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Routine Teeth CleaningsOur 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.

Dental Examination

We will thoroughly examine your teeth and gums, specifically looking for any potential problems. Depending on the patient, X-rays may be taken. If there are any signs of decay or other problems, we will recommend treatment options and make notes of any conditions that may need future observation. Oral hygiene instructions will also be provided along with suggestions to help you care for your teeth.

Routine Teeth Cleanings

Twice a year, you should schedule a routine dental cleaning. During this visit, one of our dental hygienists will remove plaque from your teeth, especially from places where your brush can't reach, such as underneath the gum line and between teeth. We will then clean your teeth and apply fluoride to help protect your teeth once you leave the office.

Fillings

Fillings replace damaged or decayed tooth structure with a restorative material. There are several different types of filling materials, including:

  • Silver amalgam: Silver was once the most commonly used material when it came to dental restorations, such as fillings. However, silver fillings do not have much aesthetic appeal to patients.
  • Gold fillings: Gold fillings are very durable, able to last approximately 10 to 15 years. The main drawback to gold fillings is the cost of the restoration, since gold is a precious metal.
  • White fillings: After much research, some new tooth-colored materials have been developed that are stronger, longer-lasting and more aesthetically pleasing to our patients. These new tooth-colored fillings bond directly to the tooth, strengthening it by restoring most of its original shape. The fillings can even be custom-colored to match your teeth to help give you the most natural-looking smile possible.
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Crowns

A crown is a custom-made covering that fits over an original tooth that is either decayed, damaged or cracked. Crowns are made of a variety of different materials such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin or a mix of these materials.

The treatment plan for a patient receiving a crown usually involves:

  1. Numbing the tooth to remove the decay in or around it
  2. Re-sculpturing the tooth to provide an ideal fit for the crown
  3. Making a physical or digital impression of your teeth in order to create the custom crown
  4. Making a temporary crown out of acrylic resin and fitting it to the tooth while the custom crown is being made
  5. Removing the temporary crown and fitting the custom-made one onto the tooth
  6. Ensuring that the crown has the proper look and fit, and cementing it into place

New technologies have greatly reduced the time needed to make strong, natural-looking crowns. Once the procedure is completed, proper care should be taken to ensure the crown remains in good condition and the teeth and gums are healthy. Given proper care, your crowns can last a lifetime!

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Bridges

A bridge is a dental device that fills a space that a tooth previously occupied. A bridge may be necessary to prevent the shifting of teeth, to fix bite problems or to ensure the strength and integrity of the surrounding teeth.

Fixed bridges are the most popular, and consist of a filler tooth attached to two crowns in order to hold the bridge in place. "Maryland" bridges, commonly used to replace missing front teeth, use tooth-colored metal bands bonded to surrounding teeth. And cantilever bridges use two crowned teeth positioned next to each other on the same side of the missing tooth.

Regardless of your needs, we have a bridge solution that will work best!

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Root Canals

A root canal is a procedure that extracts decayed tissue from inside a tooth, reshapes the canal and replaces it with strengthened filler. There are a number of reasons a root canal may be necessary, including dental injuries, severe decay and infection or inflammation in the tooth pulp. When left untreated, these problems can cause extensive damage to the tooth structure.

Root canals can typically be completed in one visit, although more extensive cases may require another appointment. You will also be able to drive yourself home after the appointment.

Tooth Extractions

An extraction is the complete removal of a tooth. Extractions are sometimes necessary if:

  • A primary tooth is preventing the normal eruption of a permanent tooth
  • The tooth has suffered extensive tooth decay or trauma that cannot be repaired
  • The patient has gum disease
  • The tooth is impacted – this is usually the case with the third molars, or “wisdom teeth,” as they erupt years after the other teeth and often have insufficient room in the jaw

Depending on the complexity of the case, an extraction can be performed surgically or non-surgically. A mild anesthesia is used to ensure the patient is as comfortable as possible throughout the procedure.


Testimonials

Dr. Gaya is a very competent, professional and extremely compassionate dentist. She is a very likable individual. Dr. Gaya's staff is also very professional and does their job well.

I am the kind of patient who breaks the arms of chairs because I am so nervous. I have never in all my years of going to the dentist sat in a chair and felt so comfortable while I was having dental work done. The moment you enter her office you have a relaxed feeling that she will take care of you.

Last year I had a five unit bridge and eight crowns done on my top teeth without a minute of discomfort in the chair. Dr. Gaya always tells you what she is going to be doing and asks if are feeling well during the procedure.

I would recommend Dr. Gaya and her staff to anyone whether they are scared of going to a dentist or not. Dr. Gaya completes all of her procedures to the highest standard of perfection.
~ B. McIntyre


I met Dr. Gaya about five and a half years ago through a good friend.

At that time I was having a terrible time with the deterioration of the enamel on my teeth. It was very demoralizing not to be able to smile, without feeling people were focusing on your mouth.

Although I had consulted a couple of dental specialists in Canada, I was not comfortable with their approach, and felt pressured to have procedures performed, especially in an environment I did not like.

Once I met with Dr. Gaya for an assessment, I was convinced. Her approach is pleasant and gentle. She is very knowledgeable and her office is impeccable. The staff is so friendly and proficient that I knew a dental ordeal would be made easy. There is an aura of positivity and competence in Dr. Gaya's office.

Even though both my husband, and I, can have certain dental procedures performed for free in Canada, we both choose to have our dental cleaning and checkups with Dr. Gaya and her team.

My crowns are so natural in shape and colour, unlike many others that I see. It is fun to smile now. My critique of Dr. Gaya - Professionalism, Cleanliness, Efficiency, Kindness and Happiness. She is always available for you.
~ S. McMartin

Yvette Gaya Dentistry

  • Yvette Gaya Dentistry - 3321 S.W. 32nd Ave., Ocala, FL 34474 Phone: 352-622-8897 Fax: 352-622-7345

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