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We love how the new website reflects the look and feel of our practice and office! You will also notice that the website is much more user friendly!
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Thursday, January 31, 2013
How To Bring Back A Youthful Smile?
How Old Does
Your Smile Make You Look?
As we age, our teeth will change as well. They can
get darker, crack and thin, become worn down, become elongated, shift position
from periodontal disease, or we can even suffer from loss of teeth.
Most people’s teeth will darken over time. This
can include foods we eat, smoking, and even what we drink. Having a
darkened, yellowing smile can often make you appear less attractive to others
and older than you actually are. As we age, we also lose some of the enamel on
our teeth. As the cusps of our teeth wear down from chewing, teeth grinding,
nail biting, as well as other habits. This will lead to your bite collapsing a
little at a time. Wear also happens with aggressive brushing, high acid foods,
and cracking or chipping from brittleness.
“Longer teeth” can be another sign people
perceive, as something an older person would have. If we do not maintain proper
dental care throughout life we can develop periodontal disease. One of the
consequences of periodontal disease is gum tissue recession. This exposes
more of our teeth making them appear longer than they actually are.
Although tooth loss can occur at any age, missing
teeth can make you appear older. Having a full complement of teeth in your
smile is far more attractive than one littered with spaces from missing teeth.
Missing teeth cause surrounding teeth to shift. Over time, both crowns and
dental fillings may begin to fail and need to be replaced. This is especially
true in the front of the mouth where mismatched colors, stained fillings, and
chips in teeth are readily apparent when we smile. All of these factors can
also make your smile seem older than you are.
How To Bring Back A Youthful Smile?
Modern dentistry has developed quite a few procedures to maintain a youthful attractive smile. These include:
- Teeth Whitening
- Teeth Contouring
- Gum contouring and Gum grafting
Modern dentistry has developed quite a few procedures to maintain a youthful attractive smile. These include:
- Teeth Whitening
- Teeth Contouring
- Gum contouring and Gum grafting
- Composite Fillings and
Composite Veneers
- Porcelain
Veneers and Porcelain
Crowns
- Dental
Implants
- Properly
Aligned Teeth
If you have questions or
concerns about your smile Tranquility Park Dental is here to help. Call us
today at 402.496.9950~
Monday, November 19, 2012
Why Crooked Teeth Are A Problem
Many adults and teens in the
Omaha area come to Tranquility Park Dental Care for Invisalign. Invisalign is a
series of invisible aligners that dentists use as an alternative to wires and
brackets. Invisalign aligners are is easy to wear, and the average Invisalign
treatment can take less than 12 months. The common perception of Invisalign is
that they are used to straighten teeth for appearance and cosmetic reasons
only. However, Invisalign is most importantly used to align teeth
properly. If left untreated, crooked and
misaligned teeth can cause periodontal disease and create tremendous amounts of
stress on your teeth and jaw.
Teeth that are not aligned
properly in your mouth create what dentists call “malocclusion.” Malocclusion
affects 74% of American adults. Left untreated, malocclusion can lead to
periodontal disease. There are several types of malocclusion. A primary example
is crowded teeth that can cause buildup of plaque and tarter, as well as harbor
bacteria. This can lead to periodontal
disease, which may result in tooth and bone loss. Teeth with extra spacing
between them are another form of malocclusion.
This can leave room for food to stay lodged between them, risking sore
and tender gums. A deep bite is also a form of malocclusion which can damage
the palate, and cause premature wear and chipping on the lower front
teeth. A cross bite can also cause
premature tooth wear, and lead to periodontal disease, tooth and bone loss. An
edge-to-edge bite can result in teeth chipping and breaking, jaw joint pain,
and shortened or worn down front teeth. A final type of malocclusion is an open
bite that can lead to gum recession, tooth and bone loss, and excessive
premature wear on back teeth. If left untreated, malocclusion can lead to
periodontal disease which may then increase the risk for atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease (which is the hardening of the arteries).
Periodontal disease begins
with gum redness or bleeding. You may also
notice bad breath. If not treated, gum inflammation can become much worse -
leading to receding gums, the formation of pockets between teeth and gums, bone
loss, and finally tooth loss. To avoid the negative effects of periodontal
disease it is very important to have properly aligned teeth. Good oral hygiene
can also reduce the chances of plaque retention, tooth decay, and periodontal
disease.
Invisalign is one option to
help straighten your teeth and prevent periodontal disease. Invisalign has a
96% patient satisfaction rating, and typically the cost is comparable to
traditional metal braces. If you or someone in your family would like more
information or has questions about Malocclusion, Periodontal Disease, or
Invisalign, please contact our office today. We are here to help!
12322 Emmet St
Omaha, Ne 68164
402.496.9950
www.tranquilityparkdental.com
www.tranquilityparkdental.com
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Brenda – Assistant
Brenda and her husband Ryan met in high school and have been
together for 18 years. They have been
married for 12 of those years. They have
four dogs who they consider their children – Tessa, Cami, Riley, and Dasha.
Brenda has a variety of interesting hobbies including
growing orchids, traveling, gardening and cooking.
In addition to working with us at TPDC, she is a
photographer who loves photographing families, seniors and babies.
Some other interesting facts about Brenda:
·
Spring and Fall are her favorite times of the
year.
·
Her favorite place to vacation is Cozumel,
Mexico.
·
Brenda loves to scuba dive.
Her favorite part of working at Tranquility Park Dental Care
is meeting new people. She also feels
like we are a family here at TPDC.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Gretchen – Hygienist
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Gretchen is one of our 5 dental
hygienists. She is originally from
Norfolk and attended Wayne State College where she earned a Bachelor of Science
in Music Education. We have been known
to tease her about starting a Tranquility Park Dental Choir but so far she has
not taken us up on that!
Gretchen received an Associate
Degree in Dental Hygiene from Iowa Western Community College before joining our
staff in 2008.
Gretchen has been married for 7
years to her husband Eric. They have an
adorable miniature schnauzer named Jeff,
and they love him like family.
One look at him explains why!
Some interesting facts about
Gretchen:
·
She loves to
cook and exercise, especially running & playing tennis
·
Her favorite
restaurant is Charleston’s
·
Banana
Republic and Ann Taylor Loft are her favorite stores.
·
She loves to
spend time with friends and family
·
Fall is her
favorite season because it is cool, trees are colorful, football season starts and
it is great running weather!
·
She loves to
read fiction on her kindle.
·
Her favorite
vacation was a trip to Sonoma, California where she and Eric spent their
honeymoon.
Gretchen loves getting to know
the patients and their families at Tranquility Park Dental Care. She also enjoys working with the professional
and hard working staff.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
July's Featured Staff Member - Amber
Amber – Dental
Assistant
Amber is the most recent addition
to our staff at Tranquility Park Dental.
She has been with us a little over a year and received her training as a
dental assistant at Kaplan in 2009. She
works side by side with Dr. Weak assisting him with patient restorative care.
Amber grew up in Fremont and just
recently moved to Omaha. Her son Zach is
her pride and joy!
Some interesting facts about Amber:
·
Loves comic
books and music· Her dream vacation is traveling in an RV around the country
· She loves Mexican food, especially the spicy stuff!
Amber’s favorite part of the job
is working with everyone at TPDC , “Everyone is very nice and they genuinely
care for the patients. It’s like a happy
family here.”
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
June's Featured Staff Member-Stephanie
Our June's Featured Staff Member is...
Stephanie
Treatment
Coordinator
Stephanie
has been with Tranquility Park Dental Care for 11 years. She is on the Patient Services staff and
serves as a liaison between the practice management and clinical areas of the
practice.
Trained as a
dental assistant at Metro Community College, Steph has the extensive clinical
knowledge needed to:
-
assist our patients with dental emergencies
- support the Dr’s with their patient consultations and managing their schedules
- provide insurance companies with the documentation needed to substantiate claims and facilitate prompt payment
Steph has been married to her husband Scott for 20 years and they are kept busy running with 4 active children:
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Kaylie is 18 and has graduated high school and is working for Marriott Hotels
- Kerstyn is 17 and loves working with animals and volunteers at the Nebr Humane Society
- Kassie is 15, she enjoys kids and has great comedic timing and keeps the family in stitches
- Cody is 13, plays baseball and works with his dad who owns a lawn care company
Some interesting facts about Steph:
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Loves to read
- Likes shopping at TJ Max, Marshalls and Gordmans
- Favorite restaurant is Biaggi’s and her favorite dish is the lobster mac and cheese
- Favorite vacation spots are Colorado and Wisconsin – loves lakes and nature
- Has a heart for animals like her daughter and has 2 dogs, Gunner an 8 yrs old Doberman and Jack, her 3 yr old English bulldog. Jack is her stress reliever at the end of a long day
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