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Recommended Links
In addition to our own website, there are other sites on the web that provide helpful dental information. Because we are committed to improving the oral healthcare knowledge of our patients, we are providing the following selection of links to other sites you might find interesting and informative. We have grouped some of the links into various categories to provide quick access to the topics of greatest interest to you.
If you have a suggestion for a new link, please send us an email, as we are always looking for good resources to pass along to our valued patients and visitors to our website. We hope you find these sites helpful!
General Dental Websites
The following links provide some good general information on dentistry:
Academy of General Dentistry
The AGD's consumer information section provides information on more than 50 oral dental health topics.
American Dental Association
Provides information for the general public including dental care articles, dental insurance information, and information for students interested in dentistry.
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Floss.com
Contains a wide variety of dental health information, including articles on women's dental health issues, child dental care information, halitosis (bad breath) section and new dental product information.
North Carolina Dental Society
Glossary of Dental Terms
American Dental Association's comprehensive reference provides a glossary of dental terms as they relate to the public.
Cosmetic & Restorative Dental Products
Links to sites providing helpful information on cosmetic and restorative dental products that we use in our practice to provide patients with the best cosmetic and restorative treatment available:
Nobel Biocare
In the past, people had to accept their dental health condition. Today, thanks to Nobel Biocare's cosmetic dentistry and dental implant solutions, those with concerns about their appearance and dental health no longer have to live without a beautiful smile.
Lumineers
Lumineers® By Cerinate® are contact lens-thin porcelain veneers that offer the painless way to a permanently whiter and perfectly aligned smile. Dr. Amato can apply these contact lens-thin "smile shapers" to existing teeth without any grinding or shaving, transforming teeth into a naturally beautiful smile that looks perfect for every individual. They can even be placed over existing crown or bridgework without having to replace them. Lumineers® is the painless, permanent cosmetic solution for stained, chipped, discolored or misaligned teeth.
Zoom!
Nothing whitens better or faster than the Zoom!® Chairside Whitening System! Zoom! ® can get your smile looking its best because it is the whitening procedure that is fast and convenient, long-lasting, has low sensitivity, is proven to be safe and effective and is performed by a dental professional.
IMTEC MDI Mini-Implant Dentures
The IMTEC® MDI Mini Implant Denture System is a minimally-invasive FDA approved miniature titanium implant that acts like the root of your tooth with a retaining fixture that is incorporated into the base of your denture. It is a tight fitting, completely reliable system that allows a patient to speak and eat with confidence, and is placed in about an hour's time. Most patients can enjoy a light meal an hour or so after having the mini implants placed and good dental hygiene is easy.
Dental Procedure Financing
Links to the companies that we offer dental financing through for your convenience:
CareCredit
CareCredit® can help you get the healthy, radiant smile you've always wanted with the card designed specifically for your health and beauty needs, offering no interest and low monthly payment options, no up-front costs, no prepayment penalties and no annual fees so you can show off those pearly whites as soon as you're ready. CareCredit® can help you get the procedures you need and desire, even if your wallet is not quite ready for them.
Capital One® Healthcare Finance makes elective dental procedures affordable for any budget--use Capital One® to pay for elective procedures, from $300 to $40,000. They offer installment loans with low, fixed rates from 1.99% APR to 25.99% APR*, or interest-free loans** for 3, 6, 12, 18, or 24 months to qualified applicants. Either way, you'll be able to find an option designed to fit within your budget. You can even combine the cost of treatment among multiple specialists (e.g., family/cosmetic dentist, oral surgeon and endodontist) in one loan with one affordable monthly payment. They have better terms than most credit cards.
Oral Health Care & Products
Links to sites providing helpful information on oral health and home care products patients can use to maintain optimum oral health:
Colgate
Trusted resource for dental health information and oral care products.
Crest
One of the world's most trusted brands in dental products.
Oral B
Oral-B developed this learning center for dental health education to promote oral care habits that are essential to the lifelong health of teeth and gums. The site includes information and advice for children, adults, and dental health teachers.
Sonicare
Learn how the Sonicare® toothbrush creates an indescribable clean feeling and benefits you can expect, and even take a factory tour.
Other Interesting Dental Websites
Other sites of interest on the web:
Healthy Smiles 2010
A program designed by Crest® with a goal to combat America's Oral Health Epidemic by improving the oral health of more than 50 million American children and their families by the year 2010.
National Museum of Dentistry
The museum, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, is a lively national center where visitors learn the importance of a healthy smile and are fascinated by the rich history of dentistry.