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Teeth for Life

Are you embarrassed about your smile? Have you lost a tooth or do you deal with painful dentures that make simple tasks difficult?

Doctors Burgess & Mason have partnered with North Texas Facial & Oral Surgery to offer Teeth for a Lifetime for patients who are embarrassed, living in pain, or afraid to go to the dentist. Teeth for a Lifetime is a proven solution to give you permanent replacement teeth in just one day.

Great, natural-looking teeth can now be permanently replaced in one office visit using four small dental implants. Millions of people are enjoying the amazing benefits dental implants have to offer, and so can you!

Eat any food your want without fear of pain
Taste your food – you can now do this since plastic is not covering your palate and covering taste buds
Never have to worry about denture adhesive again
Smile with confidence
An Increased quality of life

To learn more, visit www.teethforalifetime.net or ask us about Teeth for a Lifetime during your next visit.

Care For Your Smile

Personal Care

Careful brushing and flossing helps to prevent build-up of plaque and calculus (tartar).

The teeth should be brushed at least twice daily and flossed at least once per day. For some people, brushing and flossing may be recommended after every meal and at bedtime. Fluoride-containing, or anti-plaque (tartar control) toothpastes or mouth rinses may be recommended if necessary. Call us any time at 817-481-4717 for instruction or demonstration of proper brushing and flossing techniques if needed.

Professional Care

Regular professional tooth cleaning is important to remove plaque that may develop even with careful brushing and flossing, especially in areas that are difficult for a patient to reach on his or her own at home. Professional cleaning includes scaling and polishing. This involves the use of various instruments or devices to loosen and remove deposits from the teeth.

We recommend having your teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months. More frequent cleaning and examination may be necessary during the treatment of many dental disorders. Routine examination of the teeth is recommended at least every year. A simple yearly x-rays can prevent a multitude of problems before they get serious..

Your dental health (and overall good health) is important to us! Call us today at 817-481-4717 to take a big step toward good dental hygiene.

About X-Rays

How do dental X-rays work?

When x-rays pass through your mouth during a dental exam, more x-rays are absorbed by the denser parts (teeth and bone) than by soft tissues (cheeks and gums) before striking the film. This creates an image on the radiograph. Teeth appear lighter because fewer x-rays penetrate to reach the film. Cavities and gum disease appear darker because of greater x-ray penetration. The interpretation of these x-rays allows the dentist to safely and accurately detect subtle or hidden abnormalities.

How often shoud X-rays be taken?

How often dental x-rays (radiographs) should be taken depends on a patient's individual health needs. It is important to recognize that just as each patient is different from the next, so should the scheduling of x-ray exams be individualized for each patient. Your dentist will review your history, examine your mouth and then decide whether you need radiographs and what type. If you are a new patient, the dentist may recommend radiographs to determine the present status of the hidden areas of your mouth and to help analyze changes that may occur later.

The schedule for needing radiographs at recall visits varies according to your age, risk for disease, and signs and symptoms. Updated films may be needed to detect new cavities, or to determine the status of gum disease or for evaluation of growth and development. Children may need x-rays more often than adults. This is because their teeth and jaws are still developing and because their teeth are more likely to be affected by tooth decay than those of adults.

What are the benefits of a dental X-Ray examination?

Many diseases of the teeth and surrounding tissues cannot be seen when your dentist examines your mouth.

Small areas of decay between the teeth
Infections in the bone
Abscesses or cysts
Developmental abnormalities
Some types of tumors

Finding and treating dental problems at an early stage can save time, money and unnecessary discomfort. It can detect damage to oral structures not visible during a regular exam. If you have a hidden tumor, radiographs may even help save your life.

How do dental X-rays compare to other sources of radiation?

Dental x-rays emit very low radiation. Since the areas being x-rayed are small and thin, it requires little radiation to obtain good films. At Burgess and Mason Family Dentistry, we offer the NOMAD® Dental X-Ray System. This handheld, portable intraoral x-ray system uses minimal radiation and is designed specifically for patient safety and convenience. Come see why patients from all around get their dental work and dental care in Grapevine, Texas!

Deep Bleaching

Deep Bleaching is The most effective teeth whitening available

If you have always wanted whiter teeth but were afraid to move forward because you thought it may damage your teeth, then you may have tried over-the-counter whitening products or take-home trays with little or no results. If you tried to have your teeth whitened in-office with less than satisfactory results, then the deep bleaching technique may be for you. This process is the greatest breakthrough in dentist-monitored teeth whitening today. The results are absolutely amazing, and you can maintain your success with very little effort on your part. Take a look at some of the before and after cases to see how powerful this technique is. Schedule a complimentary, no obligation consultation to see if deep bleaching is right for you.

Teeth Whitening

Drs. Burgess and Mason Provide Professional Teeth Whitening With Opalescence®

Opalescene® is a professional teeth whitening treatment. Learn more about Opalescence® on their website at www.opalescence.com.

Smiles for Life

More than just teeth whitening

March through June is a special time at Burgess and Mason, as well as for other dental practices all across the country. During those months, Discuss Dental supply donates whitening materials free of charge to our practice. We then significantly discount our whitening treatments and 100% of our patients whitening fee is donated to underprivileged and disabled children in their communities all around the world! This is all managed by the Smiles for Life program.

What is Smiles for Life?

The foundation is a charitable organization of the Crown Council, a really special group of highly trained dentist. Crown council dentists donate their time while significantly reducing whitening cost to their patients.100% of the collections are donated to the Smiles for Life program to help children facing serious health and education problems.

Since 1998, the Crown Council’s Smiles for Life Foundation has raised over $25 million, benefiting hundreds of children’s charities across North America and the world.

How do I know that all of my money is being donated?

After your whitening procedure is complete, you’ll make your check out directly to Smiles for Life, not the dentist.

Crowns

Dr. Mason is your local CEREC® dentist for single-visit all-ceramic crowns and restorations.

Turns Out You Have Better Things to do with Your Time

By Scott A. Mason - Dentist, Grapevine Texas

Technology today is changing our everyday lives. Many people, however, aren't aware that technology also is impacting dentistry in new and exciting ways. Cutting-edge innovations in dental instruments are requiring less time in the dental chair, causing less discomfort and creating satisfying results. One breakthrough instrument, called CEREC®, allows dentists to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceramic crowns and onlays, saving patients time and inconvenience, all in a single dental visit.

What is CEREC®?

CEREC® is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Translated, it means that a dentist can economically restore damaged teeth in a single appointment using a high-quality ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth. Before CEREC®, extensive dental work in one visit was extremely difficult. Now, we can accomplish a great deal of restorative dentistry in a single visit!

How does the instrument work?

CEREC® uses CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing) technology, incorporating a camera, computer and milling machine in one instrument. The dentist uses a special camera to take an accurate 3D picture of the damaged tooth. This optical impression is transferred and displayed on a color computer screen, where the dentist uses CAD technology to design the restoration. Then CAM takes over and automatically creates the restoration. Finally, the dentist bonds the new permanent restoration to the surface of the old tooth. The whole process takes place while the patient is in the dental chair.

What does this innovation mean for a patient?

A tooth-colored restoration means no more silver fillings discoloring smiles. The filling is natural-looking, compatible with tissue in the mouth, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant. Dentists no longer need to create temporaries or take impressions and send them to a lab. Because of this, the traditional second visit has been eliminated, with no temporary restoration to hassle with. CEREC® has over a decade of clinical research and documentation to support the technology. The restorations have been proven precise, safe and effective.

How can I find out if this is an option for me?

Call the office of Dr. Scott Mason at 817-481-4717. We will be happy to answer your questions on this new technology.

Quiet Nights

Do you or someone you know have difficulty sleeping due to snoring? We may be able to help through the use of Snore Guard®. This in-office, custom-made device is fitted in a single brief visit to help restore a quiet night once again. Visit www.snoreguard.com, or call our dental practice in Grapevine, Texas if you have questions or wish to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Do you grind, clench or have uneven wear on your teeth? Grinding of the teeth, or bruxism, can do significant damage to your dentition over many years. Do you wake up feeling like you haven't slept well for several nights? Do you have regular headaches, sore or tired facial muscles, difficulty opening or closing your jaws due to pain or that "locked" feeling? Do you suffer from upper back and neck soreness or pain? Do you battle frequent "sinus infections"? You may be a prime candidate for "Soft Bite" or "NTI Plus". These devices, called nociceptive trigeminal inhibitors (NTIs), are the most comfortable nightguard appliances available to help to reduce your symptoms and restore you to a good night's sleep once again. Call us to schedule a complimentary consultation so we may answer your questions and help determine if one of these amazing appliances is right for you.

We are here to help serve your dental needs and concerns. Call us today at 817-481-4717.

OraVerse

Numbing Reversal Is Now Here!

Over the years, many of our patients have communicated the displeasure of being numb for several hours after having dental work completed. We have great news! We can initiate and speed up numbing reversal before you even leave the dental chair.

Research and technology advancements have given us OraVerse, an anesthetic reversal agent. We now offer our patients the ability to talk, smile, eat and drink normally in half the time! Many patients report being back to normal within an hour and a half after leaving the office.

Tell your family, friends and neighbors about this wonderful discovery. They, too, can enjoy the benefits of shorter numbing effects at our office. We look forward to providing greater comfort for all of our patients with the use of OraVerse.

Sedation Dentistry

Don't let fear make you live in pain!

At Burgess and Mason Family Dentistry, we are no strangers to dental anxiety. Luckily, we have pill sedation.

Pill sedation is a light form of sedation designed for anxious patients. Halcion, or triazolam, is a short-duration sedative used to place patients under conscious sedation. Patients using Halcion will be conscious, but very relaxed, while receiving their dental care. If dental anxiety is something you have experienced, then please ask us about sedation dentistry!

Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™

with ArmourBite Technology

Activities that require strength and speed can strain your teeth and jaw. That's why many professional athletes use Under Armour Performance Mouthwear to keep teeth from clenching, relieve jaw stress and fatigue, and potentially enhance athletic performance. Although these are designed for athletes, you don't need to play competitively to benefit from the protection that Under Armour Mouthwear provides.

How does it work?

You expect a mouthguard to protect teeth from sports-related injuries, but Under Armour Performance Mouthwear does that and more. Whether you're on the field or the court, these mouthpieces help absorb the energy transmitted to the rest of the head upon an impact to the jaw. They also keep the jaw from clenching and releasing the hormone cortisol, which can cause stress, fatigue, and distraction. Under Armour Performance Mouthwear enlarges the airway, reduces lactic acid buildup, and increases oxygen flow by pivoting the jaw forward.

This mouthguard is an excellent choice for athletes involved in football, ice hockey, wrestling, boxing and running.

An increase in strength
An increased reaction time
Better endurance
A reduction in performance-inhibiting stress
A reduced risk of traumatic injury to your mouth

Odyssey Laser Treatment

Burgess and Mason is pleased to announce that we’re now offering the Odyssey laser for laser assisted gum therapy. This technology allows us to perform minor surgeries and preventive procedures that used to require more intense surgeries.

The Odyssey Laser is the latest laser technology available for treating soft tissue (gums) and preventative dental care. The key benefits include less pain and discomfort during the healing phase after treatment.

Bacteria reduction
Gingivectomy, Gingivoplasty
Periodontal therapy
Herpes simplex, Cold sore treatments
Soft Tissue Crown Lengthening
Pediatric procedures. Reduction of needles or drills for kids.
Aphthous Ulcer ("canker sore" ) treatments
Abscess Care - Incision and Drainage
Control of bleeding
Reducing oral bacteria and other flora
Gum sculpting/reduction due to “gummy smile”
Treating Gingival Hyperplasia
Root canals and apicoectomies

Faster healing
Reduced bleeding
Less swelling

For more information on this technology, please visit the Odyssey website here

Oral DNA screenings

Burgess and Mason Cosmetic and Family Dental now provides Oral DNA screenings using a simple oral saliva sample. Test results only take a week to get back!

Bacterial
Genetic

Bacterial Testing

The bacterial test can determine the cause of periodontal infections and can identify the type of specific perio-pathogenic that are known to cause periodontal problems and disease.

Patients with symptoms of a periodontal infection
Patients presenting ongoing periodontal disease who are not responding to current treatment
Patients who are active or past tobacco users
Patients who have undergone radiation treatment
Patients with pockets of 3mm or greater with signs of a periodontal infection
Patients who have been diagnosed with Type I or Type II diabetes
Patients who have a history of Cardiovascular disease

Genetic Testing

The genetic test can help determine who is at risk/increased risk for periodontal disease and allows Dr. Burgess and Dr. Mason to take the necessary steps in preventative care.

Patients with a family history of periodontal disease
Patients with a weakened immune systems
Patients that have received therapy but without positive response
Patients that have lost their teeth due to periodontal disease, but plan on getting implants

Free Oral Cancer Screening for All New Patients