Ralph C. Day, D.D.S.




	The best available dental technology.

Care for Children
I recommend that children first be seen at the age of three for routine cleaning and preventive treatment to insure proper development of teeth and gums. Accidents, chipping, or fractures are seen at any age and when the problem occurs. Questions concerning dental care especially in the areas of diet, fluoride, and sealants are encouraged. My staff and I make every effort to see that your child is comfortable with dental procedures.

Care for Adults
To maintain good dental health, regular preventive cleaning (prophy or prophylaxis) and an accompanying oral examination are of primary importance. If required, restorative treatment is as thorough and lasting as I and my staff can produce. Our primary objective is prevention of further restorative treatment.

I am a family dental practice specializing in:

Cosmetic dentistry
For the smile you have always wanted! With major technological advances, a person's smile can be changed tremendously. Cosmetic dentistry encompasses bonding, bleaching, veneers, and other procedures that can be used to replace silver fillings, reshaping your teeth, and eliminate chips and gaps.

Crowns
Crowns restore badly broken teeth, or teeth with large fillings that simply cannot be replaced anymore back to its original size and shape. They are also used to protect teeth that have had root canals done. Crowns can strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and improve the appearance of your teeth.

Dentures
Many people believe that once they have dentures, they no longer need regular dental care. Denture wearers require regular exams to ensure their health, comfort and appearance. Dentures have come a long way. There are many new types of dentures available today, so we need to know your questions, concerns, and complaints are.

Bonding

Bridges
Bridges restore your teeth to normal function and improve the entire health of your mouth by replacing missing teeth. If you are missing one tooth, crowns are placed on the teeth on either side of the space, and the missing tooth is connected to both bridges. Today, missing teeth can be replaced with implants, so that crowns do not have to be placed. The teeth on either side of the space are left alone

Nitrous Oxide
In addition to topical and local anesthetic, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available for those patients who may need a little more to help relax people during treatment.

Sealants
Sealants are plastic coatings that are highly effective in preventing decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth. The tooth-colored acrylic "coating" helps prevent decay from forming in the deep grooves of these teeth, where children may have difficulty reaching and keeping them clean. Although they may not last forever, the deepest section of the sealants quite often remain, and continue to fight decay. Sealants require no novocaine and are completely painless to apply.




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Patient Safety
To protect our patients and ourselves, our staff wear masks, gloves and glasses. We strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable single use items are used to ensure your safety. Handpieces (drills) are sterilized with a state-of-the-art sterilization unit specifically designed for this purpose. All surfaces in the treatment rooms are cleaned and disinfected after each patient.

Patient Comfort
You are not alone if you feel anxious about a visit to the dentist. We understand and share your concerns and strive to make every dental visit comfortable. If there is anything else we can do, let us know. In addition to topical and local anesthetic, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available for those patients who may need a little more.

Ralph C. Day, D.D.S.

1410 NW 13th Street, Suite 8

Gainesville, Florida 32601

(352) 376-8207

www.DrRDay.com


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