Capstone Dental Care

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    • Gum Treatment
    • Implant Restoration
    • Nightguards
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    • TMJ Treatments
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  • Home
  • Our Practice
    • Meet the Doctors
    • Patient Reviews
  • Services
    • Bonding
    • Crowns
    • Bridges
    • Dental Cleaning
    • Dentures
    • Extractions
    • Fillings
    • Gum Treatment
    • Implant Restoration
    • Nightguards
    • Oral Hygiene
    • Root Canal
    • Sealants
    • TMJ Treatments
    • Veneers
    • Whitening
    • Invisible Braces
  • Same Day Crowns
  • Patient Resources
    • New Patient Forms
    • Procedure Education
    • FAQ
    • Financing
    • Payment Options
    • Post-Op Instructions
    • Patient Login
    • Refer Our Office
  • Contact Us
    • Request an Appointment
    • Hours & Location

Frequently Asked Questions


What type of toothbrush should I use?

The brand of the toothbrush is not as critical as the type of bristle and the size of the head. A soft toothbrush with a small head is recommended because medium and hard brushes tend to cause irritation and contribute to recession of the gums, and a small head allows you to get around each tooth more completely and is less likely to injure your gums. It's unnecessary to "scrub" the teeth as long as you are brushing at least twice a day and visiting your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings.

Is one toothpaste better than others?

Generally, no. However, it's advisable to use a fluoride containing toothpaste to decrease the incidence of dental decay. We recommend our patients use what tastes good to them as long as it contains fluoride.

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How often should I floss?

Flossing of the teeth once per day helps to prevent cavities from forming between the teeth where your toothbrush can't reach. Flossing also helps to keep your gums healthy.

What's the difference between a crown and a cap?

These are restorations to repair a severely broken tooth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured tooth structure, and all decay. The restoration material is made of gold, porcelain, composites, or even stainless steel. Dentists refer to all of these restorations as "crowns". However, patients often refer to the tooth-colored ones as "caps" and the gold or stainless steel ones as "crowns".


What's the difference between a bride and a partial denture?

Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures.


Do I need a root canal because I have a crown?

No. While most teeth that have had root canal treatments do need crowns to strengthen the teeth and to return the teeth to normal form and function, not every tooth needing a crown also needs to have a root canal. back to top »

Our Services

    
  • Bonding
  • Crowns & Bridges
  • Dental Cleaning
  • Dentures
  • Extractions
  • Fillings
  • Gum Treatment
  • Implant Restoration
    
  • Nightguards
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Root Canal
  • Sealants
  • TMJ Treatment
  • Veneers
  • Whitening
  • Invisible Braces

Contact Us

110 Rice Mine Rd.  North
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

Office:  (205) 248-9077
Fax:  (205) 248-9076


Hours:
Mon-Tue: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
(lunch 1:00-2:00)
Wed: 7:00 am-5:00 pm
(no lunch)
Thu: 7:00 am-6:00 pm
(no lunch)

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Capstone Dental Care  |  John C. Bennett, DMD & Jennifer T. Dickson, DMD  |  2022

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