Kirk Kimmerling DDS: Tooth Decay May Stunt Growth in Children

Kirk Kimmerling DDS: Tooth Decay May Stunt Growth in Children: A new study concerning dental decay recently appeared online in the  Pediatrics journal suggesting decay may stunt growth and weight in chil...

Tooth Decay May Stunt Growth in Children

A new study concerning dental decay recently appeared online in the Pediatrics journal suggesting decay may stunt growth and weight in children.  The University College London and King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Saudi Arabia conducted the study, exploring the relationship between oral health and growth.

A team of researchers analyzed statistics based on the relationship between height/weight and decay in children 6 to 8 years old from Saudia Arabia.  Children with severe decay had a better chance of being underweight and of shorter stature compared to their peers when having severe decay.  Even when secondary factors such as demographics and social values were analyzed, the correlation still existed.  More research needs to be conducted to confirm the findings.

+Verde Pointe Dental Associates and Marietta cosmetic dentists, +Kirk Kimmerling +Suzanna Aguilera and +Garrick McGrath understand the importance of dental health in children.  Welcoming patients from three years old for a dental cleaning or advice on necessary dental fillings.

Only an Emoticon is Happy with a Discolored Front Tooth

Have you noticed someone with one dark front tooth?  A dark, discolored front tooth becomes the focal point of a person's face.  It changes their entire appearance, resulting for many in an embarrassing smile.

Only an Emoticon is Happy with a Discolored Front Tooth!

The good new is that a discolored front tooth can be fixed by a dentist.  

A. Let's look at why the tooth turned dark.

Perhaps the number one reason a tooth turns dark is due to trauma.  The tooth has been injured and the internal nerve tissue has died and is staining the inside of the tooth dark.  

B. What does a dentist do to fix the tooth?

If a tooth has died from trauma, a dentist will need to perform a procedure called a root canal. The procedure is designed to remove the dead tissue, clean the internal structure, and fill it with Gutta Percha, a rubber material.  Sometimes, a dentist will suggest a few extra appointments to internally bleach the tooth before it is filled.  These procedures usually take care of the dark tooth problem, giving back the beautiful smile once enjoyed. 

The dentists at +Verde Pointe Dental Associates believe a beautiful smile is important to how people feel about themselves.  If you are suffering from a less than perfect smile, let our Marietta cosmetic dentists help by offering new patients a $100 dental coupon good towards services in the dental office.  

Dental Decay and Your Baby

Most people do not realize that dental decay is a communicable disease.  A parent's harmful dental decay causing bacteria can be passed to your baby's mouth, putting your child at an increased risk for cavities.

One of the nation's leading dental benefits providers, Delta Dental Plans Association has determined that less than one third of American caregivers realize that they can pass dental disease to a baby.

You can protect your baby with a little forethought. Let's take a look at the facts.

Tooth decay bacteria called Streptococcus mutans is commonly found in the human oral cavity. This bacteria can be passed when contaminated saliva from an adult enters a child's mouth. Typically, primary care givers and family contaminate the baby.  Streptococcus mutans metabolize sugars and ferment-able carbohydrates into tooth dissolving acids.

1. Brushing, flossing and will help prevent decay by reducing bacteria in the mouth.

2. Reducing the intake of processed sugars, such as in candies, juices and cokes will reduce the colonization of bacteria causing decay.

3. Brushing after eating or at least rinsing with water helps protect against tooth decay leading to dental fillings, crowns, root canals, toothaches, dental emergencies and more.

The doctors at +Verde Pointe Dental Associates, +Kirk Kimmerling DDS, +Suzanna Aguilera DMD and +Garrick McGrath DMD welcome new dental patients to the state of the art facility.

Sonicare Toothbrush Winner Announced Benefiting the Tigg Neuter Project Shelter Pets

The dental office of +Verde Pointe Dental Associates and cosmetic dentists, +Kirk Kimmerling DDS +Suzanna Aguilera DMD and Garrick McGrath DMD have announced the winner of the Philips DiamondClean Sonicare Toothbrush Raffle.

Tickled Pink to Win!

Congratulations to the lucky winner, Cherylann Shaughnessy for purchasing raffle tickets benefiting the +TIgg Neuter Project, a local Cobb County group of citizens tired of adoptable animals die because there isn't space at the animal shelters and no one steps forward to adopt them.  

Tigg Neuter recognizes that that intake numbers continue to rise, and the only solution is to have less animals coming into animal control by spaying and neutering pets in the local community.

The Tigg Neuter Project helps educate the public while providing low-cost/no-cost vetting options. 

The Tigg Neuter Project is working with vets in Cobb County such as +Marietta Vet Clinic and +Julian Peckich DVM who wish to stop the numbers. These vets are providing opportunities for spay/neuters at an affordable fees.

On behalf of the Tigg Neuter Project, Verde Pointe Dental Associates, Marietta Vet Clinic, we ask everyone to be a responsible pet owner by spaying and neutering your animal. The Tigg Neuter Project is under "half the way home" who has 501c3 status.  All donations are tax deductible. 

Verde Pointe Dental T-Shirt Winner Announced

The staff at +Verde Pointe Dental Associates know how to have a good time.  Four teams were created to develop a "Fun Friday T-shirt" with patients voting for the one they liked the most.

Team +Suzanna Aguilera won by five votes, although team +Kirk Kimmerling was a close second.

We Win says two Dental Assistants!

The winning slogan was, "Don't be Dirty, Come to Verde!"  Getting a dental cleaning, at least twice a year is important, not only to your mouth, but your overall health.  Bacteria resides in the mouth that can enter the bloodstream to create havoc on the body.  The dentists at the Marietta dental office want patients to understand the importance of keeping your mouth healthy.

The contest was to raise awareness to the importance of keeping a mouth healthy, cavity free, and periodontal healthy.  The staff will wear the t-shirts to help the effort.  

The Marietta cosmetic dentists are accepting new patients to the practice by offering a New Patient $100 coupon to cover deductibles, and out of pocket co-pays.  Insurance accepted and filed on behalf of the patient.  

Are Cosmetic Dental Fillings Right for You?

Many have asked the question: Are cosmetic white dental fillings right for me?

Let's explore some facts.

Silver fillings, amalgams and metal fillings are all the same.  If you have any, chances are that they have been there for a long time.

Many older silver fillings have cracks, splits, chips, gaps, rough edges and decay, many times

Silver Fillings Can be Replaced with White Fillings

indicating a need for replacement.  As long as there is enough healthy tooth structure left, a white filling is a good replacement.

White fillings, tooth colored fillings, composite resins are all the same. The white fillings can greatly improve a smile, as they are indistinguishable to the untrained eye. They not only look better, but are just as durable.

White fillings are not just for repairing a tooth, the material can be used to improve the cosmetics of a tooth.They can be used for people without naturally perfect smiles.  Gaps, rough edges, and uneven surfaces many times can be improved with white filling material.  Our cosmetic dentists perform every procedure with the goal of improving the look of a tooth and smile.

+Verde Pointe Dental Associates are happy to help people that want to improve their smile. Drs. +Kirk Kimmerling DDS +Suzanna Aguilera DMD and Garrick McGrath DMD are dedicated to making beautiful smiles.