The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.
Highland Dental
3253 North Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Telephone: (928) 775-7433
Dr. Jerome Cutler, dentist, of Highland Dental in Prescott Valley Arizona provides general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry, preventive & restorative dentistry. Also: dental implants, teeth whitening, dental root canal treatment, white dental fillings, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, dental lumineers, dentures, dental bridges, oral cancer screening,oral hygiene care, tooth colored fillings, smile makeovers, Lanap laser gum disease treatment and periodontal disease treatment.
Thursday, 17 July 2014
Stress & Oral Health
Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about Stress and your Oral Health!
The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.
The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.
Tuesday, 15 July 2014
IV Sedation Dentist Prescott Valley AZ
IV
Sedation to Make Your Visit Completely Comfortable
For some patients, a dental appointment can be a difficult experience. Shots, drills, and treatments create anxiety for the dentally anxious. At our office, we relieve all your worry and fear and make treatments easy for you with IV sedation dentistry.
Our practice is one of the few in the state that is qualified to administer IV sedation. We also use nitrous oxide or laughing gas, when only lighter sedation is needed.
Dr. Cutler is certified to personally administer IV sedation, which makes this a very affordable option for you. IV sedation will provide you with the highest level of sedation and with the quickest time to take effect. It allows us to have more control over the level of your sedation, which is a big advantage over simply taking a pill. With this method most people won’t remember their procedure and time seems to fly by. An hour appointment will literally seem like two minutes. The medication is administered directly into the bloodstream, producing deep sedation and an unawareness of the procedure. The level of sedation is very accurate and safe, and you’ll have no memory of your visit. The technique can be used for long appointments that involve more extensive dental work, as well as to alleviate the concerns of fearful patients.
Throughout the procedure, your vital signs are monitored. And when your work is completed, you have a friend or family member drive you home. In about an hour, you will be back to normal.
It is our goal to have you comfortable and relaxed throughout your treatment.
For some patients, a dental appointment can be a difficult experience. Shots, drills, and treatments create anxiety for the dentally anxious. At our office, we relieve all your worry and fear and make treatments easy for you with IV sedation dentistry.
Our practice is one of the few in the state that is qualified to administer IV sedation. We also use nitrous oxide or laughing gas, when only lighter sedation is needed.
Dr. Cutler is certified to personally administer IV sedation, which makes this a very affordable option for you. IV sedation will provide you with the highest level of sedation and with the quickest time to take effect. It allows us to have more control over the level of your sedation, which is a big advantage over simply taking a pill. With this method most people won’t remember their procedure and time seems to fly by. An hour appointment will literally seem like two minutes. The medication is administered directly into the bloodstream, producing deep sedation and an unawareness of the procedure. The level of sedation is very accurate and safe, and you’ll have no memory of your visit. The technique can be used for long appointments that involve more extensive dental work, as well as to alleviate the concerns of fearful patients.
Throughout the procedure, your vital signs are monitored. And when your work is completed, you have a friend or family member drive you home. In about an hour, you will be back to normal.
It is our goal to have you comfortable and relaxed throughout your treatment.
Highland Dental
3253 North Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Telephone: (928) 775-7433
Thursday, 10 July 2014
Periodontal Screening
Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about Periodontal Screening!
The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.
Highland Dental
3253 North Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Telephone: (928) 775-7433
Thursday, 3 July 2014
Tooth Cavities
Tooth cavities aren't uncommon - but with the right dental health know-how, you can help prevent them. It all starts with proper brushing, daily flossing, and fluoride. Get the details right here.What Causes Tooth Cavities?
Cavities are holes in the teeth resulting from acid attack. They generally start in the enamel, but can spread to the softer inner layer of the tooth. Tooth cavities are caused by decay that can occur when foods containing carbohydrates become trapped between teeth, and are not completely removed with brushing and flossing. Bacteria living in the mouth digest these foods, generating acidic byproducts that can eat away at tooth enamel.
Help Prevent Tooth Cavities
Fluoride, which is found in most public drinking supplies, some mouth rinses, and Crest toothpastes, helps prevent tooth cavities by slowing the breakdown of enamel and speeding up the remineralization process. Check with your dental professional to see if your drinking water is fluoridated. If it isn't, he or she may recommend that you use high concentration fluoride treatments.
To help strengthen weak spots in tooth enamel, and help prevent the early stages of tooth decay, brush regularly with a fluoridated toothpaste, floss daily, and visit your dental office regularly for professional cleanings.
Above article from: Crest.com
Highland Dental
3253 North Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Telephone: (928) 775-7433
Thursday, 26 June 2014
What is Plaque?
Plaque is a sticky, colorless deposit of bacteria that is constantly forming on the tooth surface. Saliva, food and fluids combine to produce these deposits that collect where the teeth and gums meet. Plaque buildup is the primary factor in periodontal (gum) disease, including gingivitis.How to Get Rid of Plaque
To help prevent plaque buildup, be sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day with an anti-plaque toothpaste such as Crest Pro-Health Toothpaste for around the clock protection against plaque buildup, and floss once a day.
Adding a mouth rinse such as Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse to your routine can help against plaque buildup, without the burning sensation of alcohol. Eating well-balanced meals and brushing after snacks will reduce the formation of plaque. Visit your dental office regularly for oral exams and cleanings, during which your dental professional will scrape away any accumulated plaque with a special instrument.
Above article from: Crest.com
Highland Dental
3253 North Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Telephone: (928) 775-7433
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Tartar
Tartar is a deposit that forms when plaque hardens on the tooth. Individuals vary greatly in their susceptibility to tartar buildup. For many, these deposits build up faster with age. Tartar is easily noticeable because of its yellow or brown color on teeth.What Causes Tartar Buildup
When plaque accumulates and is not removed from teeth, it can harden and turn into tartar. Because tartar buildup bonds strongly to enamel, it can only be removed by a dental professional.
Help Prevent Tartar Buildup
While tartar can only be removed by a dental professional, you can avoid tartar buildup by removing plaque. To help prevent tartar, be sure to brush your teeth at least twice daily, preferably with a tartar-control fluoride toothpaste like many from Crest, and floss once a day with a product like GlideÆ. And visit your dental office regularly for oral exams and cleanings.
Above article from: Crest.com
Highland Dental
3253 North Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Telephone: (928) 775-7433
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
What are the Stages of Gum Disease?
What is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. It is caused by the bacteria in plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If not removed through daily brushing and flossing, plaque can build up and the bacteria infect not only your gums and teeth, but eventually the gum tissue and bone that support the teeth. This can cause them to become loose, fall out or have to be removed by a dentist.
There are three stages of gum disease:
The above article is from: Colgate.com
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth. It is caused by the bacteria in plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on your teeth. If not removed through daily brushing and flossing, plaque can build up and the bacteria infect not only your gums and teeth, but eventually the gum tissue and bone that support the teeth. This can cause them to become loose, fall out or have to be removed by a dentist.
There are three stages of gum disease:
- Gingivitis: this is the earliest stage of gum disease, an inflammation of the gums caused by plaque buildup at the gumline. If daily brushing and flossing do not remove the plaque, it produces toxins (poisons) that can irritate the gum tissue, causing gingivitis. You may notice some bleeding during brushing and flossing. At this early stage in gum disease, damage can be reversed, since the bone and connective tissue that hold the teeth in place are not yet affected.
- Periodontitis: at this stage, the supporting bone and fibers that hold your teeth in place are irreversibly damaged. Your gums may begin to form a pocket below the gumline, which traps food and plaque. Proper dental treatment and improved home care can usually help prevent further damage.
- Advanced Periodontitis: in this final stage of gum disease, the fibers and bone supporting your teeth are destroyed, which can cause your teeth to shift or loosen. This can affect your bite and, if aggressive treatment can't save them, teeth may need to be removed.
The above article is from: Colgate.com
Highland Dental
3253 North Windsong Drive
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Telephone: (928) 775-7433
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