Your smile is the first thing people see. It instantly portrays your personality, self-confidence, joy and vitality. Does your smile say it all or are you embarrassed to smile? Nearly half of adults surveyed say they want a beautiful smile. Isn't it your time, right now, to have the beautiful smile you deserve? Not years. Not months. In as little as two visits. We use the most advanced techniques in dentistry to give you the smile you deserve without waiting. Michael D. Skidmore D.M.D Dentist Temecula 27699 Jefferson Avenue #306 Temecula, CA 92590 951-506-2424 office 951-506-0604 fax dmdskidmore@yahoo.com

Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers are the most conservative aesthetic restorations available in dentistry today. A thin layer of the front of the tooth is removed to allow porcelain to be bonded to the tooth without making it any thicker. The veneer covers dark or yellow teeth, fills unsightly gaps, lengthens short or stubby teeth and straightens crooked teeth. Veneers are a lasting solution. The veneers are attached to the teeth using the most advanced methods of bonding principles. The end result is a strong, functional, natural-looking and beautiful smile! Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Smile Design

A newly designed smile is truly a work of art. The term "smile design" applies to the enhancement of a smile using a combination of methods. A patient's eyes, lipline, coloring, gum tissue contouring and face are all considered when a new smile is being designed. Our goal is to redesign your smile so that it fits you, is beautiful, strong and natural-looking. We will create a smile especially for you that will make you smile for years to come! Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Bridges

A bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one are prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) tooth in place. Crowns and bridges are most commonly prepared from high quality materials such as semi-precious or precious metals, porcelain or a fused combination of the two. Aesthetics, function and tissue compatibility are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you. Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Crowns

The most common crown restoration placed today utilizes a metal lining covered with porcelain. These types of restorations are not as natural in appearance because light is not able to pass through porcelain-metal crowns as it does with a natural tooth. The result is an opaque or flat-looking tooth. Often, these types of traditional crowns leave a dark or gray line next to the gumline. Our talented team is proud to offer a natural-looking alternative: all-ceramic, non-metal crowns! With these newer restorations you will notice the life-like appearance that mimics natural teeth and does not produce the black gumline so common with porcelain-metal crowns. Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Tooth-Colored Fillings

If your teeth are filled with dark, gray metal fillings, you've got more to worry about than your appearance. Metal amalgams can damage teeth. Temperature sensitive, amalgams expand with heat and contract with cold. This movement weakens the tooth wall, leading to fractures, and also allows bacteria to enter and cause decay. They contain mercury which may have negative long-term health effects. Tooth-colored composite fillings are a safer, stronger, more attractive and more enduring alternative to metal. They conservatively restore your teeth to strength and your smile to beauty. Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.Zoom!® Teeth Whitening

Zoom! In-Office Whitening Procedure is easy for you, and doesn't cause any sensitivity, like other home bleaching products. We apply the Zoom! Whitening Gel to your teeth after isolating your lips and gums. A specially designed light activates this gel. All you need to do is lay back and relax as your smile is lightened. Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Teeth Whitening Take-Home Kits

Individuals with stained or discolored teeth may need a whitening procedure in order to restore their smile. Teeth whitening is a safe and effective way to brighten stained, discolored or dull teeth. Even a stubborn single tooth that is noticeably duller than your other teeth can be individually brightened. The procedure can actually make your natural tooth color from seven to twelve shades brighter than it is right now. You too, can have the white smile you have always dreamed about! Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a groundbreaking way straighten your teeth without braces without any uncomfortable and unsightly metal appliances. Invisalign uses a series of removable aligners that are virtually invisible, so you don't have to worry about your appearance. You can take them out for daily necessities like eating, drinking, brushing and flossing. Comfortable, convenient and complimentary to your smile, Invisalign is the preferred method of teeth alignment for patients. Call us today to find out more about Invisalign invisible braces. Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Dentures

If you have lost all of your natural teeth, dentures can replace your missing teeth and smile. Tooth loss can come from periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, but with dentures, you can benefit your appearance and health, and can continue to function as a healthy, active adult. Dr. Robinson can help you make an informed decision about whether dentures are ideal for you. Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Implants

Implants are changing the way people live! With implants, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. Dental implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. A person with implants regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours have been preserved. Implants consist of small titanium posts which are placed into the jawbone where teeth are missing. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong foundation for artificial teeth. In addition to restoring a natural appearance in the mouth, implants can help preserve facial structure, preventing bone deterioration, which typically occurs when teeth are missing. Schedule a dental appointment with dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Care and Hygiene

Preventative care is an integral part of our practice in Temicula at Dr. Skidmore's office. Maintaining good oral hygiene is one of the most important things you can do for your teeth and gums. Healthy teeth not only enable you to look and feel good, they make it possible to eat and speak properly. Good oral health is important to your overall well-being. Promoting health through preventative dentistry and educating our patients on good oral hygiene is the heart of our practice. Thorough examinations and professional cleanings allow us to identify problem areas and stop periodontal disease. Schedule a dental appointment with Dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Temecula Children's Dentistry

Dr. Skidmore is committed to improving and maintaining the oral health of infants, children and adolescents. Thanks to fluoride, dental sealants and better dental habits, 55 percent of school-age children now have no cavities. The dramatic drop in cavities among children with regular dental care is due to regular visits to the dentist starting at an early age, professional teeth cleaning for children, proper tooth-brushing habits, fluoride and dental sealants. Dr. Skidmore and his team is happy provide all aspects of preventative dental care and restorative dentistry for your children. We recommend that you begin bringing your children to the dentist for their first check up at age 2.5 to 3.0. Schedule a dental appointment with Dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Root Canals

With today's modern dental techniques, having a root canals is no longer a scary experience. Dr. Skidmore is experienced in performing root canal therapy. Extensive decay, an accident, tooth fracture or gum disease can kill teeth and cause a root canal symptom such as root canal pain or a dental abscess. However, regardless of the root canal cause, your teeth can be saved using modern therapy to do root canal treatment. Schedule a dental appointment with Dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Tooth-shaping

Tooth shaping involves removing a small amount (generally 1 to 2 millimeters) of the enamel of the teeth. Tooth shaping can shorten long teeth, round off pointed teeth, and help create a pleasing smile that gently follows the contour of the lower lip. The procedure is quick and painless (the enamel has no nerves), and is usually completed in less than 30 minutes. A small minority of patients gets slight sensitivity after tooth shaping. This can be remedied with prescription strength fluoride or in-office desensitizers. The procedure does not appear to cause any long-term damage to the teeth. Schedule a dental appointment with Dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Bonded-Bridge

A bonded-bridge can replace a missing tooth in far less time and for less money than a porcelain bridge or an implant. It is basically a resin or porcelain tooth with resin or metal wings on each side of it. It is ideal for a missing tooth in the front of the mouth, where biting forces are not that strong. The procedure involves removing a small amount of the inside of the teeth on either side of the missing one and then taking an impression or mold. The laboratory makes the bonded-bridge, which can then be adhered to the backs of the teeth surrounding the missing one.

I prefer the all resin bonded bridge because it is more esthetic (no metal shows through and grays the surrounding teeth) and does not fall out and have to be re-cemented nearly as much as a metal bonded-bridge. Schedule a dental appointment with Dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Gum-lifts

Gum-lifts (gingivectomy) involve the removal of gum to make the teeth appear longer, and the gum-line even. People who have excess gum covering the front teeth and an upper lip that comes up high when they smile are often self-conscious about their gummy smile. An uneven gum-line can make the teeth appear to have different lengths, which takes away from the appearance of an attractive smile.

To correct these problems, the dentist numbs the area and removes the excess gum. The patient is instructed to use an antiseptic mouth rinse such as Peridex on a Q-tip and apply upward pressure on the gums as they heal. The procedure is not painful, but some mild discomfort can be expected a day or two after the procedure. The gum is not damaged due to the procedure as long as the dentist has experience, and removes the proper amount. The procedure can usually be completed in about 30 minutes. Schedule a dental appointment with Dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Braces

Orthodontics or braces can improve the appearance of teeth in children and adults who have crooked teeth or teeth with wide gaps. Having teeth moved with braces is very time consuming, requires multiple visits (at least twenty) and can be uncomfortable. It is most useful for children to straighten their teeth. The procedure can improve the appearance of the face and jaw during growth.

I sometimes recommend braces to my adult patients for cosmetic reasons, but very few are interested. They would rather use other cosmetic options that get results faster, usually within two weeks, and often for less money. Schedule a dental appointment with Dentist Temecula 951-506-2424.

Michael D. Skidmore D.M.D
Dentist Temecula
27699 Jefferson Avenue #306
Temecula, CA 92590
951-506-2424 office
951-506-0604 fax
dmdskidmore@yahoo.com


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