Tyler B. Schaffeld DMD Blog
Emergency Reasons to See Your Dentist in Enterprise
September 12, 2016
You fall face first off your porch steps and knock out a tooth. You’re bleeding. What should you do? You or a loved one must call your dentist in Enterprise, Dr. Tyler Schaffeld. Dr. Schaffeld and his staff will get you the treatment you require right away–and with a compassionate, caring touch.
What to expect from root canal therapy
August 15, 2016
Should you pull a tooth or save it? Dr. Tyler B. Schaffeld, Enterprise dentist, believes in saving natural teeth whenever possible. That’s why he performs precise and comfortable root canal therapy in his Enterprise, OR office. The treatment is painless and strengthens a sick tooth for years of service. (more…)
Cosmetic Dentistry in Enterprise With MTM Clear Aligners
July 22, 2016
Did you know that your teeth are always shifting? Perhaps you had orthodontics as a child or adolescent, however if you haven’t been faithful about wearing your retainers your teeth will begin to shift and move gradually. Maybe your teeth started off with a small gap that has grown bigger over time, or small rotations that have shifted into misalignment. Whatever the case may be, if your teeth need some minor adjustments or simple alignment, then cosmetic dentistry done with MTM Clear Aligners may be the solution for you.
How to care for an Enterprise dental implant
May 5, 2016
According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, more than 3 million people across the United States have dental implants. These experts say that number is growing daily. What’s involved in the Enterprise dental implant process, and how do you care for these modern prosthetics from Tyler B. Schaffeld DMD? (more…)
Spotting the Early Signs of Gum Disease
April 6, 2016
It’s estimated, roughly three-fourths of Americans over the age of 35 have some form of gum disease; however, most are unaware they even have a gum infection. Early signs of periodontal disease often go unnoticed, causing the disease to progress overtime. When left untreated, it can go from a simple gum infection to the eventual loss of your teeth. Learning to spot the signs of the disease while in its early stages is critical to treating the infection before serious and irreversible damages occurs.
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Don’t Miss Your Six Month Checkup!
March 11, 2016
So you brush well enough and floss most days — that should be enough to maintain good oral health, right? To put it simply, no. Excellent oral health demands you brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day, floss daily and visit your dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. Are you meeting each of these requirements? If not, your oral health could soon suffer. Learn more about the importance of your six month checkup today!
What to Do with a Knocked Out Tooth?
February 23, 2016
Although no one intends to have a tooth knocked out, it’s a fact of life that it can happen. With more than five million teeth knocked out each year in children and adults, it can be a very scary situation that requires emergency treatment. The faster you act, the more likely the tooth can be saved. However, sometimes that’s not always an option, but you do have alternatives. If you should happen to have a tooth knocked out, we encourage you to take immediate action for a higher likeliness the tooth will be saved.
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