What is the deal with buffered dental anesthetic? The theory is that buffering anesthetic makes the injection less painful as it changes the pH of the solution from acidic to a close to neutral pH. It is also theorized that the anesthetic can work faster and be more profound as anesthetic doesn’t work until neutral and […]
High torque does not impact success of dental implant High insertion torque for dental implant is >50Ncm Cassetta JOMI 2022 High implant torque (>50Ncm) does not result in greater stability. Li JOMI 2015 – Meta-analysis – Marginal bone loss shows no correlation to conventional and high torque for dental implant High torque in dense bone […]
Swallow or aspirate a dental instrument? Did your patient swallow or aspirate a dental instrument or dental prosthesis? Swallowed dental instrument? Aspirated dental instrument? Now what? Step one is where is it? Swallowed 87% or aspirated 13% Swallowed and caught in esophagus – needs to be removed Into stomach then 80% will pass in 4-6 […]
Liver clot A poor clot that continues to bleed and protrudes from the surgical site. It looks like liver tissue, thus the name. Another name for the liver clot is a currant jelly clot. Treatment of the liver clot First of you should assure the patient that this is not a big deal and can […]
The importance of dental care in relation to lung infection A new study by Bellissimo 2014 shows that dental care received in the ICU reduced the risk of lung infection by 56%. Survival rates were only slightly better but the decrease in infections and time spent in the hospital is pretty substantial. There have been […]
Dentists hunting cavities, not lions There has been a lot of social media with regards to the taking of Cecil the lion. The news coverage has focused pretty heavily on the fact Cecil was killed by a dentist. Despite the loss, this is probably the best opportunity African wildlife has had to gather funds to […]
How to prevent child cavities! Wheaton Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist – Recommendations for a “NO CAVITIES” kid! Want to know how to prevent child cavities? Read on! As a mom of 3 young children & an orthodontist, I often witness frustration from parents when their children as young as 2 has cavities. They often say, […]
This PA was close to worthless as far as diagnostics goes The low does CBCT scan we have in our office leaves no doubt as to what is going on. Besides being a great diagnostic tool, it also informed us we would have to mange this area carefully to allow for a dental implant to […]
Dental implant cost too high? The cost of a dental implant can be found here Dental Implant Cost too high!!! What can you do? If you have dental insurance, do the dental implant one year and the dental abutment and dental implant crown the next year. Ask your dentist what else can be done and […]
Whether looking for a dentist, pediatric dentist, or orthodontist; we have you covered. We are the Wheaton family dental office you are looking for. We are here to serve the dental needs of your entire family for their entire life. Our goal is to be the only dental office your family will ever need! We […]
Why is magnification in dentistry important? Magnification in dentistry is critical to great care. The higher the magnification the greater the visual acuity and even if we actually work at a lower magnification viewing the higher magnification helps. Magnification in general dentistry You can’t treat, diagnose, or understand what you can’t see! More magnification makes […]
Teeter-totter vs. Devi Devi lost 🙁 Case of the week Devi came in for her first visit with us after a frantic call that her and her sister were playing on the teeter-totter and when Devi got off the board, still weighted down by her sister on the other side, the board flew back up […]
Minimal prep dental veneers with no prep temporary veneers Case of the week Mary was never happy with her smile, even after years of ortho. As a young adult she was still somewhat dependent on her family for major expenses and needed help paying for what she wanted. She knew in her mind what was […]
Dental Implant Nerve Damage During surgery Dental Implant Nerve Damage is a known risk for dental implant surgery. It can occur at several different stages of the dental implant procedure. Diagnosing the cause of the injury is very important for how you treat the injury. Dental Implant Nerve Damage Description and classification is found below […]
