The brand of the toothbrush is not as critical as the type of bristle and the size of the head. A soft toothbrush with a small head is recommended because medium and hard brushes tend to cause irritation and contribute to recession of the gums, and a small head allows you to get around each tooth more completely and is less likely to injure your gums. It 's unnecessary to 'scrub' the teeth as long as you are brushing at least twice a day and visiting your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings.
Generally, no. However, it's advisable to use a fluoride containing toothpaste to decrease the incidence of dental decay. We recommend our patients use what tastes good to them as long as it contains fluoride.
These are restorations to repair a severely broken tooth by covering all or most of the tooth after removing old fillings, fractured tooth structure, and all decay. The restoration material is made of gold, porcelain, composites, or even stainless steel. Dentists refer to all of these restorations as 'crowns'. However, patients often refer to the tooth-colored ones as 'caps' and the gold or stainless steel ones as 'crowns'.
Both bridges and partial dentures replace missing teeth. A bridge is permanently attached to abutment teeth or, in some cases, implants. A partial denture is attached by clasps to the teeth and is easily removed by the patient. Patients are usually more satisfied with bridges than with partial dentures.
Although the U.S. Public Health Service issued a report in 1993 stating there is no health reason not to use amalgam (silver fillings), more patients today are requesting 'white' or tooth-colored composite fillings. We also prefer tooth-colored fillings because they 'bond' to the tooth structure and therefore help strengthen a tooth weakened by decay. White fillings are also usually less sensitive to temperature, and they also look better. However, 'white' fillings cannot be used in every situation, and if a tooth is very badly broken-down, a crown will usually be necessary and provide better overall satisfaction for the patient.
No. While most teeth which have had root canal treatments do need crowns to strengthen the teeth and to return the teeth to normal form and function, not every tooth needing a crown also needs to have a root canal.
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newest oldest highest lowestSonia Ward
3 years ago
Dr Jessica is so easy to talk to and does beautiful work. She's very gentle and very caring. I highly recommend her.
Sophie Davis
3 years ago
I've just started going time Zimmerman Family Dentistry my fiance has been going to them and loves everyone . the staff are all very sweet and helpful. I will continue to go to them for all my dental needs.
Sonia Ward
4 years ago
Dr Jessica is so easy to talk to and does beautiful work. She's very gentle and very caring. I highly recommend her.
Sophie Davis
4 years ago
I've just started going time Zimmerman Family Dentistry my fiance has been going to them and loves everyone . the staff are all very sweet and helpful. I will continue to go to them for all my dental needs.
Mary Boyer Bellipanni
4 years ago
From my first visit at the Pass office until I switched to their Broad Street office, my experience has been totally positive! The admin staff are so friendly and helpful at both locations! The Zimmermans are also terrific! I don't think there are any better dentists on the Coast!
Elizabeth Register
4 years ago
Very thorough cleaning, xrays and visit by Doctor.
Ruth Bruns
4 years ago
At Zim merman Family Dentistry the entire staff is friendly and courteous, the dentistry is professional and first rate. Dr. Z has been my dentist for 30 years and I would recommend Zimmerman Family Dentistry without reservation.
Holli Traylor
4 years ago
Dr. Jeff Zimmerman is the best Dentist in the coast area. He is very compassionate and caring in his field of Dentistry. I highly recommended him. Thank you. Holli Jo Traylor-Howard
Mary Boyer Bellipanni
5 years ago
From my first visit at the Pass office until I switched to their Broad Street office, my experience has been totally positive! The admin staff are so friendly and helpful at both locations! The Zimmermans are also terrific! I don't think there are any better dentists on the Coast!
Elizabeth Register
5 years ago
Very thorough cleaning, xrays and visit by Doctor.
Ruth Bruns
5 years ago
At Zim merman Family Dentistry the entire staff is friendly and courteous, the dentistry is professional and first rate. Dr. Z has been my dentist for 30 years and I would recommend Zimmerman Family Dentistry without reservation.
Holli Traylor
5 years ago
Dr. Jeff Zimmerman is the best Dentist in the coast area. He is very compassionate and caring in his field of Dentistry. I highly recommended him. Thank you. Holli Jo Traylor-Howard
Louise Bates
5 years ago
Husband had some serious tooth & gum infection issues arise while we were out of town visiting our baby granddaughter and family. Dr Zimmerman answered their phone on Memorial Day and was very very helpful, patient, and professional and called him in medication to alleviate the problem so our trip wasn't cut short! Without his help the pain would have made us come home from KCMO several days early. Thanks so much.
Kathy Higgins
5 years ago
Great staff! Terrific dental health team. Highly recommend!
Anja Tiller
5 years ago
Awesome people, very happy with everything! Thank you!
Cheyanne Harrison
5 years ago
Everyone you interact with during the whole process is nice and friendly and helpful. Absoultely love going to this dentist and enjoy everyone there. Would highly recommend them.
sarah adam
5 years ago
Everyone was very professional, positive and accommodating!
Dit-mon La Verite
5 years ago
Everybody in our family goes to Zimmerman Family Dentistry and we are very satisfied
Hubert Wendler
6 years ago
I was a little nervous at first as it was my first visit. But I was put immediately at ease by the staff and finally Dr Jeff Zimmerman. The tech was very professional and and made me feel like a very special person as did Doctor Zimmerman. The whole time he was working on my teeth he kept me informed as to what was going on.. He was very professional and very courteous. Overall a very satisfactory experience.
sarah adam
6 years ago
Everyone was very professional, positive and accommodating!
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