Archive for January, 2016

What exactly does FAGD mean?

Dr. Boyles is one of less than 5% of dentists nationwide to achieve the FAGD accreditation. But what exactly does the FAGD distinction mean in dentistry? And what does it mean for our patients? Dr. Boyles was featured in North Carolina Dental Review Magazine in 2014. A Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) is […]

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Cosmetic Dentistry

What exactly does FAGD mean?

Home Instructions

If you have a fear of dental work

Crowns and bridges usually take two or three appointments to complete. In the first visit, the teeth are prepared and molds of the mouth are taken. Temporary crowns or bridges are placed to protect the teeth while the custom restoration is being made. Since the teeth will be anesthetized, the tongue, lips and roof of the mouth may be numb. Please refrain from eating and drinking hot beverages until the numbness is completely worn off. Occasionally a temporary crown may come off.