tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62021365711734933282024-02-18T20:31:47.861-06:00Recent Patient QuestionsGet to know the history or passions of our dental team through our new series of posts.Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-49551122453221486442017-09-11T12:18:00.001-05:002017-09-11T12:18:42.435-05:00Laura's Family History
I am a family history buff and have been since I was ten,
when I completed a family tree project in my fourth grade class. Years later, after I heard about
ancestry.com, I started working on my family history and have been at it now
for about 8 years.
I already knew that my ancestors that came to America were
from Germany, Ireland, and England. I
have learned where some lines of Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-18267389081249369482017-08-11T08:58:00.000-05:002017-08-11T09:02:16.360-05:00Zona, Office Manager and Former Dental Phobic.
Zona, Front Office Manager and Receptionist
By now if you've called or been in to the office you have already met Zona. But in those short interactions, you probably don't get to talk much in depth. We're starting a series of blogs where we can explore the history or passions of our team here at the office as if y'all got to sit down over a cup of coffee.
Hi, I'm Zona, the upfrontNathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-68555900353303348232016-02-18T14:34:00.000-06:002016-02-18T14:34:14.752-06:00Toothsavers app to the rescue!
Check out this great free app for getting kids to brush their teeth!
Save the fairy tale kingdom with your toothbrush!
An evil sorceress has cast a wicked spell, leaving everyone’s mouths to rot and be overrun by cavities. Now it's up to you to help Toothy and the Toothsavers save everyone's teeth!
You’ll have two minutes to brush and scrub away the spell for each of the kingdom’s quirky Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-3048794562404961712015-09-02T11:18:00.000-05:002015-09-02T11:18:26.302-05:00Have you seen the toothbrush apps?
There really is an app for everything. These new apps will play music from your playlist for the amount of time to brush, remind you to spit and floss. They even have a system to set up reminders for your dental appointment. But.....do they help? Read more below.
http://www.idigitaltimes.com/do-dental-smartphone-apps-work-new-study-finds-brush-dj-be-effective-471444Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-43200334962233791492015-03-27T13:43:00.003-05:002015-03-27T13:43:36.681-05:00What the average that the Tooth Fairy brings?
"I remember getting 50 cents." I say. But that doesn't satisfy most kids these days. There was an article recently written about Tooth Fairy inflation. They claim that the average is $3.70 a tooth. I don't know if that is New York or San Francisco dollars or an average nationwide though. I can tell you that most parents of my patients report the Tooth Fairy Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-74254865360281556082015-03-27T06:30:00.000-05:002015-03-27T09:34:28.625-05:00How do I get my kids to brush?
When my son Roger was born, I was ready to put into practice all
the home techniques I’d learned as a student of dentistry. It turned out that things don’t always go as
the textbooks tell us!
We would “brush” his gums with a washcloth to get him used
to the motion with the goal of easier brushing later. And
when he finally got teeth, we brushed first without and Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-65342399299023897302014-09-10T16:04:00.000-05:002014-09-10T16:15:29.930-05:00Why is it such a big deal to make your dental appointments?
It is not just to keep you coming back! We schedule your dental appointments for treatment to make sure we have the correct amount of time allotted for you to be able to provide you the best care and our undivided attention. This is the same with your recall hygiene
appointments this exact amount of time allows Kala and Dr. Guilford to provide
all procedures needed during that Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-55281100810653367092014-06-25T11:51:00.001-05:002014-06-25T13:33:58.755-05:00Why the different brand of toothpaste?
Hi, this is Kala, your hygienist at Toothbrusher's Dental. If you have recently visited the office you may have noticed we switched from Crest products to Colgate.
An issue with Crest’s toothpaste recently came to light. Most Crest toothpaste has tiny blue
plastic beads. Though it seemed natural
to assume that they were for abrasive proposes, those beads don’t really Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-13304891132790299562014-05-22T12:15:00.000-05:002014-05-22T12:16:28.934-05:00If a root canal takes out the nerve, why does it hurt after?
This is one of those counterintuitive ones. Yes, we do remove the nerve (pulp) of the tooth in order to do a root canal. But that’s not the only thing that has to heal.
Usually the little ligaments (periodontal ligaments) that hold the tooth
to the bone and gingiva are inflamed as well as the pulp of the tooth. When a dentist performs a root canal, often
times some of theNathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-74131027614427522612014-03-31T11:52:00.002-05:002014-03-31T11:52:41.471-05:00What is Recaldent?
Recaldent is the name brand for a compound - casein phosphopeptides -
amorphous calcium phosphate or CP-ACP.
It is developed from casein, part of the protein found in cow's milk,
its unique formula helps to strengthen teeth by delivering calcium and
phosphate (the building blocks of tooth enamel) to the tooth to remineralize
the enamel. Recaldent can be
found in Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-51104449531738152102014-02-04T17:11:00.001-06:002014-02-04T17:17:10.323-06:00Better Radiographs means Earlier Diagnosis!
We’re so excited to bring the latest in digital x rays to our patients. The Schick 33 digital sensor has great resolution in a small sensor. It’s like an HD picture on the screen. Better resolution means we can diagnose more precisely and earlier than before and
here’s the cool part – all of the benefits with less radiation than ever
before! Here’s the way that the Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-62762261537937944652013-07-19T09:11:00.000-05:002013-07-19T13:59:12.672-05:00Why every 6 months?
A stitch in time saves nine.
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Choose whatever old bit of wisdom you like, but that’s the principal behind the 6 month recall. It’s easy to fool ourselves into thinking that if it doesn't hurt, everything’s okay. It’s a trap that will leave us disappointed more often than not.
Usually, if you wait Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-84033994717512866982013-04-01T17:47:00.001-05:002013-04-01T17:55:42.721-05:00You have sterile instruments, right?
YES!! With the recent events here in Oklahoma, I thought it would be good to
review our infection control methods here at Toothbrusher’s. We use a concept called Universal Precautions. In short, it kinda means that we assume (even though we know that it isn't true) that every patient has some sort of infectious disease. This keeps us on our toes with regard to infection Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-81007020450197042172012-11-30T10:28:00.000-06:002012-11-30T10:33:57.516-06:00Where do Cavities come from?
This one I get asked a lot.
Usually it comes from a place of frustration than from genuine
curiosity. Regardless, cavities (or
caries) are essentially bacterial infections albeit in a specific
situation. There are four contributing
factors to decay. They are as follows
(in no particular order): hygiene,
nutrition, time, anatomy.
The first two are the ones Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-8626251839249404692012-04-02T09:29:00.000-05:002012-04-02T09:30:21.221-05:00Wow, Bluetooth Toothbrush?
Yes, it's for real. At first glance it may seem silly to have a Bluetooth toothbrush,
but maybe a little accountability is what we all need to improve our hygiene
habits! Check it out below.
(Source: Beam Brush via GIGAOM)
From heart monitors to cooking thermometers, almost any piece of tech seems to be equipped with Bluetooth and an accompanyingNathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-67439041988051976652012-02-10T09:58:00.004-06:002012-02-10T10:02:07.456-06:00The Bacteria Strike Back?
I’ve always been fascinated with the balance of things. Like how radar guns are used to detect speeders and then radar detectors (fuzz-busters) were invented. Like how fungi fight bacteria by making penicillin, and then bacteria become resistant.
It seems that bacteria have had a secret weapon to accelerate tooth decay. Fluoride has long been used to fight tooth decayNathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-28643302740525486792011-10-03T09:54:00.000-05:002012-02-10T09:56:16.466-06:00Why Baby Teeth are Important.
Let’s say you just found out that your young child has a
cavity in his or her baby tooth. You might think to yourself, let’s just pull it.
Its just gonna come out anyway right?
I would argue that baby teeth are important and should be maintained
until it is time for natural exfoliation.
So to that order, I’ve compiled a list of reasons why baby teeth are
important.Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-45287608213505996852011-07-14T14:23:00.003-05:002014-04-14T14:36:42.358-05:00Hygienists and Assistants
Dental assistant Laura with dental hygienist Kala
It has come to my attention that many people get dental
hygienists and dental assistants confused.
It’s an understandable mistake.
Both perform supportive roles in the office and see patients
independently sometimes. Furthermore in
my office, we have more of a team approach and the hygienist and I will
sometimes Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-29073077509367434582011-06-21T11:06:00.000-05:002011-06-21T11:06:14.963-05:00Summer Blockbuster DealSchedule your cleaning with us for the week of June 27th and receive 2 free movie tickets. Make your appointment for the week of June 27-July 1 and mention the deal.
Open to new or existing patients due for a cleaning. Insurance or cash patients welcome.
Limit two tickets per family. 405-789-6935Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-31199906010129313702011-02-22T10:31:00.008-06:002011-02-22T10:31:00.818-06:00Why should I get a filling if my tooth doesn’t hurt?When a tooth has decay, or a cavity, it begins as an incipient lesion barely noticeable. If you wait until the tooth is sensitive to cold, hot, or sugary foods, the decay in the tooth will be deeper and can affect the nerve of the tooth. That means the tooth may need a root canal or an extraction. The time to repair the tooth is before the pain. Much of dentistry’s focus Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-74416195920273089862011-02-03T10:05:00.001-06:002011-02-03T10:36:37.910-06:00What is Periodontitis?
Gum disease or more accurately periodontitis is actually a class of diseases affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. The word periodontitis can be best understood when broken down into its parts. “Perio-” means around, and “dont” refers to the teeth, and “-itis” means inflammation.
There are many types of periodontitis including a few rare ones, but for this Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-43406319540144968822010-12-08T12:37:00.000-06:002010-12-08T12:37:08.155-06:00Make your charity SMILE!Toothbrusher’s Dental offersMake your charity SMILE
For the entire month of January, Toothbrusher’s Dental will offer a $30 donation to the charity or school of your choice with any new patient exam and cleaning.
Really. It's simple. You should get your teeth cleaned anyway, come in and try us out and we will donate to the cause of your choice. You just fill outNathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-29534591937412269622010-11-15T14:09:00.001-06:002010-11-29T20:42:33.942-06:00Should I wear a mouthguard at night?Mouthguards or biteguards are a very useful tool in preventing excessive teeth wear due to bruxism or clenching at night. Simply put, when you grind, the bit of plastic between your teeth prevents your teeth from touching. It also acts as a cushion sometimes providing relief to an aching TMJ joint. Mouthgaurds are available both over the counter at drugstores and can be made in Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-31044815527737736642010-11-15T13:55:00.002-06:002010-11-29T20:41:37.628-06:00How do I prevent cavities?Regular brushing and flossing lowers the chance of developing "cavities." The most decay-prone areas of teeth are the grooves and depressions on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth, and in between the teeth where a brush can't reach. When decay happens, it requires treatment. Left alone decay will reach further and further into the tooth and will eventually cause either Nathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6202136571173493328.post-89577999063112415962010-11-15T13:19:00.000-06:002010-11-15T13:19:41.386-06:00Do I need a crown?The question of whether or not a tooth needs a crown can be a bit confusing. There are many reasons to get a dental crown. If there is a substantial amount of tooth gone or badly decayed, a crown can act as a binder to hold the tooth together during times when pressure is put on the tooth, like chewing, If a tooth is cracked, it may also need to have that hard outer shell that aNathan Guilford, DDShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11633145003413165691noreply@blogger.com0