Zoom!® Whitening with Dr. Amann

A whiter smile is one just one dentist visit away! ZOOM!® Smile Whitening brightens and whitens your teeth in just 45 minutes. Once you have gone through the Zoom!® treatment we will send you home with an at-home whitening bleaching kit with custom made trays. Using the take home trays will allow you to maintain your desired level of whitening over several months.

While Zoom!® Smile Whitening is a great way to enhance the appearance of your smile, it's not always for everyone. Those with deep, dark stains that remain unaffected by whitening treatments and patients with regular tooth sensitivity may not be good candidates. Find out more about Zoom!® Smile Whitening at our web site; and when you are ready to have a whiter, brighter smile contact Dr. Amann for an evaluation!

Ask Dr. Amann: Which toothbrush should my child use?

Dr. Amann will tell you that brushing your teeth is one of the easiest methods of cavity prevention. But which type of toothbrush should your child use? When choosing a toothbrush, look for round-ended (polished) bristles that clean while being gentle on the gums. Choose one that is specifically designed for children's smaller mouths and hands. Also, look for large handles that can help children control the toothbrush. Lastly, throw out a toothbrush after three months or sooner if the bristles are fraying. Frayed bristles can harm your gums, and are not as effective in cleaning teeth.

As far as which toothpaste is best? It doesn't matter as long as it has fluoride in it. However, for small children who tend to swallow toothpaste, do not use fluoridated toothpaste. Make sure to touch each tooth and every side of that tooth. Also, you do need to gently brush on your gums.

To learn more about choosing the right toothbrush and toothpaste for your child, we encourage you to read this helpful article from Parenthood.com. Or, you may give us a call and we'll try to answer any question you may have about keeping your child's mouth as healthy as possible!

What are patients saying about Dr. Amann and team?

Dr. Amann and her team love getting patient reviews. And lately, Natalie Ann Amann, serving King of Prussia, PA and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today!
Here's what our patients had to say when asked what they best like about their dentist:

"Dear Doctor Amann, I would like to thank you for all the fine care you have given to me and our family for many years now." ~Charles

"She cares for her patients and their well being. She understands that my teeth are affecting my life and how I feel when I'm talking to someone." ~Brian

"The care she puts into my mouth and teeth! She listens too, not like the ones I had in the past. If something is hurting, she will find it whether it takes one visit or many." ~Vela

"Dr. Amann is friendly, informative, and easy to talk to." ~Agnes

Ask Dr. Amann: Is sedation dentistry right for me?

While Dr. Amann strives to offer a comfortable experience for all our patients, we realize many adults still experience that fear or anxiety while visiting the dentist. For patients who need extra comfort and relaxation during their dental visit, we're pleased to offer sedation dentistry (also called relaxation dentistry).

Do you feel nervous or stressed about your upcoming dental treatment? Well you’re not alone; in fact, almost 30 percent of the population experiences "dental phobia" when faced with visiting the dentist!

The reasons for patients' fear of the dentist can be numerous, but are usually due to a traumatic experience during their childhood. This overwhelming anxiety can cause one to avoid modern dental care, resulting in poor oral hygiene and possible mouth-related issues such as gum disease.

You may benefit from sedation dentistry if you experience one or more of the following:

* High fear of dental care
* Complex dental problems
* Traumatic dental experiences
* Fear of needles and shots
* Trouble getting numb
* Sensitive teeth

If your child suffers from dental phobia, sedation dentistry may be the answer. Please give us a call for more info about sedation dentistry, and we'll be more than happy to answer your questions.