Dentist Sandy Springs: Cavities are Contagious

“Oh my gosh, my first two cavities!  I don’t get it; I’ve gone all these years without a cavity.  And I brush and floss every day.  What in the world happened?”

We hear this quite often and as hard as it is to believe, it’s not what you’re eating and not what you’re doing with your oral health care.

Candy and cookies aren’t the only cavity culprits: tooth decay can actually be contagious. That’s because cavities result from bacteria hanging around in your mouth—and these germs can be passed from person to person.  So perhaps, it’s who you’re dating – or rather, who you’re kissing.  It’s a noted problem in young children; they can pick up cavities when, for example, their mothers taste their food to check the temperature.

It’s also an issue among dating couples. There are instances, where a patient in her 40’s who had never had a cavity suddenly developed two cavities and was starting to get some gum disease.   As it turns out she’d just started dating a guy who had very poor oral care habits.  The best way to avoid a similar fate is to floss and brush often, and try chewing sugar free gum after your immediate contact, all of which are designed to stimulate saliva, which hopefully will rinse away the germs.

Give us a call.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, MS, DMD

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328

404-256-3620

and

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

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Chamblee Dentist Near Me: How Often Should I See the Dentist?

You should see your dentist for regular cleanings and check-ups at least every six months. There are those who are at greater risk for oral diseases and other related health issues that should have dental cleanings and check-ups more than twice a year, such as, diabetes, periodontal (gum) disease, possible heart disease, pregnancies and in rare instances alcohol and tobacco users.  

Poor oral hygiene and certain medical conditions are some of the many factors that your dentist takes into consideration when deciding how often you need your dental cleaning and check-ups.  One of the real problems that has invaded oral healthcare are the restrictions placed on insurance coverage by insurers.  You need to understand that insurance companies serve a self-interest in reducing the number to times you visit your dentist.  Try not to let what your insurance covers be your benchmark for your healthcare.

Going on a regular basis will help to keep your oral health on track as well as detect any early problems such as periodontal disease, oral cancer or cavities.  The best way to maintain good oral health is to visit our dentists on a regular basis coupled with brushing your teeth and drinking fluoridated water.

And like I always say ‘the best toothbrush is the one you use’.  So please, if we can help feel free to call us.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld 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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Mouth Guard? Football, Soccer, Basketball are here. Dentist Sandy Springs.

A CUSTOM MOUTHGAUARD

Remember when you had to impress your child’s teeth in a mouth guard to play football.  Well there have been significant improvements over the past few decades and a lot of proven research that shows when worn properly, mouth guards can significantly reduce mouth injuries.

The Academy of Sports Dentistry[1] and the ADA recommend mouth guards are worn for all contact sports and even some considered-non contact.[2]  When used properly, they stabilize the dentition and alveolar bone while absorbing the shock during impact.

There are 3 types of mouth guards: Stock, Boil & Bite, and Custom.   Custom mouth guards are the best performing to protect against mobilizing the teeth, absorbing the concussion impacts and stabilizing the jaw.  They are made to precise models of your teeth for a nominal $200 to 300 fee considering what they are protecting.  Your child’s smile should be worth protecting.   Replacing a tooth from receiving that hockey puck can cost $2500 to $5000.

Considering the small investment, we encourage you to invest in the best mouth guard you can afford.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.  If we can be of assistance, please give us a call for a free assessment.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, 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

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

 

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[1] www.academyforspostsdentistry.org

 

[2] JADA volume 135, July 2004.

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Sandy Springs: How to Choose the Right ‘Cosmetic’ Dentist

Over the past decade there has been a dramatic appearance of ‘cosmetic dentists’ to the degree that almost every dentist is now a cosmetic dentist. Why? Because there is no such thing as a cosmetic dentist and therefore it is unregulated.  Because the term ‘cosmetic’ is unregulated there is no shortage of dentists pressing the envelope of ethics.  So how do choose the right dentist?

1. Make sure your ‘cosmetic’ dentist is accredited by the American Dental Association and not just a member.  This would be a prosthodontic trained dentist, which is a 3 year post-doctoral dental degree specializing in aesthetic and functional dentistry.
2. Don’t be fooled by all of the organizations that provide unaccredited certifications.  The only accredited specialties are those approved by the American Dental Association and cosmetic dentistry is not an approved credential.
3. Select a prosthodontist who performs cosmetic dentistry every day.  Creating the right smile is more of an art than a science.
4. Look for real reviews and a history of longevity within the field of prosthodontics.
5. Request a consult and ask to see before and after results.
6. Finally, trust your instincts.

A prosthodontist will have a significant amount of experience in complex cases.  According to Forbes Magazine the prosthodontist is the rarest dental specialty in the United States, making up less than 1% of the practicing dentists.

So for the right smile make sure you have the right cosmetic dentist, a prosthodontist. Contact us at your earliest convenience.

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ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Orland, DMD

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

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3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

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Teeth Cleanings Brookhaven Dentist

True Family Dentistry

Oral Health impacts your overall health and wellbeing.

And at the Right Smile Center in Chamblee and Sandy Springs, preventive dental care is the foundation of our dentistry. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums are the keys to not only long-term oral health, but the healthy quality of your life. Poor dental health has been associated with a greater risk for several health problems and systemic diseases.

Preventive care visits give Drs. Scheinfeld and Bock, along with their staff the opportunity to spot potential dental issues in the early stage when conservative treatment is most effective.

A typical preventive care visit to our offices include:

Digital dental x-rays

Professional dental cleaning

Oral Cancer screening

Periodontal screening

Dental caries (cavities) screening

Give us a call or drop us an email.

 

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, 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

Dentist Near Me: How Much Do Teeth Cleanings Cost?

So you got a mailer coupon from a dentist that says they only charge $69.95 for a regular cleaning & $19.95 for an exam & x-ray.  Seems like of a cheap gimmick?  And a lot of the times it might be, because depending on the type of practice it might be designed to get you in and up-charge you for a lot of unnecessary dentistry. Anecdotally, we hear this a lot in corporate dental practices.

But, it just depends of on the practice.  Usually, it’s a loss leader to pressure you into other treatment.

With respect to continuing care (on your next 6 month visit), a teeth cleaning really depends where you go and the quality of the practice you see.  And it is more than likely covered by your insurance.  The charge is going to be somewhere around $90+, but it can be more if there’s a need to do a full mouth root scaling. Often dental insurance will cover some or all of this cost for only 2 of your cleanings per year, regardless of what you might need.

The exam is $45 to $65 and the 4 basic bite wing x-rays are around $59 to $72.  Depending on your insurance this might be covered anywhere from 60 to 100% after a small deductible is met.   Periodic X-rays ($32 -$135) are needed to see if any problems are developing inside the teeth or around the jaw bone, and are generally required before cleaning the teeth of a new patient (which is why some practices offer coupons to defray the initial cost of a first visit). These are also often covered by dental insurance.

The main goal of professional teeth cleaning is to prevent gum disease, which is the primary cause of tooth loss.  Dental hygiene is imperative, and cleaning your teeth is the first step toward their long term preservation.

Where we here a lot of horror stories is from the corporate dentistry experience where the more extensive deep cleaning process called scaling and root planing is up charged on your first visit.  The procedure, when necessary,  is done by quadrants (upper right, upper left, lower right, lower left) at a cost of about $100 -$400 per quadrant depending on the severity of the problem or $400 -$1,600 for the entire mouth.  This is rare in our office,  but more often than not, if the mouth is in such poor health and we can’t treat it, we will refer the you out to a periodontist.   Most dental insurance includes these procedures.

Again, the goal is a healthy mouth which an integral part of your overall health.  Oh, and by the way, just because you had your teeth cleaned professionally, the jobs not done.  You have to do your part and brush and floss daily if you want to keep them.   If you have additional questions, feel free to email or call our office.  Our goal here is to create an informed patient.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Scheinfeld Orland, DMD

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

and

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

www.rightsmilecenter.com

info@rightsmilecenter.com

Dentist East Cobb: INVEST IN YOUR SMILE, YOU WEAR IT EVERYDAY…

There is no better way to boost your self-confidence that adds a spark to your personality than a charming smile.  At The Right Smile Center, my daughters and I can give you that.

If you have any sort of a smile defect such as gaps between teeth, crooked teeth, gummy smile, protruding teeth, stained teeth, chipped teeth, artificial looking crowns or any problem which makes you self-conscious while talking or smiling, The Right Smile Center has an expert team of aesthetic dentists to help you.  All aesthetic defects are treated and corrected using various solutions such as veneers, bonding, tooth and gum contouring, etc., to shape and enhance your smile.

Your smile makes the first impression on everyone you meet.  A radiant smile will do much more than just cosmetic make ups or a new hair style to enhance your personality.  It will boost your personality and literally change your life!  If you would like to experience the magic of a dazzling but natural smile, book your appointment today and stand out from the rest.

A state-of the-art dental practice in the heart of Sandy Springs founded in 1992.

The Right Smile Center offers hi-tech, quality cosmetic and family dentistry in a friendly and comfortable environment.  We pride ourselves on our clinical excellence offered with unparalleled customer service.

Our cosmetic dentist Dr. Novy Scheinfeld is one of American’s Top Cosmetic Dentists in the country. Dr. Scheinfeld is an Emory University trained prosthodontist, one of only 650 out 200,000 practicing dentists in the country.  Dr. Scheinfeld has treated CNN broadcasters, professional sports players, music artists like Stevie Nicks and dentists in the surrounding area.

Among our services, we offer in-house extractions and implant placement from Drs. Bock and Orland  (daughters).  Celebrity or not, if you want to solve a problem or create a new more natural smile, we are confident that we can help.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Scheinfeld Orland, DMD

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

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3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

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Chamblee Dentist: Brush and Floss the ones you want to keep.

Often I am asked questions such as how often I should floss and is flossing really necessary? 

I am famous for saying “You should only brush and floss the teeth you want to keep!” Brushing and flossing your teeth are the two of the three most important patient activities you can do to ensure good oral health. 

The goal of brushing and flossing is to reduce or rid your mouth of harmful bacteria that can adversely affect both your gums and teeth. Microscopic bacteria reside in your mouth calling it home, feeding off the food particles left on our teeth.

Bacteria produce acid from their feasting and this acid eats into your tooth enamel creating cavities. Addition toxins are produced from bacteria in plaque that will inflame and irritate your gum tissue. And finally, without proper care the bacteria can also sulfur compounds that create bad breath.

In the most recent studies, poor oral health can be linked to other related health issues that may stem from oral bacteria entering the bloodstream affecting other internal organs.  Regular brushing and flossing removes the plaque and the bacteria plaque contains. Unfortunately, many people think brushing alone is sufficient to rid the mouth of these bacteria.   But flossing is a key component to your good oral hygiene program.

If you do not floss and allow plaque to remain in between teeth it eventually hardens into a substance known as tartar. Unlike plaque which can be easily removed by brushing, tartar can only be removed by your dentist.

Over time, failing to floss will result in irritated and inflamed gums. This condition is known as gingivitis, which if left untreated can progress to periodontal disease domino’ing into gingival recession, bone loss, loose teeth, and so on until ultimately your teeth are lost.

Timely and regular flossing removes the bacteria that escapes the reach of the toothbrush.  Brushing alone only does part of the job.  So you really need to floss. The American Dental Association recommends that you floss at least once a day, but I would suggest once in the morning and once in the evening as the better protocol.

The third most important part of protecting your oral health and keeping your teeth is seeing us.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Scheinfeld 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

http://www.rightsmilecenter.com

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Chamblee Dentist: Oral Health Guidelines for Pregnant Women

Why is oral health care important during pregnancy?

Because Mothers with gum disease have a higher instance of preterm birth, a potentially serious pregnancy complication that may cause health concerns for their infant, typically due to a low birth weight.

Pregnancy gingivitis is a common form of gum disease known to develop in almost half of all pregnant women likely due to the change in hormones. With proper precautions, pregnancy gingivitis generally ends shortly after the birth of the child, although it should be monitored by a dentist periodically during pregnancy in order to prevent this form of gingivitis from progressing into more serious periodontitis, an advanced and irreversible form of gum disease that has been linked with preterm birth.

Pregnant mothers with periodontal disease are seven times more likely to go into preterm labor. Prostaglandin, a chemical found in oral bacteria, may induce labor. Also, high levels of prostaglandin has been found in the mouths of women with severe cases of periodontal disease.

The following guidelines were developed by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAP) in response to the growing concern surrounding oral health during pregnancy:

• Oral Health Education – Counseling and early intervention by healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, and dentists to provide expectant mothers with the tools and resources necessary to understand the importance of oral health care during pregnancy.
• Oral Hygiene – Removing the bacterial plaque, which researchers have connected to preterm birth and low birth-weight babies, is essential. Using the correct brushing and flossing methods greatly increase the amount of plaque that is removed from the teeth and gums.
• Fluoride – The American Dental Association recommends the use of toothpaste with fluoride by persons over the age of six. Echoing their sentiment, the AAP oral health guidelines advise the continued use of fluoridated toothpaste during pregnancy, and recommends the use of an over-the-counter alcohol-free fluoride rinse to help reduce the amount of plaque in the mouth.
• Nutrition – Educating expectant mothers about proper diet and nutrition during pregnancy will limit unnecessary sugar intake and in turn, prevent plaque buildup.
• Treating Existing Tooth Decay – Expectant mothers are encouraged to have existing tooth decay treated during their pregnancy, which experts believe is a completely safe practice during pregnancy. Restoring decayed teeth will help achieve oral health by removing the bacteria associated with tooth decay.
• Transmission of Bacteria – Expectant mothers are discouraged from sharing food and utensils in order to prevent the transmission of the bacteria known to cause tooth decay.
• Use of Xylitol Gum – Expectant mothers are encouraged to chew xylitol gum (four times a day) as research suggests that chewing this gum may decrease the rate of tooth decay in children.

And ALWAYS Talk to Our Dentist!

If you are pregnant or are considering pregnancy, discuss any concerns you may have with our dentist.
Women who are thinking about becoming pregnant may want to consider their oral health before becoming pregnant. As research suggests, treating existing gum disease in pregnant women does not reduce the instance of preterm birth. Despite this fact, experts insist that regular oral health care should continue throughout pregnancy. Call us for your next exam.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Scheinfeld Orland, DMD

3781 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

Chamblee, GA 30341

770-455-6076

and

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Sandy Springs, GA 30328

404-256-3620

www.rightsmilecenter.com

info@rightsmilecenter.com

 

Chamblee Dentists – Healthy Body comes with a Healthy Mouth

Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but your mouth is the gateway to your body.

It’s important to your global health.  We are oral physicians who know that ‘people who keep their teeth live an average of ten years longer than people who lose their teeth‘ – Charles Mayo, MD.

So what kind of dialogue can we develop from this kind of knowledge and how are we going to interact with you?  Do we send it in a letter?  Or do we mention it face to face?

Heart Disease – Fatal heart disease was twice as common in those patients with periodontal infection.

Stroke – If your gums are infected, you triple your risk of having a stroke.

Diabetes – Studies show that treating periodontal disease may reduce a diabetic’s blood sugar levels.

Premature, Low Birthweight Babies – Woman with dental infections were 3 times more likely to have premature, low-birth weight babies than women with healthy teeth and gums.

Obesity and Weight Loss – Periodontal disease is our body’s most common chronic infection. Bacteria from gum disease may interfere with fat metabolism, leading to elevated LDL cholesterol and total health.

Osteoporosis – As dental bone density decreases, so does hip bone density.

Pneumonia and Respiratory Diseases – Pneumonia and lung abscesses can result from the same bacteria that cause periodontal disease. [1]

Cancer – “In January 2007, a Harvard University School of Public Health study uncovered a strong correlation of advanced gum disease in men to a 63% higher incidence of pancreatic cancer. [2]

These are serious consequences where your periodic oral exams can make a difference in your life.  Call now for your consult and oral exam.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

ZoAnna Scheinfeld Bock, MS, DMD

Hanna Scheinfeld 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

[1] Poor oral hygiene and periodontal disease may promote oropharyngeal colonization by potential respiratory pathogens (PRPs) including Enterobacteriaceae (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter species, etc.), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. J. Periodontal 1996 Oct;67(10 Suppl):1114-22. Relationships between periodontal disease and bacterial pneumonia. Scannapieco FA,Mylotte JM.

[2] Cancer risk increases when gum disease is present. Even the presence of moderate gum disease contributed to an overall 14% increased risk of cancer. These include lung, kidney and blood cancers in both smokers and non-smokers. Chronic advanced gum disease was the most frightening – with an additional fourfold increase in head and neck cancer for each millimeter of related bone loss around teeth.”