Access Dental: January 2017

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Reasons to Wear a Mouth Guard

Whether you are involved in a contact sport of your child is playing a friendly game with the neighborhood kids, it is important to protect the teeth. You only get one set of adult teeth, guarding them from damage can help prevent a mishap, especially during sporting events. The use of a mouth guard can help prevent more than 200,000 injuries to the mouth, each year, according to the American Dental Association. Your trusted dentist in southern Missouri has provided some GREAT reasons to start protecting your teeth, when playing sports.

Chipped Teeth

Whether it is an elbow or a ball, a chipped tooth is a common cause of sports injuries. An impact on a tooth can cause it to fracture, chipping or breaking the entire tooth out. A mouth guard can help protect your teeth from a lasting injury.

Tooth Fracture

A cracked tooth can be incredibly painful! Even if there is no physical evidence of a missing or chipped tooth, a fracture can cause a number of oral issues. From pain to a deadened tooth, a tooth fracture has lasting effects. To protect your teeth, ensure you wear a mouth guard when participating in sporting events.

Breaking of Skin

A common injury to the mouth is a busted lip or broken skin, due to a hard object smashing a lip or mouth skin against the tooth surface. A bloodied lip or a tooth through the skin surface can cause physical damage to your appearance. Wearing a mouth guard can help keep your teeth from coming through your mouth skin or lip.

Root Damage

When a tooth hit hard, there may not be immediate side effects, but it can damage the root of the tooth. Root damage can lead to a number of other problems, including a dead tooth which loses color and becomes frail. To help prevent root damage, when playing sports, be sure to wear a mouth guard!

Fractured Jaws

Damage to a jaw can have a lasting impact on your entire mouth. A very painful and damaging injury can occur when your jaw is fractured. Wear a mouth guard, when playing sports, to help protect your entire mouth.

A number of contact sports require the participant to wear a mouth guard, but there are some that still do not require any protection. Baseball and basketball are the sports in which the most mouth or tooth injuries occur, because a mouth guard is not mandated. Whether you play with your adult friends or your child plays in a league, it is important to protect teeth when playing sports. Here at Access Dental and Dentures, we create custom-fit mouth guards for our patients. If you are interested in a soft or hard mouth guard in Southern Missouri, schedule your appointment with the best dentist in Springfield, MO today!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Connect with us on LinkedIn
Follow us on Google+

Springfield Office Rolla Office Osage Beach Office
(417) 501-1048 (573) 426-5447 (573) 348-1466
1701 West Sunshine 416 S. Bishop Ave. 4320 Osage Beach Parkway

Springfield, MO 65807 Rolla, MO 65401 Osage Beach, MO. 65065

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Benefits of Chewing Gum

While it is a common misconception that chewing gum is bad for your teeth, there are actually a few benefits that go hand-in-hand with gum. Gum is everywhere, from the grocery store check-out line to a convenience store counter, everywhere you look, gum is there. The average American consumes 1.8 pounds of gum every year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are like many, and like to chew gum – continue reading for some of the benefits you have been receiving, provided by Access Dental and Dentures!

Increase Saliva

Chewing gum can help increase the flow of saliva in your mouth. This has a number of benefits including washing away acid that can potentially harm your teeth. It is recommended to chew gum for 20 minutes after eating a meal, this will help your saliva build up to rinse off the teeth and cleanse your entire mouth.

Help Harden Enamel

Xylitol if often times found in chewing gum and offers the benefit of reducing the amount of cavity-causing bacteria found in your mouth. Some types of gum help to harden the protective exterior of your teeth, the enamel.

Clean Teeth

While gum does not replace brushing and flossing your teeth, it does offer the benefit of cleaning teeth. Especially after eating a meal, any food particles that remain in the mouth or on teeth can be removed by chewing gum. If these particles are left on your teeth for an extended period of time, they can eventually start to decay the enamel that protects your teeth.

Curb Cravings

While eating healthy is important for your overall health, it can have an impact on your oral heath as well. To help kick those junk food cravings, chew a piece of gum instead. Chewing gum instead of eating unhealthy food can help your oral health in a number of ways. Sugar free gum is the best option for your teeth, since it has as less sticky quality.

While it is not commonly known, chewing gum is actually good for your teeth! Your trusted dentist in Springfield, Missouri wants to help you keep your oral care in check. Chewing gum can do just that! If you are concerned about which type of gum is best for your teeth, ask Access Dental & Dentures at your upcoming appointment with us. Next time you are at the register and looking at all those candy and sweet treats, grab a pack of chewing gum instead – your mouth will thank you!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

Springfield, MO 65807 Rolla, MO 65401 Osage Beach, MO. 65065

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Our Convenient Locations

Are you looking for a trustworthy dentist near you? Access Dental & Dentures is here for the dental needs of you and your entire family! Our friendly dental clinics service the Missouri communities and surrounding areas of Springfield, Osage Beach, and Rolla. To ensure your entire family receives the right dental care for their needs, schedule your appointment with our professional dentist in southern-Missouri. In today’s blog, we have featured all three of our locations!

About Our Locations

We have three dental locations across southern Missouri, to better serve your needs. Most of our clinics have full service dental labs and all of our offices are staffed with highly-trained dental technicians. This makes providing dental services easier for our dentists, and more convenient for our patients. To get serviced in a timely manner, visit one of our three locations!

Springfield, MO

The management and dedicated staff of Access Dental & Dentures would like to welcome you to our southwest Springfield practice, located in the Elfindale Shopping Center at the northeast corner of Kansas Expressway and Sunshine. Our Springfield office is a new facility, designed with the ease, comfort and convenience of the patient in mind. You may have noticed the "SAME DAY DENTURES" sign on our building. That sometimes confuses people who are used to waiting up to two weeks for dentures. Unlike most dental practices, Springfield Dental Clinic owns and operates its own on-site, professional dental lab, making same-day denture repairs and relines, as well as many other services, convenient and quick for our patients. To visit a dentist in Springfield, MO, call us today!

Access Dental & Dentures
1701 West Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
at Kansas Expressway in the Elfindale Center
Toll Free: 1-877-DENTIST
Phone: (417) 501-1048
Fax: (417) 501-1661
E-Mail: spfld@accessdentalanddentures.com

Osage Beach, MO

Our management and dedicated staff would like to welcome you to our practice located in the center of the Lake of the Ozarks, across from Bandana's Bar-B-Q, in Osage Beach. If you are in need of a dentist near Osage Beach, MO, contact us today!

Access Dental & Dentures
4320 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO. 65065
across from Bandana's Bar-B-Q
Toll Free: 1-877-DENTIST
Phone: (573) 348-1466
Fax: (573) 348-1581
E-Mail: ob@accessdentalanddentures.com

Rolla, MO

Our management and dedicated staff would like to welcome you to our practice located in the center of Rolla, Missouri at 416 S. Bishop Ave. (Hwy. 63, across from Applebee's). Rolla Dental Clinic opened its doors to serve the community in October of 2010. We are a personal and friendly dental office and we provide a full spectrum of dental services. For a dentist in Rolla, MO, contact us today!

Access Dental & Dentures
416 S. Bishop Ave. (Hwy 63)
Rolla, MO 65401
across from Applebee's
Toll Free: 1-877-DENTIST
Phone: (573) 426-5447
Fax: (573) 426-5659
E-Mail: rolla@accessdentalanddentures.com

Now that you know a little more about the three locations across southern-Missouri that we serve, you are ready to locate the office closest to you! If you or a family member are in need of a dental service or a regular check-up, call an office nearest you to schedule an appointment! If you are unsure of which dentist is closest to you, call 877-DENTIST and we can help direct you to the right location and/or schedule your appointment with Access Dental And Dentures!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

Springfield, MO 65807 Rolla, MO 65401 Osage Beach, MO. 65065

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Services at Access Dental and Dentures

While going to dentist for a service may not be the most fun thing to do, it is important to keep your teeth healthy. Whether you have a cavity or need a root canal, visit the trusted dentist in Springfield, Missouri. With plenty of dental experience and a friendly staff, Access Dental And Dentures is the place to be for all of your oral care needs. To learn more about the services our dentist office in southern Missouri offers, see below!

Sports Dentistry

Whether you are an athlete or casual sports participant, you should wear a mouth guard to protect your teeth. If you grind your teeth while you sleep, a bite guard will help reduce symptoms of TMJ. We custom make mouth guards in both soft and hard materials.

Teeth Whitening

We will provide you a custom whitening tray, made from your own dental impressions. Once at home, you can choose how often and long to use the supplied whitening agent to customize the brightness of your smile.

Root Canals

Endodontic treatment (root canal) treats the inside of the tooth. Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, faulty crowns, or a crack or chip in the tooth. In addition, trauma to a tooth may cause pulp damage even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. If pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess.

Veneers

Porcelain veneers are dental prosthetics that are placed on the surface of discolored, chipped, cracked, or misaligned teeth and are probably the most esthetic means of creating a more pleasing smile. They require a minimal amount of tooth reduction (approximately .5 mm) and are, therefore, a more conservative restoration than a crown.

Bridges

The loss of a single tooth can have a major impact on your dental health and personal appearance. Your teeth support and rely on each other. When one or more teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can shift out of their normal position. Teeth adjacent to the space or from the opposite jaw will often drift or tilt. These teeth are often more susceptible to decay and gum disease because they are more difficult to clean around.

Crowns

Crowns strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve the appearance of your teeth. Crowns can be made from different materials which include the full porcelain crown, the porcelain fused-to-metal crown and the all-metal crown. You and your dentist will decide which type is appropriate, depending upon the strength requirements and esthetic concerns of the tooth involved.

Tooth Extractions

In cases in which decay or an abscess (infection) is so severe that a root canal or other treatment cannot save the tooth, your dentist may recommend that the tooth be removed. A tooth extraction should be done as soon as possible to avoid the spread of infection to other areas of your mouth, or other more serious problems. We can extract a single tooth, full mouth, and most wisdom teeth.

Composite Fillings

We use composite (tooth-colored) fillings that are light cured to match your teeth. Composites can also be "bonded" or adhesively held in a cavity, often allowing the dentist to make a more conservative repair to the tooth. Direct dental composites are placed by the dentist in a clinical setting.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are basically sophisticated screws made of a medically pure metal, titanium. These screws are then placed in the jaw bone and rest under the gum for 3 - 6 months. During this time they actually fuse to the jawbone and become integrated.

Dentures/Partials

For missing teeth we can make dentures or removable partials for you right in our own on-site, professional dental lab. Since our technicians are on-site, you will not have to wait days or weeks for your new set of dentures or new partial.

Now that you know a little more about the services we offer at Access Dental & Dentures, aside from our regular checkups and x-rays, you can feel confident when choosing us for your oral care. If you are interested in one of the above services or any dental treatments, contact us today! We look forward to serving you and your family for all of your oral care needs!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

Springfield, MO 65807 Rolla, MO 65401 Osage Beach, MO. 65065

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Healthy Habits for the New Year

As the year begins, a number of people set goals and make resolutions on ways to improve over the next year. Oral care is an important habit, but one that many people let slide. Here at Access Dental and Dentures, we know how important it is to take care of your teeth. The best dentist in southern Missouri has provided healthy oral care habits, to make this year the best yet! To focus your efforts on proper oral habits in 2017, continue reading for more information!

Brush Teeth

It is recommdened that teeth are brushed at least twice a day. To make it easy, brush your teeth first thing in the morning and right before going to bed at the end of the day. In the morning, brushing teeth can help eliminate bacteria that has built up while you were sleeping, as well as freshen your breath for the day. After eating and drinking all day, food particles and bacteria collect in the mouth. This is why brushing before bed is important to remove all of the debris from your entire mouth.

Floss

An adult should floss at least once per day. This can help remove food particles that get trapped between the teeth. In addition, bacteria and plaque builds up between the teeth, in those hard to reach places. Flossing helps eliminate anything hiding between the teeth and freshens breath.

Mouthwash

A mouthwash can help improve your oral care regimen. The liquid can get between teeth, in those hard to reach spaces, to remove any debris and freshen your entire mouth. While there is no recommended frequency a mouthwash should be used, you can choose how often you would like to use it. Some people use it twice a day, before or after they brush, while others use it as needed throughout the day. The choice is entirely up to you!

Eat Healthy

A well-balanced diet effects the entire body, including the mouth. Eating nutricous foods help keep your teeth healthy. Remember that foods with a high sugar content can lead to plaque build up and cavities in your teeth. Focus your efforts on fruits and vegetables, instead of candy and foods with a high sugar content. Along with eating healthy, ensure your body is staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Water not only helps your entire body function properly, it can help rinse food particles and bacteria out of the mouth.

Visit the Dentist

A regular dental visit should be scheduled every six months, unless more frequently recommended. A dental professional can help ensure your teeth are healthy and will likely perform a routine cleaning for a deep clean. If you are in need of a dentist, we have locations in Springfield, Rolla, and Osage Beach, Missouri.

For a fresh start for your mouth, start focusing your oral care efforts on the above healthy habits. Once you get into a regular routine with your oral care practice, it becomes second nature. Your trusted dentist in Springfield, Missouri wants to help you make your oral health a top priority this year. For a happy, healthy 2017, ensure your teeth are being properly cared for. To schedule your regular dental visit with Access Dental and Dentures, call 877-DENTIST today!

We want to be your dentist because your family deserves a great smile!

Springfield, MO 65807 Rolla, MO 65401 Osage Beach, MO. 65065