Dentist Sandy Springs – Common Pain Relievers for Dental Pain

Over-the-counter pain pills are safer and more effective than prescription opioids for controlling the pain following dental procedures, a study by the ADA has found.

Researchers analyzed five reviews of studies of medication and medication combinations for pain relief. They included only reviews of high or moderate methodological quality.

The data included several randomized trials on the use of oral medication for the most severe kinds of postoperative dental pain. More than three dozen drugs and drug combinations were tested in various dosages and applications. The study was published in The Journal of the American Dental Association.

The researchers conclude that the most effective pain relief with the fewest side effects resulted from a combination of 400 milligrams of ibuprofen (Advil) with 1,000 milligrams of acetaminophen (Tylenol). No opioid-containing medicine or any other combination of drugs was more effective than common over the counter pain pills.

We have a conservative approach and rarely prescribe more than 7 opioid pills at a time.  Generally, we prescribe the common over the counter pain pills like the study indicates.

If we can be of service please give us a call or contact us online.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Scheinfeld, DMd

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

and

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30328

770-455-6076

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

Affordable Dentistry at the Right Smile Center in Sandy Springs & Chamblee

Are You Looking for Affordable Dentists?

Do you find yourself wondering, “Who’s the best dentist near me?”  If so, the Right Smile Center is the family dental practice for you. Our compassionate, caring Atlanta dentists provide a wide range of general dentistry and cosmetic dental services, along with soothing sedation dentistry for patients with dental anxiety. We offer the general dentistry treatments of routine examinations, dental cleanings, sealants, fillings, tooth extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges, implants and dentures.

Our cosmetic dental procedures include bonding, porcelain veneers, in-office bleaching, at-home teeth whitening kits, and the Clear Correct orthodontic system. For patients who have a fear of the dentist, we offer anxiety-relieving  dentistry and our team goes above and beyond to keep patients calm to ensure you have a pleasant visit. Our staff is happy to explain all of our dental services and answer any questions.

We strive to make your dental costs more affordable. Knowing many families are concerned about the cost of dental care, our practice offers many ways to make treatment more affordable. We accept most dental insurance providers, have convenient financing programs, and Dental Bucks to deserving patients. Ask our helpful staff for more information about all of the ways we can make payment more manageable for your family.

Conveniently located in Sandy Springs and Chamblee Georgia. If we can be of service, Call us today or request an appointment online.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

and

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

Quality Dentists at the Right Smile Center in Sandy Springs & Chamblee

Since 1992, our full-service family dental care practice has been providing outstanding treatment for children and adults, starting from the age of three. At the Right Smile Center, we’re dedicated both personally and professionally to providing each and every one of our patients with the best dental care possible. We offer a friendly and caring environment with highly skilled dentists, excellent hygienists, and a warm office staff. Patient care is our top priority and we truly care about each of our adult and pediatric patients.

Everyone in our office strives to accommodate our patients with the highest level of service, from the welcoming front-desk team to the supportive clinical staff. We do everything we can to make patients comfortable and confident with their dental care. We extend this commitment throughout the metro Atlanta community through our ongoing support of the Mission of Mercy dentistry. We’d love for your family to become a part of ours,

If we can be of service, Call us today or request an appointment online.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

and

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

Families Find Experienced Dentists at the Right Smile Center in Sandy Springs & Chamblee

Since 1992, our full-service family dental care practice has been providing outstanding treatment for children and adults, starting from the age of three. We offer general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and implant dentistry in our facilities to serve as a single convenient source for a wide range of dental services. Our convenient local dentist offices are near Perimeter Mall at 290 Carpenter Drive and 3781Chamblee Dunwoody Road.

We’re right off either Roswell Road or Chamblee Dunwoody Road, in the Carpenter Square Office Park or our own facility on Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Our offices are located in building 200 or 2 tenths of a mile from Chamblee High School, with free parking. We’re open Monday through Friday at either Sandy Springs or Chamblee. We offer these convenient appointment times to make it easier to schedule dental care around work and school. We also accept emergency walk-in patients and treat them as quickly as we can.

Check us out on our website for more details.  We’d love to have you in our practice.  So give us a call.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

and

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

Chamblee Sandy Springs Dental Services

Welcome to the Right Smile Center, where you and your family can achieve the optimal oral health through high-quality, comfort-focused dental care. Our dentists and team are eager to assist you and your family in achieving the oral goals you need through our personalized, comprehensive dentistry in our Chamblee and Sandy Springs offices, and the surrounding areas of Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Roswell and Buckhead.

We offer transparent, genuine care with a commitment to oral health awareness and affordable treatment, and we invite you to come in with questions for our service-oriented team. Contact our office today if you would like to receive cosmetic, preventive, or restorative dentistry from our friendly and skilled family of dentist.

We help bring out the real you, and the right smile with the aid of our caring team, a gentle touch, and the latest technology.

We would love to have a patient if your looking for quality oral healthcare.  What are you waiting for? Give us a call for your complimentary consult.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

and

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

Chamblee Sandy Springs Dental Cleanings

Regular dental cleanings are one of your most important steps you can take to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful. While good habits at home are important — including regular brushing and flossing, a deep dental cleaning from our Right Smile Center team offers extra protection from cavities, gingivitis and tartar buildup.

Even the best dental hygiene routine doesn’t guarantee your mouth and teeth are completely free of germs and tartar. Home toothbrushes, floss and dental rinse can only do so much. In fact, being too aggressive in your home regimen can do more harm than good. When it comes to a safe, pain-free dental cleaning, patients come to our Chamblee and Sandy Springs offices to keep their teeth clean and healthy.

During a typical dental cleaning, your teeth are scaled to remove any plaque on the tooth and under the gum line that regular brushing and flossing can’t reach. The process can be done using sonic and ultrasonic scales, replacing the hand scales that made teeth cleaning painful in the past.

At the conclusion of your visit a dental polishing is done along the gum line to prevent future plaque buildup. After the cleaning, you will wrap it up with rinses of water or a dental rinse and an oral cancer screening by one of our trained dentists.

Following your visit, you’ll receive home care instructions on how to protect your teeth and gums from gum disease and infection. Good oral hygiene, regular dental checkups and healthy eating habits should prevent future gingivitis and periodontitis, making every regular dental cleaning less painful and less invasive.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you.  If your looking for quality care, please give us a call for your complimentary consult.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

and

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

4 Steps to Promoting Good Oral Health – Dentist Sandy Springs and Chamblee

Good oral hygiene is important for maintaining your overall health.  If you believe this and you should, then there are 4 essential guidelines of preventative care to maintaining good oral health[1]:

1. Floss regularly and floss first- Individuals should floss on a regular basis after meals and before brushing their teeth. The reason you floss first is to dislodge any food particles trapped between your teeth, which are disposed of while brushing.
2. Brushing your teeth- If you don’t have an electric toothbrush, good brushing by hand should take a minimum of 2 minutes and should involve brushing in a circular motion.[1] We recommend using soft bristle brushes and toothpaste with fluoride. The fluoride is important, because the rise in bottled water consumption has led to the decline in fluoride intake.
3. Mouthwash- We am not sure how effective this is, but if you’re not going to brush twice a day, using a mouthwash that contains fluoride at least twice a day is a good preventative measure that kills the bacteria responsible for cavities and gum disease. Given recent research, we recommend a non-alcohol based rinse.
4. Keep Your Dental visits- Maintaining your oral health requires regular dental visits at least every six months.  You need to do this for early detection of potential global health problems that could develop into more serious issues and the hygienist can clean areas you might have been missed or areas resistant to the 3 steps above.

Finally, Finding a Dentist that is Right for You

Research shows that your dental care is an important aspect of your overall general health care.[1]  So you need to make sure you find a dentist that is right for you. This can be a difficult process. Consider our practice because we’re competent and make you feel comfortable in a collaborative atmosphere. This is important because there are conditions and problems that were not discussed in this article that the dentist will need to pay attention to during your regular checkups. Hopefully after reading this article, you will have a better understanding of the basics for good oral health.   I you have questions or concerns feel free to contact or call.

 

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

and

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Atlanta, GA 30328

404-256-3620

 

www.rightsmilecenter.com

 

info@rightsmilecenter.com

 

 

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[1] http://therightsmilecenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/global-health-windows-seen-through.html

 

[1] The electric toothbrush does this for you.

[1] All of which are endorsed by the American Dental Association

Affordable Dental Implants – Sandy Springs and Chamblee

The cost of dental implants may appear high, but the price continues coming down.  And if you consider the benefits, the time involved and the expertise of your specialist implants are worth every penny.  To help you understand and appreciate the cost let’s explore the aspects of price and how different dental implants may differ depending on various factors.

If the price is too good to be true? It probably is.

The cost of a dental implant ranges from around $1,500 up to $5,000.00.  Anything less may be an indicator that you’re getting an inferior product or an implant that’s not designed for a particular location in your mouth.  Short term the implant device may appear to be fully functional, but operationally it won’t last.  The difference may be likened to the difference between Toyo’s and Michelin tires.  Here again you may get what you pay for and the initial cost may appear affordable, but in the  long term you are going to get a better result with how it functions and how long it lasts if your provider installs Michelins.

The real concern for the patient is ‘where and how’ to find an inexpensive quality dental implant, and most likely the driving adjective is ‘inexpensive’.  This perception by the patient is that teeth are utilitarian to their daily life.  That’s really not the case, but to put the cost into perspective let’s examine what goes into the cost of a dental implant.

4 Factors that Drive the Cost of Dental Implants:

The Material:
The traditional materials – prices of cobalt-chromium alloy and titanium are not the same.  Implants from cobalt-chromium (CC) alloy rods are cheaper than comparable titanium implants, but when it comes to zirconium dioxide, then cost of a dental implant may appear to be cost prohibitive to the patient.  However, depending on where the implant is being placed, you may end up with a less than satisfactory result with the less expensive CC implant.  You just won’t know it for a while.

The Size:
This variable is a significant factor.  The bigger the implant, the more material, the more it costs, but also the more it may do.  Also, special coatings applied to the surface of the implant, contributing to better osseo-integration with the bone, will affect the cost of the dental implant.

The Manufacturer:
Different manufacturers put different prices on similar rods made from the same material. Some manufacturers include some kind of an extra charge in the dental implant’s price for their brand name. This is a lot more esoteric and therefore harder to explain.   It’s like trying to explain the difference between Polo and Hanes T-shirts.  However, some of these manufacturers provide lifetime guarantees and replacement for failure.

Finally, it may depend on where your dentist gets his implants from.  And this factor may be a function of how motivated your provider is in providing you with the best implant material for the least amount of cost to you.  Some of that may just end up being economies of scale by your provider.  Does your provider have contacts directly with manufactures in China or Israel, where the dental implant cost can be significantly reduced, while the indirect purchase of dental implants from U.S dental suppliers may ratchet up the price?

A lot of your choice and cost may depend on the choice of your provider.   It’s not to say the more you spend the better you will be.  Rather, a reputable practitioner, who is truly trained in the placement and restoration (and this may be two providers), may be a significant factor in what you end up with and what it costs.  Trust and reputation are the more difficult factors to define for the patient. Call us to see if you are an implant candidate.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328

404-256-3620

and

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

www.rightsmilecenter.com

info@rightsmilecenter.com

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Sandy Springs | Chamblee: Cosmetic Dentists, what?

The trend these days is dentists calling themselves cosmetic dentists, regardless of the fact there is no such specialty in dentistry.   To the contrary of this trend, all dentistry is cosmetic.   I don’t know anyone who took the ‘ugly’ teeth class in dental school.  Regardless, the fact remains that the majority of dentist are general dentist, and marketing themselves as ‘cosmetic dentists’ is an ethics violation of the ADA[1].   Their undergraduate degrees are either a DDS or DMD as result.

Not one of them has a ‘cosmetic specialty’ in dentistry because it doesn’t exist.   The ADA only has recognized nine (9) post dental degree specialties and cosmetic dentistry is not one of them.  These specialties range in one to six years of advance training beyond dental school that results in additional certifications considered experts within their fields of dentistry.  These ADA specialties are:

Dental Public Heath, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Radiology and Surgery, Orthodontics, Endodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, and the least known, but the closest to what would be considered a cosmetic dentist, Prosthodontics.

Prosthodontics: (crown, bridge, and implants) A Prosthodontist has a dental specialty license pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. Most dentists are not trained prosthodontic graduates of a dental school – rather they take short continuing education and utilize trial and error experience to be able to understand how size, shape, color and symmetry all work together to create what a prosthodontists is trained in their post graduate work.   On the other hand, the prosthodontist is trained at a university to create the smile that implements the use of veneers, crowns, bridges and the increasingly more common procedure of dental implants to ensure that the right smile is achieved, both functionally and aesthetically beautiful.  If anyone has a specialty in cosmetic dentistry, it would be the prosthodontist.  So when you are seriously looking for a cosmetic dentist, look for a prosthodontist.

If you are in need of a cosmetic dentist[2], we are here to serve you.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

and

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328

404-256-3620
www.rightsmilecenter.com

info@rightsmilecenter.com

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[1] ADA is the American Dental Association

[2] Cosmetic dentist equals Prosthodontist.

Chamblee | Sandy Springs Dentist – Teeth Grinding

Occasional teeth grinding does not usually cause harm. It’s when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral health complications usually arise.

How Do I Find Out if I Grind My Teeth?

Given that grinding usually occurs during sleep, most people don’t realize they grind their teeth. However, a dull, constant headache or sore jaw is a telltale symptom of bruxism.

If you suspect you may be grinding your teeth, talk to us.  We can examine your mouth and jaw for signs of bruxism, such as abnormalities in your teeth.

Why Is Teeth Grinding Harmful?

In some cases, chronic teeth grinding can result in a fracturing or loss of teeth. The chronic grinding usually wears the teeth down to stumps.

Not only can severe grinding damage teeth and result in tooth loss, it can also affect your jaws, result in hearing loss, TMD/TMJ, and even change the appearance of your face.

What Can I Do to Stop Grinding My Teeth?

In our Chamblee and Sandy Springs offices, we can fit you with a mouth guard to protect your teeth from grinding during sleep.

Another solution might be Botox.  Yes, Botox can relax and retrain the jaw muscle over time to relieve teeth grinding.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

and

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328

404-256-3620

www.rightsmilecenter.com

info@rightsmilecenter.com

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