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Flower Mound Dentist Explains Minimally Invasive Dentistry

June 4th, 2010 by golab

You may have heard the term “minimally invasive dentistry” (MID) bandied about. But what does it really mean? Basically MID restores oral health while trying to maintain healthy tooth structure. A generation ago, dentists practiced dentistry with lots of fillings, dental crowns, and dentures. The trend today is in the opposite direction. “Here at the Flower Mound cosmetic dentistry, our Flower Mound dentist believe that “less is more”, says Dr. Jonathan Golab, a Flower Mound invisalign braces provider and dental crowns. “If we help you keep your teeth healthy, we can preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible.” Not only does this approach result in more natural, trouble-free teeth, it also saves patients money. (more…)

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Flower Mound Dentist Reveals that a Pain-free Mouth Doesn’t Rule out Dental Problems

May 4th, 2010 by golab

Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab at the Flower Mound Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is asked a wide variety of questions about teeth cleaning and other dental issues. Below are two of the most common questions and Dr. Golab’s responses:

Question: My husband won’t go to the dentist, he doesn’t floss and as far as I know he doesn’t have any new cavities or gum disease. On the other hand, every time I go to the dentist, I need some new fillings. I’m confused. How can that be? (more…)

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Flower Mound Dental Practitioner Says Man, Woman Oral Hygiene Is Like Cats and Dogs

April 3rd, 2010 by golab

Many studies have shown that women take oral hygiene more seriously than men. From daily brushing to visiting the dentist for checkups, women are more inclined to take better care of their teeth. For example, according to Flower Mound dental practitioner Dr. Jonathan J. Golab, DDS, men make 150 million fewer trips to the dentist than women. (more…)

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Is There A better Method Than Crowns?

March 7th, 2010 by golab

IS THERE A BETTER METHOD THAN CROWNS?

 

  1. If I have a very large filling in my tooth that is cracked, decayed, or broken, is there a better way to fix my tooth other than a cap (crown)?

 

  1. Yes. Traditional dentistry utilizes the process of crowns (caps) to fix large areas of decay or large defective fillings. The disadvantage of these procedures is that they require the dentist to grind your tooth down to a tiny peg, which is very aggressive and traumatic to your tooth. It not only grinds off all the sick areas of the tooth, but it also grinds off all of the healthy area of the tooth. Current technology is awesome! You can now fix your tooth with very conservative, longer lasting tooth colored “Inlays and onlays.” These restorations are terrific in that they do not grind your tooth down to a peg, may actually strengthen your tooth (by the simple fact of removing less tooth structure), and fix only what is broken, leaving your healthy tooth structure intact. And as an added feature, they are virtually “Invisible” to the naked eye, unlike the porcelain crowns found currently in traditional dentistry. They are metal free. Rubber dam.

 

Q. When I visit the dentist, how do I know if I have decay?

A. Unfortunately, pain is the last stage of a disease, so waiting for a tooth to “hurt” is not the best way to determine if and when you have decay. For many years, the standard for detecting decay in a tooth was the dental xray, or using the “dental explorer” whereby the dentists “picks” at your tooth to find soft spots (decay). The drawbacks of these methods are that traditional dental xrays emit more 50% or more radiation than the digital xrays we utilize. Instead of the “sharp explorer” to “pick” at your teeth, we prefer to utilize a dental laser, which detects decay in advance, sometimes before digital xrays. Poking a tooth with a sharp instrument is essentially not the standard to detect decay, as you can “contaminate” other teeth with the decay from the tooth previously checked, or you can press too hard and penetrate the enamel, essentially opening up a hole for food and sugar to further promote decay.. With digital xrays and the dental laser, we can conserve vital and important tooth structure, reducing the need for more invasive procedures such as crowns and root canals.

  1. My dentist told me that I have five cavities to be filled. Is there any way to fix them without being numb?

  1. Yes. For moderate and smaller cavities, it is possible to get dental fillings without having to be “numbed” or use needles by utilizing “air abrasion” which is also referred to as “drill-less” dentistry. It works by using air pressure to aim “sand-like” particles at your tooth, gently spraying away decay. However, if the cavity is large, this may not be possible. But for the most part, it is a phenomenal advance in dentistry, and is a terrific technology to offer our guests.

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Flower Mound Dentist Ups Patient Services with Web Communicationsde

February 18th, 2010 by golab

FLOWER MOUND, TX — This past January, Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan J. Golab, DDS acquired the services of Demandforce to better serve his patients in between appointments. Using the Demandforce Dental communication system the Texas dentist plans on streamlining appointments and corresponding with patients beyond the confines of his office.

Demandforce allows Dr. Golab to send communications such as email, newsletters, and text messages to his patients. Handy emails and text messages like appointment reminders and post treatment follow-ups are conveniently delivered to patients on their phones and/or their personal email address.

The patient communication system also allows patients to reschedule and confirm appointments to ensure the appointment is not an inconvenience to the patient. On a personal side of things, Demandforce lets Dr. Golab and his team wish patients a happy birthday and send thoughtful messages such as hygiene tips and friendly reminders to patients in-between appointments.

“At my practice we love to build personal relationships with our patients,” says a Flower Mound dentist Dr. Golab. “With this new communication system, we hope to continue building relationships with our patients beyond their appointments. It’s important to me to have my patients trust the hands that are treating them, and this is a great way to show our dedication to the patient.” (more…)

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Flower Mound Dentist Honored as a Case Study for Restorative Treatment

January 20th, 2010 by golab

FLOWER MOUND, TX — Recognized for his abilities in smile design and restorations, Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan J. Golab has been placed on Gold Dust Dental Lab’s Web site as a spotlighted case study.

In Dr. Golab’s smile design case study, Gold Dust notes the attention Dr. Golab pays to proven treatment methods and the high-level of detail that result in esthetically pleasing dental restoratives. These methods include: optimal width to height ratios, gingival architecture with attention to tissue symmetry and ideal zeniths and shapes, reflective and deflective positioning, prep design and ideal reduction, creation of wax models for patient approval before treatment, and pre and post-treatment photography and case notes. (more…)

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Flower Mound Dentist Stresses Importance of DNA Testing in Accurately Treating Gum Disease

November 17th, 2009 by admin

FLOWER MOUND, TX — Scientists and doctors are just starting to understand the true nature of gum disease. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection to the gums that initially has no major symptoms. But, while individuals are ignoring minor symptoms, gum disease is silently wreaking havoc on the mouth and even other areas of the body.

In advanced stages, gum disease can cause bad breath, bleeding gums, inflammation, loose teeth, and a receding gum line. That’s just the mouth. Research has shown that gum disease can double your risk for heart attack, triple your risk for stroke, worsen diabetes, and also contribute to systemic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and other seriousness illnesses.

Thankfully, gum disease is a highly treatable illness. There are several tests dentists use to screen for gum disease. There is the basic oral exam, where dentists look for bleeding gums, inflammations, and infections. There is also a probe test, where dentists push on teeth to determine the stability of the gums. However, only one test accurately diagnoses the type of bacteria that has caused infection. This test is a Bacterial DNA test. (more…)

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Flower Mound Dentist Preserves Small Practice Ideals

October 20th, 2009 by admin

FLOWER MOUND, TX — Flower Mound dentist Dr. Jonathan Golab maintains a small, private, and more conservative practice atmosphere to provide a more comfortable facility for patients.

In comparison to larger practices, Dr. Golab has opted to keep his business small and patient oriented over larger patient rosters and shorter, impersonal appointments.

Dr. Golab and his team emphasize accessibility. Whether it’s a question about hygiene or dental treatment, the team is always available to help, especially in a time of need, commented Dr. Golab.
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THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION

September 7th, 2009 by golab

THE MOUTH-BODY CONNECTION

 

Periodontal (gum) disease affects approximately 85% of adults today with only a few noticeable signs or symptoms whereby most people do not even realize that they have it.  It may lead not only to tooth loss, but to other diseases and problems, such as:

·         Heart disease:  periodontal disease predisposes you to becoming twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease and stroke.

·         Low birth weight/pre-term babies.

·         Poses a serious threat to people whose health is compromised by diabetes, respiratory diseases, or osteoporosis.

·         Infecting others and your family members through saliva.

 

Don’t Ignore Your Oral Health

If you value your oral as well as your overall health, and you have any of the following symptoms, seek advice from a dental professional immediately:

 

If you have any of the symptoms described above, you may have periodontal disease. So if you have heart disease, diabetes, respiratory disease, osteoporosis, or are thinking of becoming pregnant; have a family member evaluated

Treatment of gum disease in its earliest stages has an excellent success rate, so the earlier you seek treatment, the better the chance for success.  We utilize many comfortable, successful, and easy treatments for gum disease, and the majority of treatments do not require being numb.  These state-of-the-art procedures include lasers and microsonics (works by not even having to touch your teeth and replaces the outdated method of scraping your teeth), oral antibiotics, and special anti-microbial rinses.  With treatment success being so easy to achieve, you should not hesitate to seek an  evaluation and/or treatment immediately!

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Flower Mound Dentist Shares Five Reasons To Consider Dental Implants

May 19th, 2009 by golab

Tuesday, May 19, 2009- FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS – Flower Mound general dentist who performs cosmetic dental procedures Dr. Jonathan Golab is a proponent of dental implants to address a wide variety of dental maladies.

Dr. Golab recently created a list of the top five reasons patients should consider dental implants over other alternatives.

Do No Harm Philosophy
The philosophy of “do no harm” is a mantra in the world of holistic dentistry, Golab said.
Today’s forward-thinking dentists focus on being conservative and preserving as much of the natural teeth as possible when performing dental repairs.

This is possible with dental implants because unlike other solutions to missing teeth, only the area of the missing tooth is affected by treatment. (more…)

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