When Joe B. retired, he also lost the dental insurance that he had from his employer. That’s actually one of the reasons he is happy to visit the office of George A. Hoop, DDS.
With our in-house dental savings plan, he can get the dental care that he needs within his budget.
To learn more about how our savings plan can help you, call (239) 594-8817 to schedule an appointment at either our Fort Myers or North Naples, FL, dental offices.
Broken teeth, cracked teeth, decayed teeth, and missing teeth are all common dental problems.
Fortunately, there are some great restorative options to get your smile back on track. Modern dental crowns and bridges are made of materials that both bring back your natural-looking smile and allow you to keep eating the foods that you love.
You can get these services at the dental offices of George A. Hoop, DDS. To make an appointment at either our North Naples or Fort Myers, FL locations, call (239) 594-8817.
A dental crown is a replacement for the natural crown of your tooth. The crown is the part that is visible outside your gumline.
In the past, many crowns were made of metal. These were good at restoring the function of a tooth, but they could also be distracting when you spoke or smiled. Modern crowns are made with durable, lifelike materials.
When you get a crown at either of our offices, you can feel confident that it will restore the function of your tooth and the natural appearance of your smile.
Crowns are used to repair teeth that are decayed, broken, and chipped. Crowns can be used for cosmetic purposes as well to change the appearance of short or misshapen teeth.
And if you are missing a tooth, your crown can be added to a dental implant to fill the gap in your smile.
If you are missing one or more teeth, we can custom-design a dental bridge to fill the empty space in your smile.
These bridges are built to bring back your smile, and they restore your ability to eat and speak naturally. Bridges are made by fusing crowns together.
Traditional bridges are bonded to nearby teeth. To do this, however, we first need to remove some enamel from healthy teeth so they can provide support for your bridge.
Another option that does not require changing healthy teeth is an implant-supported bridge. By building a foundation with implants, your bridge can be even more secure and stable.
Many patients with the problems described above also feel anxious about getting restorative dental care. After all, this treatment is more involved than a dental cleaning and exam.
Fortunately, you will be in the hands of Dr. Hoop, who has more than 25 years of experience helping patients. In that time, he’s also completed many hours of continuing education at places like the world-renowned L.D. Pankey Institute.
You also can count on our team of compassionate and caring professionals. We will do everything we can to keep you comfortable.
That includes dental sedation. We also offer both inhaled sedation (laughing gas) and oral sedation to help you relax and to assure you will remain pain-free while getting your crown or bridge. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have about these options.
If you have damaged or missing teeth, Dr. Hoop can help you find the right solution for you. Call (239) 594-8817 today or contact us online to set up an appointment at our offices in North Naples or Fort Myers, FL.
Broken teeth, cracked teeth, decayed teeth, and missing teeth are all common dental problems.
Fortunately, there are some great restorative options to get your smile back on track. Modern dental crowns and bridges are made of materials that both bring back your natural-looking smile and allow you to keep eating the foods that you love.
You can get these services at the dental offices of George A. Hoop, DDS. To make an appointment at either our North Naples or Fort Myers, FL locations, call (239) 594-8817.
A dental crown is a replacement for the natural crown of your tooth. The crown is the part that is visible outside your gumline.
In the past, many crowns were made of metal. These were good at restoring the function of a tooth, but they could also be distracting when you spoke or smiled. Modern crowns are made with durable, lifelike materials.
When you get a crown at either of our offices, you can feel confident that it will restore the function of your tooth and the natural appearance of your smile.
Crowns are used to repair teeth that are decayed, broken, and chipped. Crowns can be used for cosmetic purposes as well to change the appearance of short or misshapen teeth.
And if you are missing a tooth, your crown can be added to a dental implant to fill the gap in your smile.
If you are missing one or more teeth, we can custom-design a dental bridge to fill the empty space in your smile.
These bridges are built to bring back your smile, and they restore your ability to eat and speak naturally. Bridges are made by fusing crowns together.
Traditional bridges are bonded to nearby teeth. To do this, however, we first need to remove some enamel from healthy teeth so they can provide support for your bridge.
Another option that does not require changing healthy teeth is an implant-supported bridge. By building a foundation with implants, your bridge can be even more secure and stable.
Many patients with the problems described above also feel anxious about getting restorative dental care. After all, this treatment is more involved than a dental cleaning and exam.
Fortunately, you will be in the hands of Dr. Hoop, who has more than 25 years of experience helping patients. In that time, he’s also completed many hours of continuing education at places like the world-renowned L.D. Pankey Institute.
You also can count on our team of compassionate and caring professionals. We will do everything we can to keep you comfortable.
That includes dental sedation. We also offer both inhaled sedation (laughing gas) and oral sedation to help you relax and to assure you will remain pain-free while getting your crown or bridge. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you have about these options.
If you have damaged or missing teeth, Dr. Hoop can help you find the right solution for you. Call (239) 594-8817 today or contact us online to set up an appointment at our offices in North Naples or Fort Myers, FL.
Throughout thousands of years of recorded history, people have used animal bones, ivory, seashells, stones, and many more things as substitutes for missing teeth.
Dentures are a staple of restorative dentistry, and modern dentures are better than they have ever been. Whether you need to replace some teeth or all of your teeth, you have options when it comes to giving you a second chance at a smile.
George A. Hoop, DDS, offers a variety of dentures for you. Find the one that works for you at either of our locations in Fort Myers or North Naples, FL. Call (239) 594-8817 today to set up your consultation.
Let’s look at some teeth replacement options:
If you still have some healthy teeth, partial dentures can be a good way to fill the gap between those teeth.
With modern dental materials, your teeth replacements will look like real teeth when you have them in your mouth. These dentures are attached to your remaining healthy teeth to hold them in place.
You can eat some things with these dentures, but you may not be able to eat everything you would like.
Another great option for anyone who is missing a few teeth is a dental bridge supported by dental implants.
Implants are replacements for the roots of your missing teeth. When placed correctly, they hold bridges securely in place. With this option, you will be able to bite and chew practically as well as you could before you lost those teeth.
You also should know that Dr. Hoop has 25 years of experience placing implants. His training includes a 20-month course on implants at the Misch Implant Institute and several continuing education courses at the L.D. Pankey Institute.
Today’s dentures look natural and fit more comfortably than our grandparents’ “false teeth” did.
With dentures, you can feel like you have a full smile again. In time, you can learn to eat a variety of foods.
For better or worse, you will likely need to use some kind of adhesive to hold these dentures in place. Many people find this to be an acceptable option for dealing with their lost teeth.
If you want to get a little more from your dentures, you can give them the support of dental implants.
Implant-supported dentures will stay securely in your mouth. They allow you to bite and chew anything you want to eat. These implants also help you speak naturally as well. They don’t slide around when you try to say certain words.
They also do something else important. They create a direct connection between your dentures and your jawbone. This can prevent the kind of bone loss that affects many long-term denture wearers.
And last, but not least, you don’t need adhesives to hold your implant-supported dentures in position. They stay where they should whether you are eating, speaking, or singing.
Dr. Hoop would love to help you replace the teeth you’re missing. He’s helped countless people around Fort Myers and North Naples, FL, and he would gladly help you, too.
Just call (239) 594-8817 or contact us online to get started on your new smile.
You want your dental care to be as convenient as possible. You also want to get your oral care from people you can trust.
George A. Hoop, DDS, has been treating patients in North Naples and Fort Myers, FL for decades. One of the reasons why is the wide range of services that we offer at both our locations.
To schedule a consultation about these or any of our other services, call (239) 594-8817 today to contact us online.