Showing posts with label Dentistry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dentistry. Show all posts
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Dentist Atlanta: Tough Economy is NO Excuse to Skip Your Dental Visits
The first step towards good dental health is brushing and
flossing, which costs all of $3.00 to $5.00 every 3 to 5 months. After that it is about education and
knowledge.
It’s pretty obvious that the last few years of this economic
crisis may have caused people to make some tough choices with scarce
funds. And skipping dental visits may
have risen to the top of the list of least likely things to do with your
money. But skipping dental visits may be
more costly in the long run, and not just to your oral health, but to your
overall health. Difficult economic times
often find people delaying or avoiding trips to the dentist is something we are
seeing more and more these days.
Downsized employees not only have lost medical benefits, but
dental coverage as well. And without
regular visits people may not be aware of the many subtle changes that may be
occurring inside their mouth because they don’t feel them or recognize
them. And without seeing these changes
patients feel they can delay or skip dental visits, not realizing that it takes
a trained dental professional to
see small changes that if left untreated may develop into major costly dental
or even medical issues.
One of the key roles of a dental hygienist is to educate
patients about the etiology of dental diseases and what individuals can do to
prevent oral health issues. These issues if left unchecked or untreated could
affect a person’s ability to eat properly, compromising one’s ability to
maintain proper nutrition, which in turn may negatively impact one’s general
health. If left untreated bleeding of
the gums or inflammation, which is a slow, relatively painless process, if left
untreated, can result in bone degradation and eventual tooth loss. It may also be a sign of other global health
issues such as diabetes, heart related issues or even contribute to infertility
or some form of birth complication in pregnant women.
Given these possibilities the dental office is the starting point
for dental education. Education about
oral health allows you to take ownership of your success in taking care of your
body. Ask questions. Proper flossing and brushing of teeth on a
daily basis, preferably twice daily, is critical to remove bacterial plaque
between the teeth that, if not removed, can destroy the fibers that hold the
teeth in place.
In addition to brushing and flossing, good nutrition is key
to good oral health as well as your global health. It is one integrated process. Certain drinks like red wine, soda, and even healthy
fruit juice, can erode the enamel layer of your teeth. Learn to balance the intake of acidic and
alkaline foods. Ingesting high acidic foods and drinks as well as improper
tooth-brushing technique are the two main reasons for tooth sensitivity. Learn to drink more water as a part of your
diet.
In this day and age, easily accessible internet websites,
such as the American Dental Association offer information on various dental
topics. Read up on subjects that relate
to your situation and discuss these topics with your dental professional. That’s what they are there for.
If lack of dental insurance or sudden loss of income
prevents proper professional dental care, talk to your dentist to see if some
arrangements can be made to accommodate your new found circumstances. There are
numerous low cost or free clinics you can go to as a temporary alternative. Don’t make the mistake that your oral health
can be put off, because your oral health is linked to your global health.
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
info@rightsmilecenter.com
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Dentist Woodstock: Bells Ferry Family Dentistry IS NOW
THE
RIGHT SMILE CENTER…. and we want to apologize for any inconveniences you may
have incurred as a result of Dr. Tomasz Ludwiczak closing Bells Ferry Family
Dentistry. The office has not been
operating due to certain legal matters which have now been resolved. We would like to introduce ourselves and
welcome you to the Right Smile Center
if you would consider us. We believe
that our reopening the dental practice at this location will provide you convenience
where you live and work.
Dr. Novy Scheinfeld, the original
dentist and owner of Eagles Walk Professional Building dating back to 1989 is
reopening the practice location. We
realize a lot has happened since Dr. Goodwin and Dr. Sellers left the practice
(for various reasons), but we would like to welcome you back. If there were any outstanding balances that
might have concerned you, those balances will be wiped clean for returning
patients. We’re a practice with great
traditions and we’d like you to come back for a fresh new start. Dr. Scheinfeld is an Emory University trained
dental prosthodontic specialist that will ensure you receive the finest care at
an affordable cost with the least inconvenience to your
work schedule.
The upcoming holidays bring with
it an opportunity to be grateful for the many blessings and support we have and
an opportunity to extend our heartfelt greetings for the season. If you would
like to take advantage of your end of the year insurance coverage or have oral
health issues you would like examined, please do not hesitate to give us a call
at the same number as before, 770-928-7281.
We wish to thank you for the
privilege of serving you and hope to develop a lasting relationship. Wishing you and your family a very Happy
Thanksgiving and hope you have a wonderful holiday.
Novy
Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
5471
Bells Ferry Road, Suite 200
Acworth,
GA 30102
770-928-7281
P.S.
If you have friends or family who you feel would benefit from our preventive
approach to healthy gums and teeth, please send them our way. We promise to take good care of them! Be sure they mention your name so that we can
thank you personally with a token of our appreciation.
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