|
|
Hello, and welcome to our website and our practice. Dr. Alberto Hernandez has been a dentist in Puerto Vallarta for over 5 years, and has never been as excited about dentistry as he is now. New technology, materials and techniques are continually being developed and today he can do things he never dreamed possible. In his words, "the internet lets us share our profession, and learn from others all over the world, as well as all the great dentists in Puerto Vallarta. Dental treatment now is so much more than filling holes in teeth. We can truly change peoples lives in many ways, including giving them a beautiful new smile and eliminating sensitive teeth."  Dr. Hernandez might recommend placing a dental crown for a variety of reasons but, in general, most of these reasons will usually fall within one of the following basic categories: to restore a tooth to its original shape; to strengthen a tooth; to improve the cosmetic appearance of a tooth. Since a dental crown that has been cemented into place essentially becomes the new outer surface for the tooth it is easy to imagine how the placement of a crown can restore a tooth to its original shape. Dental crowns are routinely made for teeth that have broken, worn excessively, or else have had large portions destroyed by tooth decay. Many of us have heard the comparisons of painful things to the root canal procedure. It's not that bad and Dr. Hernandez assures that it will not be an unpleasant experience as you may have heard. There are tiny canals within your tooth that may become infected. This leads to the pulp inside your tooth also becoming diseased and the root canal procedure removes any infection. The canals are then filled and the tooth receives either a filling or a crown. Crowns are more common in most cases as they add strength to the tooth itself. The procedure itself takes one to two visits. Periodontal (gum) diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that, left untreated, can lead to tooth loss. The word periodontal literally means "around the tooth." Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Periodontal disease can affect one tooth or many teeth. It begins when the bacteria in plaque (the sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth) causes the gums to become inflamed. In the mildest form of the disease, gingivitis, the gums redden, swell and bleed easily. There is usually little or no discomfort. Gingivitis is often caused by inadequate oral hygiene. Gingivitis is reversible with professional treatment and good oral home care. Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis. With time, plaque can spread and grow below the gum line. Toxins produced by the bacteria in plaque irritate the gums. The toxins stimulate a chronic inflammatory response in which the body in essence turns on itself, and the tissues and bone that support the teeth are broken down and destroyed. Gums separate from the teeth, forming pockets (spaces between the teeth and gums) that become infected. As the disease progresses, the pockets deepen and more gum tissue and bone are destroyed. Often, this destructive process has very mild symptoms. Eventually, teeth can become loose and may have to be removed. Preventive periodontal cleanings from Dr. Hernandez will eliminate these problems and he is also trained to treat and solve any ongoing problems. Whether you live in Puerto Vallarta or plan to visit, your dental care professional, at reasonable rates, should be Dr. Alberto Hernandez. |
|
Print Card To Carry With You: |
Call or email for consultation, appointment or information: Dr. Alberto Hernandez Dentist English Spoken Fco. I Madero #383 Col. Emiliano Zapata (Old Town) Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico 48380 Telephone: (011-52-322) 223-9648 Cellular: 044-322-111-6391 E-mail: dental_zoom@yahoo.com |
|
|
|
|
