Regular Checkups are Important!

Are you brushing your teeth twice a day? If yes, that’s great; but, don’t forget that it’s also important to visit us every six months in addition to brushing and flossing each day. Regular dental checkups are important for maintaining good oral health.

Dr. Amann can:

• Check for problems that might not be seen or felt
• Detect cavities and early signs of decay
• Treat oral health problems early
• Show you how to properly brush and floss your teeth

During an oral exam we will check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Checkups will also include a thorough teeth cleaning and polishing. If you have not come to see us in the last six months, it’s time for you to schedule an appointment!

Dr. Amann helping you avoid heat exhaustion this summer

With the heat wave sweeping through the majority of the Eastern Seaboard this summer, we want you to be extra careful when you’re out and about. A couple of weeks ago, Good Morning America ran a segment on the many ways you can protect yourself from heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related conditions this summer. And, here are a few summer safety tips from our friends at WebMD.

Dr. Natalie Amann and team encourage you to watch this short clip and remember to always have a bottle of water handy when heading out! We hope you’re having a GREAT summer!

Ask Dr. Amann: Is Invisalign® really customized for each patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing we do is to take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next we use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. The best thing about it all? Nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Natalie Amann is a certified Invisalign provider. If you have questions about Invisalign, or any of our other cosmetic dental procedures, please give us a call.

The importance of oral cancer screenings, from Dr. Natalie Amann

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients, Dr. Amann screens our patients for oral cancer. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved.

Early detection of pre-cancerous tissue can minimize or eliminate the potentially disfiguring effects of oral cancer and possibly save your life. Ask Dr. Amann about a screening at your next appointment!

What do you love about Dr. Amann?

From your very first visit to our office, we strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Amann? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or you've been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!