Choosing
Your Child’s Dentist is Like Choosing
Their Pediatrician
It is important for every child to develop good daily
hygiene habits for the health of their teeth and gums.
Children’s teeth are more susceptible to cavities in their
formative years due to a variety of factors. They often do
not brush thoroughly on their own. We encourage parents to
be a part of their daily dental care. Children also eat
throughout the day, which exposes their teeth to the acid in
foods. When a tooth is not clean to begin with, more acid
will increase the rate of development of cavities.
When parents and the dentist work together to identify poor
hygiene and dietary habits, this will help to reduce the
chances of cavities. Also, an application of a mineralizing
fluoride varnish will be a significant help in the fight
against decay.
Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
Although tea has a reputation as a healthy beverage, it may not be the best choice when it comes to keeping your teeth white. Dentists say tea -- especially the basic black variety -- can cause more stains than coffee. However, recent studies have found that even herbal teas and white teas have the potential to erode enamel and cause tooth staining.
Above article from: Webmd.com/oral-health
Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
Preventing
Child Tooth Decay – the Easy Way!
Children do not always do a good job of brushing their
teeth. It may be difficult for them to brush and clean all
the grooves in the back teeth. Bacteria that cling to a
tooth forms plaque and eventual decay. With even a small
amount of decay, the tooth is permanently damaged and will
need a filling.
Let us introduce to you a preventive technique with dental
sealants to keep this from happening.
Here’s the easy and quick procedure:
1. All the teeth are cleaned and sterilized.
2. A clear, thin coating of the sealant is applied to each
tooth.
3. A curing light is used to bond the sealant to the tooth’s
surface.
It is that simple and takes just a few minutes. No shots or
drills are necessary, there is no pain, and best of all,
this treatment will help to keep
teeth healthy.
Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
The
Primary Cause of Lost Teeth
It is important for our patients to know that most tooth
loss is due to gum disease, not injury or decay. Bleeding
gums and loose or shifting teeth are painless symptoms that
need immediate attention. If the infection is treated in the
early stages, there are a variety of nonsurgical methods
that can be used and are painless. In the advanced stages of
gum disease, surgery will be necessary.
Gum Disease Linked to Heart Disease
and Even Stroke
The latest medical research has revealed there is a link
between gum disease and serious conditions such as heart
disease, stroke, and diabetes. Since these health problems
can be fatal, gum disease is now realized to be a more
serious problem than loss of teeth. The bacteria from
infected gums travels in the bloodstream to vital organs.
The American Dental Association has estimated that nearly
80% of the adult American population has some level of gum
disease. Most dentists consider this percentage to be at an
epidemic level.
The American Academy of Periodontology reports: “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 about Periodontal Disease
When gum disease is treated in the mild stages, nonsurgical
methods are used and, together with better daily dental
care, produce excellent results. If gum disease is not
treated until the advanced stages, surgery will be
necessary. Generally, both nonsurgical and surgical
treatments are covered under most dental insurance plans.
Problems from Missing Teeth
Some of our patients have asked us what is so bad about
losing a tooth. Since you can’t die from it, is it a big
deal?
Losing even a single tooth can cause other teeth to move,
which can affect your ability to chew properly and absorb
nutrients. When it is difficult to chew, your diet may
change to eating softer, processed foods that can lead to
weight gain. Eventually, your face will take on a “sunken”
look without a full set of teeth, and you will look older
than what you really are. You may also become embarrassed
because you no longer speak clearly.
We are pleased to offer replacements for missing teeth with
implants. Implants can be used for one or many missing
teeth. They look and function just like a natural tooth, and
you will be happy to have a full smile again.
Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
Teeth
Whitening – Dazzling Results in Just One Visit!
Dr.
Stohl is very pleased to offer his patients a revolutionary
new teeth-whitening procedure called Venus White™. If you
have severely stained teeth and have tried other methods
that did not produce the results you wanted, you will be
pleasantly surprised with this method.
Another whitening method we offer is custom-made whitening
trays. We give you instructions and enough supplies to
complete the process at home. It is safe and effective,
producing great results in
1 - 14 days.
Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
Do
You Fall Asleep During the Day?
Have you been told you suffer from sleep apnea? Have you
been given the traditional CPAP device to alleviate
conditions of snoring or interrupted breathing during sleep?
Like many other sufferers, even though placement of the mask
over your nose or mouth provides continuous air into the
lungs, you may become annoyed from wearing an uncomfortable,
bulky mask.
If your frustration level has reached the point that you
will not wear the mask anymore, let us introduce to you a
new device that is small, easy to use, and alleviates the
problems associated with sleep apnea.
It is an acrylic device similar to a mouthguard or
orthodontic retainer. When placed over your upper and lower
teeth, it will gently realign your jaw and tongue, keeping
your air passage open for continual breathing. It can be
inserted or removed very easily, cleaning is quick, and it
takes up very little space in a suitcase or handbag when
traveling. And more good news is the high success rate in
over 90% of patients who use them. If you need help in
getting sound sleep each night, give us a call today for
more information about sleep apnea and snoring appliances.
Get the rest you deserve.
Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
Natural-Looking Replacements for Missing Teeth
If you are missing one, or even several teeth, dental implants are the way to go for front or back teeth. They function just like real teeth – allowing you to chew a variety of foods – are secure in your mouth whether eating, speaking, or laughing, and are permanently placed in your mouth so they look like they are your real teeth. Unlike bridges or dentures that rest on top of your gums, dental implants are positioned under your gums. This makes it look like the implant has naturally grown there, just like the original tooth. Denture wearers especially like the functionality of implants, as there is no more slippage and no need to remove them at night. We handle the entire procedure for you, so there is no need to go to another office.
Carolina Smiles Family Dental
Michael Stohl, DMD
1139 A Greenville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone: (828) 693-8630
Website: HendersonvilleDentistNC.com
