Dr. Francis X. Amato III, DMD, FICOI, PLLC
Center for Family, Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry
Serving Ashe, Watauga, Wilkes, Caldwell & Catawba Counties
200 Hospital Ave Suite 1 • Jefferson, NC 28640 • (336) 246-7473
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Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.
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...Most patients can enjoy a light meal an hour or so after having the mini implants placed and good dental hygiene is easy...
Implants
...Dental implants are artificial titanium tooth roots that are placed painlessly into the bone of the jaw...
What are dental implants?
... Dental implants produce very predictable results, with a very high success rate...
Whar are dental implants used for?
...If you are considering dental implants as a solution, it is important that you are in good general health, as well as good oral health...
Who is a candidate for implants?
Candidates for dental implants are people that are missing one or more teeth...
What are implants made of?
Dental implants are made of titanium with hydroxyapatite coating and additionally have two different levels of micro etch around the collar of the implant known as the Laser Lok technology...
Crowns
... Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or to cover an existing filling that is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated...
What are dental crowns?
...Millions of patients around the world are using crowns placed over implants as an effective solution for missing teeth...
How is a bridge different from a crown?
...Amato may recommend that dental bridges be cemented onto the natural teeth or implants that surround the empty space...
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
...Bridges are sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, because they are semi-permanent and are bonded to existing teeth or implants...
Glossary
...Overdenture - A non-fixed dental appliance applied to a small number of natural teeth or implants...
Dentures
...An overdenture is a removable denture that fits over a small number of remaining natural teeth or implants...
Tobacco
...Smokers treated with dental implants have a greater risk of developing peri-implantitis...
Dental Implants
...Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth normally occupied by the root...
Implants
...Implants are anchored to the jawbone or metal framework on the bone and act as a foundation for an artificial tooth or permanent bridge...
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(336) 246-7473
Dr. Francis X. Amato, III
200 Hospital Ave, Suite 1
Jefferson, NC 28640
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Dr. Francis Amato is a unique kind of dentist. With his fun personality, he gets people excited about their dental care, and then teaches them to develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Dr.Amato and his team use only the most advanced dental technology, offering the latest in advanced restorative, preventative and cosmetic dentistry with a unique, personal approach to family dental care. Dentistry has changed a lot since you were a kid, but the power of a beautiful, white, healthy smile remains constant! Dr. Amato