Historic "Kelsey Home" Office
Our Dentists and staff are dedicated to providing you with a pleasant visit and results that you’re proud to show off. We can help you with questions about scheduling, financial policy and insurance, to make that part of the process as simple as possible.
Dr. Krape has maintained much of the original character and warm atmosphere that so many have come to love about his practice, always making you feel comfortable, relaxed and like family.
If you happen to arrive early, we encourage you to take a stroll under the 75+ year old Banyan trees, or sit by a serene waterfall surrounded by a mini jungle of native landscaping before your treatment.
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Just like any doctor, choosing the right dentist in the North Palm Beaches can be a crucial decision. The right choice can produce many years of happy and healthy teeth for both you and your family. The wrong choice can result in a painful and expensive experience the longer time goes on. Do not assume the basics, but ask the right questions up front...
Learn More ›Normally, when bone gets damaged, because it is partly made of living cells, it can heal itself by growing new tissue or remodeling.
But while teeth are bone-like, they do not have this facility. So how do they survive a lifetime of wear and tear? In the journal Nano Letters, researchers led by members from the...
Learn More ›Hello to all! Welcome to Dr. Krape Cosmetic and Gentle Family Dentistry! Dr. Krape and his staff of specialists have served the North Palm Beach area since 1968.
We currently have 5 Dentists to tend to all your needs.
Specializing in all your dental needs. Utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technologies, including...
Learn More ›Dental Implants are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.
The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything and can smile with confidence, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved.
Dental implants are changing the way people live. With them, people are rediscovering the comfort and confidence to eat, speak, laugh and enjoy life. For more information about dental implants or to schedule a consultation appointment, call our office in Lake Park, FL at 561-257-2580.
Our general, cosmetic & specialists are serving the Northern Palm Beaches and practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry and can correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile.
Exposure to all sources of radiation -- including the sun, minerals in the soil, appliances in your home, and dental X-rays -- can damage the body's tissues and cells and lead to the development of cancer. Fortunately, the dose of radiation you are exposed to during the taking of X-rays is extremely small.
Advances in dentistry over the years have lead to the low radiation levels emitted by dental X-rays. Some of the improvements are new digital X-ray machines that limit the radiation beam to the small area being X-rayed, higher speed X-ray films that require shorter exposure time compared with older film speeds to get the same results, and the use of film holders that keep the film in place in the mouth (which prevents the film from slipping and the need for repeat X-rays and additional radiation exposure).
Also, the use of lead-lined, full-body aprons protects the body from stray radiation (though this is almost nonexistent with the modern dental X-ray machines.) In addition, federal law requires that X-ray machines be checked for accuracy and safety every two years, with some states requiring more frequent checks.
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Sealants are a thin, plastic coating that is painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth (the premolars, and molars) -- to prevent tooth decay. The painted on liquid sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and groves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth.
Typically, children should get sealants on their permanent molars and premolars as soon as these teeth come in. In this way, the dental sealants can protect the teeth through the cavity-prone years of ages 6 to 14. However, adults without decay or fillings in their molars can also benefit from sealants.
Sealants can protect the teeth from decay for many years, but they need to be checked for chipping or wear at regular dental check-ups.
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Over the past several years, concerns have been raised about silver-colored fillings, otherwise called amalgams. Because amalgams contain the toxic substance mercury, some people think that they are responsible for causing a number of diseases, including autism, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis.
The American Dental Association (ADA), the FDA, and numerous public health agencies say amalgams are safe, and that any link between mercury-based fillings and disease is unfounded. The cause of autism, Alzheimer's disease, and multiple sclerosis remains unknown.
Additionally, there is no solid, scientific evidence to back up the claim that if a person has amalgam fillings removed, he or she will be cured of these or any other diseases.
All toothpastes help remove surface stains through the action of mild abrasives. Some whitening toothpastes contain gentle polishing or chemical agents that provide additional stain removal. Whitening toothpastes can help remove surface stains only and do not contain bleach; over-the-counter and professional whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide (a bleaching substance) that helps remove stains on the tooth surface as well as stains deep in the tooth. None of the home use whitening toothpastes can come even close to producing the bleaching effect you get from your dentist's office through chair-side bleaching or power bleaching. Whitening toothpastes can lighten your tooth's color by about one shade. In contrast, light-activated whitening conducted in your dentist's office can make your teeth three to eight shades lighter.
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Several different options are available to change the shape of teeth, make teeth look longer, close spaces between teeth or repair chipped or cracked teeth. Among the options are bonding, crowns, veneers, and recontouring.
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