If you're wondering what our practice is all about, just look to our name. With expert dental care and a state-of-the-art facility, we'll have you in and out with the smile of your dreams in no time! Our family founded this practice in 1981, and we've since built our name as Little Rock's source for trustworthy work and beautiful transformations. We strive to make each experience as enjoyable as possible. That means the moment you step through our doors, we'll take the time to address and care for each of your concerns as well as share our knowledge to treat and help you maintain a healthy mouth.

Welcome to our new website. I graduated from the University of Tennessee at Memphis in 1981. Prior to studying at Dental School, I attended UALR. We have been in this current location for 23 yrs and practicing for 37 yrs. I have been helping people achieve a healthy and beautiful smile for over 37 years.

On my travels, I have been blessed to be able to do missionary dentistry in Brazil, South Africa, and Canada. You will be able to see some exotic fish from all over the world in the office, including a Marlin, King Salmon, and Peacock Bass.

First, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our website. A little history on why I wanted to be a Dentist started when I was just 12 years old. My family was at the lake one weekend and my dad, Dr. Richard Gore, received a phone call from a patient with an emergency toothache. I told my dad that I wanted to go with him, so we left the lake and headed to the office. After watching my father get someone out of pain and put a smile on their face, I knew that this is what I wanted to be.

I attended undergrad at UCA, in Conway, getting a degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I got married to my high school sweetheart, my senior year of college. I then graduated Dental school from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN in 2008. I have spent hours in continuing education staying up to date on modern technology and procedures so the patients can receive quality dental care.

If you have never had a cavity, congratulations! If you have had one, you are not alone. About 78% of us have had at least one cavity by the time we reach age 17, according to a 2000 report by the U.S. Surgeon General. Fortunately there's a time-tested treatment for cavities: the dental filling.

Fillings do just what the name implies seal a small hole in your tooth, i.e., a cavity, caused by decay. This prevents the decay (a bacteria-induced infection) from spreading further into your tooth and, if untreated, continue on to the sensitive inner pulp (nerve) tissue located in the root canal. Should that happen, you would need root canal treatment.

There are a variety of materials used to fill teeth these days, but the process of filling a tooth is similar regardless. The first step is a clinical exam of the tooth with x-rays, to determine the extent of the decay. Then the decayed area of the tooth is removed, usually with a handheld instrument such as a dental drill. Of course, your tooth will be anesthetized first, so you won't feel any discomfort. If you normally feel nervous about receiving numbing injections, it's possible that taking an anti-anxiety medication or using nitrous oxide can help you feel more relaxed. After removing the decay, the remaining tooth structure is roughened or etched with a mildly acidic solution; then translucent cement is applied to bond the tooth and the filling material together.

Amalgam The classic silver filling in use for more than a century, dental amalgam is actually an alloy made up of mercury, silver, tin, and copper. The mercury combines with the other metals in the amalgam to make it stable and safe. These fillings are strong and inexpensive, but also quite noticeable. They also require relatively more tooth preparation (drilling) than other types.

Cast Gold Among the most expensive restorative dental materials, cast gold combines gold with other metals for a very strong, long-lasting filling. It is also highly noticeable, which can be considered a plus or minus.

Composite A popular choice for those who don't want their fillings to show, composite is a mixture of plastic and glass, which actually bonds to the rest of the tooth. Composites are more expensive than amalgam fillings, and the newer materials can hold up almost as long. Less drilling of the tooth is necessary when placing composite as compared to amalgam.

Porcelain These high-tech dental ceramics are strong, lifelike, and don't stain as composites can. They are sometimes more expensive than composites because they may require the use of a dental laboratory or specialized computer-generated technology. While considered the most aesthetic filling, they can also, because of their relatively high glass content, be brittle.

Glass Ionomer Made of acrylic and glass powders, these inexpensive, translucent fillings have the advantages of blending in pretty well with natural tooth color and releasing small amounts of fluoride to help prevent decay. They generally don't last as long as other restorative materials.

The numbness caused by your local anesthesia should wear off within a couple of hours. Until then, it's best to avoid drinking hot or cold liquids, and eating on the side of your mouth with the new filling. Some sensitivity to hot and cold is normal in the first couple of weeks after getting a tooth filled. If it persists beyond that, or you have any actual pain when biting, it could signal that an adjustment to your filling needs to be made. Continue to brush and floss as normal every day, and visit the dental office at least twice per year for your regular checkups and cleanings. And remember, tooth decay is a very preventable disease; with good oral hygiene and professional care, you can make your most recent cavity your last!

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