Check Out Our Hi-Tech Instrument Delivery System
A-dec 500 Delivery at 12 o’clock Your choice of instrument delivery should allow you to operate comfortably and efficiently. Which is why we created A-dec 500 delivery solutions at 12 o’clock—two cabinet-mounted systems that keep instrumentation out of the direct view of patients, while also providing a means to greater productivity for your entire dental operatory team. The A-dec 541 allows you to integrate all the dynamic instruments you need at 12 o’clock. And with the added flexibility of placing them precisely where you want them, you’ll also be able to improve...
read moreOur HiTech Color Matching Device for Crowns and Bridges, etc.
We have taken the guesswork of making sure your dental prosthetics like veneers, crowns,bridges and removable partial dentures blend in better and look more natural overall. Males are four times more likely to be color blind, and although I’m not, this takes the guesswork out of matching colors with our color swatches that represent the spectrum in steps for that color. But what if your tooth color is in between those two given colors? Well, our device eliminates this dilemma. Further, since teeth are naturally polychromatic, our device also takes a three point shade at the...
read moreNapervilles Sedation Dentist, Dr Magno
Some people continue to avoid visiting the dentist, many for several years at a time. This is often due to the fear and discomfort which is sometimes associated with dental treatments, often leaving individuals with an increasing degree of dental phobia. If you are someone who suffers from dental fear or a fears of dentist, IV sedation dentistry may be the ideal dental phobia treatment for you. The term IV refers to the use of anesthesia delivered intravenously. Using an IV sedation pump, the dentist can bring patients to a state where they do not feel anything, though they are capable of...
read moreDental Bonding
Bonding is an alternative to veneers, and can be used as a restorative procedure for teeth that are chipped, cracked, discolored or disarranged. How does it work? The tooth is prepared for the procedure by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Once set, the resin is trimmed, smoothed and polished to a natural appearance. Considerations The bonding procedure can often be completed in a single office visit, and can improve the appearance of a tooth significantly. However,...
read moreCancer Treatment-Related Complications In The Mouth
Each year about 400,000 people (including many in the Naperville, Aurora and other Dupage County areas) with cancer develop treatment-related complications in the mouth ranging from lesions to chronic dry mouth to bone disintegration. If serious, these complications can be life threatening. While many are unavoidable, some can be prevented or minimized by Dr. Allgood. As a Dentist, Dr. Magno recommends that whenever possible, a pre-therapy dental evaluation with a full set of mouth x-rays be performed. Any decay, gum disease and abscesses should be treated, if time permits, prior to...
read moreMaintaining dental health as I age
How Can I Take Care of My Teeth as I Age? Proper oral care can keep you smiling well into retirement. Brushing at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristle brush are as important as ever. Flossing can help you save your teeth by removing plaque between teeth and below the gumline that your toothbrush cannot reach. What are some problems I should watch for? Gingivitis. Most people don’t realize how important it is to take care of their gums. Gingivitis is caused by the bacteria found in plaque that attack the gums. Symptoms of gingivitis include red, swollen gums...
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