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The Dental Health Club We are very excited to introduce Dr. Waschak’s Dental Health Care Club (DHCC)! We are committed to our patients and their health. It is our goal to greet all of our patients as we would our own family and to provide the best possible experience for your family. Just as with other areas of health care,…
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No parent ever wants to see his or her child suffering from discomfort. When a pediatric dental emergency occurs, you may ask yourself, “Where can I find emergency pediatric dentists near me?” Fortunately, the help you need can be found with a call to our children’s emergency dentist office. When your child is experiencing a dental emergency, it’s important to…
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Mouth Guards – Mouth guard use has been shown to reduce the risk of sport-related dental injuries. – The ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention and the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs encourage patient education about the benefit of mouth guard use. – A product earns the ADA Seal of Acceptance by providing scientific evidence that demonstrates safety and efficacy,…
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Specializing in Special Needs Finding a skilled pediatric dentist for special needs child can sometimes be a challenge. Fortunately, Dr. Waschak is a trained specialist that has advanced training beyond dental school that allows him to interact positively with children with special needs. This includes using behavior management solutions and sedation techniques that can help your child feel safe and…
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Are Sealants Really Needed? YES! Sealants are a fast and easy way of protecting your child’s teeth that act as barriers to cavity-prone areas. They are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth and sometimes used to cover deep pits and grooves. Both primary and permanent teeth can benefit from sealants. First time here made an amazing impression,…
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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Why should you chose a pediatric dentist? We’re kid experts! Pediatric dentists get an extra two to three years of special training to treat children of all shapes and sizes from itty bitty infants to growing teens. Read about the specialized training details from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Whether your child is super shy or super chatty,…
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Preparing for Adult and Child Orthodontics TRADITIONAL METAL BRACES Traditional metal braces are the most common type of braces and are more comfortable today than ever before. Made of high-grade stainless steel, metal braces straighten your teeth using metal brackets and arch wires. with metal braces, you have the option of adding colored elastics (rubber bands) for a more unique…
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WHAT ARE DENTAL X-RAYS? A dental x-ray is a picture of a patient’s teeth, mouth, and jaw that allows the dentist to clearly view the soft tissues, bones, and teeth. Dental x-rays help the dentist find cavities and other oral health issues such as impacted wisdom teeth that can’t be seen with a regular examination. The typical x-ray uses an…