In Brownsburg IN, Dr. Brad Stutler and his dental treatment team at Stutler Dental are pleased to offer the following dental care services: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Dental Care in Complete Comfort with Sedation Dentistry
With conscious sedation dentistry, all of our patients can be at ease during their treatments – free from fear and anxiety. The pills you'll take orally 90 minutes before your appointment make all the difference. As you sit in our dental chair, you'll become more relaxed until you achieve a level of sedation that creates a complete sense of peace. However, you'll still be conscious and able to respond to any questions. You won't be completely "out" as you would be for surgery. Some patients become anxious that they will fall into an unconscious state. They fear losing control. With conscious sedation you are still capable of perceiving everything going on around you. Only your sense of panic is eliminated. Conscious sedation dentistry also works extremely well even for those who are strongly resistant to anesthesia and can't get numb. It bears noting that if you don't have time in your hectic schedule for repeat dental appointments, conscious sedation dentistry allows us to perform more work in a single visit.
We also offer nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, as a lighter sedation option for some patients. Stutler Dental Brad Stutler, DDS 1460 North Green Street, Suite 300 Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 225-4520 Website:StutlerDental.com
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month Oral cancer can be fatal. But if detected early, it has a fantastic cure rate. Get your painless oral cancer screening today! Ask your dentist for an oral cancer screening. It could save your life! Stutler Dental Brad Stutler, DDS 1460 North Green Street, Suite 300 Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 225-4520 Website:StutlerDental.com
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was Reviewed by the Faculty of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine If you want to prevent cavities, how often you eat can be just as important as what you eat. That's because food affects your teeth and mouth long after you swallow. Eating cookies with dinner will do less harm to your teeth than eating them as a separate snack. Of course, overall poor nutrition can contribute to periodontal (gum) disease. It also can have other long-term effects on your mouth. Learning how food affects your oral health is the first step toward mouth-healthy eating. Immediate Effects of Food Changes begin in your mouth the minute you start to eat certain foods. Bacteria in your mouth make acids. The acids start the process that can lead to cavities. How does this happen? All carbohydrate foods eventually break down into simple sugars: glucose, fructose, maltose and lactose. Fermentable carbohydrates break down in the mouth. Other foods don't break down until they move further down the digestive tract. Fermentable carbohydrates work with bacteria to form acids that begin the decay process and eventually destroy teeth. They include the obvious sugary foods, such as cookies, cakes, soft drinks and candy. But they also include less obvious foods, such as bread, crackers, bananas and breakfast cereals. Certain bacteria on your teeth use the sugars from these foods and produce acids. The acids dissolve minerals inside the tooth enamel. The process is called demineralization. Teeth also can regain minerals. This natural process is called remineralization. Saliva helps minerals to build back up in teeth. So do fluoride and some foods. Dental decay begins inside the tooth enamel when minerals are being lost faster than they are being regained. To read the entire article visit Colgate.com. The remainder of the article details the following:
Your Dentist and Hygienist are your First Line of Defense Who else ever examines the inside of your mouth this closely? Oral cancer can be fatal. But if detected early the cure rate is astounding. Ask your dentist for a painless oral cancer screening today. It could save your life. Stutler Dental Brad Stutler, DDS 1460 North Green Street, Suite 300 Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 225-4520 Website:StutlerDental.com
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was written by Yolanda Eddis Healthy eating is essential for your overall health. Choosing foods and beverages that provide the right amount of energy and nutrients goes a long way toward maintaining not only a healthy body, but also a healthy mouth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer numerous nutrition resources, such as sample recipes, menus and educational tools that will guide you in picking out the right foods and drinks to consume. By knowing how to eat healthy, you can improve your physical and oral health, prevent disease and promote healthy growth and development for children and adolescents. What Is a Nutritious Diet? Eating a nutritious diet has many benefits. A well-balanced diet should include foods from the basic food groups and subgroups along with the right oils. Nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals are a staple of healthy diets, but it's also important to avoid eating too many or too few nutrients. In an effort to assist consumers to learn how to eat healthy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture developed the MyPlate website. MyPlate illustrates the five food groups, which include fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy, and provides several examples of each. Oils that come from different plants and fish are also recommended although they don't constitute a food group of their own. The selection of foods from these groups can be fresh, canned, frozen or dried. The site also recommends different ways to balance your caloric intake by increasing nutrients and decreasing the consumption of sugar and sodium in meals and snacks. To read the entire article visit Colgate.com. The remainder of the article details the following:
Replace Missing Teeth with Incredible Dental Implant Restorations
What if it were possible to "grow" new teeth? Would you be among the first to put your name on the list for the process? Of course, you would! Unfortunately, growing new teeth still only exists within the realm of science fiction. In the meantime, we can offer you the next best thing – dental implants. You'll appreciate the natural look and how well these implants function. They are the ideal solution for replacing your missing teeth.
What makes them appear so much like your original teeth is that they actually come up through your gums. Implants can provide you with the necessary stability to chew any type of food and give you a great-looking smile. They can replace one or many missing teeth. Even patients with no teeth can benefit, as they can anchor upper and lower dentures and eliminate embarrassing movement when you speak or eat. Here at Stutler Dental, we handle the entire procedure, so we won't have to refer you to another office. Stutler Dental Brad Stutler, DDS 1460 North Green Street, Suite 300 Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 225-4520 Website:StutlerDental.com
Oral cancer is a killer. Thousands die from it every year. Don’t be one of them. Ask your dentist for a painless oral cancer screening today! It could save your life. Stutler Dental Brad Stutler, DDS 1460 North Green Street, Suite 300 Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 225-4520 Website:StutlerDental.com
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was written by the ADA Can food or drink choices help a person have healthier gums? Japanese researchers studied a group of nearly 950 adults to determine whether consuming dairy products with lactic acid like milk, yogurt and cheese, had a lower risk for gum disease. Participants' periodontal health was evaluated through two measurements - periodontal pocket depth and clinical attachment loss of gum tissue. Researchers found that participants who consumed 55 grams or more each day of yogurt or lactic acid drinks had significantly lower instance of periodontal disease. They found that consuming milk or cheese was not as beneficial to periodontal health. Researchers theorize that the probiotic effect of Lactobacillus bacteria could be related to healthier gums. Another Japanese study showed that adults who drank green tea might also lead to healthier gums, because its antioxidants have anti - inflammatory properties. To read the entire article visit Colgate.com.
In the past, having a tooth repaired with a crown only occurred in stages. First, there was the initial appointment for the temporary and casting impressions. Then there was a delay while an out of town lab made the permanent crown. Then a second, follow-up appointment took place for your dentist to place the crown. If it didn't fit correctly, then the entire process started all over again.
What a difference modern technology makes! Instead of a two-week timeframe, in just a couple of hours your new, permanent crown will be ready. With CEREC™ computer-aided design and milling, the fit will be perfect, the crown will be durable, and the beautiful appearance will simulate the look of a natural tooth. Our patients love this new technique for fitting and placing crowns.
The process is simple. With a special camera, a detailed image is captured and displayed on our computer screen. We then design the restoration and CEREC creates the crown. Next, we insert and bond the restoration to your tooth. Like our other patients, you will be delighted with how easy this is! Stutler Dental Brad Stutler, DDS 1460 North Green Street, Suite 300 Brownsburg, IN 46112 (317) 225-4520 Website:StutlerDental.com
With conscious sedation dentistry, all of our patients can be at ease during their treatments – free from fear and anxiety. The pills you'll take orally 90 minutes before your appointment make all the difference. As you sit in our dental chair, you'll become more relaxed until you achieve a level of sedation that creates a complete sense of peace. However, you'll still be conscious and able to respond to any questions.
