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Summer Dental Emergency Quick Tip for a Knocked Out Permanent Tooth

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:46:20 +0000

With summer sports getting started, dental emergency’s are much more common.

Here’s a tip from Dr. Bryan Weyneth, just in case.

Knocked Out Permanent Tooth

1. Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end.

2. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary.

3. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth.

4. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water.

Because time is essential, Dr. Weyneth and Dr. Sosenko are available for emergency needs. Call our office immediately for an emergency visit, 630 369-5225.

***** (Five Star Review) For our CEREC® – 1 Visit Permanent Crowns

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:41:30 +0000

Here’s what our patients have to say about our 1 visit Permanent crown:

Deb V – Dec 16, 2011

: The Revolutionary Cerec Machine

My beautiful smile is due to Dr Bryan at Sherman Oaks. My invisalign experience was great. My teeth are straight and I am glad I did it. Fillings only last so long, so when I broke a tooth, Dr Bryan replaced it with a crown that was made while you wait. No temporaries what so ever. Walk in with a broken tooth, walk out with a whole tooth ( crown) with only one sitting. Amazing. A real artist!

“Most Pain-Free Crown…” Nov 16, 2010
Before becoming a patient at Sherman Oaks, last year I had to have two crowns put in by another local dentist. The experience was horrible. I was there for many hours often left alone and not sure why, in excruciating pain, bled significantly, and felt like my mouth had been through a war for days after. Not only that, I had to endure the same situation numerous times over several months before the process was actually finished, each time with the same horrible experience. And guess what? After all that it wasn’t done properly and the crown was feeling loose!! That’s when I decided to go to Sherman Oaks and I had an entirely night and day different experience. I felt exactly ZERO pain, was kept in the know from the moment I arrived til the moment I left — just 2 hours from the time I sat in the chair — and the procedure is 100% COMPLETE. I already have noticed a difference and just a few hours later I feel great. I hope I don’t need to get any more crowns, but if I do, I won’t be so nervous because I know the process will be easy and mostly pain-free with Dr. Bryan at Sherman Oaks Dental. Thanks!

Contact our Award Winning Naperville Family Dental office for more information on this high-tech system. Sherman Oaks Dental is conveniently located on Ogden Avenue, just minutes from downtown Naperville and I88. Call our office, 630 369-5225, to schedule your next appointment with our Dentists and you’ll see why our patients leave our office smiling!

“Mouth Healthy for Life” The ADA is launching a website specially for for the public

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:50:40 +0000

Coming in Summer 2012, the ADA is launching a brand new user-friendly website!

We’re very excited to see what’s in store for the general public. The website is called “Mouth Healthy for Life”. The ADA plans to provide the most up-to-date and creditable oral information. Some areas they will focus on are: prevention, care and treatment.

“The ADA is America’s leading advocate for oral health, but our messaging to the public has not always been clear, consistent and organized to make iteasily accessible.” said Dr. W. Carter Brown, chair of the ADA Council on Communications.

Currently public resource information from the ADA is found at ADA.org.

We look forward to a new and engaging, user-friendly site! Thanks ADA!

Drink Water, Be Happy!

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:08:54 +0000

Drink This, Feel Happier

by Jaclyn Ulman January 27, 2012, 03:00 am EDT retrieved March 27, 2012 from: http://news.menshealth.com/the-drink-that-boosts-your-mood

“Bad mood? It might not be the fight with your girlfriend or your boss’ email tirade at 9:03 a.m. that’s getting you down. A recent study in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that mild dehydration is enough to dampen your spirits.

Researchers tested 25 women’s moods throughout different periods of hydration and exercise. The findings? Even the slightest amount of dehydration—whether they were working out or resting—resulted in a bad mood. The less hydrated the women were, the less happy they were.”**

Sherman Oaks Dental receives a new award!

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:25:18 +0000

The Daily Herald Business Ledger’s Annual Awards for Business Excellence

Our Naperville Sherman Oaks Dental Team was honored to attend the 22nd Annual Awards for Business Excellence program sponsored by the Daily Herald Business Ledger, and to be a part of this amazing group of Small companies awarded : Bath Planet, Palatine; Crimson Design & Construction, Naperville; Fusion Systems, Burr Ridge; Lavelle Law, Palatine; Motiv8n U Personal Training & Wellness Coaching, Naperville; Patrick A. Finn, Palatine; The Music Connection, Orland Park.

Dr. Bryan Weyneth and our dental hygienist, Barbara Hartman, attended The 2012 AABE Awards presentation held Thursday, March 15 at the Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre in Hoffmann Estates.

The AABE highlight successful suburban businesses and organizations and honor the people who make them successful. Our Naperville Dentists were delighted to achieve this distinction!

Practice partner and Naperville dentist Dr. Bryan Weyneth credits the win to the success of the team at Sherman Oaks in creating a friendly, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. After all, not many dental practices let patients choose from a “Patient Comfort Menu” at their dental visits, which includes options such as stress balls, iPods and headphones, heated massage chairs, warm towels for the face, earplugs and dark goggles, and a waiting room refreshment counter with gourmet coffee and snack bars.

Dr. Weyneth explains, “Our staff is trained and skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home.”

Additionally, Dr. Weyneth points out how the practice skillfully uses technology to provide compassionate care , for example, using CAD-CAM equipment that allows crowns to be created in a single patient visit, laser treatments for cold sore relief and preventative care, and the CompuDent anesthesia wand for a more comfortable dental experience. The practice also regularly hosts webcasts and in-person seminars on nutrition, sleep disorders and proper dental care, for both patients and the general public.

Dr. Lydia Sosenko, Naperville dentist and practice owner, agrees. “Every member of our hand-picked team is committed to providing our family of patients with exceptional skills, experience and expertise. We’re honored to serve our patients as trusted advisors regarding their ongoing dental care.”

Have Your Flossed Your Teeth Today?

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:21:17 +0000

Did you know that flossing your teeth keeps your heart healthy?

Flossing your teeth daily will help prevent the growth of bacteria in between your teeth and under your gums.

If you allow bacteria to accumulate, often gum inflammation that results. Gum inflammation can spread to your bloodstream and into your blood vessels, leading to heart disease.

Keep your heart and teeth healthy – brush and floss at least twice a day. And make an appointment to have your teeth professionally cleaned at least 2x a year.

Don’t Forget! Your Health’s Important!

When is the appropriate age to bring your child to an orthodontist for an evaluation?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:21:07 +0000

We welcome our guest writer and wellness partner, Dr. Michael Erhart, a licensed specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dr. Erhart’s Naperville, IL practice is limited to orthodontics for children, adolescents, and adults.

On average children are ready to begin comprehensive or “full” braces when they have lost all of their primary or baby teeth and the adolescent dentition is complete or nearly complete (having all of their adult teeth with the exception of wisdom teeth). This usually occurs between the ages of 11 to 13. However, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends children have a screening visit around the age of 7.

Why so early? The reason is, this age typically coincides with the eruption of the upper and lower permanent incisors or front teeth. Now rest assured, most children do not need any treatment following their initial screenings and are simply placed on an annual or biannual schedule to continue to monitor their developing dentitions. These visits, along with your 6 month check ups with your family dentist, will assure you that your child is monitored appropriately.

On the other hand, it is also at this time that a number of early bite problems can occur and should be addressed at this early age.

Some common problems that you may be familiar with are:

Anterior and posterior cross bites (where the upper front incisor teeth do not overlap the lower front incisor teeth or the upper back molar teeth do not overlap the lower molar teeth respectively….. like a lid on a shoe box ). Leaving cross bites unresolved can result in uneven wear of the permanent teeth, undo pressure on opposing teeth, which can weaken the gums and supporting bone, and shifting of the lower jaw and bite, which can lead to uneven or asymmetric jaw growth. Solutions can involve palatal expanders and / or limited braces.
Another common problem is significant crowding of the incisor teeth. In some cases the crowding is so severe that all of the new incisor teeth cannot properly erupt. This can be addressed with selected early removal of adjacent primary teeth by your dentist to temporarily gain space for the permanent incisors, or with orthodontic arch development (via palatal expanders and space maintainers) to help improve the available space for the new permanent teeth.

Together your family dentist and orthodontist can guide you throughout these important childhood years to help them achieve a healthy and pleasing smile.

For more information on Orthodontics, and to contact Dr. Erhart, please visit his website Erhart Orthodontics: http://www.erhartorthodontics.com/

What can you do about Dry Mouth?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:51:35 +0000

Do you suffer from Dry Mouth?

Dry mouth can result in serious oral infections and decay.

Our hygienist, Barb Hartman, just heard about a great product: Spry Rain Dry Mouth Spray.

* Spry’s all-natural “Rain” with xylitol stimulates the flow of saliva and helps to relieve dryness and irritation.
* Xylitol not only helps prevent cavities, it also encourages the remineralization of tooth enamel.
*Xylitol is an all natural, sugar-free product that can be used as often as needed to help relieve and moisturize dry mouth tissues.

What Causes Dry Mouth?

Side effects of certain infections or diseases including: Alzheimer’s disease, anemia, cystic fibrosis, HIV/AIDS, hypertension (high blood pressure), mumps Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren’s syndrome and stroke.
Side effects of certain medications.
Side effects of medical treatments including: chemotherapy and radiation.
Nerve Damage to the neck and head area.

Dry Mouth is not only an uncomfortable and annoying feeling, it can lead to serious dental problems and tooth decay. If you experience dry mouth be sure to let your dental professional know.

At Sherman Oaks Dental, in Naperville, Dr. Lydia Sosenko and Dr. Bryan Weyneth strive to help all of our patients achieve the best dental care possible. Relieving dry mouth will not only help you feel better, it will help your smile be healthy!

Where is the Sherman Oaks Team This Morning?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:58:48 +0000

Emergency at Sherman Oaks?

NO! Dr. Weyneth and the team were on their way out the door for CPR training, when we caught them practicing their CPR skills.

Rest assured, when you visit Sherman Oaks Dental, our Naperville Dental team is ready for any emergency!

Your snoring may be causing depression in your bed partner!

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:14:36 +0000

Does your bed partner complain about your snoring?
Is your bed partner tired and irritable during the day?
Does your bed partner show signs of depression?

A recent study by Sleep and Breathing, focused on the bed partners of snorers. The study found that when a snorer was treated, the bed partners depression scores improved.

This was one of the first studies to include a snoring and/or sleep apnea sufferers bed partner.

At Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illlinois, we truly belive treating your sleep apnea and snoring can help improve your relationships!

Find out more about treating your snoring with an Oral Appliance by arranging a consultation with Dr. Lydia Sosenko of Naperville, Illinois.