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Smile, it is National Root Canal Week
Okay, unless you have never needed one, you might not be excited. Sometimes a tooth needs a root canal and you would never know it. But, if you have ever had severe dental pain alleviated by a root canal, you are ready to celebrate all week long.
Root Canal Awareness WeekDo you need one? Find out!A root canal is a dental treatment used to repair and save a tooth that may be infected or decayed. Your teeth are composed of many layers including an outer layer of enamel, a second layer called dentin and the inner layer called the pulp. In the pulp layer of your tooth, there are nerves that run through a canal and into the root tip.A deep cavity or tooth fracture may cause a bacterial infection in the canal which can create a lot of pressure and discomfort. An x-ray of the tooth will allow for the dentist to see if there is an infection.Is the treatment of a root canal really painful? Patients have reported the procedure is no more painful than having a filling done. Generally, the entire procedure can be completed in just one visit. The dentist will simply clean out the infected canal and fill it with a biologically inert substance. The canal will be sealed and your tooth ready to go!To help prevent future infections, it’s important to maintain good oral health and regular dental visits to help identify and prevent any future issues.Don’t wait any longer! If you think you may need a root canal or want to come in for a free consultation, call our office today! Our office is happy to perform a free benefits check to help you understand your coverage.Really having a lot of pain? Call us today and we’d be happy to help you schedule an emergency visit.
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Breaking Spring not your TeethFive Tips for Keeping Dental Health in the Bag
Remember to pack your toothbrush!
Hint One: When packing your suitcase for spring break, make sure you pack your oral health care products in addition to your sunscreen! It’s important to maintain good oral care and a healthy lifestyle away from home.
Hint Two: Be sure to keep to your established routine of brushing twice daily, flossing and using a fluoride rinse.
Hint Three: Make sure you take your dental insurance card with you in the event of an emergency.
Hint Four: Save our office phone number in your cell phone as well for a quick dial!
Toledo Office: 419-474-9611
Maumee Office: 419-893-0221
Hint 5: When in doubt, you are always welcome to give our office a call or shoot off an e-mail to help advise you what to do! We are happy to help in any way we can to make sure you stay comfortable and can enjoy your time away from home.
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Missing Teeth?
Dental Implants 101
Do you have a missing tooth or teeth you’d like to have replaced, but not sure where to start? Not sure what dental implants are and if they are right for you?
First of all – dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are surgically placed into your jaw that will hold replacement teeth.Dental implants provide many advantages including improved oral health, easier time eating, improved self esteem and durability.
Worried about the pain? Don’t worry — patients have reported there is very little discomfort involved with this type of procedure. A local anesthetic may be used to make patients comfortable and just am over-the-counter pain reliever may be needed after the procedure.How to I care for dental implants? Easy – just like brushing your own, natural teeth. You will still need to brush, floss and come in for regular check-ups.If you think you may be a candidate for implants, contact Frankel Dentistry , today to make an appointment for an evaluation.
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CELEBRATE THE WIN!
You wouldn’t play football without a helmet right? Of course not, the referees wouldn’t even let you take the field! It ridiculous to think of a soccer player without shin guards, or a hockey player without pads. We don’t even question the reasons why this protective gear is necessary – so why do we question or ignore the need to wear a mouth guard?
According to the Academy for Sports Dentistry, anyone participating in a contact or collision sport will benefit from a properly fitted and properly worn mouth guard. Also, individual competitors that are at risk, such as skateboarders, snowboarders, and other similar activities should always wear a mouth guard! This Spring Season, ensure you are protected with a sports guard from Frankel Dentistry.
Picture this: You’ve led your team to state, the fans and media are rushing the field to congratulate you and in every photo you have a massive chipped tooth from that defender that plowed you in the first quarter. GROSS. While that may be a badge of honor, wouldn’t you rather show off your big, beautiful, pearly white smile to remember the moment forever? If you had been wearing a proper sports guard, that chipped tooth may have been avoided!
Celebrate the win with a grin – not a grimace!
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Today is Single-Tasking day
Single what day? Single-tasking day is a day where you take one task and give it 100% of
your focus!
According to mentalfloss.com February 23, 2016 is “Single-Tasking Day.”
A far cry from what some call “single’s awareness day” (Feb. 14), single task day is for
all of you multi-taskers out there. While we all tend to juggle making dinner, doing
homework, checking social media, ordering from Amazon, and chatting with the family
all at one time, today is the day to make the madness stop!
It may seem like a weird and silly holiday- and we totally agree(d). Until we stopped and
really thought about how often we only give things a percentage of our focus and decided
that today, together as an office, we are going to focus on one thing.
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I still say, ‘Shoot for the moon; you might get there.’
Buzz Aldrin
The last night’s snow moon reflects the sun just like your smile mirrors your overall health. The new moon is a great time to reflect and make choices toward health.
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Why are Dr. Frankel and his staff always saying “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body?” 7 quick facts that explain why maintaining good oral health is essential to achieving great overall health.
Oral health and overall health are not mutually exclusive, in fact, they are inextricably connected. WOW! That’s a lot of big words, but basically what we are saying is if you let the health of your teeth and gums decline, you are setting yourself up to get really, really sick.
Routine cleanings, flossing, sealants and fluoride may seem like a hassle, but in reality
they are saving you from dangerous conditions such as heart disease and stroke.
1.) Gum Disease causes halitosis, better known as “knock-you-over bad breath.”
2.) 2x. Seeing double? Patients with gum disease are twice as likely to develop heart
disease.
3.) 3x. Triple what? Patients with gum disease have an increased risk of stroke triple that
of those patients without gum disease.
4.) 4x – the average increased cost of one restorative dental procedure as compared to a
regular checkup appointment.
5.) The number of primary things you need to do to maintain your healthy mouth:
Brush 2x daily
Floss 1x daily
Visit 2x yearly
Avoid tobacco products
Eat a well-balanced diet
6.) 62% – The percentage of increased risk, according to Harvard researchers, for
patients with gum disease to develop pancreatic and kidney cancers.
7.) 7x. Women with gum disease are seven times more likely to deliver premature or
underweight babies.
It is so important to keep a healthy mouth in order to promote a healthy body! Don’t let
fear, cost, or time be a factor to keep you away. Dr. Frankel says, “I care about people’s
smiles and firmly believe that with a great smile, you can improve your appearance, self
confidence, and your life.” You can schedule a free consultation today.
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Children learn good habits at an early age, so it’s important to teach them how to care for their teeth. Baby teeth still need some TLC as proper care for them will ensure their adult teeth will grow in healthy and strong. Be a positive role model for trips to the dentist and make sure the whole family visits for routine exams and cleanings. Visiting the dentist twice a year will help you and your children live a healthy lifestyle.For a more interactive brushing style, try the Philips Sonicare Bluetooth electric toothbrush. This toothbrush helps to promote longer brushing and also allows them to track brushing with an app!Download some fun activity sheets to help teach your children the importance of good oral health. Children’s smiles are irresistible, so let’s help keep them healthy and bright!Jon Frankel’s Tips for Tiny Brushers:
- Brush your teeth twice a day. Find a toothbrush your child loves such as one with their favorite character on it.
- Avoid sticky, sugary foods
- Smile! A healthy smile leads to a healthy self-esteem
If your child has not been to the dentist yet, let us help walk them through their first visit and make it memorable! Schedule your next appointment online or call our office today.https://youtu.be/HnMfrJQoBUU
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In observance of National Heart Month, it is also important to understand the link between a healthy mouth and a healthy heart. Brushing and flossing your teeth not only leads to a bright smile – studies have shown that oral health may provide warning signs for other conditions such as heart disease. For more information about how heart disease and oral health may be linked, please read the full article here.
Jon Frankel’s Healthy Mouth, Healthy Heart Tips:
- Visit your dentist regularly to identify gum disease early and remove bacteria, plaque and tartar
- Brush and floss your teeth regularly, especially with an ultrasonic electric toothbrush
- Make sure your dentist is up-to-date with any conditions and medications you are currently taking
- Treat and monitor gum disease right away
- Commit to a healthy lifestyle
Share this knowledge with a loved one this Valentine’s day to help keep their mouths and hearts healthy!Schedule your next appointment online or call our office today.XOXO,Your Dental Family at Jon Frankel Dentistryhttps://youtu.be/3zQ20EPRwT4
- Visit your dentist regularly to identify gum disease early and remove bacteria, plaque and tartar
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Dental Anxiety
Am I the only one?
You are not alone.
Often people think they are alone in their hesitation to visit the dentist. As many as one in three have some form of dental anxiety.
What causes fear of the dentist?
There can be many different causes. It might be embarrassment, a bad experience or hearing about someone else’s experience.
Will my feelings toward the dentist ever change?
We have found many of even our most anxious patients, after a series of visits at Frankel Dentistry begin to enjoy their visits.
What can I do about my dental anxiety?
Visit a dental office. Take a tour. Meet the staff. Dentistry has changed a lot in recent years. There are medications the dentist can prescribe to ease the tension or using nitrous oxide (laughing gas) during your visit often helps. For severe dental anxiety we have a dental anesthesiologist who allows you to basically sleep through your visit.