FACELIFT ALTERNATIVE FOUND AT A DENTAL OFFICE

Have you recently seen someone you know and wondered why they look so rested, vivacious and so much younger? There’s the possibility that they have has a “smile-lift.”

Perhaps you look in the mirror and see a reflection of someone who looks tired and haggard. Smile lines around your mouth may have deepened and your mouth seems less fun and youthful looking. You make the decision to do something about it.

For years the only thing to do would have been to see a plastic surgeon. Now the answer to a more youthful, rested look may be as close as a dental office, such as Silver Dental.

Today’s aesthetic dentistry offers options that are quicker, safer and less invasive than traditional cosmetic surgery, and with results that are extraordinary. Cosmetic dentistry has risen to a new plateau.

A tired, aging appearance in which your face appears to sag could be caused by a myriad of conditions, but the main culprit is often in your teeth, or the lack of them, causing an imbalance of the muscles that create facial expressions.

Treatment helps re-create your facial architecture. Procedures to correct your particular situation could be in the form of fixed bridgework, implants, crowns, veneers, or even new dentures.

The best way to find out what your options are is to visit Silver Dental. We are proficient in performing the types of procedures necessary in creating your “new look”. We will listen to your concerns and soon be able to determine if you are a candidate for treatment.We will put a plan into place for treatment, clearly spelling out the procedures to be used. The process from start to finish can be quicker and less invasive than traditional cosmetic surgery.

Make that all important decision to do something about your appearance, and call for an appointment for a complimentary consultation at the office of Silver Dental.

Remembering Dr. Marvin Silver

It seems ironic that we at Silver Dental are so hi-tech. We use lasers, computerized anesthesia, digital x-rays, etc. and yet our beloved father, Marv,  didn’t know how to turn on a computer. He could barely use a VCR. He had to be trained over and over and over again on how to use a cell phone! We would today call him technologically challenged!

Yet I do recall growing up with gadgets that my dad used around the house. The automatic apple peeler and corer, the battery tester in which he wrapped a paperclip around a little lightbulb, then used the ends to touch the battery, and the driveway backboard used for practicing your tennis strokes which became invisible when you were finished using it. He had a wall full of tools, hand drills, and jars of nails, screws, and stuff mounted to the walls.

In the office, he was one of the first to try all sorts of “dental gadgets.” Some never worked as advertised, but the need to constantly improve his dental care remained. He was one of the first dentists in the area to use the “modern” drill. I still hear older patients tell me the horrors of their past dental experiences with the “slow” drill! He had a periodontal treatment plan implemented, when no one else did. He believed in relaxation dentistry.

I suppose that, at the time, he was ahead of his time but eventually was overwhelmed with the computer technology of today! He passed on his baton, his “urge” to aid in patient comfort, to his sons, Scott and Bruce.

Today, we at Silver Dental use the advanced technology to pacify and relax patient care. We strive to make a visit to the dentist pleasant and educational.

Thanks Dad.

Have you done your oral self-exam ?

With oral cancer being such a deadly disease—nearly a third of the cases diagnosed each year result in death—early detection, when the patient has the best chance of being cured, becomes even more crucial.

A self-exam for oral cancer involves checking all areas of the face and neck, as well as oral tissues inside the mouth. Using a hand mirror, inspect the face for any lumps or bumps or areas that cause the two sides of the face to appear asymmetrical. Look for sores, changes in moles, or growths. Check your neck by pressing against the skin to feel for lumps or sore spots. Look carefully at your lips. Pull the lower lip down to inspect the inside, and feel for lumps with your finger. Pull the upper lip up, and perform the same inspection. To see inside your cheeks, pull the corner of your mouth to one side, and look for white, red, or dark-colored spots or white patches. Use your thumb and forefinger to feel for bumps in this area. The exam is not complete until you’ve checked the roof and floor of your mouth, and your tongue. With your mouth wide open, tip your head to the back to look for discoloration on the roof of your mouth. Feel for bumps with the tip of your index finger. To examine the area under your tongue, tilt forward and hold your tongue up. Look for unusual patches and feel for swollen areas. Look at all sides of the tongue by sticking it out and gently grasping the end. Inspect the top, underside, and either edge. Again, look for lumps, swelling, or discolored areas.

Perform this self-exam in between dental visits. When you do this in conjunction with regular dental checkups, which include a professional oral-cancer examination, you reduce your chances of developing a cancer of the head, neck, or mouth. Lower your risk even more by avoiding, alcohol, cheek- or lip-biting habits, and excessive sunlight. If your denture(s) or partial denture(s) does not fit well, see a us at Silver Dental, so we can make them fit better.