Total Dental Solutions Blog

If you want to dramatically improve the look of your chompers with a single treatment, visit George A. Hoop, DDS to learn about the three types of dental veneers we offer.
Whether you come to our Fort Myers, FL dentist office or North Naples, FL dentist office, we can treat you to cosmetic dentistry solutions.
To learn more about dental veneers and what they can be used for, check out this short video with Dr. Hoop.
To book a dental veneers consultation with us, call George A. Hoop, DDS at (239) 594-8817. You can also use our online form.

When you lose multiple teeth or even just one, it can often feel like a compromise when you are considering your options to replace them. If you’d like to get the closest thing to your natural teeth in look and function, call George A. Hoop, DDS at (239) 594-8817 to schedule a consultation for dental implants.
Whether you visit us at our North Naples, FL dentist office or our Fort Myers, FL dentist office, we can place and restore dental implants with a variety of restoration options, including:

• Dental crowns, which give you back individual teeth that have been lost or are damaged beyond repair
• Fixed dental bridges, which span the hole in your smile left by multiple, adjacent missing teeth
• Dentures, which replace all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw or both for a full-mouth reconstruction

Along with standard-sized dental implants, we also offer mini dental implants that work in the same way but are much smaller. If you’ve ever been told by another dentist that your jawbone is not strong, thick, or dense enough for dental implants, visit us to see if mini dental implants could work for you!
Compared to other treatments for replacing teeth, dental implants offer many perks, because they are:

• Strong: you can regain the majority of your natural chewing power – as much as 90 percent
• Convincing: your replacement teeth will be indistinguishable from your natural chompers in look, function, and feel
• Long-lasting: if you care for your dental implants properly, they can last many years or even the rest of your life

Unlike traditional dental bridges, dental implants can also be placed without requiring any preparation of healthy teeth that you want to keep.
And because dental implants literally fuse with your jawbone, they provide a sturdy foundation for your replacement teeth. This process, known as “osseointegration,” also helps to prevent jawbone deterioration, which will help you maintain your youthful look and avoid a “sunken in” appearance that often occurs with traditional dentures.
Dr. Hoop has over two and a half decades of providing dental implants, so you can rest assured that we’ll provide a great service if you want dental implants!

Learn About The Accident That Gave Us Dental Implants

Dental implants are such a huge part of modern dentistry that it’s easy to assume they came as a result of careful experimentation and intentional inquiry.
Well, to be fair, the discovery that led to dental implants did result from rigorous scientific experimentation, but they were an unintentional result of an unrelated investigation.
In 1952, a Swedish man named Dr. Per-Ingvar Brånemark and his team of researchers were conducting tests to examine the effect that blood flow has on bone healing. In order to observe this process, they encased small optical devices in titanium, then inserted these instruments into the leg bones of rabbits.
When the time came to remove these devices from the rabbits’ legs and see what had occurred, Dr. Brånemark and his team found that the leg bone had actually healed around the titanium.
Rather than being frustrated by this development, Dr. Brånemark was curious about what had occurred and decided to investigate further. Not only did he realize that titanium was biocompatible (safe for insertion in living organisms), he also found that this phenomenon of bone healing around titanium occurred in humans as well.
In the mid-1960’s, Dr. Brånemark placed four dental implants and attached a full arch of replacement teeth in a patient that had no teeth in his lower jaw. The operation was so successful that the man kept his dental implant restorations for four decades until he passed away.
Needless to say, dental implants have come a long way in the half-century or so since Dr. Brånemark did his first procedure, but the principle generally remains the same.
We are so confident that you will be pleased with our dental implants options that we provide free consultations. We’ll answer any questions you have and help you understand the options that you can consider.
If you do decide to get dental implants, we’ll thoroughly explain the process so you will know precisely what to expect.
To make the procedure as comfortable as possible, we provide various amenities to relax you. We even offer dental sedation options to help relieve dental anxiety if you wish.
Find out if dental implants are a good solution for your dental troubles by calling George A. Hoop, DDS at (239) 594-8817. You can also use our online form to book a consultation.

If you’re in need of oral surgery and feeling a little intimidated, treat yourself to the patient-centered experience at George A. Hoop, DDS.
Whether you see us at our North Naples, FL dentist office or Fort Myers, FL dentist office you can get the oral surgery procedures you need, including:

• Tooth removals and extractions
• Gum grafts
• Ridge augmentations
• Sinus lifts
• Bone grafts

Get quality oral surgery from a compassionate team at George A. Hoop, DDS. Call (239) 594-8817 or use our online form to book.

If you are experiencing dental pain or have any other reason to suspect you may be developing a cavity, call George A. Hoop, DDS at (239) 594-8817 to schedule an appointment for an evaluation and any tooth fillings you may need.
To make things a little easier for you travel-wise, we have both a North Naples, FL dentist office and a Fort Myers, FL dentist office. Regardless of which one you visit, our highly-skilled team will be able to provide a wide range of restorative dentistry services, including tooth-colored fillings that will be color-matched to blend in seamlessly in your smile.
We accept a variety of payment options for your convenience. For patients that require more involved care, we even offer our very own Direct Dental Savings plan. With this plan, you’ll get discounts on many dental treatments, including certain restorative dentistry options.

Get A Tooth Filling Now To Stop A Cavity From Getting Worse

As far as dental problems go, cavities are not a huge deal. If you’ve never had one before, there is a very good chance that someone close to you has.
If you visit us and do have a cavity, we will provide a tooth filling treatment to stop the tooth decay from spreading and get your tooth out of pain so you’ll be able to:

• Eat your favorite foods without having to avoid chewing with certain teeth
• Smile wide and proud, knowing that no one will be able to tell you have had a tooth filling
• Get peace of mind that your dental problem has been fixed

We offer various comfort options at both of our dental offices to ensure your experience with us is as pleasant as possible. Our team will listen intently to any concerns you may have and make you feel truly heard. We can also answer any questions you may be wondering about so you’ll feel more informed.
So you won’t feel any discomfort while we prepare your tooth and complete your tooth filling, we will numb your tooth with an anesthetic before we get started. If you need some help relieving dental anxiety, we can also supply dental sedation options to improve your comfort and calm your nerves.
If you are experiencing only minor dental pain you may be wondering what the big deal is if you have a cavity. Left untreated, any dental problem will get worse, causing you a lot of unnecessary pain in the future. If you don’t take care of a dental issue when you need to you will also end up spending more time and money addressing the concern in the future.
Cavities are caused by tooth decay that eats away at your healthy tooth enamel, leading to sensitivity and pain. You may have heard that your enamel is the single hardest material in your entire body, but if allowed to propagate, bad bacteria can gradually damage your tooth enamel.
If tooth decay manages to penetrate your tooth enamel and starts to affect the soft tissue and nerves (pulp) inside a tooth, the pulp can also become infected. In order to preserve the tooth, in this case, we would likely recommend a root canal, which will completely remove the pulp from inside the tooth.
This is done to stop your pain, but also to stop the problem from spreading. For example, if you are in need of a root canal and do not get one, the infection could spread into your jawbone and start affecting your jaw health and other teeth as well.
Worst case scenario, a cavity could affect your tooth so much that the only thing that can be done to prevent the problem from spreading is to remove the tooth completely. By doing nothing, a simple cavity could lead to a gap in your smile!
The good news is a tooth filling is a simple solution that we can perform quickly. We can also help you catch signs of decay early during routine dental cleanings and exams.
Don’t let a bad situation get out of hand when it comes to your oral health. If you’re in need of a tooth filling, visit George A. Hoop, DDS as soon as possible to get the cavity taken care of. Call us at (239) 594-8817, visit us in person at either our Fort Myers, FL dentist office or North Naples, FL dentist office, or use our handy online form to ask questions or schedule an appointment.

If you want dental implants but your jawbone is too thin for them, visit George A. Hoop, DDS to learn if you’re a good candidate for mini dental implants instead.
We offer these smaller and more affordable tooth replacement options at both our North Naples, FL dentist office and our Fort Myers, FL dentist office.
Explore our convincing mini dental implant options by booking a consultation at George, A. Hoop, DDS. Call (239) 594-8817 or use our online form to book.