Our teeth do more than contribute to a beautiful smile. Our teeth also help us bite, chew, and eat with comfort and ease, and they are essential for speech and pronunciation. Sometimes, we experience tooth loss or need a tooth extraction due to an injury, poor dental hygiene, or a health condition. Having a missing tooth can put a damper on our self-esteem, not to mention it can make it
Unless caught early during your routine exam, a root infection can be excruciating, resulting in an emergency dental visit. If you have a root infection, you may notice tooth sensitivity that worsens over many hours or a few days. You may also notice swelling or a blister on the gum near the painful tooth. Unfortunately, the only way to eliminate this pain is to treat the deep root infection in
Keeping your night guard clean and bacteria-free not only prolongs its life but also protects your teeth from plaque buildup. If you don’t clean it, your night guard becomes a breeding ground for bacteria buildup, which can end up causing tooth decay. So here are some important tips for keeping your night guard clean. Rinse Your Night Guard When You Wake Up A good habit to get into is rinsing
If you have missing teeth, you are probably seeking tooth replacement solutions. At Anthony Bartels, DDS Family Dentistry, we offer several options, including quality dentures. Dentures are a time-tested solution to tooth loss. Dentures are arches or plates of restoration teeth custom designed to fit the contours of your mouth, giving you a full smile. Our dental office relies on quality materials to create the best denture for you. How
In this interview with Dr. Paul Homoly, we discuss the Four Chiefs, which are chief condition, chief disability, chief benefit, and chief fit issues. Discovering the Four Chiefs for new complex patients is the objective of the new patient interview. The Four Chiefs Conversation has been instrumental in helping dentists develop trust and retain patients, as well as grow their practice. Learn more about Dr. Homoly. Watch a previous podcast
Family dentistry is an excellent way to keep your family’s dentistry and dental records in one convenient location. Of course, there are other excellent reasons to have a family dentist! Family Dentistry is Convenient Dentistry Families lead busy lives. There are always things to be done. When you can consolidate errands and appointments it’s always a bonus. Our dental team understands how busy family life can be, so we always
Our quality dental care options are so plentiful that we can reach out for services and find what we need. But in other parts of the world, even the most basic medical care is challenging to locate. This is especially true in rural parts of the developing world. Sparse populations in remote locations over terrible roads all contribute to hamper access to affordable medical care. International Medical Relief (IMR) was
Millions of people benefit from dental crowns, and if you don’t have one, it’s likely you know someone who does! Dental crowns are popular because they are versatile, time-tested restorations that give decayed, broken, or damaged teeth a second chance. What Is a Dental Crown? A dental crown is a restoration placed on a tooth to protect, support, and strengthen it. Porcelain crowns are designed like a little helmet to
The holidays are filled with new and spontaneous family photos and plenty of reasons to smile. But, if you’re worried that your teeth are not as white as they should be, your dentist can help. Holiday Smiles Begin with Professional Teeth Whitening We offer take-home whitening kits customized just for you. Our whitening trays and prescription-strength gel can lighten your teeth in as little as a week. First, we make
If you’re living with crooked teeth and feel self-conscious about your smile, you might be thinking about straightening them. If you are, you’ll be glad to know that adults have several options when it comes to orthodontic treatment. In addition, you no longer have to settle for wearing metal brackets and wires on your teeth since now there are invisible braces with Invisalign. Here are some of the differences between
At Anthony Bartels, DDS, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality dentistry to patients of all ages. To help us achieve this objective, we use the latest technologies and make advanced procedures—cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, TMJ treatment, sleep appliance therapy—available to our patients. Leading technologies allow your dentist to provide predictable results, comfortable dentistry, and superior diagnostics to patients everywhere, including our neighbors in Paragould, Walnut Ridge, Brookland, and Bay, AR. If
Feel your stomach rumbling? Or the energy slump? Healthy snacking between meals helps us stay focused and have energy throughout the day. People who are well nourished are better able to concentrate and be productive at work or school. When we have adequate levels of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, we tend to feel more energetic and alert. Preventative Dentistry However, a new report provides insights into our eating and drinking