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James Shaner DDS
520 West Pine Street = Farmington MO = 63640 = (573) 756-4245
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Plaque - A visible dental problem
 

One of the easiest problems to spot is a build-up of plaque. Plaque is the soft, sticky layer of bacteria, which is constantly forming on the teeth.

Usually it is invisible to the naked eye, but when a person is not brushing adequately, it can build up to where it appears to be a thick whitish coating on the teeth at the gum line.  If not removed, it can lead to gum disease.

Another potential problem, which is easy to spot, is missing teeth.  Many patients Dr. Shaner sees assume that if they are still able to eat, they are O.K.

But very often, losing just one tooth can lead to the loss of support, and teeth begin to drift into the empty space, causing a change in the bite.  It also forces the remaining teeth to carry an additional load, sometimes past their ability to adapt.  In most cases, when even one tooth is lost, the remaining teeth suffer and are more likely to be lost as well.

At James Shaner DDS our focus is in the treatment of problems such as these. Call our office at (573) 756-4245 for the care you need.

 

 

 


Dental Plaque
In Farmington Missouri and the surrounding
Fredericktown - Park Hills - Bonne Terre - Doe Run MO areas.

Dr. Shaner is licensed to perform all listed services as a general dentist. This provider is not a
specialist in prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants and
non-specialty interest areas that require no specific educational training to advertise this service.

Conscious sedation is taught as a part of post-graduate residency programs approved by the
American Dental Association.  Dr. Shaner has not completed an American Dental Association
approved residency program in which conscious sedation is taught.
 
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