Don’t replace fillings just because they’re old
When you have a cavity, the dentist removes it and puts in a filling. These fillings can last for many years, but some people get silver fillings removed because they don’t like the color. However, the process of removing a filling can weaken the tooth. Additionally, insurance may not cover the removal.
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Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
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Saving Hopeless Teeth
A root canal can rescue a tooth that has impaired or infected roots. It is critical to keep your teeth intact and avoid extraction whenever possible. In the past, root canals gained a reputation for being painful. But with modern advancements and anesthetics, they are now treatable with almost no pain. During the process, the pulp chamber of the tooth is removed and replaced with a specific type of filling compound. Sometimes a crown will be added to provide more strength to the remaining tooth structure. We are well versed in root canal therapy and saving a tooth from extraction.
Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com
The Laser Scanner Finds Miniscule Cavities Years Earlier
Have you ever had a dentist reveal a new cavity and place a large-scale filling, leaving you curious as to why the filling is so extensive if the cavity wasn't there on your last visit only six months before? The truth is it actually existed during your previous visit, but wasn't yet detectable on X-rays or with a visual inspection. Our doctors are excited to use a laser scanner to identify cavities in their earliest stages, at a time when they can be repaired with only a tiny, invisible filling. You won't ever leave our office wondering if the start of a cavity has been missed. We can discover cavities and take care of them before they become bigger problems.
Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com
Isolite™ – An Advance in Patient Comfort
- You will no longer be subjected to the feeling of "drowning or gagging" produced when saliva builds up.
- Your mouth won't experience strain because it's being forced open for an extended period of time, using a bulky rubber dam.
- The improved lighting helps the doctor to see more clearly, allowing for greater precision.
- With better lighting and a dryer work area, treatments will proceed more quickly, meaning less time in the dental chair for you.
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
Let's just say, it might be time to get your pearly whites checked.
It's time for Americans to get over their fear of the dentist. According to new data published from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, more than 25% of U.S. adults aged 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay. Additionally, 1 in 5 adults aged 65 and older may have it as well.
And if that's not motivation enough to take a seat in the dental chair, 91% have one tooth (or more) that has been treated for tooth decay or needs to be.
To read the entire article written by Samantha Toscano, please visit GoodHouseKeeping.com
Stutler Dental
Brad Stutler, DDS
1460 North Green Street, Suite 300
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 225-4520
Website: StutlerDental.com
