Doctor McCulla and the American Dental Association recommend two minutes as a minimum time for brushing. Most men and women think they brush that long but would be surprised if they actually set a timer. Most of us only brush for about a minute, if that.
Turlock Dental Care performs preventative dentistry. We work with our patients to establish essential oral hygiene habits.
If you are looking for a family dentist in Turlock, I invite you to meet my trustworthy team. We offer general and restorative dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
And here’s a quick cold-fighting tip for my patients; get a new toothbrush when you catch a cold. A toothbrush teeming with germs can re-infect you!
Most Turlock people who are considering cosmetic dentistry are aware of the cosmetic dental procedures that are frequently advertised in the San Jose area.
There are porcelain veneers: a custom made wafer-thin covering permanently attached to the front of a tooth to make it stain-free and perfectly shaped. Veneers can repair small chips and crack in teeth that are free of decay. Many Turlock Dental Care patients get minimally invasive veneers on their top six teeth for a dramatic improvement.
Orthodontia has received a lot of attention in California in the past twenty years with the introduction of invisible and short-term braces. And braces are not only for ‘tweens and teenagers. At Turlock Dental Care, we have seen more adults straighten their teeth to achieve dazzling smiles with discrete orthodontic treatment.
Porcelain crowns have been around for generations but continue to restore decayed or damaged teeth while providing beauty, strength and natural function. Porcelain crowns are also used with cutting-edge dental implants to restore missing teeth.
A cosmetic dental procedure that is lesser known in the Turlock area is crown lengthening. If you feel that your teeth appear too short or that your smile exposes more gum than you would like (a ‘gummy smile’), you may be interested in crown lengthening.
Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth while minimizing the vertical length of exposed gum tissue.
When a gummy smile is corrected, our Turlock crown lengthening patients are often surprised at how it positively affects their whole face. They love their new smile which reveals pleasing, symmetrical portions of their upper teeth that have been hidden under gum tissue their whole life.
Sometimes, crown lengthening is used when a tooth is fractured at the gumline. The surgery makes tooth structure accessible for the needed restoration.
Digital imaging helps San Jose dental professionals perform crown lengthening with exactness. A highly-detailed, 3-D image of tooth and bone structure allows the cosmetic dentist to contour a gumline to the patient’s exact specifications.
If you would like to find out if crown lengthening is right for you, schedule a consultation by calling Turlock Dental Care at 209-667-7889. We are located at 990 Delbon Ave in Turlock. We look forward to showing you photos of crown-lengthening patients who are enjoying their new look.
Hi, my name is Robert McCulla. My team and I at Turlock Dental Care have been providing excellent dental care for our patients in California since 1986.
One of the important habits of good oral health is daily tooth brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. I recommend you use one with fluoride and make sure it has the ADA seal. This ensures that the toothpaste has been tested, claims are being met, and the ingredients are correct.
Just because a toothpaste claims to have a ‘whitener’ doesn’t mean it has fluoride.
Toothpaste as we know it has only been in existence since the late 1800s. Fluoride was added in 1914. The earliest evidence of toothpaste or dental cream dates back to 3000-5000 BC. The Ancient Egyptians pulverized oxen hooves, egg shells, pumice, myrrh, and water creating one of the earliest forms of toothpaste.
The Greeks and Romans began adding crushed bones and bark to the mix. The taste most likely was hard to take. During this same time the people of China and India were using a similar paste, but adding flavorings, like Ginseng and herbal mints making it a bit more palatable.
San Jose toothpaste users have no excuse for not brushing their teeth daily with the toothpaste we have available today.
The experienced staff at Turlock Dental Care want to help all California smiles be whiter and brighter. Contact us today at 209-667-7889 so we can answer any questions you may have about tooth whitening , invisible braces, or cosmetic dentistry. Turlock Dental Care provides cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, and clear aligners.
A healthy, pleasing smile can have a positive impact on anyone’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. If dental problems have dulled your smile, cosmetic dentistry from Turlock Dental Care in Turlock CA can revive it.
It’s been said that cosmetic dentistry is part science and part art. That’s a good definition, but we would add that we use sound dental techniques to bring positive changes to the smiles of our patients.
Smile improvement with cosmetic dentistry can have positive changes on your life. There are many techniques we can use, depending on the state of your smile: we can correct teeth that are discolored, chipped, misshapen, and even missing.
Traditional dentistry addresses the health of your teeth and gums, and that certainly has its place in what we do. Cosmetic dentistry improves appearance, to complement the overall general and dental health of each patient.
Your teeth take a lot of wear and tear, but cosmetic dentistry from Turlock Dental Care in Turlock CA can restore your smile to its youthful appearance. People from Modesto, Patterson, and Oakdale also come to our practice for family and restorative dentistry. Contact us checkup!
It’s easy to see why so many of our patients at Turlock Dental Care in Turlock CA love porcelain veneers. Veneers can be used to address many flaws, and deliver brilliant results.
If you would like to improve your smile with porcelain veneers, you want a trusted dentist with extensive experience performing this treatment. The porcelain veneer procedure is more complicated than you may realize.
A veneer is an ultra-thin shell of medical-grade porcelain that is permanently attached to the front of a tooth. Each one is custom made. Veneers cover chips, cracks, and stains, and can also improve the shape, size or length of a tooth.
It’s important to understand that porcelain veneers are not reversible. A thin layer of enamel must be removed to make room for the veneer. Thus, the tooth can never be restored to its original condition.
At Turlock Dental Care in Turlock CA, we’ve improved countless smiles with porcelain veneers. People from Modesto, Patterson, and Oakdale also come to our practice for same day dentistry, emergency dentistry, and TMJ treatment. Call us to schedule an appointment today!
Professional, knowledgeable dental staff. Front office is courteous and friendly. Highly recommended for general dentistry and Clear Aligner treatment.
Michael W.
Today was my daughter’s last day of wearing the aligners. She is a very pleased with her new smile and the fast results thank you so much to Dr McCulla and the staff for making this a very easy experience 😁
Crystal C.
This place is great! State of the art equipment. Friendly staff and they have cookies! ?? Fresh ones!
Vanessa P.
I have finally found a dentist/hygienist that I feel comfortable with. I was there today and felt relaxed the entire time and am actually looking forward to going back for more dental work. Weird, but true.
Carol S.
Wow what a great place: treated like a queen Staff are friendly and genuine care about my health.
Noreen S.
What a warm and professional office. It really shows that they care a great deal for their patients. Dr.McCulla is wonderful and has an amazing chairside manner.
Charlene T.
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