A root canal in your tooth can become infected due to a cavity or fracture that allows in bacteria. When a root canal becomes infected it can die. At this point you will begin to feel pain and pressure in and around the infected tooth. According to Dr. Abraham Katz of Herndon, VA this is your first sign that you will need one of the most common procedures in general dentistry, root canal therapy. Without treatment the infection spreads and could lead to tooth loss.
What is root canal therapy?
Are your teeth dull, yellow and stained? Dr. Abe Katz of Virginia Dentistry by Design can give you a beautiful white smile with the use of Zoom! and KOR whitening systems. Dentistry by Design offers convenient, effective, in-office teeth whitening to improve your smile and provides custom dental trays for use at home to keep your smile its whitest!
Call Dentistry By Design to get the bright white smile of your dreams with teeth whitening at 703-478-9574.
Do you find yourself covering your mouth when you smile or laugh? Don’t hide anymore! Visit Dr. Abe Katz DDS to improve your smile with porcelain veneers. Porcelain veneers are fabricated from a solid piece of porcelain. They fit over the front and underside of your tooth covering the entire surface of visible tooth.
If you are unhappy with your smile and would like more information about porcelain veneers call Dr. Katz at 703-478-9574.
Do you have bad breathe, sensitive teeth and bleeding gums? You may have gum disease. There are two forms of gum disease: gingivitis, an inflammation of your gums caused by plaque, and periodontitis, a more advanced version of gingivitis that results in a gap between your teeth and your gums. Gum disease, when caught in the gingivitis stage, can be treated and, in the future, prevented. Periodontitis, on the other hand, is more difficult to treat and, due to the gap between the teeth and gums, may cause your teeth to become loose and fall out.
Untreated gum disease can lead to tooth loss. If you think you have gum disease make an appointment today with Dr. Abe Katz of Virginia Dentistry by Design, 703-478-9574.
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that causes pauses in breathing while sleeping. These pauses can last between 10 and 20 seconds and can happen up to 30 times an hour. This means you will spend more time in a light disturbed sleep, depriving you of the restorative sleep you need for the next day.
Sleep apnea if left untreated can lead to serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Are you afraid of getting root canal treatment? Root canal treatment actually relieves pain, it does not cause pain. The pain comes from the infection in the root canal. The treatment removes the infection and leaves you feeling better after the procedure. The best part is you get to keep your natural tooth! Don’t be afraid; call Dr. Abe Katz of Virginia Dentistry by Design at 703-478-9574.
Accepting patients from Sterling, Reston, Ashburn, Wolf Trap, Chantilly and all surrounding areas.
Are you constantly in need of a drink of water to moisten your dry mouth? Always, looking for gum or mints throughout the day to keep your mouth moist? You may be suffering from a medical condition called dry mouth or xerostomia. You might think it’s just an uncomfortable situation that you can learn to deal with. What you don’t know is that it can lead to tooth decay. According to Dr. Abe Katz of Virginia Dentistry by Design, there are things that can be done to beat your dry mouth and prevent tooth decay.
Why do I have dry mouth?
Zoom teeth whitening is a bleaching process used to lighten discolored teeth. Your teeth can become discolored from coffee, wine, tea, soda and smoking. Also as you get older your teeth naturally start to darken. With Zoom you can have a beautiful white smile again in no time.
The whole Zoom teeth whitening procedure takes less than an hour. It is recommended however to have you teeth cleaned before whitening. To begin the procedure your lips and gums are covered leaving the teeth exposed. The Zoom hydrogen peroxide whitening gel is then applied. This whitening gel works with the special Zoom light to penetrate the teeth and break up stains and discoloration. The gel stays on with the light for 15 minutes. There is a total of three 15 minute sessions for a total treatment time of 45 minutes. When the procedure is over a sensitivity reducing fluoride paste is applied to your teeth.
Is your smile not what you want it to be? If you would like to change your smile cosmetic dentist Dr. Abe Katz of Dentistry by Design can help. Dr. Katz offers many cosmetic dentistry procedures including the most popular, bonding and porcelain veneers. But what is the difference between the two?
Both bonding and porcelain veneers have similarities. They both are used to cover dental imperfections. However, the procedures are quite different.
Have you noticed friends or co-workers stand further away than necessary to talk to you? Do you receive daily offers of gum and mints? If the answer is yes to any of these questions … you probably have bad breath, also called halitosis.
Your body uses a process called acclimation to filter out its own scents so you can use your nose to detect outside smells. This means your nose is used to whatever odor is emitting from your mouth. Even if you cup your hand and breathe into it, you probably won’t detect foul aromas. So, how can you tell if you have halitosis?
