Frequent Answers and Questions

Since the 18th century, people have used teeth whitening products to lighten their smiles. Modern choices are strong, efficient, effective, and safe. Some patients may experience slight dental sensitivity after a whitening session, but it subsides quickly. Take an ibuprofen before your session if sensitivity is a concern.

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At Sophorn Family Dentistry, we’ll renew your smile with sound, aesthetically pleasing restorations. Using composite resin fillings, crowns, inlays, and onlays, we can repair decayed areas and make your smile beautiful at the same time. For stains, cracks, or chips on your front teeth, porcelain veneers cover dental flaws and strengthen your teeth. Call our office and schedule a smile consultation to learn how exciting new smile-enhancing restorations and cosmetic procedures can revive your oral health without compromising your image.

We welcome the opportunity to treat your whole family, including your children. During their visit, we try to ensure that children have a pleasant experience. When they leave, we hope they consider the dentist office a friendly, positive place to visit. Schedule an appointment for your child today.

Silver amalgam fillings, which are composed of 50% mercury and 50% silver alloy ,eventually need to be replaced. It may surprise you to know that the average life span of a silver filling is five to eight years. Your dentist can tell you when they appear to NEED to be replaced due to leakage, breakdown or recurrent decay.

If your concern is strictly COSMETIC, there are many new methods available to replace the fillings with beautiful, functional long lasting restorations.

Such things as white filling materials, porcelain inlays , crowns and veneers may be used to give you the smile you are seeking.

There is currently a great deal of interest in new reinforced hybrid materials. These beautiful resin materials may be reinforced with fibers, similar to fiberglass, and used in very conservative inlays and bridges without having to grind away a whole healthy tooth.

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Even patients who brush regularly and avoid sugary beverages can still be prone to cavities. We recommend avoiding snacking throughout the day – you should always brush after meals and snacking between meals means that food debris stays on your teeth longer. In addition, you should floss regularly and rinse with a fluoride solution.

Most cavities occur between teeth, where only dental floss can reach. Fluoride will strengthen tooth enamel and remineralize areas softened by decay. Visit us regularly – at least every six months – and we’ll provide specific tips and services to help you battle his common affliction.

Tooth sensitivity is extremely common and can be caused by several factors. Your teeth might have tiny fractures or areas of decay. Gum disease or gum recession is another common cause of tooth sensitivity. Are your gums red and swollen? Can you see your tooth roots? When tooth roots are exposed, this can cause severe tooth sensitivity. Bruxism, grinding your teeth at night, might also be a factor. Visit Sophorn Dental Clinic for an exam, so we can determine the exact cause in your unique situation.

Sophorn Family Dental believes in the importance of preventive dental care, and that’s why we (and the Cambodian Dental Association) recommend you come in every six months for a routine cleaning and exam. Patients at increased risk of dental disease – smokers, individuals with diabetes, those already suffering from gum disease, and pregnant women – are advised to visit our Sophorn dental office even more frequently. Why so often? The earlier Dr. Sophorn and Dr. Charkya. discovers your oral health issues (gum disease, teeth grinding, cavities, or oral cancer to name a few), the better your chances of recovery. If it’s been a long time since your last trip to the dentist, contact Sophorn Family Dental for an appointment.

Missing teeth can cause a number of other problems, including the loss of other teeth. Missing teeth also cause problems with your bite and oral function, as other teeth move to fill in the space left by the lost tooth or teeth. Over time, these shifts can cause TMJ pain, increased risk of cavities, and problems with chewing. Sophorn Family Dental offers several tooth replacement options including dentures and partials and dental implants