Dental Implants - Natural Function With A Natural Look

Implant dentistry merges art and experience with science to create naturally functioning replacement teeth. A dental implant serves as a replacement for the root or roots of a tooth. Like tooth roots, dental implants are secured in the jawbone and are not visible once placed. Implants are made of titanium, which has a special property of fusing to bone. This fusion is called “osseointegration” and is the basis of dental implant success. Dental implants have the highest success rate of any implanted surgical device. Read more about how dental implants work.

When teeth are lost, the bone that supported those roots is lost too. Placing implants stabilizes this bone, and prevents bone loss. Implants help maintain the jawbone’s shape, and supports the overal facial structure of the skeleton. Dental implants help you eat, chew, talk; all in a completely natural fashion.

Dental Implants -
Merging Art & Science

The dentists at South Coast Family Dentistry have extensive experience in working with patients who are missing teeth are are looking for a naturally functioning restoration for their missing tooth. Call us today at (541) 982-1275 to schedule your dental implant consultation with Dr. Bailey or Dr. Bacon. 

Want to schedule your appointment online? Use our online appointment request form!

Use Your Dental Insurance Before 2013!

Toward the end of the year, our office typically gets an increase in phone calls from patients looking to schedule an end of year cleaning or restorative appointment and use their insurance benefits before they lapse December 31st.

Many patients sometimes don't realize that they can't carry over benefit maximums from year to year (with limited exceptions - check with your plan administrator to see if your plan qualifies for a rollover.) With premiums increasing in cost from year to year, it's important that you use the monies that you've been allotted - otherwise you've just given the insurance company back a chunk of free cash.

We still have appointments available in our Coos Bay, OR dental office, and we'd love to see you! Please call our office today at (541) 982-2175 to schedule your appointment before time runs out. South Coast Family Dentistry also serves patients and the community of North Bend, OR.

Advantages of Digital X-Rays

At South Coast Family Dentistry we embrace new technology that gives significant advantages over traditional dentistry equipment.

X-rays (Radiographs)
X-rays are a primary tool for early identification of dental problems. Detecting issues with X-rays before they become problems can save you money in the long run by preventing the need for more extensive, expensive procedures or surgeries. X-rays are primarily used to detect:

• Internal tooth decay
• Cysts (fluid filled sacks at the base of your teeth)
• Tumors, both cancerous and non-cancerous
• Impacted teeth
• Teeth that are still coming in

Digital X-rays Advantages
Digital X-rays have several advantages over traditional film based X-rays:

• They emit up to 90% less radiation
• They are ready for examination nearly instantly
• They can be viewed on a computer screen
• Their image can be refined and enlarged
• They are greener; no chemicals are needed for processing

To learn more about the digital technologies we offer to our Coos Bay, OR and North Bend, OR patients, please call us today.

No More Dental Anxiety!

At South Coast Family Dentistry, we want you to have a comfortable experience. We offer several levels of sedation for anxious or fearful patients

Nitrous Oxide- laughing gas helps patients feel less anxiety and less discomfort in their mouths during procedures. The effects of the gas wear off within a few minutes of breathing oxygen.

Oral Conscious Sedation- Patients are prescribed an pill to take before coming to their appointment. The medication relieves anxiety and often can be combined with the effects of nitrous oxide once the patient is in our office.

IV Conscious Sedation- For these patients a medication is administered to take them to a deeper level of sedation than can be safely accomplished with pills. Patients undergoing this type of sedation usually do not recall anything from their procedures. In order to be licensed to perform this type of sedation Dr. Bailey, your North Bend, OR dentist, received extensive training in a dental residency including a rotation in the operating room of a hospital to administer general anesthesia to patients. Patients are carefully monitored to ensure their safety and comfort.

We are currently accepting new patients in the Coos Bay, OR and North Bend, OR areas; call us today at 541.269.5353 to make an appointment for an exam. Dr. Bacon and Dr. Bailey invite you to learn more about our Dental Services and Team Members. If you are having pain or have broken a tooth we would be happy to get you in to address your problem today. We look forward to serving you and meeting your family!

Why Do I Need A "Deep Cleaning"?

Some patients will need more than a professional cleaning (prophy) for their dental care. Patients with signs of gum disease (periodontal disease) may require more therapeutic types of cleanings to remove harmful plaque and bacteria from below the gumline and on the roots. Your doctor and hygienist will work together to properly diagnose the extremity of your Periodontal Disease and recommend a proper course of treatment.

Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease)
The American Association of Periodontists state that gum disease accounts for approximately 70% of all tooth loss in adults. Early signs of gum disease include bleeding gums when flossing or brushing and gums that are red, inflamed, or swollen.

Gum disease and tooth decay are caused by the same bacteria. These bacteria form plaque beneath the gum-line, which eats away at the bond between tooth and gum. If deterioration is allowed to continue, "pockets" form in between the teeth and the gums. Pockets deeper than 3ml may require special treatment to remove the bacteria and plaque. Without treatment and continuous maintenance, gum disease will eventually weaken the bonds that hold the teeth in place.

There is no permanent treatment for gum disease. However, it can be kept under control with proper personal hygiene and regular visits to a trained dentist or hygienist.

For more information on whether you need a deep cleaning, or to schedule your next cleaning appointment with our Coos Bay, OR and North Bend, OR dentists at South Coast Family Dentistry, give us a call!

Dental Implants in Coos Bay, OR

Dental implants truly are the wave of the future. The premier option when replacing or restoring a damaged natural tooth, implants help to preserve the look and feel of your natural occlusion (bite) and are a much less invasive option for patients diagnosed with crown or bridgework.

Technology has allowed patients who traditionally have worn ill-fitting and uncomfortable dentures to enjoy a better experience with implants to stabilize partial and full dentures. At South Coast Family Dentistry, Dr. Ryan Bailey and Dr. William Bacon are proficient in the following implant services:

• Dental Implant Placement
• Implants to replace missing teeth
• Implants to stabilize dentures
• Mini Implants
• Bone Grafting Procedures

 

We serve patients in Coos Bay, OR and North Bend, OR and the surrounding areas. To learn more about our dental implant and restorative services, contact us today!

ADA Ad Council Campaign Launches

At South Coast Family Dentistry we understand the importance of early childhood oral care. More children lose school days due to cavities and oral pain than any other cause. Dr. Ryan Bailey and Dr. William Bacon are honored to support the latest ADA public service campaign.

Kids’ Healthy Mouths, is a public service campaign designed to teach parents, caregivers and children about the importance of oral health, kicks off today nationwide.

The American Dental Association and 35 other groups in the dental community formed the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives and partnered with the Ad Council to produce this campaign. ADA members and staff were sent an email to today alerting them of the launch.
“Today is an exciting day for oral health,” ADA President William Calnon said. “Through the great work of the Ad Council and the Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives, the nation gets to be exposed to a series of informational messages about the importance of brushing your teeth for two minutes, twice a day. The ADA is proud to be a part of this significant work to prevent tooth decay in our nation’s children.”

The English and Spanish-language TV, radio, print, outdoor and digital PSAs poke fun at the myriad of inane things children spend their time doing and highlight that it only takes two minutes, twice a day to help maintain a healthy mouth and prevent future oral pain.

Read more at www.ada.org
Article attributed to Kelly Soderlund, ADA News staff

Welcome to South Coast Family Dentistry

The dental staff at South Coast Family Dentistry are committed to our patient's care and dental well-being. Through continued educational studies, our dental assistants and front office staff learn new technologies and techniques to make your time comfortable and provide the highest level of customer service. We invite you to meet Dr. Ryan Bailey and Dr. William Bacon and their staff and see for yourself the excellent care we provide!

Our front office staff are here to answer your questions about dental insurance benefits, treatment costs, and all financial matters. From scheduling your initial appointment with our doctors, greeting you as you arrive, to sitting down with you to discuss your treatment options, you will feel comfortable and in experienced hands.
Our caring and highly-trained dental assistants and hygienists will be with you every step of the way during your appointments with Dr. Bailey and Dr. Bacon. We understand that many patients feel anxiety during dentistry, and we know that with superior care and a comforting environment, that anxiety can be greatly reduced. Come and see why our patients have made South Coast Family Dentistry their dental home.

We serve patients in Coos Bay, OR and North Bend, OR, and the surrounding communities. We look forward to meeting you, and scheduling your first appointment!