Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about Emergency Dentistry!
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With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
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Air Abrasion Technology
We are happy to offer our patients the very latest dental technology, called air abrasion. This device aims a stream of tiny particles and air at the area of decay and gently mists it away! Many patients require little or no anesthesia at all. For many procedures, it’s good-bye needles!
Sheboygan Dental Care
Robert W. Schoenenberger, DDS
2202 Indiana Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-8042
DentistSheboygan.com
If your mouth or jaw hurt, it could be from a toothache. Toothaches usually indicate a cavity but they can also signal gum disease. In some cases, a toothache is a sign of an abscess or impacted tooth. A toothache should be evaluated by a dentist right away to determine the cause of the problem and prevent the tooth from dying.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Sheboygan Dental CareRobert W. Schoenenberger, DDS2202 Indiana AvenueSheboygan, WI 53081(920) 452-8042DentistSheboygan.com
Isolite® – Another Advancement for Patient Comfort
Isolite is another incredible advancement that makes dental care easier and more comfortable. This is a suction device with a very bright light that eliminates shadows within the mouth during treatment. With this technology, most procedures take about 30 percent less time. No longer do patients get a gagging feeling, as saliva won’t build up. The suction constantly takes away any debris during a procedure. There is no jaw fatigue from having to hold your mouth open. And the illumination allows for better accuracy during treatment.
No longer does a patient have to put up with a bulky rubber dam. Although procedures still require a dry area for best results,
Isolite maintains the necessary dryness in a manner that is easier for patients.
Your Health Is Very Important
We take all aspects of cleanliness very seriously at our practice. Some of the tools we use are single-use and discarded after treatment. Others are sterilized in an autoclave between patients. This is a specialized cleaning unit that is monitored by another lab to be sure all sterilization meets safety standards. We never take the slightest risk with any aspect of your health.
Sheboygan Dental Care
Robert W. Schoenenberger, DDS
2202 Indiana Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-8042
DentistSheboygan.com
Saving Teeth with Root Problems
In the past, the solution to a tooth that had infected or damaged roots was to remove it. It is now known that it is better to save the tooth to avoid other problems. Root canal therapy is the best solution for this condition.
With today’s technology and anesthetics, this procedure is much easier for patients. The pulp in the interior of the tooth is removed and replaced with a specific filling. This saves and strengthens the tooth. Sometimes, to give added strength and full functionality, a crown is placed over the tooth.
Dr. Schoenenberger is very experienced with the latest procedures in this treatment. What do patients say about it? They receive positive results in keeping the tooth from a procedure of little or no pain.
Sheboygan Dental Care
Robert W. Schoenenberger, DDS
2202 Indiana Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 452-8042
DentistSheboygan.com
The best way to find out why a tooth is sensitive is to have dental professional examine you. They can look for the signs of dentin exposure, and run tests to determine what the true cause of the sensitivity is. Sometimes, the sensitivity is due to a cavity or gum disease - these can be treated to address the sensitivity. Other times, the cause of the sensitivity is because the enamel has been lost through abrasion or erosion, or the gums have receded, causing the roots to be exposed.
What Can Be Done?If the sensitivity is due to a cavity, a restoration can be placed. If gum disease is the cause, the dental professional can perform a thorough cleaning of the area.
However, if the cause is from dentin being exposed, then there are a number of professional and at home treatments that can be used to reduce the sensitivity.
In Office Procedures:
- Fluoride varnish can be applied to exposed areas, strengthening the enamel and dentin
- Fluoride foam or gel can be placed into a mouth tray; you then sit with this in your mouth for 3-5 minutes, providing the teeth with a high concentration of fluoride to strengthen the areas
- Bonding agent, the material used to stick tooth colored restorations to teeth, can be used to seal the dentin surface and provide a barrier to the stimuli that cause sensitivity
At Home:
- Use a very soft bristle tooth brush, with low abrasive tooth paste
- Brush correctly and do not over brush
- Use a tooth paste specially formulated to soothe the nerve endings in the tooth
- Use a high concentration fluoride toothpaste (given to you by the dental professional) to strengthen the tooth surface
There are a number of treatments available, and your dental professional can help you find those that will work best, depending on your situation. Always seek a dental professional's help - do not try to diagnose this problem yourself. It may be the sign of something more serious, and only a dental professional can tell you what it really is.
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