As we all know, an emergency can occur at any time. The same is true for a dental emergency. While there is nothing we can do to prevent trauma to the mouth from a fall or other accident, there are certain precautions we can take to prevent many of the dental emergencies we do see often, such as severe discomfort or a cracked or broken tooth. Read on to learn helpful ways to avoid a dental emergency.
At Ackley Dental Group, we live in an area many people flock to during the summer months. Even though we are lucky to enjoy enviably beautiful weather for most of the year, we know that many of our patients still look forward to the summer. School is out, families enjoy spending the longer days together, there are special occasions to celebrate and fun vacations to take. No matter what exciting plans you have for the remainder of the summer, we want to encourage you to be mindful of your oral health.
Learning that you need an unfamiliar dental treatment can be a little nerve-racking. We want to help you feel more comfortable with this common dental treatment whether you are in need now or may possibly need this treatment in the future. Continue reading to learn more.
At Ackley Dental Group, we have provided generations of families with the highest level of dental care. Our entire team is not only friendly and caring, but also able to provide a level of comprehensive dental care that you won’t find in many other dental practices. We not only offer the latest and greatest in terms of dental technology, but we are also able to meet all the needs of our patients under one roof. We treat patients of all ages and respect the needs and feelings of our patients. Our entire team shares our philosophy to offer our patients the very best in care and service. We want to take some time this month to share a little more about one of our team members — one of our hygienists Nichole.
Would you love to make a change to your smile? We offer a number of treatments that can bring about any change you would love to see. Sometimes, the simplest treatments offer the biggest changes. We offer one treatment in particular that can be completed in our office in approximately one hour, making it perfect for patients with busy schedules. This treatment can improve your smile at a fraction of the cost and time needed for a more extensive cosmetic dentistry treatment. Interested in learning more about this popular and simple treatment? Read on to learn more.
At Ackley Dental Group, our goal is to help restore your oral health and save your natural teeth whenever possible. Unfortunately, there are many factors that can contribute to the deterioration of your oral health, such as age, food preferences, medications, oral hygiene and family history. We will attempt every possible solution before recommending an extraction. We often use one treatment in particular as a last resort to save the natural tooth, and that is a root canal. There is no better time to learn more about root canals since this is Root Canal Awareness Month.
Did we recommend a dental treatment during your last examination and you have postponed or delayed making your appointment? We know life can get busy and can sometimes become overwhelming. It often feels like there is never enough time in the day, and the days seem to pass quickly. Unfortunately, delaying a recommended dental treatment can lead to serious oral health complications, increased discomfort, and added expense. Continue reading to learn why dental treatment should never be delayed.
There are a number of reasons why a patient may need to have a tooth extracted. At Ackley Dental Group, we aim to restore the function of the mouth as soon as possible to avoid further complications with your oral and overall health. One tooth replacement option we may recommend to patients is implant retained dentures. As the name implies, implant retained dentures are a combination of dental implants and dentures that can be used to replace multiple teeth and even a full row of teeth. This treatment method consists of a removable denture that is anchored in place by a small number of dental implants.
Since opening our doors in 1981, we have spent over 40 years offering a wide range of dental services that exceeds expectations. During that time, we have built long lasting relationships with many of our patients, like you, that continue to this day. We view our patients as members of our family. Since we only see our patients a few times a year, we want to take a few moments and share some of the exciting news and happenings that have taken place with our office and members of our team over the past few months. Continue reading to find our most recent newsletter.
From the time of our youth we learn about the importance of properly caring for our teeth to prevent tooth decay. While this is fantastic and greatly helps many patients avoid the need for dental treatments, other important areas of the mouth also need to be properly cared for to prevent serious oral health complications. The gums are one area that often is overlooked when it comes to oral health and oral care. Lack of gum care can lead to gum disease, which is an inflammation or infection in the gums. When gum disease remains untreated and is allowed to progress, it can cause damage to the jawbone that supports the teeth.
