Dark Front Tooth
Posted Monday, March 3, 2008 by Brian Stratman
Do you have a dark front tooth? Maybe there is one tooth that just doesn't seem to match the others.There is a good chance that this tooth has trauma in the past and is now necrotic(dead). This is something that may not be bothering you at the present, but it is something you want to take care of. If this is not treated, there is a good chance that it will swell because of infection in the future. To take care of this tooth, you will need to have the tooth evaluated to make sure it is decay or necrosis setting in.  If it is necrotic, you will need to have root canal therapy. then you will need to have either a crown or a filling to help further protect that tooth. The crown will also take care of any cosmetic issue you may have had with that tooth. Visit your family dentist today to have that tooth evaluated.
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Oral Health Starts With a Plan
Posted Friday, February 29, 2008 by Brian Stratman
To have a lifetime of oral health, you must first start with a plan. Go into your family dentist to have a comprehensive oral examination. This will include a full series of radiographs and an intraoral and extraoral exam. A oral cancer screening will also be performed. With the aid of the radiographs, your dentist can lead you in the right direction, whether that starts with a cleaning and an update on oral hygiene or that leads to wisdom tooth removal. Come in and get your directions to a lifetime of oral health.   
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Talk To Your Dentist
Posted Friday, January 25, 2008 by Brian Stratman
     Talk to your dentist. For your dentist to truly understand your mouth and all that is going on, you need to tell them. I can study radiographs and study models of a patients teeth, but you may hold the key to understanding your oral health. A patient needs to tell there dentist about any type of oral habit, vitamin deficiency, bulimia or diet because all of these can effect your teeth and /or your tissue. Next time your are at your family dentist , take an extra few minutes to talk to your dentist. Also, share your vision of what you want your mouth to look like, whether that includes tooth whitening, implants or laminate veneers.                                                                                                          
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Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Posted Friday, October 19, 2007 by Brian Stratman
     Cracked tooth syndrome , is a common cause for dental pain. Patients experience pain upon chewing or with temperature. The dentist will usually check the tooth by having the patient bite on a bite stick or with air. The pain will go away once the stimulant is gone. The dentist prepare the tooth for a crown to help splint the tooth together and keep it from fracturing. If we catch it early, we normally do not need to perform tooth canal therapy. If you are experiencing dental pain, get into the dentist as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the more chance of irreversible nerve damage in the tooth that would necessitate root canal therapy.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Posted Thursday, September 6, 2007 by Brian Stratman
     A beautiful smile can light up the world. Beauty is differently by different people. One person may go into the dentist office and want full tooth colored porcelain veneers. Someone else may want a single gold crown on a front tooth. It is important for the cosmetic dental patient to have a good line of communication with the dentist they choose to take care of their smile, so they can work hand in hand on the most spectacular outcome.Come by and have a smile consultation at Comfort Dental of Anderson. 
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Dentures are an option
Posted Thursday, August 23, 2007 by Brian Stratman
I see patients all the time living with dental pain and infection. They are literally walking around for years feeling sick because of broken and infected teeth. There comes a time when the extractions and dentures are the best option. Chronic inflammation and infection has been linked to heart disease and hardening of the arteries. When these patients finally remove these teeth they feel a hundred times better. Call Comfort Dental of Anderson today so we can help you control your oral health.
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Link between heart disease and dental care
Posted Thursday, August 23, 2007 by Brian Stratman
Physicians have found a strong link between oral health and heart disease. The plaque on your teeth is a home for bacteria, which can enter your bloodstream. These can help form clots in your coronary artery and intern cause heart attacks. The bacteria in your mouth could also weaken your immune system and cause chronic inflammation throughout the body including the coronary arteries. This inflammation could then lead to hardening of the arteries. To help reduce your risks, regular dental cleanings and checkups are recommended. Chronic oral infection has also been linked to low birth weight and premature deliveries.
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Dental Phobia
Posted Sunday, August 19, 2007 by Brian Stratman
Most of our fears in the world are either from past experience or fear of the unknown. We work very hard at our office to change people's perception of visiting the dental office. The days of patients screaming in the dental chair are over. We have many options available to keep our patients relaxed and comfortable such as patient education, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedation and IV sedation (by a licensed aneshesiologist). We can make your visit comfortable whether it is a simple cosmetic procedure, like teeth whitening, or even something more in depth like wisdom teeth extractions.
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Don't Put Off Dental Care Any Longer
Posted Sunday, August 19, 2007 by Brian Stratman
People come in every day with toothaches. Most people tell me the same thing.  "This tooth has been broken for quite awhile doc, but it didn't hurt till last night." A large number of the population are in this situation. They put off dentistry for many different reasons. Whether it is an extraction or even a cleaning, the sooner the problem can be taken care of the better. Putting off dental care can lead to dental infections or even eventual tooth loss. With the use of Care Credit, a dental financing company, many of our patients are able to have that treatment sooner rather than later. They have some payment options at 0%. Call Comfort Dental today to see if you qualify for Care Credit.
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Teeth Whitening
Posted Tuesday, August 14, 2007 by Brian Stratman
"The only thing that warms the heart as much as a beautiful song is a beautiful smile" ---Garth Brooks

Everyone is looking for the perfect smile. One of the most common cosmetic dental procedures done today is teeth whitening. Before bleaching your teeth, you should consult your dentist to see if you are a good candidate. There are many reasons for stained or discolored teeth. Some of those are genetics, trauma,external staining, aging or medications. If you have existing restorations or veneers or crowns, you may need to replace those to get a nice match to your new whiter shade. You should have your teeth examined first by a dentist to see what kind of dental whitening will work best for you. For more info on dental whitening go to www.discusdental.com to look at our new in office Zoom Whitening.
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Bridge vs. Implant
Posted Monday, August 13, 2007 by Brian Stratman
Dentists have been doing bridges for many decades. They have filled the spaces, but they have also had to carve down the adjacent teeth to do so. The dental patient then has to floss and clean around and under the bridge. If the dental patient has enough bone for a dental implant it is clearly the best option. The dental patient can maintain the implant tooth like he would a normal tooth. The adjacent teeth also remain intact. If I had the choice between a implant and a bridge, I would pick the implant.
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Sedation dentistry
Posted Tuesday, August 7, 2007 by Brian Stratman
Historically, sedation for dental care has been reserved for the most extreme cases. Today, we are able to safely use oral sedatives in a controlled environment for the majority of our adult patients. This enablels our apprehensive patients to receive long neglected dental care. These patients will typically take an oral medication for sedation one hour prior to there dental appointment. They will be accompanied by a responsible party to bring them to the dental office as well as take them home. The patient will have a very comfortable experience whether they are having implants or wisdom teeth extraction.
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Posted Monday, August 6, 2007 by Brian Stratman
    New patients come in every day with neglected teeth. The most common reason for neglecting there teeth is the fear of the dental injection. We have listened to the concerns of our patients at our dental office, and have developed many techniques to make our patients comfortable. From routine dental care to wisdom tooth extractions, we can now make patients  feel at ease. We offer traditional local anesthesia, nitrous oxide , oral and IV sedation. Come visit our dental office and see how we can make you comfortable for your next dental visit.
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