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- What causes the discoloration of a tooth?
-As people age, enamel wears down, and teeth take on a duller appearance.
Tooth discoloration is a normal part of aging.
Other causes of tooth discoloration include side effects of medications used during the developmental phase of the teeth with in the mother’s womb, excessive fluoride consumption and an individual's genetic makeup.
Teeth whitening and veneers offer a cosmetic dentistry solution for people with discolored or dull-looking teeth.
-Does teeth whitening work for everyone?
- It works for most people. But, in cases involving severe discoloration, teeth whitening may not result in a bright, white smile.
Individuals with severe tooth discoloration should consider other options, such as porcelain veneers or composite bonding.
-What cosmetic dentistry procedures are available for people who are missing teeth?
-People who are missing teeth may be better served by a dental bridge and/or dental implants.
Dentures are not considered a cosmetic dentistry procedure, although they provide a cosmetic benefit for people who have lost all of their teeth.
Dentures may also be stabilized with dental implants.
It is best to have your situation evaluated in our office in order to establish candidacy for any of these procedures. |
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Sharon Mathven
I consider Dr. Charles Zuman of Fine Quality Dental to be one of the best dentist in Los Algodones, and here is why:
After 20 years, the crown on one of my front teeth became loose and fell off. I consulted two dentists in my home town of Victoria, British Colombia, and both said my only options were a bridge, a denture or an implant. They suggested I consider an implant, at a cost of about $5000.00. Not being on a dental plan, I decided to look for other options.
I consulted two dentists in Los Algodones and they both inmediately suggested an implant was their preferred option at a cost of $1300.00 to $1800.00.
I was then fortunate enough to learn about Dr. Zuman and made an appointment to see him in April 2010. During our inicial appointment, he had every oportunity to say I needed an implant, but to my surprise, instead suggested that we should try to save my natural tooth, by drilling out the old post (a very tricky procedure!) and engineer a new post and crown. I was thrilled and relieved. As a bonus, the cost would be a fraction of the cost of an implant.
The precedure went beautifully and my new tooth looks GREAT!
I am a very nervous patient and avoid dentist when I can, but Dr. Zuman made me feel confortable and even laugh occasionally. Dr. Zuman has more that 20 years experience, speaks perfect English, and is very confident and detailed in his work. His office is as clean as any I have seen in Canada, and the instruments and equipment all appear to be of a high standard. His assistant and receptionist are both competent and attentive.
In short, I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Zuman and will be back in November 2010 for more work.
Sincerely,
Sharon Mathven
methven@shaw.ca
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True Blue Indigo
"Dr. Zuman is the only dentist to use in Algodones. Not only is he
cheerful, honest, completely bilingual, and utterly professional, he actually repaired mistakes made by another local dentist for no charge because he was so sad about their poor quality work. I will always have an implant that does not line up properly because the hole was put in improperly, but I will also always have the best correction for that mistake because of Dr. Zuman's professionalism to thank. Dr. Charles Zuman brings a higher standard of professionalism to his work than any American dentist I have ever used."
True Blue Indigo
www.trueblueindigo.com
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Brent and Jackie Strong Dr. Zuman is very patient and knowledgeable. I was able to have a lot of work done in a very short time. His prices are very affordable. I would certainly recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist. He is very capable and seems to be able to handle any issue you may have. I'll definitely be back in the future.
Brent and Jackie Strong
brentand jackie@charter.net
Sep. 2010
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Dina Jump
" Dr. Zuman, you are a Dentist of Miracles! Thank you “So” much for making me smile once again! All you care & expertise made all the difference in my HEALTHY smile. Thank you for taking such great care of me. I’ll see you soon. In the meantime you & your family be safe, happy and healthy".
Email: Dina.jump@yahoo.com. 702-353-3068
Leo Esh
"Dear Doctor Zuman,
I wanted to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to you for the wonderful dental work you did for me. I was skeptical at first not knowing you, but when my friend Joe Frank told me about the great work you did for him I felt confident enough to try you out. I can only say that your great chair side manner and lack of pain during the procedure made me feel at great ease to recommend you to all of my friends. I wish you great luck on your new project and whish you all the best."
Sincerely yours, Leo Esch, Los Angeles, Ca.
EMAIL: leo@jsp.cc
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Chuck Rainville
"Dr Charlie Zuman is awesome. He not only installed 3 implants, for a third of the cost stateside but also did a bone graft that was needed in the same session. The patients come first even if it means he has to work longer hours.
I'm very pleased with my new teeth. Dr Zuman even replaced an implant crown that my former stateside dentist had wrongly installed leaving too large a gap between teeth.
I drove from Vancouver WA to see Dr Zuman because I felt he had the training and the skills and the work ethic to finish my mouth as quickly as possible. He worked with me and kept my stay in nearby Yuma as short as possible.
Thank you It's great to be able to chew without pain again." Chuck Rainville
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Ron DeGuelle
"Dr Zuman, Thank you for the great job you did on my dental work. Your superior work and quest for perfection on my crowns looks great and has fixed my bite alignment problems. I am working on keeping my gums healthy and looking forward to checking out your new office next trip".
Ron DeGuelle,Las Vegas. NV.
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Sandy Dynarski
"Dr. Zuman made me feel comfortable even when I was nervous. He gave me all the options and allowed me to decide what I wanted to do. He explains exactly what will be done and answered any all questions I had. I would recommend Dr. Zuman to anyone and will continue to go to him with my dental needs. You can’t go wrong!!!"
Sandy Dynarski
Email: dynarski@npgcable.com
Jim McCann
"My wife and I have visited Dr. Zuman on several occasions. He is very caring, professional and willing to please.
The fee for his services is a fraction of what you pay in the "States" and I feel the quality is every bit as good.
We have had cleanings, fillings root canal and crowns and we are happy with our results.
Please visit Dr. Zuman for an evaluation of you dental needs."
Jim McCann Mesa, AZ
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Margot Kiefer
I had spent too many years procrastinating before I chose my new dentists in Los Algodones, Mexico, via Google, & I must say that Dr. Zuman & the staff of Fine Quality Dental, fulfilled all the promises of their website.
In retrospect I realize how lucky I was to have available to me the high level of their expertise in their respective fields of dentistry, in view of my out of sync mandibular joints, the loss of bone mass in my lower jaw & the misalignment of my bite. After 4 root canals & a full complement of porcelain crowns for every single tooth (adjusted to re-align my bite), I am so grateful for the combination of friendliness, skill, professionalism & integrity that put me at ease throughout all my treatments, which were completed in a very short time.
I love the color & natural look of my new crowns & my new smile, & I'll let you in on a little secret that I learned from Dr. Zuman - if you say "whiskey" instead of cheese, your photographic smile will be even better!
With gratitude, Margot Kiefer
hkw@uniserve.com
Dona Prewett
My experience with Dr. Zuman was very pleasant one. It was my first time using a dentist in Mexico, so I checked 6 different dentist to see who I felt comfortable with, and Dr. Zuman won my trust.
I had never had a root canal, so I was apprehensive about what to expect. Dr. Zuman explained what he was doing step by step and educated me as he worked on my tooth. He calmed all the fear. I was impressed with his gentleness & caring attitude. I would highly recommen Dr. Zuman to anyone wanting to fo to Los Algodones to try him.
Dona Prewett
donnaprewett@hotmail.com
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Kal Appel
"Looking for a Dentist Without Having to Rob a Bank?"
For those in our community who require dental care, I want to share with you a "treasure" I found.
About a 3-hour drive from Phoenix, Az. is a small Mexican town called Los Algodones. It is 3 miles west of the California-Arizona border just past Yuma. Los Algodones exists to provide medical, dental, optical and pharmaceutical services to Americans and Canadians. I can't vouch for the quality of care at all of the doctors and dentists there,, but I found one who is a true gem. His name is Dr. Charles Zuman.
Born and raised in Mexico City, Dr. Zuman speaks English and Spanish, with perfect fluency. For over 20 years he has been an implantologist, although he performs all kinds of dental procedures. His advanced training has all been in the USA, as the diplomas, professional certificates, etc. in his office attest. His brand new office in Los Algodones is located a 5-minute walk from the border crossing. It is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, and the work areas are immaculate as you would expect.
Dr. Zuman's approach is very conservative i.e., he will start with least aggressive.invasive treatments needed and only if they don't work will he use more aggressive treatments. He is a dentist with "golden hands" - I have never had LESS pain or discomfort with ANY dental treatment than I have found with Dr. Zuman. I have been using him since last July and have been nothing short of delighted with his work - and with his bills. In my experience you can expect to pay about 1/3 of what you will pay in the USA for the same treatments, and as I just returned from a visit to him.
A note: I have lived overseas for nearly 20 years and have had dental work done in many different places, including of course, the USA. I have not found a better dentist ANYWHERE than Dr. Zuman, I can tell you that for me, he is a "keeper".
by Kal Appel
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Arlene Mardian
To whom it may concern,
I had seven crowns replaced including two bridges and seven fillings. I was very pleased and impressed with Dr.Zuman's patience and knowledge. Dr.Zuman is an awesome dentist. I would recommend Dr.Charles Zuman to my husband and children.
Arlene Mardian
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Ed & Bunny Collett My husband and I have had fillings, root canals, bridge replacement, dental surgery and cleanings done by Dr. Charles Zuman. We like his approach and how he focuses on preserving the original tooth structure. He addresses one tooth at a time, evaluates it and treats it accordingly.
We have received "Fine Quality Dental" Care and highly recommend him to others.
Ed & Bunny Collett
ednbunny@hotmail.com
March 2010
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