Dental Implants Gone Wild

Dental implants truly have become popular, "going wild" across the world as an excellent option to replace missing teeth.  However, there is a downside people considering implants should understand.

Dental implants can fail, and if you are one of these people, the process is upsetting for the obvious reasons.  Patient knowledge coupled with an experienced dentist can increase the likelihood dental implant success.

For those considering dental implants, or already have implants, knowledge is always good.

Read Dentists, Dental Patients and Dental Implant Understanding for expert information.

The cosmetic dentists at Verde Pointe Dental Associates want every patient to be informed about dental treatment they are considering.  That's why they are excellent to go to for information.

Offering a new patient $100 dental coupon towards services

Famous People and other People's Mouths

Did You know that Audrey Hepburn was a dental assistant before becoming a model and movie star?  She was fluent in English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian and Flemish.  

Jack Miller was a famous dentist that participated in the Indy Racing League until the year 2001, and the Indianapolis 500 until 1999.  He was known as the "The Racing Dentist," as he was the only driver to compete in every race in the B-series car.

Did you know that the famous photograph of a "Nurse" and "Kissing Sailor" didn't actually portray a nurse.  She was actually a dental hygienist named Greta Friedman.

Mark Spitz could have been your dentist.  He was a famous nine-time Olympic champion for swimming that was accepted to dental school  but went to the Olympics instead. He was also a former world record-holder in multiple events. 

Verde Pointe Dental Associates and Marietta Dentists, Kirk Kimmerling DDS, Suzanna Aguilera DMD and Garrick McGrath DMD welcome new patients for dental care at their dental practice.  Offering dental work from teeth cleanings to root canals, dental implants, teeth whitening, crowns, bridges, and more.  

Verde Pointe Dental Associates offers Dental Assisting School

Verde Pointe Dental Associates, and Marietta, GA dentists, +Kirk Kimmerling DDS, +Suzanna Aguilera DMD and +Garrick McGrath DMD are happy to announce the opening of a dental assisting school at the Marietta dentist office.  Our own +Jessie Kilgore is the lead dental assisting trainer.  She was chosen because of her great talent.

The Atlanta dental assisting school offers students interested in the dental profession an opportunity to obtain a certificate and the required skills necessary for dental assisting.  The education will prepare setudents fo the real-world of dentistry and able to perform the necessary skills to excel in dentistry.

The school offers;

1. schooling in a state of the art facility
2. Convenient class times
3. Comfortable working environment
4. Excellent hands-on training
5. Low tuition with a variety of interest free payment programs
6. Convenient Saturday and evening classes
7. Three payment options

For added information, click here. http://atlantadentalassistantschool.com

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.