There is an in house laboratory to make our own corwns, bridges, and dentures. We don't send out our lab work. We do it all right here. So there is no doubt you receive the HIGHEST quality!!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
We use panoramic x-rays... all x-rays are completely digital!! This is great because then you can see your x-ray while sitting in the chair! There are computers in each 13 treatment rooms for your convenience! Another wonderful thing about this x-ray is there is more than half of less radiation from the old x-rays!!
Dr. Drake and Dr. Jacobson
Dr. Drake and Dr. Jacobson are the dentists at Park West Dental Care. They are both highly qualified and always receive FANTASTIC reviews from new and current patients!! They care about the patients, staff, the community, and their own families. Patients have reported that they are highly comfortable with both dentists along with all of the staff. The number one thing patients love about Park West Dental Care is the CARE that they receive!! We help them feel comfortable and happy about the service they are receiving. There is also a wonderful orthodontist, Dr. Lowder, at Park West that will do FREE consultations... call today to see if you are a candidate for braces!! 208-524-0870
Dr. Jacobson
We love Dr. Jacobson... he is a fun dentist that is caring and an expert in dentistry!!
We LOVE new patients!
Having patients referred to us is the greatest compliment!! We have gifts for those that refer and for the new patients! We love to serve great patients!!
14 Questions About Kids Dental Health
QUESTION # 14. When should I start cleaning my baby's teeth? ANSWER: You should start cleaning your baby's teeth as soon as the teeth come in, because harmful plaque begins to form as soon as teeth erupt.
QUESTION # 13. What toothpaste is best for my child? ANSWER: A fluoridated toothpaste that is recognized by the American Dental Association, as being effective in reducing tooth decay should be used. Equally as important as the toothpaste is the thoroughness with which the plaque is removed by brushing and flossing. Children aged three years and younger should not use a fluoridated toothpaste; please select a non-fluoridated infant toothpaste.
QUESTION # 12. Why is it necessary to take my child to the pediatric dentist every six months? ANSWER: The pediatric dentist will want to see your child at regular and frequent intervals for several reasons. Regular visits keep the child familiar with the pediatric dentist and his or her staff and encourage a pleasant, confident attitude in the child regarding this necessary, life long health practice. Also, as the child develops and grows, the pediatric dentist will want to be certain that tooth eruption and proper jaw development are progressing normally or, if not, that corrective measured are undertaken in time. Appropriate preventive measures such as regular applications of fluoride on the tooth surfaces, placement of pit and fissure sealants on newly erupted teeth, and reinforcement of good daily health practices (brushing, flossing, and dietary advice) can be continually encouraged by the pediatric dentist and his or her staff when the child is a regular and frequent visitor to the dental office. If decay or other dental defect has occurred, it will be detected in the early stages when it is easier and less costly to treat.
QUESTION # 11.Should I worry about thumb or finger sucking? ANSWER: Thumbsucking is perfectly normal for infants; most children stop by age two. If your child does not stop thumbsucking, discourage it by age four. Prolonged thumbsucking can create crowded, crooked teeth and bite problems. Your pediatric dentist will be glad to suggest ways to address a prolonged thumbsucking habit.
QUESTION # 10. Why should the baby teeth be filled, since they will be lost anyway? ANSWER: Even though these primary teeth are called "baby teeth", some of them must serve until the child is at least twelve years old, sometimes longer. Neglect of the baby teeth can result in pain, infection of the gums and jaws, impairment of general health, and premature loss of teeth, which is a major cause of orthodontic problems. Also, cavities tend to form in teeth that are next to other teeth with unfilled cavities, because decay is really an infection and will spread if left untreated. It is unwise to leave active decay in the mouth. Decay on baby teeth can cause decay on permanent teeth. Unfortunately, most children with untreated decay on baby teeth will develop decay on permanent teeth.
QUESTION # 9. What causes nursing caries and baby bottle tooth decay? ANSWER: Though dairy products are considered one of the four basic food groups and an important part of the diet, in one specific situation milk can be responsible for causing a type of rampant decay. This decay process happens when a child goes to sleep while breast-feeding and bottle-feeding. The milk is collected on the roof of the mouth and tongue, and the upper front teeth are bathed in it. During sleep, the flow of saliva is reduced and the natural self-cleansing action of the mouth is diminished. The sugar content of the stagnant collected milk is changed to acids which cause decalcification (softening) of the enamel, resulting in extensive decay called "nursing caries".
QUESTION # 8. My child's baby teeth had a lot of decay. Does this mean that the permanent will be just as bad? ANSWER: Very probably, unless the cause can be determined and proper preventive and corrective steps are taken.
QUESTION # 7. What about the big space between my eight-year-old's two upper front teeth? ANSWER: Usually there is no need for concern. The space can be expected to close in the next few years as the other front teeth erupt. If there is a problem, your pediatric dentist will recognize it.
QUESTION # 6. My child has a double row of front teeth. Why is this and what should be done about it? ANSWER: This is not an uncommon occurrence. Sometimes the permanent teeth begin to come in before the baby teeth are lost. When this happens, unless the child can work the baby teeth out by himself within a few weeks, the pediatric dentist may have to remove them. Once the baby tooth is out, the tongue usually moves the permanent tooth forward into its proper position, if space permits. If this crowded condition should occur in the upper jaw, the baby teeth should be removed immediately. Sometimes it is necessary for the pediatric dentist to move the permanent tooth forward with an orthodontic appliance.
QUESTION # 5. Why do the permanent teeth look so much yellower than the baby teeth? ANSWER: Permanent teeth are normally yellower than primary teeth, but they appear even more so because you are comparing them with the lighter baby teeth still in the mouth.
QUESTION # 4. Is there anything I can do to comfort my baby while he is teething? ANSWER: Some children appear to be comforted during the normal eruption process by chewing on a teething biscuit, a piece of toast, or a frozen teething ring. Teething medications that can be rubbed on the gums to reduce the discomfort are available at your pharmacy.
QUESTION # 3. When will my baby start getting teeth? ANSWER: Usually the two lower front teeth (central incisors) erupt at about six months of age, followed shortly by the two upper central incisors. During the next 18 to 24 months, the rest of the baby teeth appear, although not in orderly sequence from front to back. All of these 20 primary teeth should be present at two to three years of age.
QUESTION # 2. My two-year-old child has a cavity in a tooth. Should the tooth be filled?ANSWER: Yes, it should be treated as soon as possible to avoid pain and infection.
QUESTION # 1. At what age should I bring my child to the pediatric dentist?ANSWER: Children should have the first dental visit within six months of the eruption of the first baby tooth and no later than their first birthday. This is so that an assessment and record can be made of your child's dental development and risk of getting cavities. This also gives us the opportunity to discuss good oral hygiene practices at home, diet, injury prevention and possible need for fluoride supplements. If we find cavities or other problems, these things can be taken care of early before they become a bigger problem.
Visit us at www.cavityfreekids.com to learn more about how to help your kids be cavity free!
QUESTION # 13. What toothpaste is best for my child? ANSWER: A fluoridated toothpaste that is recognized by the American Dental Association, as being effective in reducing tooth decay should be used. Equally as important as the toothpaste is the thoroughness with which the plaque is removed by brushing and flossing. Children aged three years and younger should not use a fluoridated toothpaste; please select a non-fluoridated infant toothpaste.
QUESTION # 12. Why is it necessary to take my child to the pediatric dentist every six months? ANSWER: The pediatric dentist will want to see your child at regular and frequent intervals for several reasons. Regular visits keep the child familiar with the pediatric dentist and his or her staff and encourage a pleasant, confident attitude in the child regarding this necessary, life long health practice. Also, as the child develops and grows, the pediatric dentist will want to be certain that tooth eruption and proper jaw development are progressing normally or, if not, that corrective measured are undertaken in time. Appropriate preventive measures such as regular applications of fluoride on the tooth surfaces, placement of pit and fissure sealants on newly erupted teeth, and reinforcement of good daily health practices (brushing, flossing, and dietary advice) can be continually encouraged by the pediatric dentist and his or her staff when the child is a regular and frequent visitor to the dental office. If decay or other dental defect has occurred, it will be detected in the early stages when it is easier and less costly to treat.
QUESTION # 11.Should I worry about thumb or finger sucking? ANSWER: Thumbsucking is perfectly normal for infants; most children stop by age two. If your child does not stop thumbsucking, discourage it by age four. Prolonged thumbsucking can create crowded, crooked teeth and bite problems. Your pediatric dentist will be glad to suggest ways to address a prolonged thumbsucking habit.
QUESTION # 10. Why should the baby teeth be filled, since they will be lost anyway? ANSWER: Even though these primary teeth are called "baby teeth", some of them must serve until the child is at least twelve years old, sometimes longer. Neglect of the baby teeth can result in pain, infection of the gums and jaws, impairment of general health, and premature loss of teeth, which is a major cause of orthodontic problems. Also, cavities tend to form in teeth that are next to other teeth with unfilled cavities, because decay is really an infection and will spread if left untreated. It is unwise to leave active decay in the mouth. Decay on baby teeth can cause decay on permanent teeth. Unfortunately, most children with untreated decay on baby teeth will develop decay on permanent teeth.
QUESTION # 9. What causes nursing caries and baby bottle tooth decay? ANSWER: Though dairy products are considered one of the four basic food groups and an important part of the diet, in one specific situation milk can be responsible for causing a type of rampant decay. This decay process happens when a child goes to sleep while breast-feeding and bottle-feeding. The milk is collected on the roof of the mouth and tongue, and the upper front teeth are bathed in it. During sleep, the flow of saliva is reduced and the natural self-cleansing action of the mouth is diminished. The sugar content of the stagnant collected milk is changed to acids which cause decalcification (softening) of the enamel, resulting in extensive decay called "nursing caries".
QUESTION # 8. My child's baby teeth had a lot of decay. Does this mean that the permanent will be just as bad? ANSWER: Very probably, unless the cause can be determined and proper preventive and corrective steps are taken.
QUESTION # 7. What about the big space between my eight-year-old's two upper front teeth? ANSWER: Usually there is no need for concern. The space can be expected to close in the next few years as the other front teeth erupt. If there is a problem, your pediatric dentist will recognize it.
QUESTION # 6. My child has a double row of front teeth. Why is this and what should be done about it? ANSWER: This is not an uncommon occurrence. Sometimes the permanent teeth begin to come in before the baby teeth are lost. When this happens, unless the child can work the baby teeth out by himself within a few weeks, the pediatric dentist may have to remove them. Once the baby tooth is out, the tongue usually moves the permanent tooth forward into its proper position, if space permits. If this crowded condition should occur in the upper jaw, the baby teeth should be removed immediately. Sometimes it is necessary for the pediatric dentist to move the permanent tooth forward with an orthodontic appliance.
QUESTION # 5. Why do the permanent teeth look so much yellower than the baby teeth? ANSWER: Permanent teeth are normally yellower than primary teeth, but they appear even more so because you are comparing them with the lighter baby teeth still in the mouth.
QUESTION # 4. Is there anything I can do to comfort my baby while he is teething? ANSWER: Some children appear to be comforted during the normal eruption process by chewing on a teething biscuit, a piece of toast, or a frozen teething ring. Teething medications that can be rubbed on the gums to reduce the discomfort are available at your pharmacy.
QUESTION # 3. When will my baby start getting teeth? ANSWER: Usually the two lower front teeth (central incisors) erupt at about six months of age, followed shortly by the two upper central incisors. During the next 18 to 24 months, the rest of the baby teeth appear, although not in orderly sequence from front to back. All of these 20 primary teeth should be present at two to three years of age.
QUESTION # 2. My two-year-old child has a cavity in a tooth. Should the tooth be filled?ANSWER: Yes, it should be treated as soon as possible to avoid pain and infection.
QUESTION # 1. At what age should I bring my child to the pediatric dentist?ANSWER: Children should have the first dental visit within six months of the eruption of the first baby tooth and no later than their first birthday. This is so that an assessment and record can be made of your child's dental development and risk of getting cavities. This also gives us the opportunity to discuss good oral hygiene practices at home, diet, injury prevention and possible need for fluoride supplements. If we find cavities or other problems, these things can be taken care of early before they become a bigger problem.
Visit us at www.cavityfreekids.com to learn more about how to help your kids be cavity free!
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