a group that sends newsletter on the topic of dental fear and the latest advancements on how to overcome this fear. Dentistry has improved so quickly regarding technology that the length of time in the dental chair is much shorter, quieter, and less invasive.
As we continue to grow our office we will stay involved with maintaining the most comfortable environment as possible and eliminate the fear of dentistry.