Deserving Diva Smile Makeover Contest

It is the time of year that Suwanee Dental Care is accepting nominations for our Deserving Diva Contest. We are looking for a woman that has a strong character, is involved in the community, and has a severe dental need. We will choose one woman from the nominations to receive a complete smile makeover. If you know of a special woman who you think would be a perfect Diva, let us know about her in an essay that is 250 words or less. We love to here the stories of these remarkable women. We are accepting nominations between Oct. 1st and Nov. 30th for our 2011 Deserving Diva Smile Makeover Contest. It is a great feeling to help someone that you know does so much for others.

mouthguards

It's the time of year when weekends are consumed with football. Friday nights are for the local high school games. On Saturdays you watch your favorite college team, and Sundays are for watching the major league teams. Not to mention the pee wee league games that your kids have on the weekend and practice during the week. This is definitely a busy time of year. Football is a fun sport that people love to watch and cheer for. Along with all of the fun, the players put in alot of hard work and do their best for their team and fans. With all of the practice and game time, the chance for injury to a players mouth is very great. According to the National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety, athletes are sixty times more likely to sustain injury to the teeth when not wearing a mouthguard for protection. There is definitely a great need for mouthguards. If your child plays any sport, not just football, you should really talk to your dentist and have a mouthguard made for your child. The Acadamy for Sports Dentistry reports that the use of faceguards and mouthguards helps prevent an estimated 200,000 injuries in high school and college football eacg year alone. Suwanee Dental Care would love to get you or your child a mouthguard that will help give you some piece of mind while out on the field.

Can Fruits and Vegetables Prevent Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer is becoming something that is heard of alot more often these days. It is very important to educate yourself on ways to help prevent the disease. One simple way is to do something that we should all be doing anyway, which is eating a diet that is full of fruits and vegetables. Although it is not known what specifically in fruits and vegetables help with the prevention of oral cancer, it is known that they aid in the prevention of the disease. For example, some fruits have vitamims like C and E that have antioxidant properties which may prevent DNA damage. If this is something that is bothering you, I reccommend seeing your doctor for an examination. Most dentists also have the capability to shine a light in your mouth that would show any possible positive indications of oral cancer. At Suwanee Dental Care, this is done as a complimentary service at new patient exams and at check-up appointments for returning patients by using what is called the Velscope. Call your dentist today and remember to eat your five servings of fruits and vegetables.

Cold Sores

Are you one of the "lucky" ones that get cold sores? If you do, you maybe wondering what you can do to prevent from getting more in the future. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The virus most commonly enters the body through a break in the skin either around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when someone touches a cold sore or the infected fluid from a cold sore. This can happen by using an infected person's eating utensils or razors and by kissing.

The beginning signs of getting a cold sore are pain around your mouth, sore throat, swollen glands, and a fever. You may only experience one of the signs or you could experience more than one. Cold sores can be very painful for some people. Treatment includes skin creams, ointments, or pills. Your dentist can help you determine which option of treatment would be best suited for you. Cold sores usually start to heal within a few days on their own. The virus itself can't be cured though. Once you have had a cold sore, the virus will be in your system forever. To help the prevention of cold sores, avoid kissing someone with a cold sore and avoid sharing their eating utensils. Also, it is important to wash your hands often to help prevent the spreading of the virus. Hopefully, being more aware of the causes of cold sores will help you to prevent from getting cold sores in the future.

Professional Bleaching Pen

Are your teeth as white as you would like them to be? If you said no to this question, we here at Suwanee Dental Care have the answer for you. We have several options of ways to whiten your teeth for you to choose from. One is in-office whitening. This procedure takes about two hours. If your schedule doesn't allow you to spend that much time at our office, we have an option that you can do anywhere if you are a person on the go. It is the new Liquid Smile bleaching pen. It is the first and only professional whitening pen on the market. The Liquid Smile bleaching pen is easy to apply and is very affordable. This pen has the highest dose of hydrogen peroxide of any of the paint on whiteners available. You can get the smile you have been wanting by simply applying one application a night for two weeks. Call us today to find out more about this exciting new product!

Make your Christmas Bright

The Christmas season is here and the parties begin! It is a very fun and festive time. Getting together with loved ones and friends that we may not see other times of the year. We love to laugh and smile. If you may feel self concious about your smile because your teeth may not be as white as you would like them to be, we here at Suwanee Dental Care can help you with that. We offer several different types of teeth whitening. If you are looking for a quick change in the color of your smile, we have in-office whitening. You would come into the office and have three sessions of whitening or bleaching and leave with a brighter smile than you came in with. If you do not have time to come into the office, we also offer home whitening kits. The end results can be the same. It just takes a little longer to ger there. You would receive bleaching trays and the bleach to reach your goal. Another option is an at home bleaching pen that you would brush on your teeth at night. There are several options available to help you get the smile you want. Call us here at Suwanee Dental Care and we can help you decide which would be the best option for you. Your friends and family will notice a difference in your smile.

Gum Disease

Has it been a while since you have visited your dentist? The information I am about to describe to you may get you in to see him pretty quick. In recent studies, it has been discovered that gum disease in the United States may be a great deal higher than previously estimated. Research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) shows that the occurance of gum disease may have been underestimated by about 50 per cent.
You may be wandering, why should I be alarmed by this news and exactly what is periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is chronic inflammation that affects the gums and other structures that support the teeth. It can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. Periodontal disease can also be associated with other diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
The best way to determine if you may have periodontal disease is to have a soft tissue examination performed by your dentist. Here at Suwanee Dental Care we are thorough in our examinations. If the dentist finds that you have periodontal disease as a result of your examination, there is hope. There is treatment that can be done to help fight against gum disease. Some signs that you can look for on your own are bleeding gums when flossing or bad breath. If you feel that you may have periodontal disease, please don't wait any longer. Your life could be depending on it.

Are Dental Implants Right For You?

Are you embarrassed by your smile or avoid smiling all together because of a missing tooth in your mouth or a denture that slips? You may not be as social as you would like to be. There is a solution to your problem that will give you your smile back. Dental implants may be the answer you have been looking for. Dental implants may make it possible for you to eat and smile again with confidence.
The spaces you have in your mouth may be from teeth that were lost, removed, or simply never grew in. There are other options besides dental implants to fill the space like bridges. These aren't always the best solution though. In order for a bridge to fit, the structure of the surrounding teeth have to be sacrificed. Dental implants use another method. The surrounding teeth aren't touched. Dental implants anchor prosthetic, or artificial, teeth into your jawbone to provide a secure fit. Whether you are missing one or several teeth, dental implants are a great option.
If dental implants sound like something you would be interested in, give us a call here at Suwanee Dental Care. Dr. Williams or Dr. Golik can discuss a treatment plan with you that will best suit your needs after an evaluation is done. We want to help you feel good about your smile again.

New Patient Experience

Here at Suwanee Dental Care, we try to make your dental experience one like no other. We begin a new patient appointment by giving a tour of the office. It is very nice and comforting to see where you are going to be taken care of. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about the facility if you have any. After the tour, the doctor and the dental assistant talk with the patient to get to know about each other. The main concerns of the patient are also addressed at this time. This time spent with the patient seems to give them a since of comfort instead of just going straight to the dental chair and beginning the exam. We want to make our patients feel as comfortable as they can be. After meeting with the doctor, then we begin a very thorough evaluation of the patients teeth and oral health. The next appointment our patients typically have is with our treatment coordinator. This is when the patient will go over the treatment proposal that the doctor has put together for him/her. The patient is given the opportunity to decide what to do on the treatment plan and when it is best for their schedule. We would love to make Suwanee Dental Care your new dental home.

Headaches Keeping You Down?

Do you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines and nothing seems to help them go away? If numerous trips to the doctor and different kinds of medication are not helping your headaches, we may have the answer for you. Here at Suwanee Dental Care, we treat people who have Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ). You may not have ever thought about TMJ problems being the cause of your headaches, but Dr. Williams understands the relationship between your body and your teeth. He is a member of the American of the American Equilibration Society and the American Academy of Head and Neck Pain and TMJ Orthopedics. These are international organizations of dentists and physicians dedicated to the study, prevention and treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, latest developments in TMJ research and treatment. Dr. Williams is also a Fellow (F.I.C.C.M.O) and a Master (M.I.C.C.M.O.) of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics, the premier body of TMJ practioners in the world. The members of these groups exchange information about the latest developments in TMJ research and treatment regularly. If you would like to see if this is the cause of your headaches, come let us help you here at Suwanee Dental Care.

Our Newest Deserving Diva Makeover Partners..Ambiance Interiors

The lovely ladies of Ambiance Interiors will be creating the final touch to our Deserving Diva makeover with a new style from their fabulous boutique! Ambiance is that beautiful pink house you see on Buford Highway. They do everything from interior design to clothing and have great accessories for you or your home for any occasion. We can't wait to work with them once our final Deserving Diva is chosen!

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Happy Holidays from Suwanee Dental Care!

Suwanee Dental Care wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We are excited to bring in 2010 with our wonderful patients! We encourage you to remember the true meaning of the season..


Best Wishes this holiday season!

Suwanee Dental Care

Dr. Bill Williams
Dr. Blazej Golik

Dr. Jeremy Smith
770-614-7300
www.suwaneedental.com

Meet Suwanee Dental Care's Intern..

My name is Clint Duggan and I have been interning at Suwanee Dental Care this summer because I am very interested in becoming a dentist. I have been a patient at Suwanee Dental Care for over ten years now, and I have seen this dentists’ office grow and provide the best all around dental care in and around Atlanta. During my internship I have viewed many different types of dental care, from deep cleanings to dentures, from root canals to teeth whitening, and traditional orthodontics to Invisalign. Suwanee Dental Care truly covers every aspect of dentistry and this is why this internship has been the best learning experience for a future dentist like me. I have learned the most from the hands on experience. I have learned how to give x-rays and how to assist in a normal filling procedure. It has also been a good experience to understand how to sterilize all the equipment and how things are done in the lab. Understanding how all the machines work in the office has been very interesting too because Suwanee Dental Care is the most technologically advanced dentist office I have ever seen. Understanding the business aspect of a dentist office has also been very important to me, and Dr. Williams has taught me a great amount on this subject to help me understand how a dentist office is run. The best part of this internship though, was meeting and working with all the wonderful people at

Suwanee Dental Care. From the dentists: Dr. Williams, Dr. Golik, and Dr. Smith, multiple dental assistants and hygienists, and the ladies in the front office, everyone at Suwanee Dental Care is a true professional and a genuine person.

~Clint Duggan