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The office will be closed for the week starting Monday August 8th.
If you have questions or concerns regarding an upcoming appointment or your account, please leave us a voicemail or send us an email. Instructions regarding a dental emergency can be heard on our voicemail recording- (513)661-8509.
We will return to the office for normal business hours on Monday August 15th.
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As the warm weather is finally approaching the countdown to summer is on! The warm months bring vacations and lots of time to spend outside, but don’t let that throw off your dental care routine. Take the quiz from the American Dental Association to test your summertime smarts! Click here!
Source: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en
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We are pleased to announce that we will be OPEN on MONDAY MAY 4th to resume more routine patient care!
During the past few weeks we have been working hard to stay up to date on all of the current recommendations to safely resume patient care during these difficult and uncertain times. We have spent time training on new infection control guidelines and updating the office to insure that our patients and our staff stay as safe as possible.
New protocols and updates to the office include:
Face-shields, improved masks, and increased protective gear for our staff. This protects us as well as our patients.
Limited seating in our reception area to prevent cross-contamination between patients
An update to our cleaning schedule to increase the amount of time focused on cleaning commonly touched areas (reception chairs, door handles, and counters)
An enhanced telephone screening process to prevent exposure to patients and our staff
Limiting appointments to specifically selected times to prevent unnecessary interactions with others
Acquiring medical-grade air filtration that filters particulates as small as 0.1 microns. These are not required but just seem like a good idea.
These updates have been quite a process and were done with the intention to make your dental appointment as safe as we can. We understand that many of you have suffered during the past few years and have dealt with many inconveniences. We recognize how trying a time this is for each of you. We truly appreciate your patience and are working hard to get your dental health back to normal. As we expect to experience a high volume of calls for a variety of concerns, please be assured that we are working as hard as we can to make sure everyone’s concerns are addressed.
Please continue to stay healthy and thank you for your continued support of our small business. We look forward to seeing you at your next appointment.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE April 13, 2020:
Effective 3/22, our office is temporarily closed. We WILL reopen when this is over. We appreciate your continued patience and understanding. As mandated by the Governor and State Dental Board, dentists are to perform emergency treatment only. This treatment consists of swelling, severe pain, or the inability to eat. If you have an emergency, please call Dr. Baudendistel so we can direct you on how to proceed.
All appointments through at least May 1st will be rescheduled. We will reevaluate appointments after that date as we get into May. We are doing our best to contact each patient to inform them. Please feel free to share this post to help inform your friends and families.
Please be considerate of others and use common sense. This is a stressful time in everyone's life. It is important that we help each other and do our part to get through this together. Please keep in mind that many small businesses will struggle during this time and do what you can to support them.
Stay home and stay safe!
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March 16, 2020:
We are doing everything that we can to continue to provide the necessary dental treatment for our patients. We value your health as well as that of our friends, family, and staff.
The Ohio State Dental Board has mandated that our office restrict patient appointments to emergency care only. Therefore, we will be in the office Monday through Friday from 9am - 11am. There are protocols required to evaluate who needs to be seen during these hours as well as to restrict the amount of time that our staff is in the office. Please call our office during these hours or leave us a message so we can return your call.
We hope that this restriction ends by April 1st, but are not certain at this time. You will have updates as soon as we do.
If you have an appointment scheduled prior to April 1st, we are calling to reschedule for a later date.
Thanks for your understanding and please stay healthy.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard Baudendistel & Dr. Joseph Jacob
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE March 15, 2020:
We have received many calls and questions regarding the Coronavirus and how it affects our office and your dental treatment. Rest assured that we are frequently checking guidelines and recommendations by the Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Center for Disease Control.
We WILL be open this week and plan to stay open unless otherwise advised.
We take our patients health very seriously as well as that of our staff. We will continue to provide a clean and safe environment for healthcare and will be making the recommended changes / updates in response to the Coronavirus. We strictly adhere to CDC guidelines in disinfection protocol and plan to continue to do so.
If you have a scheduled appointment, we will call the day before your appointment to remind you as well as to answer any questions.
We ask that patients plan to arrive at their appointment time to minimize the amount of time spent in the waiting area. We are adjusting our schedule to try to operate more efficiently and decrease wait times.
We ask that if you have traveled via plane domestically or have been outside of the United States, to delay treatment for 14 days.
If you have a fever, shortness of breath, or have been coughing, please reschedule.
Please try to minimize physical contact with surfaces at our reception desk and in the waiting area. These surfaces will be cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants multiple times per day.
Please use smart hygiene habits whenever possible:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 30 seconds
Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, and mouth.
Avoid close contact with those who are sick
Stay home when you are sick
Cover your mouth when you sneeze
If you do not feel comfortable receiving treatment, then you should delay your appointment.
It is truly a pleasure to serve our friends, family, and community. We strive to provide the best care possible and plan to do our part to keep everyone healthy.
Please stay tuned for further updates.
Thank you,
Dr. Baudendistel & Dr. Jacob
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Detecting and treating dental problems at an early stage may save you time, money, unnecessary discomfort—and your teeth! Learn more about what and how digital X-rays are a key part of your dental health.
WHAT ARE DIGITAL X-RAYS?
Digital radiography (known as digital X-ray) use an electronic sensor instead of traditional X-ray film to capture X-ray images. Digital images are stored directly to our computer system and your dental file.
Low dose digital X-rays have a number of advantages:
Digital X-rays reduce patient radiation exposure by up to 90 percent compared to the already low exposure of traditional dental X-rays.
We can instantly view and enlarge the images, allowing us to detect problems easier and show them to you.
They are more environmentally friendly. Digital X-rays do not require film processing, thereby eliminating the need to dispose of harmful waste products and chemicals.
WHY ARE X-RAYS NECESSARY?
As a preventative, diagnostic tool, dental X-rays are essential, revealing valuable information not otherwise visible during a regular dental exam. They enable us to look at what is going on between teeth and under the gum, then use this information to safely and accurately detect hidden abnormalities and create an accurate treatment plan. Without X-rays, such problem areas may go undetected.
Among other things, dental X-rays could reveal:
Abscesses or cysts
Bone loss
Cancerous and non-cancerous tumors
Decay between the teeth
Developmental abnormalities
Poor tooth and root positions
Problems inside a tooth or below the gum line
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Are dental X-rays safe?
We are all exposed to natural radiation in our environment. Studies have shown that the radiation exposure from traditional bitewing dental X-rays is about 1/100th of the amount of radiation obtained from natural sources in the US each year. Furthermore, digital X-rays produce up to 90% less radiation compared to traditional dental X-rays. Not only are digital X-rays better for the health and safety of the patient, they are faster and more comfortable to take, which reduces your time in the dental office. Also, since the digital image is captured electronically, there is no need to develop the X-rays, thus eliminating the disposal of harmful waste and chemicals into the environment.
Are there any safety considerations?
Even though digital X-rays produce a low level of radiation and are very safe we still take necessary precautions to limit the patient’s exposure to radiation. These precautions include only taking those X-rays that are necessary, and using lead apron shields to protect the body.
How often should dental X-rays be taken?
Frequency depends on each patients’ individual dental health needs. We only recommend X-rays that are medically and dentally necessary, based upon our review of your medical and dental history, a dental exam, signs and symptoms, your age, and risk of disease. If you are a new patient, we may recommend digital X-rays to determine the present status of the hidden areas of your mouth and to help analyze changes that may occur later. Recent films may be needed to detect new cavities, or to determine the status of gum disease or for evaluation of growth and development.
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Fact or Fiction - Water is better for your teeth than lemonade? Check out the American Dental Associations summer time quiz to test your knowledge. Cheers! Click here
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Dr. Baudendistel and Dr. Wittenbrook are excited to welcome Dr. Chris Uhlenbrock and his staff to our office. Dr. Uhlenbrock has been providing excellent dental care on the west side of Cincinnati and brings an additional 40 years of experience to our practice. He enjoys spending his free time hiking and biking.
Patient Appreciation Raffle
We just wrapped up our raffle of 4 tickets to the 'Butterflies of the Caribbean' at the Krohn Conservatory. Next, we will be giving away 4 tickets to the Cincinnati Reds. Stop in the office to enter your name into the drawing. Watch for future raffles!
Additional Hours
We are expanding our hours in order to meet the needs of our growing practice. Our expanded hours will take effect in the upcoming months. Please call if you have questions.
Monday - 8 am to 5 pm
Tuesday - 7 am to 5 pm
Wednesday - 8 am to 5 pm
Thursday - 8 am to 5 pm
Friday - 7 am to 1 pm
Select Saturdays - 8 am to 12 pm
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As the temperatures rise and you are getting ready to celebrate this upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Quickly check out the American Dental Association's link for "Top 9 Foods That Damage Your Teeth".
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Thousands of dental emergencies—from injuries to a painful, abscessed tooth—take place every day. Would you know what to do if your child broke a tooth or had a tooth knocked out while playing outdoors? Knowing what to do can lessen the pain and save a tooth that might otherwise be lost.
Keep our office phone number with other emergency numbers, such as your family doctor, and fire and police departments. Some families post these numbers on the refrigerator or inside a kitchen cabinet. If you have concerns after reading the below, call us for instructions on how to handle a dental emergency.
Toothache
Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Gently use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to remove any food or other debris that may be caught between the teeth. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth. This could burn gum tissue. If the toothache persists, try to see the dentist. Don’t rely on painkillers. They may temporarily relieve pain but your dentist should evaluate the condition.
Knocked-out (avulsed) tooth
Try to find the tooth! This may not be as easy as you think if the injury took place on a playground, basketball court or while skateboarding, so try to stay calm. Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse the root in water if the tooth is dirty. Don’t scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If it’s possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket while you head to the dentist. If that’s not possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and bring it to the dentist. Time is critical for successful reimplantation, so try to get to your dentist immediately.
Broken tooth
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area. Use cold compresses on the outside of the cheek to help reduce the swelling.
Tongue or lip bites or wounds
Clean the area gently with a clean cloth and apply cold compresses to reduce any swelling. If the bleeding can’t be controlled, go to a hospital emergency room or clinic. You may able to reduce bleeding from the tongue by pulling it forward and using gauze to put pressure on the wound.
Objects caught between teeth
Try to gently remove the object with dental floss. Never use a sharp instrument to remove any object that is stuck between your teeth. If you can’t dislodge the object with floss, contact your dentist.
Possible broken jaw
Apply cold compresses to control swelling. Get to the hospital emergency room immediately.
Check out other articles and activity sheets on the American Dental Association's, National Children’s Dental Health Month.
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Check out this link for a toothorial on how to sew a "Monster Tooth Pillow" by Ellen Luckett Baker”. A very VISIBLE destination our friend, the Fairy, to leave payment.
How much does the Tooth Fairy leave at your house? #MakeItMonday
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While these hard candies seem harmless, eat too many and the constant exposure to sugar can be harmful to your teeth. Hard candies also put your teeth at risk because in addition to being full of sugar, they can also trigger a dental emergency such as a broken or chipped tooth. Better alternative? Chew sugarless gum that carries the ADA Seal.
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It’s easy to take some things for granted until they’re suddenly gone. Have you ever thought
about how it would feel if you lost one or two of your front teeth? You’d probably avoid smiling.
Don’t take your teeth for granted. Protect your smile with a mouth guard.
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Teeth break through one at a time over a period of months, and often - but not always - in the below order. Print out the below chart and whenever the first tooth peeks through, celebrate it by taking a picture and noting its arrival date in your child's baby book.
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As soon as teeth appear in the mouth, decay can occur. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called baby bottle tooth decay or nursing mouth syndrome) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby’s teeth to liquids, such as fruit juice, milk or formula, which all contain sugar.
Tooth decay can occur when a baby is put to bed with a bottle. Infants should finish their naptime or bedtime bottle before going to bed. Because decay can destroy the teeth of an infant or young child, you should encourage your children to drink from a cup by their first birthdays.
Many training cups, also called sippy or tippy cups, are available in stores. Many are ―no spill cups, which are essentially baby bottles in disguise. ―No spill‖ cups include a valve beneath the spout to stop spills. However, cups with valves do not allow your child to sip. Instead the child gets liquid by sucking on the cup, much like a baby bottle. This practice defeats the purpose of using a training cup, as it prevents the child from learning to sip.
Don’t let your child carry the training cup around. Toddlers are often unsteady on their feet. They take an unnecessary risk if they try to walk and drink at the same time. Falling while drinking from a cup has the potential to injure the mouth.
A training cup should be used temporarily. Once your child has learned how to sip, the training cup has achieved its purpose. It can and should be set aside when no longer needed.
TIPS
For sipping success, carefully choose and use a training cup. As the first birthday approaches, encourage your child to drink from a cup. As this changeover from baby bottle to training cup takes place, be very careful:
- what kind of training cup you choose
- what goes into the cup
- how frequently your child sips from it
- that your child does not carry the cup around
Talk to your dentist for more information. If your child has not had a dental examination, schedule a well baby checkup for his or her teeth.
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February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Our office reminds parents they can help their children avoid cavities. A balanced diet, limiting snacks, brushing and flossing each day and regular dental check-ups are the keys to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
Please enjoy these free activity sheets, courtesy of the American Dental Associations, to have fun teaching your kids how to "Defeat Monster Mouth!"
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Our office will be posting activity sheets, articles, and fun facts in celebration of National Children’s Dental Health Month on our website and Facebook page. The above poster is courtesy of the American Dental Association.
The American Dental Association, ADA, held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on February 8, 1949. The single day observance has transformed into a month long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month.
Attitudes and habits established at an early age are critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life. By participating in this annual event our dental team, parents, teachers and others can help keep children’s smiles beautiful now and for years to come.
The ADA offers free downloadable information, kid-friendly oral health worksheets and games on MouthHealthy.org, the ADA’s consumer website. Click on the For Kids tab on the left side of the page for a variety of age-appropriate activities, games and videos and presentations. There are also teaching guides that adults can use at home, in the classroom or in other community-based settings.
Stop in and show us your smile at our new location!
3860 Race Road, Suite 101 | Cincinnati, OH 45211 | 513-661-8509 | www.mybrightsmile.org
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Did you know that the average person produces a quart of saliva daily? That’s 10,000 gallons over a lifetime or equivalent to 3 full gas tanks!
Saliva is essential to good dental health because it neutralizes acids in the mouth, washes food off the teeth, fights germs and helps to prevents bad breath. To make your smile shine even more, remember to brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes. Floss at least once a day and don't forget to schedule regular dental check-ups.
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