Dr. Christine Koval was born and raised in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. By the age of 14, she knew she wanted to be a dentist. Her father, oral surgeon Dr. Eugene Koval, inspired her with his love and enthusiasm for the profession. She would work in his practice any time she was able. She attended Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where she received a double degree in Chemistry and Biology. She continued on to graduate from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1983. Dr. Koval started her practice with her father in Sarasota that same year, and the practice has been at the same location ever since.

Dr. Koval is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, West Coast Dental Society, and the Sarasota County Dental Association. She is also a member of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Kovals peers have awarded her with more than 19 Gold Medals for exceptional Smile Makeovers, and she is honored to have been selected by her peers as Top Dentist in her community. She also has been named Americas Top Dentist annually since 2005.

Dr. Koval is a fellow in the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics, which recognizes service in the advancement of aesthetic arts in Dentistry and Medicine. She feels that education is as vital as enthusiasm and excellent technique. She is committed to continuing her education with the American and Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, along with the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, among other respected organizations. With extensive and varied training and experience, Dr. Koval is able to complete many cosmetic and rehabilitative dental procedures in as few as two to four visits.

Our mission at Koval & Koval is to provide top-notch dental care. We deliver a state-of-the-art environment and pay the utmost attention to detail, mutual respect, and your comfort. We listen to each patient and customize a plan that will fulfill your lifelong vision for optimal dental health. Each member of our talented team has completed a rigorous training program. Alongside our skills, our thoughtful, genuine approach ensures you receive the most pleasant care available.

Shannon is a second-generation Sarasotan. She graduated from Sarasota High School and Manatee Dental Assisting School. Shes been in the dental field for more than 23 years and loves Dr. Kovals natural-looking, beautiful results. Shannon is passionate about the life-changing impact of Dr. Kovals work. She feels that the caring and calm atmosphere makes it fun to come to work each day. Shannon is happily married and the mother of two children. She enjoys being outdoors, cooking, and practicing a healthy lifestyle.

Susie was born and raised in the Sarasota-Bradenton area and has been working as a dental assistant for more than 25 years. She loves working with Dr. Koval and the rest of the caring team. She's proud to be part of a practice where she is instrumental in creating beautiful smiles and happy patients. In her free time, Susie enjoys a variety of crafts and walking on the beach.

Rachelle, who is originally from Canada, has been living in Sarasota since 1996. During Rachelles first year in Sarasota, she temped in numerous offices, hoping to find a dentist she could work with until retirement. Rachelle has been happy to work with Dr. Koval since 2000. She thoroughly enjoys providing their family of patients with preventive services. Rachelle is inspired by Dr. Kovals ability to give her patients natural and youthful smiles. She is proud to be part of a team with a gift for transforming lives and looks forward to many more years. She has two daughters and a Goldendoodle.

Kathy began her career in high school in Wisconsin, working part-time in a pedodontists office. She continued as a dental assistant for 10 years and moved to Florida in 1984. Kathy met Dr. Koval in 1989 and has worked for her ever since. From dental assisting to front office responsibilities to transcriptionist, she has enjoyed it all over the past 30 years. She appreciates the warm, nurturing atmosphere Dr. Koval has created for her team and patients. Kathy is happy to assist Dr. Koval in achieving her vision of helping patients to look and feel better.

Porcelain veneers are thin shells of dental ceramic that are placed on the front portions of the teeth. When in place, the porcelain veneers seamlessly cover dental imperfections and make a persons smile look flawless.

Yes. While some over-the-counter tray systems can yield decent results, professional teeth whitening treatment cannot be matched in terms of effectiveness. In just a single cosmetic dentistry visit, Sarasota patients can have their smiles brightened by up to eight whole shades.

Invisalign is a state-of-the-art alternative to traditional metal braces. Rather than using brackets and wires to straighten the teeth, Invisalign uses sets of clear plastic aligner trays. When in place, the trays are virtually undetectable, allowing for a discreet orthodontic experience.

Invisalign treatment provides results that are comparable to traditional orthodontics. The Invisalign trays are removable, letting patients eat their favorite foods as they normally would while undergoing advanced dental care.

CEREC dental crowns are tooth-colored restorations that are used to cap teeth that have been severely damaged or decayed. When in place, the dental crowns restore appearance to a smile as well as bite strength. Traditional dental crowns typically require two visits with weeks in between. CEREC dental crowns can be created and placed in just one visit!

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically embedded into a patients jawbone and gum tissue. These artificial tooth roots provide comparable hold to natural tooth roots and prevent bone loss and gum recession from occurring.

Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into the jawbone and gum tissue. When in place, the dental implants are able to support various kinds of dental appliances to restore the appearance and functionality of a smile.

Dental implants provide a very secure hold of replacement teeth, one that is much stronger than even the best denture cream. People can bite, chew, and speak without fear of having an appliance or restoration slip out of place. In addition to stability, dental implants prevent gum recession and bone loss from occurring in the area of the tooth gap, which are common problems for people who are missing teeth.

The best candidates for dental implants at our Sarasota dental practice are people who are missing at least one tooth. They should have sufficient jawbone and gum density in the area of the tooth gap in order to support the implant. Patients should also be in generally good health because inserting the implants requires oral surgery.

The first step of the dental implants process is the oral surgery, when the dental implant is embedded into the jawbone and gum tissue. The second step is the healing period, which typically takes between five and seven months. During this time, osseointegration, where the implants fuse with mouths living tissues, must take place in order to guarantee that the dental implants will hold. The final step of the dental implants process involves the crafting and placement of the dental restoration. State-of-the-art techniques will be used so that the restoration fits properly with your other teeth when it is in place.

Osseointegration means that the dental implant fuses with the living tissues of the mouth. Treatment can only continue when the fusion of the implant and the structures of the mouth has occurred. This is crucial for ensuring proper hold and fit of the final dental restoration.

While lasers have been present in dental care for a number of years, many patients are unfamiliar with the basics of laser dentistry and have misconceptions about what dental lasers can achieve. The team at Koval & Kovals cosmetic and restorative dentistry practice would like to help you understand more about this modern practice by answering some of the most common laser dentistry questions.

Laser dentistry refers to the use of lasers to perform various dental care treatments. In particular, these dental lasers can be used to treat the soft tissues of the mouth, like the gums, and the hard tissues of the mouth, such as the teeth.

Dental lasers can be used to help reshape and re-contour the gums as well as the other fleshy parts of the mouth. The lasers cut the gum tissue, allowing dentists to alter the shape of the gumline and improve dental health and aesthetics. Lasers can also be used to assist with root planing and scaling to address the effects of gum disease. Soft tissue lasers replace the need for scalpels and sutures, making for a much more comfortable experience.

Dental lasers can also be used to prepare a tooth to receive a dental filling, an inlay, an onlay (metal covering), or a dental crown. These kinds of lasers use a controlled laser pulse along with streams of water, replacing the need for dental drills.

Hard tissue lasers eliminate the annoying sounds of the dental drill, excessive heat, and trauma to the teeth. Procedures done with hard tooth lasers are performed with greater accuracy, and patients are able to retain more of their healthy tooth structure.

Increased safety and accuracy of care are two of the most notable advantages of laser dentistry. By reducing bleeding, improving healing times, and allowing for greater retention of natural tooth structure, laser dentistry offers less invasive and thus more effective care than traditional ways of performing the same soft tissue and hard tissue treatments.

The results of laser dentistry are nothing short of remarkable. By undergoing a laser dentistry treatment, you can achieve the smile of your dreams. Since seeing is believing, we encourage you to browse through our gallery of laser dentistry before and after photos.

Porcelain veneers are one of the most natural and versatile treatment options for achieving a beautiful smile. As popular as they are, there are still some misunderstandings about porcelain veneers and what they can achieve. Wed like to answer some of the most common questions that porcelain veneers patients have asked at our Sarasota cosmetic dentistry practice. We hope to give you a better understanding of what porcelain veneers are and how Dr. Christine Koval can help you with all of your dental health goals.

In addition to their versatility, porcelain veneers are extremely natural in appearance. Porcelain veneers blend in seamlessly with your natural tooth structure. Whether youre under natural light or artificial light, no one will be able to tell that you have porcelain veneers in place.

The best candidates for porcelain veneers are people who suffer from any of the above listed dental problems. Patients should have realistic expectations about the treatment process and what it entails. Its important that the dental problems experienced by the patient be predominantly aesthetic in nature. Serious dental health problems would be better addressed through restorative dentistry treatments or orthodontic care.

During the porcelain veneers treatment process at our Sarasota cosmetic dentistry center, patients will first have their teeth cleaned. A very small portion of the tooth structure (a fraction of a millimeter) is then carefully removed so that an impression can be taken. The porcelain veneer is crafted from this impression and checked for color and fit before being adhered in place.

The results of porcelain veneers treatment can be quite remarkable, giving people the smile of their dreams. To see some results for yourself, we encourage you to browse our gallery of porcelain veneers before and after photos. We will be happy to share more amazing photos with you during your visit.

For additional concerns about cosmetic dentistry issues and how porcelain veneers can benefit you, be sure to contact our Sarasota smile makeover center today. Dr. Christine Koval and the entire team here look forward to meeting you and addressing any additional concerns that you may have.

Bright, white, and healthy teeth are key to a winning smile. Professional dental bleaching is the best way to achieve these results, and Dr. Christine Koval is proud to offer Zoom2 teeth whitening at her Sarasota cosmetic dentistry practice. Just a single teeth whitening session can make a world of difference.

Wed like to take this opportunity to answer some of the most common questions about teeth whitening to help you better understand what the treatment process entails and the results that can be achieved.

Some of the most common causes of dental stains and discoloration can be caused by drinks like red wine, coffee, and soft drinks. Foods such as beets, blueberries, curries, and tomatoes also have staining properties.

Teeth can also become yellow or discolored from tobacco products and as a side effect of certain medications like tetracycline. General wear and tear and the natural aging process can similarly cause the steady discoloration of teeth over time.

Zoom2 teeth whitening treatment refers to the use of professional bleaching agents under the supervision of a skilled cosmetic dentist. Zoom2 is one of the best known and most effective teeth whitening systems in use today due to its effectiveness and safety.

When a patient receives Zoom2 teeth whitening at our Sarasota dental practice, the results are much better than those that can be achieved with a dental bleaching kit bought at the store. In just a single Zoom2 teeth whitening session with Dr. Koval, your smile can be brightened by up to eight shades. It would take weeks and weeks of treatment with an at-home kit just to come close to these sorts of results.

Ideal candidates for Zoom2 teeth whitening are people whose teeth are discolored as a result of the above substances. They should be in generally good dental health and have realistic expectations about the treatment process.

During the first step of Zoom2 treatment, your teeth will be cleaned. The Zoom2 bleaching gel is then carefully applied to the stains and exposed to a special laser light that enhances the bleaching properties of the gel. This process is repeated for the best results. Patients will wear eye protection as a safety precaution throughout the procedure.

Tooth sensitivity is a common side effect of teeth whitening treatment and is perfectly normal. While it only lasts for a day or two, we recommend eating foods that are room temperature as hot or cold foods will trigger further discomfort.

The results of Zoom2 teeth whitening can be very dramatic, particularly for people who have dealt with gradual yellowing of their teeth. A dingy smile can suddenly look stunning in just a single visit, though multiple visits may be necessary for the best results. We encourage you to look through this gallery of before and after photos of Zoom2 teeth whitening patients so that you understand what results can be achieved.

For questions not covered here, contact our Sarasota cosmetic dentistry practice. Dr. Christine Koval has helped her patients achieve brighter smiles with Zoom2 teeth whitening, and she will be more than happy to answer any additional questions that you may have about the dental bleaching process.