Oceanfront Dental FAQs

Tooth sensitivity can be a typical side effect of teeth whitening. It usually resolves 1 to 3 days after treatment is finished or stopped.

Results typically last for 6 to 9 months after whitening. This number can drop if you smoke or consume a lot of foods that stain your teeth. Poor oral hygiene will also decrease how long your results last.

No. Once your final dental veneers are in place, you can continue to brush and floss as before.

Cost can vary depending on the type and extent of treatments required.

However, if your are concerned, we offer a variety of flexible payment plans. Contact us to learn more about them.

While many people cringe when they think about root canals, the truth is root canal therapy is, nowadays, relatively painless. Patients are given a local anesthetic prior to treatment. Medications may also be prescribed before and after the treatment to make it as comfortable an experience as possible.

Yes. Dr. Seddon uses a VELscope intraoral scanner for oral cancer screening to check for any abnormalities in patients’ mouths. The VELscope is safe and painless. And most importantly, it can often catch irregularities before they’re even visible to the naked eye. 

Dr. Seddon can offer all of these treatment options and can work with you to figure out the best possible treatment for you.

While x-rays in high doses can be harmful, infrequent exposure to the low levels of x-rays used in dentistry shouldn’t be harmful and shouldn’t have dangerous side effects. On top of this, we use digital sensors, allowing us to limit exposure. We also protect our patients with a lead apron and thyroid collar.

IV sedation is an option for any treatment that we offer. Even the most nervous patient should be able to get through their appointment easily.

As with any type of surgery, there are risks associated with getting dental implants. The most common complication for implants comes from infection around the implant. But Dr. Seddon and his team take every step to try and prevent this from happening. 

Dr. Seddon and his staff adhere to sterilization protocols. On top of this, every patient is prescribed a comprehensive, individualized antibiotic regimen tailored to their specific needs based upon their treatment plan.

The surgery to place the implant takes place while you are under sedation and using local anesthetic, so it should be an easy process. Dr. Seddon and his team also work to ensure that you don’t have to deal with the pain of infection after implant placement.

There are a few simple steps to follow after your appointment to have an implant put in. 

Dental Implant Instructions

The prices of dental implants will vary depending on the type of dental implants needed.

Dental implants can last a lifetime if you practice good oral hygiene. 

Yes. The sedatives we use have all been tested and approved for use in dentistry.

Sedation is an option for every treatment that we offer. Dr. Seddon and his team are happy to be able to accommodate the needs of every one of their patients.

This can actually vary greatly depending on the patient and depending on the procedure. The sedative can begin to wear off within the first hour, but it is still important that any patient who undergoes sedation take the rest of the day off and get plenty of rest.

It’s very important you arrange to have someone take you home after your appointment because the sedative will take some time to clear your system. You will not be able to drive yourself home and should not drive at all for the rest of that day. We need to know for certain that you are going to make it all the way home safely, so taking a cab is not an option.

Here are some resources to help you prepare for dental sedation.

Pre-Sedation Instructions

Post-Sedation Instructions

Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, obesity, G.E.R.D, and impotence.

At Oceanfront Dental, we provide treatment for sleep apnea. 

The most common symptoms include snoring, fatigue, and high blood pressure. Other indications include TMJ disorders, clenching and grinding, memory loss, obesity, and a large collar measurement.

If this is a question you are asking yourself, perhaps you should call and book a consultation. It’s important to remember that anyone can have sleep apnea, even athletes and children. In fact, many people who snore have some form of obstructive sleep apnea. The good news is that it’s not too late to think about treatment.

Many people are familiar with the CPAP machine. For some, this works well. But we have an alternative solution.  

We offer an overnight sleep test that can be done in the comfort of your own home. The test results indicate the type and severity of sleep apnea you have. Sleep apnea can be treated with the CPAP machine, or with a small, comfortable dental appliance that is designed to keep your airway open as you sleep.