The Number One Cause of Tooth Loss
Many people think that most teeth are lost because of decay.
But the main reason is gum disease. Sometimes there are no
pain or symptoms right up to the point of losing your teeth.
Symptoms of bleeding gums during brushing or flossing and
teeth that are loose or shift mean you need to contact us
immediately so we can take care of this problem in its
earliest stages. In advanced stages, gum surgery is usually
needed. But prior to that point, there are nonsurgical
methods that combat the problem very effectively.
Gum
Disease Can Contribute to Serious Health Problems
The American Dental Association has provided statistics that
show a startling 80% of the adult American population has
gum (periodontal) disease at some stage. This is a shocking
percentage that dentists consider to be an epidemic. Medical
research has also identified a link between gum infection
and the life-threatening conditions of stroke, diabetes,
respiratory afflictions, and heart disease. Dentists now
regard gum disease as a much more serious problem than
losing your teeth.
The bacteria of periodontal disease does not just remain in
the gums. It travels throughout the bloodstream and infects
other vital organs. The American Academy of Periodontology
reports that “studies found periodontal infection may
contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the
risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious
threat to people whose health is already compromised due to
diabetes and respiratory diseases.”
Good News in Reversing the
Problem
Once the gum infection reaches a critical level, surgery is
the solution to save your teeth. With infections in a lesser
stage, nonsurgical methods together with improved dental
hygiene can produce very good results. Both approaches are
generally covered through most dental insurance plans.
It’s Important to Have All Your
Teeth
Even just one missing tooth can develop into other problems
that you will want to avoid. Chewing often becomes
difficult, and food choices may change from healthier foods
that require more chewing to softer foods that are less
nutritious but easier to chew. These types of foods often
result in weight gain. And chewing with missing teeth
results in obtaining fewer nutrients from any type of food
you eat.
The lack of a full set of teeth may not only be embarrassing
in appearance, but also when speaking. Certain words may
become slurred or difficult for others to understand. Your
facial appearance may change, making you look older than
your age as your face takes on a sunken look.
We offer the best solution to the problems of missing teeth
with dental implants. They are a natural-looking, fully
functioning replacement for as many teeth as are missing. No
one will be able to tell they are not your natural teeth,
and you will be pleased how they help to remedy all the
problems associated with missing teeth.
Sheboygan Dental Care
Robert W. Schoenenberger, DDS
2202 Indiana Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-8042
DentistSheboygan.com
We Can Change Your Smile!
We know you want to feel good about yourself, and having the
appearance of your smile at its very best is part of feeling
good. We offer excellent preventive as well as restorative
techniques that can give you a great smile! These modern
techniques are easy, less time-consuming, and very
affordable! So come in and ask us what we can do for you
with veneers, crowns, bonding, and whitening. There is no
reason we can’t change your smile to make it as beautiful as
you have always dreamed.
Sheboygan Dental Care
Robert W. Schoenenberger, DDS
2202 Indiana Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-8042
DentistSheboygan.com
Feel Completely Relaxed with Sedation
Dentistry
We understand that some people are terrified of dental
treatment. The needle, the smells, the drilling – they are
just not for them. But we can calm your feelings and
eliminate any stress you may feel with conscious sedation
dentistry. We are very pleased about the ability to make
every visit easy and relaxed.
It is quite simple to give you the state of relaxation you
require. Just one hour before your appointment, you take one
pill we have previously given you. As you sit in the dental
chair, you gradually fade into a deeper level of sedation.
You are able to respond to questions asked by the dentist,
but you will not be aware of the work being performed. Your
vital signs are continually monitored during the treatment.
When you’re finished, a friend drives you home.
Some people have an even greater fear of being unconscious.
However, you are not completely “out,” as during surgery.
You still understand what’s being said and going on, you
just don’t have any anxiety about it. It provides the right
level of consciousness and the right level of calmness.
For those patients who are very resistant to getting numb,
conscious sedation will work for them. And for patients that
need extensive work but can’t afford the time for multiple
visits – again, conscious sedation is the perfect option for
your care. With this method, we can take care of years of
dental work in just one visit! We also offer nitrous oxide
(laughing gas) for those who have lighter sedation needs.
Sheboygan Dental Care
Robert W. Schoenenberger, DDS
2202 Indiana Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-8042
DentistSheboygan.com
A Solution for Missing Teeth
How about “growing” new teeth? Dental implants look very
much like a natural tooth because they come up through the
gums, unlike a bridge or denture that sits on top. They can
replace any number of missing teeth and provide the
stability to chew every type of food. They look very natural
and return your confidence for smiling and speaking. Denture
wearers can especially benefit, as they cause no problems
with slippage and tilting and they do not need to be removed
at night. After an oral surgeon inserts the titanium post,
Dr. Schoenenberger custom creates a natural-looking
restoration. You can have a full, healthy-looking smile once
again!
Sheboygan Dental Care
Robert W. Schoenenberger, DDS
2202 Indiana Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-8042
DentistSheboygan.com
Robert
W. Schoenenberger II, DDS, a Sheboygan native, is pleased to
be able to offer beautiful smiles to his neighbors and the
surrounding communities.
Dr. Schoenenberger earned his dental degree from the
Marquette University School of Dentistry, after earning his
bachelor’s degree in biology from Marquette University.
Prior to entering private practice, he served a hospital
dentistry residency at the University of Alabama–Birmingham.
He maintains professional membership in the American and
Wisconsin Dental Associations.
Dr. Schoenenberger believes in the importance of
postgraduate education as both a student and an instructor.
He serves as visiting faculty for the Spear Institute, where
he mentors other dentists at the facility in Scottsdale,
Arizona. When selecting courses to further his own
postgraduate education, he has focused on restorative and
cosmetic dentistry. His most recent training in restoring
implant-retained dentures allows him to offer patients faced
with tooth loss a stable, natural-looking alternative with
dentures that are securely held in place with implants. The
doctor’s commitment to lifelong education ensures the
highest level of care, both today and tomorrow.
Dr. Schoenenberger established and leads a local dental
study club that is comprised of dentists and specialists who
meet monthly to study complicated treatment plans, enabling
them to serve a greater portion of the population in more
complex ways. He is also active in the community as a
volunteer basketball coach of two youth teams. Dr.
Schoenenberger and his wife have three beautiful children,
and in his spare time, he enjoys golf, basketball, tennis,
gardening, and being with his family.
Sheboygan Dental Care
Robert W. Schoenenberger, DDS
2202 Indiana Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-8042
DentistSheboygan.com
