Children are just smaller versions of adults and though, they require close evaluations as they grow, they rarely need to see a pediatric dentist.   Much like adult, children need to brush and floss their teeth.  Yes, it’s difficult to floss children’s teeth, but it’s even more important in a child because cavities form so much faster in the baby teeth.  Nothing could be worse than giving your child a bottle to walk around with or go to sleep.  The American Dental Association recommends that children have their first dental appointment before the age of 3.

Braces are often placed on children approximately 2 years before their growth spurt depending upon gender, however; some children need treatment before that.  Some under-bites can be corrected with braces and splints if intervention is early enough.  Early intervention can prevent damage to adult teeth, the jaw joint, and in some cases it prevents future surgery.

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HOW TO CHOOSE A DENTIST?

North East Atlanta is growing very fast, and I’m sure you’re like most people, hurried and rushed.  Most people choose a dentist by hit or miss.  You look in a phone directory; call an 800 number, or just plain take a chance.  Is that really the way you want to find a dental health care provider? 

Of course not!

Most people are looking for a dentist that gives high quality dental care.  But what exactly does that mean?

At our practice, it means:

·        A thorough examination of the teeth, gum tissue, and jaw joint

·          Thorough oral cancer screening

·        An esthetic evaluations

The philosophy of Dr. Vancil and the Mall of Georgia Dentistry staff revolves around customer care.  We strive to build a relationship with each and every patient.   Everyone is different, and Dr. Vancil believes that it takes time to address each individual concern in a manner that the patient understands.  Our office and procedures are designed for your comfort and our staff members are dedicated to making your visits enjoyable.  We take pride in being able to offer high quality dental service and the latest state-of-the-art treatment.

Stop by Dr. Brian Vancil's office for an esthetic evaluation and pick up a business card to call and schedule a comprehensive exam at the Mall of Georgia Dentistry.

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TMJ

What does TMJ stand for?  Do I have TMJ?

The truth of the matter is that everyone has TMJ.  In fact, everyone has two TMJ’s.  The Temporomandibular Joint is an anatomical landmark.  It’s located about 10mm in front of and 5mm below the outer ear.  The joint is the hinge that allows your bottom jaw to open and close.  Whether you have Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is another question.

TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder is misalignment within the intricate network of muscles, bones, and joints connecting the skull and lower jaw.  When the jaw is awry, the joints and muscles tend to compensate by moving into a new position, and the jawbone grates on other bones and soft tissues.  The pain can be extreme and debilitating.

Diagnosis can be difficult.  TMJ disorders may mimic the symptoms of other ailments—earaches, tumors, and sinus infections—and, on the surface, defy detections.

We’ve been working with TMJ therapies for some years not.  Once we identify the problem and the cause, treatment is often straightforward.  Among possible remedies are muscles relaxants, minor reshaping of teeth, or mouth splints.  Physical therapy—even simple massage—has been effective in pain control.  Surgery is rare.  But the longer the diagnosis is postponed, the greater the joint, tooth, and tissue damage, and the greater the pain.

We all want that white smile so stop by the office of Dr. Brian Vancil’s for an esthetic evaluation and pick up a business card to call and schedule a comprehensive exam for you and your child at the Mall of Georgia Dentistry.

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WRONG!  Gum disease (Periodontal Disease), is much like diabetes.  Many people have it, but don’t know it.  Gum disease doesn’t hurt.  It doesn’t wake you up at night with a throbbing tooth.  Periodontal disease is much worst than the gingivitis so heavily advertised in the Listerine commercials.  Periodontal disease is classified as mild, moderate, and severe depending upon the amount of bone loss.  Once the bone is lost, it cannot be regained.

It’s been known for some time there is a correlation between diabetes and gum disease, but the latest research has shown a link between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease.   The same germs that cause bone loss can get into the blood stream and cause hear disease.  No longer is it important to brush and floss just to keep your teeth, but to help decrease heart disease.

Number 4 on the list of 2003 New Years Resolutions was “to Start Flossing”.  When you don’t floss, you literally miss cleaning 40% of the tooth.  In math class, to miss 40% is failing.   That 40% of bacteria missed daily can easily lead to a progression of gum disease that longer the bacteria missed daily can easily lead to a progression of gum disease that longer the bacteria sticks to you tooth.  Gum disease has no age or gender preference, and it can easily prevented.

We all want to have that white attractive smile.  Stop by the office of Dr. Brian Vancil’s for an esthetic evaluation and pick up a business card to call and schedule a comprehensive exam for you and your child at the Mall of Georgia Dentistry.

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