(217) 546-3333Think You Can Skip Seeing Your Dentist in Springfield? Don’t Bet on It
August 21, 2018
One of the keys to successful living is to invest wisely. This means not only saving money for retirement and rainy days but also taking care of our health. That’s why seeing your dentist in Springfield for regular cleanings and checkups is so crucial to your well-being. Otherwise, you put yourself at risk for tooth decay, gum disease, and other serious issues.
Want Dental Implants in Springfield? Don’t Start Without This Device!
August 6, 2018
Finding a dedicated dentist who can also place implants is not always easy. Even if they do, there’s no guarantee that they’ll have all the best tools to ensure the treatment is as successful as can be. However, if you choose to get your dental implants in Springfield, you can experience the new standard of dental implant planning technology.
The CT cone beam (CTCB) scanner offers several benefits you don’t want to be without if you’re getting dental implants.
Teeth Whitening with Charcoal – Dr VanderMolen Shares His Views
July 5, 2017
Dr. Vandermolen was recently interviewed by Newschannel 20 about using charcoal to whiten teeth. The truth is that the charcoal won’t actually whiten teeth but only removes surface stains caused by coffee or smoking.
He further explained: “When people start to brush this charcoal substance on there, we’re not really sure about how abrasive charcoal is, and if it’s too abrasive, and studies show that it might be, then you’re taking away enamel off of your teeth. So, you’re taking stain, but you’re also taking enamel away, and you don’t grow enamel back.”
Dentistry From the Heart 2013
May 21, 2013
Dentistry From The Heart is a worldwide nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free dental care to those in need and each year, Advanced Dental Care of Springfield is proud to participate.
On June 7th from 7:30 am until 4pm, Dr VanderMolen and the entire team will offer free dental care (a standard cleaning, single filling or single tooth extraction – no cosmetic services provided) to those people in the Springfield IL area in need of care.
There will be no charge for the services provided and all care is offered on a first come, first served basis. No appointments will be taken this day.
We sincerely hope to make a difference in the lives of those who come for help during our 2013 Dentistry From the Heart event on June 7th and we’ll do everything we can to relieve pain and fix dental problems.
Patients who need ongoing care or have problems that cannot be corrected in one day will be referred to area community clinics, where they can receive ongoing treatment at a low or no cost.
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Implant dentistry: Preserving Natural Dentition
April 9, 2013
Preserving Natural Dentition
Dental implants have become one of the most comfortable and effective means of teeth replacement. The reason for the widespread use of dental implants in state-of-the-art restorative dentistry is the excellent set of aesthetic and functional properties of dental implants. Among the numerous benefits of dental implants, the most important is the preservation of the natural dentition.
After the loss of a tooth, the surrounding bone undergoes resorption (bone loss) extensively due to lack of support. A dental implant placed in the same socket holds the bone and prevents undue loss.
Dental implants can prevent problems by providing a functional replacement for the missing tooth.
Loss of a tooth creates an imbalance in the dental occlusion. The tooth present opposite to the missing tooth becomes functionally compromised. There can be a drifting of the rest of the teeth causing gaps between them and the tight contacts open up. Food particles and debris can get trapped in these gaps and become difficult to remove. Eventually, the teeth undergo decay and might even progress to the stage of loss of vitality if treatment is not done in the right time. Proper oral hygiene in such circumstances becomes difficult, thus increasing the chances of periodontal disease. Dental implants can prevent these problems by providing a functional replacement for the missing tooth.
If crowns and bridges are utilized as an option for teeth replacement, the integrity of neighboring teeth can be affected adversely. This is mainly due to the fact that they derive their support from the adjacent teeth. The periodontal ligament and the bone of the adjacent teeth have to bear extra stresses which in due course of time weaken them and, at times, even lead to their loss. Dental implants are inserted directly into the bone so they do not require support from the neighboring teeth. They function independently and naturally similar to every other tooth in the dentition.
Are you interested in learning more about dental implants? Dr. VanderMolen has the answers you need. Call and make an appointment at Advanced Dental Care today, (217) 546-3333.
Learn about our Free Dental Implant Seminars where you can get more information first hand from Dr. VanderMolen at no obligation.