If your mouth or jaw hurt, it could be from a toothache. Toothaches usually indicate a cavity but they can also signal gum disease. In some cases, a toothache is a sign of an abscess or impacted tooth. A toothache should be evaluated by a dentist right away to determine the cause of the problem and prevent the tooth from dying.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
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Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Many things can cause these symptoms, which can make it difficult to diagnose. Possible causes include sinus problems, toothache, arthritis, injury, teeth grinding, gingivitis or problems with your jaw like TMJ. Your dentist will conduct a thorough exam, which may include X-rays, to determine the source of the pain.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
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Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
A cracked or broken tooth can happen for a variety of reasons- brittle teeth, teeth grinding, injury. The crack may be invisible to the naked eye and even X-ray, but they can be incredibly painful and create bigger problems if left untreated. If you experience pain when chewing see your dentist. They can diagnose the cause and develop a plan for treatment.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Preventing the Number One Cause of
Lost Teeth
If gums start to bleed while brushing or flossing, or any
teeth become loose, it is important to have these symptoms
checked. They are often a sign of infected gums, and this
disease can be controlled and reversed during the early
stages with nonsurgical methods. Regular checkups also help
prevent the onset of periodontal disease, as sometimes these
symptoms don’t occur when there is infection.
Gum
Disease Can Contribute to Heart Disease and Even Stroke
Many patients may not be aware that periodontal disease can
have an effect on more than just your teeth. Medical
research has revealed that there is a link between bacterial
infections of the gums and the onset or worsening of
strokes, cardiovascular problems, and diabetes. It is clear
that gum disease can result in more serious problems than
losing your teeth. As the American Dental Association has
determined that 8 out of 10 adults have infections in their
gums, dentists are considering this to be an epidemic health
risk.
As the bacteria from the infected gums travels throughout
the bloodstream, it has the potential to affect your vital
organs. The American Academy of Periodontology reports,
“studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the
development of heart disease, increase the risk of
premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to
people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes
and respiratory diseases.”
Now the Good News
We advise our patients to come into our office immediately
with any of the symptoms of infected gums, as once the
infection reaches an advanced stage the treatment will be
surgery. In milder stages, the problem can be reversed with
nonsurgical procedures and improved daily dental hygiene.
With most dental insurance plans, both types of procedures
are covered.
Is
There a Problem with Missing Teeth?
Most teeth are lost because of gum disease and not accident
or decay, as many assume. It is important to maintain a full
set of teeth, as even one missing tooth can let the other
teeth move or shift. This affects chewing, which lessens the
amount of nutrients you absorb from your food. It may also
become more difficult to chew, so softer, less nutritious
foods will be consumed, which can result in an increase in
weight. Speech can become slurred, resulting in
embarrassment and less desire to socialize. Eventually, your
face will take on a “sunken” look, making you appear much
older than your age.
We offer you natural-looking implants that give you a full
smile and complete functionality of teeth. We can replace
one or many teeth with implants. Your confidence will be
restored when your missing teeth are replaced.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Overdentures – The Answer
for Slipping Dentures
If you have been wearing dentures for a number of years and
are tired of and annoyed from the slipping, tilting, or
wandering, we have a solution to these problems. With
overdentures, your bridge or denture is secured with
implants. Our dental team will give you a comfortable fit,
and you will be happy with both the great look and stability
when speaking and eating. They will return your confidence
and keep you smiling.
Look
Years Younger with Custom Dentures
Dentures may be replacements for loss of your natural teeth,
but they do not help to maintain facial contours that give a
more youthful appearance. We use special neuromuscular
techniques to custom design your dentures. These take into
account the relationships between your teeth, jaws, and
facial muscles, in order to restore the facial contours that
have been lost from aging or tooth loss. We also anchor your
denture plate and eliminate all the worry and embarrassment
from shifting and slipping. If you want to regain a more
youthful appearance and be more comfortable and confident
when eating and speaking, please ask us about our custom
dentures.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Preventing
Child Tooth Decay – the Easy Way!
We understand that children may not brush as well as they
should. And even thorough brushing may not clean all the
deep grooves or contours of teeth. Once plaque from the
accumulation of bacteria sets in, decay will develop. Even
the smallest amount of decay will need a filling
restoration.
Let us introduce to you a way to keep this from happening.
With an application of a dental sealant to each tooth, the
chances of decay are greatly reduced.
Here’s how the sealants are applied:
After all the teeth are cleaned and sterilized, a thin
coating of a transparent varnish is applied to all exposed
areas of each tooth. A curing light is used to bond the
sealant to the teeth.
This entire procedure takes just minutes, and no shots or
drills are needed. The whole tooth structure remains intact
and it is harmless, yet very effective in helping children
and adolescents keep their natural teeth for a lifetime!
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
With a little imagination, brushing can be fun! In this animated video, a child teaches proper brushing tips while fending off the Invisible Nasties living in her smile.
From the video library at Colgate.com we have a short video providing fun & educational tips to teach children how to brush and why they should brush.
To view this video in its original library, please visit: Colgate.com
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Orthodontics
– The Clear Alternative
If
you have always wanted straight teeth, but have not wanted
to wear noticeable braces, we have a solution for you! We
are happy to recommend to our patients Invisalign™ and
ClearCorrect™ aligners. They are innovative orthodontics
that are so clear they’re invisible, and they correct your
smile in only 9 – 15 months! They address all the problems
of crossbite, underbite, overbite, gaps, and overcrowding.
With state-of-the-art technology, 3-D computer imaging will
produce the complete treatment plan for repositioning your
teeth to a beautiful smile. Sets of transparent,
thermoplastic aligners are made to fit your teeth and with
the first set you wear, your teeth will begin to be gently
repositioned to the desired alignment. Approximately every
two weeks, you will advance to the next set of aligners as
progress is made toward your goal. Evaluation will be made
in our office every four to eight weeks. The total time for
treatment is based on individual needs.
Boosting
Your Confidence
Although traditional braces work well, there are advantages
to the Invisalign and ClearCorrect systems. Most wearers
choose this option because they are nearly invisible. They
are only noticeable if someone looks at them extremely close
up. This lets you feel confident throughout your treatment.
As there are no metal or wires that need adjustments, you
will have fewer visits to our dental office. There is no
mouth irritation from these comfortable, one-piece aligners,
and no bulky headgear to wear.
The best part is you can eat whatever you want, as they can
easily be taken out for eating and cleaning. There are no
worries about plaque building up on the surface of your
teeth during treatment, as you can remove the aligners to
thoroughly brush your teeth.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
No Mercury! No Metals! No
Kidding!
The silver-mercury amalgam filling has been the standard
material for restorations from cavities. It hasn’t been the
best option, however, as a metal filling does not bond well
to teeth, eventually letting decay seep into the tooth.
Also, the appearance of a dark, contrasting filling is not
visually pleasing, being very noticeable when you talk or
laugh. While many practices still use this filling material,
we offer durable composite resin fillings that bond very
tightly to the tooth, greatly reducing the chance of decay.
As the filling matches the shade of the tooth that is being
restored, it is not noticeable and makes for an
aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Although tea has a reputation as a healthy beverage, it may not be the best choice when it comes to keeping your teeth white. Dentists say tea -- especially the basic black variety -- can cause more stains than coffee. However, recent studies have found that even herbal teas and white teas have the potential to erode enamel and cause tooth staining.
Above article from: Webmd.com/oral-health
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Dazzling Results to Whiten
Your Teeth in Just One Visit!
If you thought the stains or discoloration on your teeth
could not be removed, we have a small miracle for you!
Perhaps you have seen power whitening on TV or in a
magazine. With this professional
in-office method, you can return your teeth to a brilliant
white – in just one visit – and the whiteness can last for
years!
Another option is custom-made whitening trays that we
produce for you in our own lab. We give you instructions and
supplies to take home. It is also an effective method that
produces results in 1 - 14 days.
KöR Whitening Deep
Bleaching™ System – BEYOND Extreme!
Sometimes severely stained teeth will need a bleaching
system to return them to a brilliant white. Discoloration
may have occurred from use of the antibiotic tetracycline.
It can be a difficult case, but excellent results have been
produced with KöR Whitening Deep Bleaching. We are some of
the first dentists in our region to use this system, and we
are very pleased to be able to offer this to patients who
have been disappointed with other methods. These patients
will be very happy with their new, dazzling smile that they
thought impossible.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Complete
Comfort During Your Dental Care with Sedation Dentistry
We understand that a trip to the dentist can be a difficult
experience for some people. Shots, drills, and the use of
all the necessary instruments can create anxiety. But now,
we can alleviate all the fears and worries of the dentally
challenged. With conscious sedation dentistry, these
patients will become calm and not remember the treatment.
With just a single pill you take an hour before your
appointment, you will begin to feel increasingly relaxed as
you sit down in the dental chair. Gradually, your sedation
will deepen, but you are still conscious enough to answer
questions from the doctor. You will be put on a monitor for
observation of your vital signs throughout the treatment.
When the procedure is completed, a friend or family member
will drive you home. After about an hour, you will be back
to normal.
Unlike
sedation for surgery, you are not totally unconscious, just
unaware of the work being performed. This level of sedation
works well for those who have a greater fear of being
completely “put under.” This fear is typically based on
relinquishing control. That’s why conscious sedation works
well for most patient anxieties.
Other patients may need to have more work completed in a
single visit. They cannot make repeated visits to the
dentist, so accomplishing more work in one longer visit with
suitable sedation accommodates their needs. And then some
patients are resistant to anesthesia and need conscious
sedation in addition to the regular anesthesia to have
dental work performed.
We are one of the few practices in the state qualified to
administer a full range of sedation options, including IV
sedation. We also offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for
lighter sedation. We offer this array of options to let all
of our patients feel comfortable and relaxed throughout
their dental treatments.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage?
Enamel is kind of like the shell of an egg: it protects the softer, more vulnerable part of the tooth inside.
But unlike an eggshell, the thin layer of enamel is tough.
In fact, enamel is the hardest substance in the body. It can withstand decades of biting, chewing and crunching -- with some luck and good dental care.
Above article from: WebMD.com/oral-health
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Always
Tired? Sleep Loss Can Kill You
Sufficient and restful sleep is very important for overall
good health. Restorative sleep lets your entire body
decompress and unwind from all the stresses you have
burdened your system with throughout the day. Sleep should
be revitalizing to your brain and body, allowing it to
regain enough energy for another full day of activity. In
contrast, lack of sound sleep can place excessive stress on
the heart muscle and contribute to cardiovascular disease or
hypertension. These serious conditions have been connected
to lack of sufficient or restful sleep.
Snoring Is More Than an
Annoyance
Snoring is often a symptom of a more serious health concern,
known as sleep apnea. This condition prevents the sufficient
flow of oxygen into the lungs throughout the night. It is
caused by an obstruction in the air passage. When left
untreated, the result can be serious health concerns for the
heart and brain and even lead to premature death. With all
the additional stress being placed on the body, the
resulting increase in stress hormones can also lead to
depression.
We have a solution to keep the airway open during sleep. It
is an oral appliance that eliminates snoring and, more
importantly, maintains continual and even breathing patterns
throughout the night to provide a restful sleep.
Our
Alternative to CPAP
The usual solution for sleep apnea is the use of the CPAP
device during sleep. It is a machine that provides a
continuous flow of air into the nose or mouth through a mask
that is worn over this area of the face. Many people find
wearing a bulky mask uncomfortable and an unsatisfactory
solution to the problem, so they discontinue wearing the
mask.
If you feel frustrated that the CPAP is not a solution to
your problem, let us show you an alternative that is easier
and more comfortable to use. Our doctors will custom fit you
with the SomnoDent™, an acrylic oral appliance that will
realign your jaw and tongue to keep your airway open and
allow the air to flow into your lungs during sleep. It is
similar to a mouthguard, as it fits over both the upper and
lower teeth. It can be removed and easily cleaned and takes
up little space in your suitcase when traveling. The
appliance is very successful in relieving snoring and
providing restful sleep.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage?
Another cause of tooth enamel damage is bruxism -- or teeth-grinding. Over time, the constant clenching and friction can wear down or fracture the enamel. In this slide, teeth grinding has ground down the upper and lower front teeth.
Bruxism is often worst when you sleep -- that's when you can't control it. Reducing stress may help. Some people wear a special mouth guard to bed.
Above article from: WebMD.com/oral-health
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
Implants
Are an Ideal Replacement
Dental implants appear life-like as they come up through the
gums, and look and function just like real teeth. They
return the ability to chew a variety of foods and give a
full and healthy smile. Implants can replace one or many
missing teeth. Those with no teeth can benefit, as they can
replace dentures that slip and tilt and instead provide
stability when chewing or speaking. There is no need to go
to another dental office, as we have complete capabilities
for this process from post placement to crown fabrication.
Immediate Load Implants –
Another Option
In addition to traditional implants, we offer our patients
All-on-4™ immediate load implants. They are placed in your
mouth and immediately are ready to absorb any pressure from
chewing. Previously, there was a waiting time of six months
for the adjacent bone to heal. As we can complete the entire
procedure in our office in a single visit, there is no need
to be referred to an oral surgeon. These will securely hold
your dentures in place with only four implants and never
need to be removed. They provide support as strong as your
natural teeth.
Savannah Dental Solutions
Drs. Schnabel, Schnabel & Smith
9A Medical Arts Center
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 354-1366
Website: SavannahDentalSolutions.com
