Why Do I Need a Dental Crown?
At Afton Dental, we offer a range of restorative dentistry solutions, including dental crowns, to maintain the health, form, and function of natural teeth. Our restorations are carefully designed to deliver exceptional comfort, strength, and durability. What Is a Dental Crown? A dental crown is a cap that encases the portion of a tooth above…
Read MoreWhat Is a Dental Bridge?
At Afton Dental, we understand the importance of maintaining healthy, functional smiles. We are proud to offer a range of tooth replacement options, including dental bridges, to enhance your oral health and improve your quality of life. Talk to one of our team members to determine if a dental bridge is right for you! What…
Read MoreAm I a Candidate for Dental Implants?
If you’re in search of a long-term solution to replace one or more missing teeth, you’ve come to the right place. Afton Dental is proud to offer dental implants, the best tooth replacement solution available today! Once in place, your implant restorations will look, feel, and function just like your natural teeth! Why Replace Missing…
Read MoreHow Does Zoom Whitening Work?
If you’re in search of a solution to unlock a smile several shades whiter, you’ve come to the right place. Afton Dental is proud to offer Phillips Zoom and KöR Whitening, two revolutionary solutions that deliver brighter teeth and whiter smiles with minimal sensitivity. You’ll love the dramatic results! How Does Teeth Whitening Work? Teeth…
Read MoreHow Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign continues to grow in popularity as a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces. The world’s most advanced clear aligner system brought to you by Align technology will gently shift your teeth into alignment without interfering with your smile. Visit Afton Dental for a demonstration of what Invisalign can do for you! What Is Invisalign…
Read MoreWhat Are Dental Veneers?
If tooth imperfections have you hiding your smile, your trusted team at Afton Dental is here to help. We are proud to offer a range of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including dental veneers, to perfect your teeth and enhance your smile. You’ll love the stunning results! What Are Dental Veneers? Dental veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made porcelain…
Read MoreCan You Have Too Much Fluoride?
Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in water, plants, soil, rocks, and even the air. Touted by the American Dental Association (ADA) as “nature’s cavity fighter,” fluoride is commonly used in dentistry to strengthen tooth enamel and make it more resistant to decay. The question is, can you have too much fluoride? What Are the…
Read MoreWhy Do I Need to Have My Tooth Extracted?
At Afton Dental, saving a natural tooth is always our top priority. However, there are times that a tooth is damaged beyond repair, leaving extraction as the only viable option. With our sedation dentistry options and gentle techniques, you can always expect safe and comfortable care! Why Would a Tooth Require Extraction? Here are the…
Read MoreWhen Should I Start Brushing My Child’s Teeth?
Seeing your little one’s first baby tooth arrive is such an exciting milestone! But did you know that oral hygiene practices should start even before any teeth come in? Here’s all you need to know about caring for your child’s dental health right from the start for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Why Care for…
Read MoreWhy Are Mouthguards So Important to Wear While Playing Sports?
Did you know that a staggering 15 million Americans sustain dental trauma, and more than 5 million teeth are lost every year as a result of sports-related injuries? That is why your trusted team at Afton Dental recommends wearing sports mouthguards custom-made for you right here at our Concord, NC office. We are all about…
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