Curious about Cosmetic Options regarding your Smile?
Mick Jagger had an emerald chip put in the middle of his upper right incisor, but people thought it was spinach. He changed it to a ruby until he got tired of people discussing the drop of blood on his tooth. Jagger finally settled on a diamond. (Mr. Jagger could have enjoyed a digital preview of his enhancements had he visited Dr. Jonathan Frankel.) Dr. Frankel offers complimentary cosmetic imaging creating a digital image of various smile options.
White Spots on Teeth
White spots on teeth have a variety of causes including nutrition, oral hygiene, tooth development, genetics and are often seen after braces are removed. Often the cause is decalcified enamel which may lead to decay.
Dr. Frankel offers MI Paste a professional dental product. Many of his patients have enjoyed a reversal in the white spots on their teeth. MI paste is also helpful for patients with sensitive teeth and those suffering from dry mouth syndrome.
The connection between a healthy body and a healthy mouth has been well established. Heart disease, stroke, diabetes, low birth weights in babies, miscarriages even pancreatic cancer and Alzheimer’s disease have been linked to the heath of your mouth.
The first person you see at your regularly scheduled dental visit is usually a Registered Dental Hygienist. The dental hygienist is often associated with “just a cleaning”. Whether a periodontal patient on a schedule of every three months or a routine patient on a six month recare schedule check for more. Your hygienist is on a mission to gather data.
Top Five Screenings done by your Dental Hygienist
Health History Review
Changes in your medical history can dramatically change your oral health. Medications can cause dry mouth or lower your immune response to the bacteria that normally forms on your teeth. Additional aids such as natural healing gels or even at home fluoride treatments may be indicated. Sleep apnea and snoring can be treated with an oral appliance. Asthma treatments may also cause complications in the mouth. There are endless associations. Let your hygienist and doctor know every change or new medication you are taking even over-the-counter remedies such as aspirin, health supplements and vitamins. Include the dosage. It makes a difference.
Yes, your hygienist should be pulling your tongue. Checking the lymph nodes and muscles around the face and neck area, checking all the areas in the mouth including the lips, throat, sides, back and under the tongue are important diagnostic check points. Oral cancer rates have not dropped and early detection is key. The Oral Cancer Foundation, http://oralcancerfoundation.org, notes one person per hour, 24 hours per day dies in the US from Oral Cancer. These statistics can be lowered with earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment.
Restorative Screening
Taking digital radiographs or scans, using an intra-oral camera, the diagnodent (decay detecting device) and through a tactile and visual scan your hygienist checks for areas of disease, wear and decay. The condition of existing restorations will be noted along with any changes in previously restored teeth or in the way your teeth bite together. During the use of an intra-oral camera often the patient begins to point out areas of concern by themselves.
Periodontal Screening
The soft tissue survey includes checking digital radiographs and scans for bone loss, cysts, tumors and a constricted airway. The space between the gum tissue and the teeth will be measured and recorded in a process called periodontal charting (1-3 mm is considered within normal limits anything deeper simply can not be cleaned properly with a toothbrush or floss). The hygienist notes areas where bleeding occurs. Healthy gums do not bleed at all. Collection of information regarding the color and consistency of the gum tissue, recession of the gum tissue or mobility of the teeth completes the data collection.
Dr. Jon Frankel is proud to have incorporated the Velscope System into our dental practice.
The Velscope System, recently approved by the FDA, was developed by the British Columbia Cancer Agency and Vancouver-based LED Dental Inc. It is a revolutionary hand-held device that provides dentists and hygienists with a new tool to aid in the early detection of oral cancer. The Velscope examination is a non-invasive, painless procedure which takes only a few minutes. The dentist shines a blue light into the mouth to cause it to fluoresce. This fluoresence helps the dentist visualize abnormal tissue which may be, or may lead to, oral cancer.
Over 30,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States. With a mortality rate of over 50% at 5 years, one person every hour of every day dies of oral cancer in America. If detected early however, the oral cancer is 90% survivable. Dr. Frankel states: “We’ve always conducted an annual comprehensive oral cancer screening for all of our patients, but the Velscope System will allow us to see things we’ve been unable to see previously. By detecting potential problems earlier, we’ll be providing our patients with the best oral health care currently available.”
For more information regarding the Velscope System, visit www.velscope.com or call Jonathan Frankel, D.D.S. with your questions, and to schedule an appointment 419-474-9611.
Learn More!
“The Dr. Oz Show” will feature a major segment on VELscope technology and oral cancer detection on Wednesday, June 8.
The segment will feature regular show contributor and long-time VELscope user Dr. Jonathan Levine. According to Dr. Levine, who taped the segment this week, “This show, I predict, will start a movement for patients to DEMAND an oral cancer examination from their dentist and hygienist. This will be the most powerful segment I have done with Mehmet Oz.”
Have you ever forgotten a dental appointment? Dr. Frankel offers e-mail, text messaging and personal telephone call appointment scheduling and reminders.
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Busy schedules need not mean hectic lives, Dr. Frankel and his staff respect your time and offer all the advantages of a personal secretary…personal reminders by telephone, e-mail and text messaging.
Melissa Simon And just love that service!!! That reminds me, I have to call in and change August’s appointment.
Twice a day, morning and night is recommended. (If you could remove every bit of bacteria, food and debris once a day would be enough. The colonies of bacteria causing dental cavities or decay and gum disease begin to regroup right after you brush.)
Brush after eating foods that stick to your teeth.
Dry mouth or decreased saliva cause food to adhere to the teeth. Brush more often.
When you need to brush but cannot, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.
Brush well, take your time (most patients brush only 37 seconds while brushing should last at least two minutes).
Use a strategic approach. Brush the areas toward your face, the areas toward your tongue and areas where you bite and chew.
Use an electric toothbrush with a timer that pauses every 30 seconds. (You’d be surprised how many dental professionals use electric toothbrushes.)
Patients at the office of Jon Frankel have found the Philips Sonicare Flexcare and the Flexcare for Kids have improved their oral health significantly.
Brushing is not enough. The only way to clean between your teeth is flossing.
Floss at least once a day.
Allow the floss to go in-between the tooth and the gum tissue. Pull the floss tight against the tooth.
Dr. Frankel’s Dental Hygienist with 42 years of experience, Karen Kearns, suggests scraping the floss “up to your nose and down to your toes” while pulling the floss directly against the tooth making it into the shape of a letter “c” or “u”.
Use a tongue scraper. The Breath RX tongue scraper is inexpensive, dishwasher- proof and easy to use.
“When someone offers you a breath mint, take it.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr. author of Life’s Little Instruction Book.
Halitosis or bad breath is a serious concern. The cause can be challenging to pinpoint without the guidance of a profession
Dr. Frankel can help identify the cause and recommend one of several treatments.
Change your toothbrush at least every three months
Dr. Frankel recommends regular scheduled dental care visits every six months.
Care visits include a thorough evaluation of our mouth and teeth, an oral cancer check, a dental cleaning or prophylaxis and instructions on home care. Regular dental evaluations help prevent small issues from becoming big problems.
Many Pre-K school programs require a dental evaluation, make your child’s required first dental visit a fun experience.
Dr. Frankel offers excellent child-friendly dentistry beginning with a television in each room allowing children to choose their favorite cartoon network and ending in a fun treasure chest selection.
How did you celebrate El Cinco de Mayo? Jon Frankel and Amber Puhl invited their entire to staff to a Toledo Mudhens game. In the comfort of a Fifth Third Field Party Suite the Frankel and Puhl Team sported sombreros and dined on an extensive buffet of Mexican Appetizers and Entrees.
“Earlier this year I had all four wisdom teeth taken out at the same time. The staff at Jon Frankel Dentistry were amazing! Not only did they make me feel comfortable, but they also did it with professionalism and much-needed humor. They called me at home to monitor my brief recovery and I was so appreciative. My next step to a beautiful smile is getting fitted for Invisalign Clear Braces. I can’t wait to begin my journey. I encourage you to do the same by making an appointment at Jon Frankel Dentistry, you’ll be so happy that you made that first step!” – Rhonda B. Sewell, Media Relations
Jon Frankel, Amber Puhl and their Staff appreciate their dental patients. Today at both the Toledo and Maumee locations each patient is receiving a complimentary coupon for an Expresso Car Wash!
What Patients Want
Many patients dread the thought of going to their dentist, then being referred out to another office. Jonathan Frankel, DDS does most procedures “in-house”.
Dr. Frankel listens to what his patients want.
Dental patients want to stay at one office for their dental needs.
Cosmetic needs such as Veneers and Invisalign (invisible orthodontia), tooth replacement such as dental implants, bridges and partial or full dentures, same day restorations and crowns are all done at the same office.
The office of Dr. Frankel is truly your dental home providing all the dental care you want.
Dental Fear
Many people hesitate to go to the dentist even though they know it is important.
Dental and oral health are directly related to over-all health.
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes are directly correlated to the health of your mouth.
Patients of Dr. Frankel actually enjoy going to the dentist. Recently a new patient asked, “Is it wrong..to look forward to going to the dentist?” Keep healthy and have fun with Dr. Frankel… go to a dentist you can’t wait to see.
High Tech Scan
“One of the things that amazes me when I visit Dr. Frankel is the advanced technology.” anonymous patient
Committed to utilizing the latest advances in dentistry Dr. Frankel is one of the only dentists in the area with a high tech scan
The high tech scan takes 220 images which integrate to show an accurate image of the head and neck area.
Patients of Dr. Frankel can see missing teeth ideally replaced in a virtual image before treatment begins. Be the future… at the office of Dr. Frankel.
Free Whitening
Graduations, weddings and summer vacations are a few of the many reasons to smile.
Teeth whitening systems brighten your smile and keep your teeth white.
Dr. Frankel and Dr. Puhl offer free whitening to all their new patients.
“Thank you Dr. Frankel. Keep smiling Toledo…you’ve got Dr. Frankel.” anonymous patient
Television
Each room at Dr. Frankel’s has a TV for patients to watch.
Recent information reveal there are great reasons to watch TV.
Just three quick reasons
…Laughing makes you live longer…Learning new ideas or skills maybe even just a new recipe keeps your mind alert…Relaxation and stress reduction not only make you live longer but enjoy a better quality life…
“One of my favorite places to watch TV… at the office of my friends Dr. Frankel and Dr.Puhl.” Marie
Snore Guard
Twenty-five percent of the people in the U.S. snore.
Sleep deprivation can be an issue when a family member snores.
Often Dr. Frankel can prevent snoring with a simple device called a snore guard.
Call Dr. Frankel for a complimentary snore guard consultation 419-474-9611. (It is usually the wife who calls.)
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