The Village Dentist - St Augustine
At The Village Dentist & Orthodontist, conveniently located in the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, our doctors and staff desire to give our patients the best dental and orthodontic care available in a warm and caring environment. It is our goal to make your visit to our office as pleasant as possible. We use the multi-specialty approach, utilizing the expertise of a team of doctors to meet all of your dental needs.
We treat patients of all ages and offer a full range of state-of-the-art services. Our entire staff is highly trained and experienced, which is just the beginning of what our office has to offer. Our patients are your neighbors.We understand how important a healthy, straight smile is, which is why we offer the following services and state-of-the-art appliances.
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Business Operation Hours
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Monday
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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Tuesday
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9:00 AM to
5:00 PM
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Wednesday
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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Thursday
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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Friday
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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Saturday
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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Sunday
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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Additional Information
Dental implants are artificial tooth replacements that were first developed half a century ago by a Swedish scientist named Per-Ingvar Branemark.Implants arose from the patient’s need to secure loose-fitting dentures.Since the advent of the implant, engineering and enhancements to the implant have enabled dentists to expand the implant’s usefulness, including the replacement of missing or lost teeth.
You deserve a second chance! If you are missing one tooth, multiple teeth or all your teeth contact us for a “Second Chance” consultation to replace your missing teeth with implants or your existing denture with an implant retained denture.The root implant—by far, the most popular—is the most effective because it mirrors the size and shape of a patient’s natural tooth. This implant is often as strong as the patient’s original tooth.
The implant or artificial root is placed into the jawbone under local anesthesia, then allowed to heal and integrate with the bone.Once the healing process is completed and the jawbone is attached to the implant, the patient returns to the dental office where the implant is fitted with the new tooth.This process generally takes anywhere from three to eight months.
The plate form implant is ideal in situations where the jawbone is not wide enough to properly support a root implant.The plate form implant is long and thin, unlike the root implant, and anchors into thin jawbones. It is inserted the same way as a root implant.In certain cases, the plate form implant is immediately fitted with the restoration without waiting for the healing process to run its course.The subperiosteal implant is used when the jawbone has receded to the point where it can no longer support a permanent implant.
Product and Services
Normally the first tooth erupts between ages 6 to 12 months. Gums are sore, tender and sometimes irritable until the age of 3.Rubbing sore gums gently with a clean finger, the back of a cold spoon or a cold, wet cloth helps soothe the gums.Teething rings work well, but avoid teething biscuits—they contain sugar that is not good for baby teeth.
While your baby is teething, it is important to monitor the teeth for signs of baby bottle decay.Examine the teeth, especially on the inside or the tongue side, every two weeks for dull spots (whiter than the tooth surface) or lines.A bottle containing anything other than water and left in an infant’s mouth while sleeping can cause decay.
This happens because sugar in the liquid mixes with bacteria in dental plaque, forming acids that attack the tooth enamel.Each time a child drinks liquids containing sugar, acids attack the teeth for about 20 minutes.When awake, saliva carries away the liquid. During sleep, the saliva flow significantly decreases and liquids pool around the child’s teeth for long periods, covering the teeth in acids.
Our practice can provide a wide range of dental services. We can typically provide every type of dental service without having to refer you to other specialties.This flexibility saves you time and keeps your total dental care within one practice. Our emphasis is on total preventive care for our patients.Total care begins with regular hygiene visits, regular check-ups and continued home oral health routines.
Our practice also provides the highest-quality services for restoring mouths that have been damaged by dental disease and injury and common problems that require cosmetic dentistry.Our primary goal for our patients is to achieve and maintain optimum oral health through advances in techniques, technologies and by maintaining their scheduled dental exams.
Languages Spoken
English
Payment Options
Visa,Master Card,Cash,Check
