Suwanee Dental Care Blood Drive

Suwanee Dental Care and American Red Cross will host a blood drive at:

Suwanee Dental Care
4355 Suwanee Dam Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024

Friday, August 13th, 2010
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Please contact Linda Smith @ (770) 614-7300 to make an appointment.

Please bring photo ID and drink extra caffeine-free fluids. like water or juice. Eat a good meal or snack. Get plenty of sleep the night before. Do not smoke for an hour before and after giving blood. No intense exercise or heavy lifting after giving blood.

***Give blood and see America! Participate in donating blood or platelets between July 1 and September 30, 2010 and enter the American Red Cross drawing to win a $1,000 gift card!

Cavities Can Be Hiding

Cavities can start on the chewing surfaces in microscopic defects of the tooth. These cavities are not felt with our dental instruments. Once they progress through the hard tissue or enamel,they can grow very quickly.
The goal of preventative dentistry is to find these weaknesses while they are still microscopic, to maintain as much tooth structure as possible.
New technology in the form of a laser, called Diagnodent, does this. We use this routinely on our patients. The laser scans the teeth searching for microscopic decay. When we get a reading greater then 20 we remove the decay and place a white filling, keeping as much of the tooth's natural integrity as possible.
At Suwanee Dental Care we practice minimally invasive dentistry with the use of Diagnodent.

Childhood Teeth Grinding

When you watch your child sleep you see sweet dreams and peaceful slumber right? This sweet slumber is often disrupted by the sound of grinding or gnashing of teeth.

Believe it or not, 3 out of every 10 children grind their teeth at night, also known as Bruxism. This is common in children especially under the age of 5 but fortunately most children will outgrow this bad habit.

Although it is not known why kids develop Bruxism, there are several reasons thought to induce this behavior. Some kids grind because their upper and lower teeth are not yet aligned properly. Pain from erupting teeth or an earache can also be a common cause. Stress is also a known origin of teeth grinding or gnashing.

Bruxism can go undetected with little to no side effects in some children while other cases often turn into what is referred to as TMJ or Temporomandibular Joint Disease. TMJ is only developed when grinding becomes or persistent in a child.

Typically a child will not be aware that he or she is grinding their teeth so it is usually a family member who picks up on it.

Here are some symptoms you should look for:

1. Complaints of jaw joint or face pain from your child in the morning

2. Pain when your child chews

3. Grinding like noises when your child is sleeping

If you think that your child is grinding his or her teeth at night, take him or her to your family dentist. Any dentist can identify chipped teeth or wear on their enamel as well as any unusual sensitivity. By asking some key questions your dentist can identify whether the problem is psychological or anatomical which will help them develop a treatment plan that will be effective for your child.

While most children will grow out of Bruxism, it’s important that you keep a close eye on your child and maintain regular visits to the dentist in order to keep the problem in check. There are different approaches that may help your child such as a custom made mouth guard or basic stress relieving techniques before bed. Your dentist can help you identify what will work best for your child.

You want Dentistry to be a gentle, positive experience. At Suwanee Dental Care we strive to provide comprehensive, gentle dentistry to discriminating individuals

Pediatric Dentist???

Have you wondered if you need to schedule your child at a pediatric dental office? We at Suwanee Dental Care love to see your children We are a complete "family dental care office." We offer first dental visits or "happy visits" to get your child acclimated to our office. We can/will procede with a regular preventive cleaning when your child is comfortable with us. Most of the time this is the very first visit. We make your child feel welcome by talking to them at their eye level and explaining and showing how everything works in the simplest of terms. We believe in the highest levels of preventative dentistry. Fluoride and sealents are some of our favorites. We can also reverse decay with prescription MI paste if it has not broken through the enamel.
We offer drill less and laser dentistry should your child have a cavitity. We always try to find decay at it's earliest to keep the restoration as simple and small as possible. We have a high tech laser, Diagnodent, that is 80% more accurate then our eyes or sense of touch. Many times an early cavity can be taken care of without an injection of anesthesia. We only do composite or white restorations.

Two of our doctors have advanced training in traditional othodontics and all three of our doctors are Invisalign certified. Some childre ages 10 and above may be eligible for Teen Invisalign. Teen Invisalign is decided on a case by case option taking the child's emotional age and commitment to oral health into consideration.

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and schedule your child's dental care with us and they will be well taken care of!

Liquid Smile - Professional Whitening Pen

Liquid Smile is the first and only Professional Whitening Pen. Liquid Smile has a unique gel formula that contains 12% hydrogen peroxide, the most powerful paint-on formulation on the market.

Just paint a thin layer of a viscous gel on your teeth. Apply right after thorough toothbrushing and dental flossing. It only takes about 1 minute.

Liquid Smile fits right into your evening brushing routine. No strips or trays to wear. It makes whitening simple and hassle free.

Typical results are noticed after the 2nd or 3rd application. Apply once at bedtime for 2 weeks for maximum results. Liquid Smile is 3x stronger and 4x faster than the store bought whiteners. The process is a pain free whitening experience. Ask about it today!

New Patient Exams

We pride ourselves at Suwanee Dental Care with one of the most comprehensive new patient dental exams. We use "state of the art" diagnostics.
Our exam includes intra/extra oral digital photographs, full mouth digital x-rays, a complete hard tissue exam, a full six point periodontal exam, an oral cancer screen with a Velscope and a simple finger stick to check for oral/systemic diseases such as diabetes, C-reactive protein and cholesterol.
The digital pictures allow our dentists to make a through cosmetic evaluation. They look at color, spacing and symmetry. They can then make recommendations for traditional or Invisalign orthodontics, bleaching, bonding, veneers and replacement of missing teeth.
Digital x-rays find dental disease early; enabling our doctors to be proactive, instead of reactive to "toothache" pain.
The hard tissue exam shows previous dental conditions and treatment. Present conditions are also noted and needed treatment assessed.
The six point periodontal exam involves measuring the space between the tooth and gum tissue in six locations. The doctors also look for bleeding and recession. Measurements above 3mm and bleeding are signs of periodontal disease. Periodontal or "gum" disease has also been linked to diabetes, heart disease and low birth weight babies, among other systemic diseases. Periodontal disease requires specific treatment and management.
The oral cancer screening uses new diagnostic technology. It involves the use of a Velscope. The Velscope uses high intensity light on the soft tissue of your mouth to see down to the basal cell layer to find any signs of changes sooner then later with human eyes. Oral cancer is the sixth morbidity causing cancer. It is estimated that one person and hour dies of oral cancer in the United States.
The finger stick will give us an immediate indication of diabetes and heart disease.
All of these exams and screenings allow use to give you the most comprehensive new patient exam and best dental treatment presently available.
If you want comprehensive, complete dental care call Suwanee Dental Care to schedule a new patient exam with our dentist.