Hartland Dentists | Bailey Family Dental | Flossing

 Mom always asks you, did you floss?  Well, did you?  Flossing your teeth is very important, here is why.

What is flossing?

Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. It entails a piece of synthetic cord you insert and move up and down between the sides of two adjoining teeth.

Why is flossing important?

Daily flossing is an excellent and proven method for complementing your brushing routine and helping to prevent cavities, periodontal disease, and other dental problems later in life. It also increases blood circulation in your gums. Floss removes plaque and debris that stick to your teeth and gums.

How often to floss

Floss at least once every day. Like brushing, flossing should take about three minutes and can easily be done while doing another activity, such as watching television. 

Flossing techniques

"C"-shaped flossing is the proper technique to use when flossing using either string floss or floss piks. 
When using string floss: Break off about 18 inches of floss and wind most of it around your middle finger. Wind the rest of the floss similarly around the middle finger of your other hand. This finger takes up the floss as it becomes soiled or frayed. Move the floss between your teeth with your index fingers and thumbs. Maneuver the floss up and down several times forming a "C" shape around the tooth. While doing this, make sure you go below the gum line, where bacteria are known to collect heavily.  The same movement should be used when using floss piks.

With either type of floss, never "snap" the floss because this can cut your gums. Your gums may be tender or even bleed for the first few days after flossing - a condition that generally heals within a few days.

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Root Canal Hartland Wi | Bailey Family Dental

Root Canal Treatment at Bailey Family Dental

 Natural teeth are meant to last a lifetime.  Even if one of your teeth becomes injured or diseased, it can often be saved through a specialized procedure known as root canal (endodontic) treatment.  Can my tooth be saved?  Endodotic therapy at Bailey Family Dental is done in a relaxed, stress free environment.

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment (endodontics) is one of the areas of dentistry that Dr. Richard Bailey focuses on.  Root canal treatment usually involves the removal of the tooth's pulp, a small threadlike tissue that was important for the tooth development.  Once removed, it is replaced with materials that seal off the root canal from its supporting structures.  Years ago, diseased or injured teeth were often extracted.  Today, even if the pulp of one of your teeth becomes injured or infected, it often can be saved through root canal treatment.  This is the area of dentistry concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases or injuries to the dental pulp.

What is dental pulp?

The pulp is the soft tissue that contains the blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue of a tooth.  It lies in a canal that runs through the center of the dentin- the hard tissue on the inside of the tooth that supports the outer layer of tooth enamel.  The crown (the portion of the tooth visible above the gums) contains the pulp chamber.  The pulp extends from this chamber down through the root canal of the tip of the root in the bone of the jaws.  Teeth have only one pulp chamber but may have more than one root and several root canals.

What happens if the pulp gets injured?

If the injured or diseased pulp is not removed, the tissues surrounding the root of the tooth can become infected, resulting in pain and swelling.  Even if there is no pain, certain substances released by bacteriacan damage the bone that anchors the tooth in the jaw.  Without treatment, the tooth may have to be removed.

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Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments.
To learn more, feel free to go to call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Pediatric Dentists Hartland | Quick Tips For Parents

 The Pediatric dentists at Bailey Family Dental have a few quick tips for our busy parents in Hartland Wi.

Quick Tips for Busy Parents

Whitening Toothpastes
Whitening toothpastes have polishing agents in addition to the mild abrasives that help remove surface stains from teeth. Teeth that have surface stains are cleaned and whitened by whitening toothpastes; however, deeper stains won’t be touched. If your teeth have deeper, darker stains due to injury or certain medications, a more thorough brightening treatment, such as bleaching or microabrasion, will be required. If you choose to use a whitening toothpaste, make sure the toothpaste contains fluoride as well as whitening agents.
Teen Pediatric Dentistry
Just because your teenager isn’t a child anymore, doesn’t mean she should stop seeing herpediatric dentist. Dentistry to meet the special needs of teens and adolescents is an important part of the specialized training for pediatric dentists. Growing doesn’t stop at childhood – teens experience important growth in their faces and jaws. Teens are also getting the last of their permanent teeth, and teeth that have just come through the gums are especially vulnerable to decay. Additionally, teenagers start becoming responsible for their own diet and nutrition choices, and it's important that those choices are come from a solid foundation of dental health.

Your Child and Cheese
Did you know recent research shows cheese is one of the healthiest snacks for your child’s teeth? In addition to providing large amounts of much-needed calcium, cheese also does its part to fight cavities. Cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, and Monterey jack all stimulate the body’s salivary glands to clear the mouth of debris and protect teeth from acids that weaken them. This means cheese disrupts the development of cavities, especially when eaten as a snack or at the end of a meal. Calcium and phosphorous found in cheese reduce or prevent decreases in the plaque’s ph level and work to re-mineralize the enamel of your child’s teeth.

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Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Dental Sealents Hartland Wi | Bailey Family Dental

 Hartland Wi has a dentist that does dental sealants for your entire family, Bailey Family Dental of Hartland Wi.

A bright healthy smile can help you feel and look great throughout your life.  The first step in maintaining a healthy mouth is preventing tooth decay.  Sealants can offer major protection against cavities. 
Your teeth are covered with a sticky film of bacteria, called plaque.  Plaque bacteria use sugar and starch in food as a source of energy.  The bacteria convert the sugar or starch into harmful acids that attack tooth enamel for as long as 30 minutes or more. 

How long do sealants last?

As long as the sealant remains intact, the tooth's biting surface will be protected from decay.  Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and usually last several years before a reapplication is needed.  During your regular dental visits, we will check the condition of the sealants and reapply them when necessary without charge if the sealant was placed in our office. 

Sealants are just for kids right?

The likelihood of developing pit and fissure decay begins early in life, so children and teenagers are obvious candidates, but adults can benefit from sealants as well. Many private dental plans cover sealants for children and teenagers.  Our insurance specialist will be happy to check your benefit plan for sealant coverage.

What factors could make an adult a candidate for sealants?

The best way to determine the need for sealants is to evaluate the person's risk for pit and fissure decay, which continues throughout adulthood and varies from one person to another.  Risk can also vary for the same person over time, because changes in personal habits, health status and medication use are known to increase risk for decay.  Lack of access to fluorides and fluoridated water, a history of previous decay, and chronic xerostomia (dry mouth) are also factors we will consider when evaluating you for sealants.
Prevention is better than treatment!  Savings in both dollars and time can be gained by application of sealants, rather than allowing decay and requiring the tooth to be restored.

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Hartland Dentists

 Hartland Dentists Richard Bailey DDS and Terese Bailey DDS are here for any Dental Emergencies should they occur.  Along with normal Dental appointments we know that a Family Dentist needs to be available when needed.

A knocked out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent, but quick thinking and staying calm are the best ways to approach such common dental emergencies and prevent additional unnecessary damage and costly dental restoration. This includes taking measures such as application of cold compresses to reduce swelling, and of course, contacting our office as soon as possible.

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Hartland Dentists | Bailey Family Dental

  Hartland Dentists Richard Bailey DDS and Terese Bailey DDS, Bailey Family Dental.

From routine cleanings and fillings to bruxism devices, Bailey Family Dental is equipped to handle  all your families dental needs.

Exams & Cleanings

At Bailey Family Dental, a beautiful smile begins with a gentle cleaning and exam. In a  friendly atmosphere, you will relax in a massaging chair while we check for cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and any concerns you may have.  Our gentle hygienists will clean and polish your teeth.  This will make your teeth feel smooth and help you maintain healthy teeth and gums.  

Cosmetic Dentistry (Smile Make-Over)

An attractive smile can give your face a natural, youthful, healthy appearance.  Don’t let stains, gaps, or cracks in your teeth keep you from sharing your smile.  Bailey Family Dental offers advanced procedures for enhancing and restoring your smile.

We offer

• Tooth Colored Fillings
• Teeth Whitening
• Porcelain Bonding & Veneers
• Natural Looking Crowns
• Natural Looking Bridges & Implants to replace missing teeth
• Botox/Dermal Fillers

Combinations of these procedures can be used to make the most of your smile. Call us to schedule a free Smile Make-Over consultation. 

Children's Dentistry

Whether your child is the patient or you are, you both deserve to feel safe and comfortable.  Bailey Family Dental focuses in children's dentistry.  Your family's comfort is our concern.  Some children are prone to experience anxiety during a dental examination or procedure.  If our gentle and caring approach to dentistry isn't enough to put your child at ease, Bailey Family Dental can offer nitrous oxide to comfort anxious children. 

 

During your dental examination, imagine your son peacefully enjoying a children's video in our waiting area while your daughter is getting her fingernails painted right outside your  examination room by one of our friendly staff. 

 

Root Canal Therapy

Natural teeth can often last a lifetime. In an effort to preserve your natural teeth, Bailey Family Dental uses the latest in technological advances and the knowledge gained in countless hours of advanced education in Endodontic or Root Canal Therapy. This allows you the comfort of saving your natural teeth and often completing your Root Canal in one visit.

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Waukesha Dentist | Bailey Family Dental

If your family is looking for a Waukesha Dentist for your family, feel free to give us a try!

At Bailey Family Dental, a beautiful smile begins with a gentle cleaning and exam. In a  friendly atmosphere, you will relax in a massaging chair while we check for cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, and any concerns you may have.  Our gentle hygienists will clean and polish your teeth.  This will make your teeth feel smooth and help you maintain healthy teeth and gums.  

Cosmetic Dentistry (Smile Make-Over)

An attractive smile can give your face a natural, youthful, healthy appearance.  Don’t let stains, gaps, or cracks in your teeth keep you from sharing your smile.  Bailey Family Dental offers advanced procedures for enhancing and restoring your smile.

We offer

• Tooth Colored Fillings
• Teeth Whitening
• Porcelain Bonding & Veneers
• Natural Looking Crowns
• Natural Looking Bridges & Implants to replace missing teeth
• Botox/Dermal Fillers

Combinations of these procedures can be used to make the most of your smile. Call us to schedule a free Smile Make-Over consultation. 

Children's Dentistry

Whether your child is the patient or you are, you both deserve to feel safe and comfortable.  Bailey Family Dental focuses in children's dentistry.  Your family's comfort is our concern.  Some children are prone to experience anxiety during a dental examination or procedure.  If our gentle and caring approach to dentistry isn't enough to put your child at ease, Bailey Family Dental can offer nitrous oxide to comfort anxious children. 

 

During your dental examination, imagine your son peacefully enjoying a children's video in our waiting area while your daughter is getting her fingernails painted right outside your  examination room by one of our friendly staff. 

 

Root Canal Therapy

Natural teeth can often last a lifetime. In an effort to preserve your natural teeth, Bailey Family Dental uses the latest in technological advances and the knowledge gained in countless hours of advanced education in Endodontic or Root Canal Therapy. This allows you the comfort of saving your natural teeth and often completing your Root Canal in one visit.

What Sets Us Apart

• A commitment to quality care in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere
• Extra Comforts (Movies during treatment, Soft Blankets, and Massaging Dental Chairs)
• Children's videos, toys, manicures
• One visit Root Canal Therapy
• Payment Plans
• Care Credit
• Botox and Dermal Fillers

Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633.

 Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.

Root Canals Waukesha and Hartland Wi | Bailey Family Dental

Natural teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even if one of your teeth becomes injured or diseased, it can often be saved through a specialized procedure known as root canal (endodontic) treatment. Can my tooth be saved?

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment (endodontics) is one of the areas of dentistry that Dr. Richard Bailey focuses on. Root canal treatment usually involves the removal of the tooth's pulp, a small threadlike tissue that was important for the tooth development. Once removed, it is replaced with materials that seal off the root canal from its supporting structures. Years ago, diseased or injured teeth were often extracted. Today, even if the pulp of one of your teeth becomes injured or infected, it often can be saved through root canal treatment. This is the area of dentistry concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases or injuries to the dental pulp.

What is dental pulp?

The pulp is the soft tissue that contains the blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue of a tooth. It lies in a canal that runs through the center of the dentin- the hard tissue on the inside of the tooth that supports the outer layer of tooth enamel. The crown (the portion of the tooth visible above the gums) contains the pulp chamber. The pulp extends from this chamber down through the root canal of the tip of the root in the bone of the jaws. Teeth have only one pulp chamber but may have more than one root and several root canals.

What happens if the pulp gets injured?

If the injured or diseased pulp is not removed, the tissues surrounding the root of the tooth can become infected, resulting in pain and swelling. Even if there is no pain, certain substances released by bacteriacan damage the bone that anchors the tooth in the jaw. Without treatment, the tooth may have to be removed.

Why coundn't you just remove the tooth?

There are many disadvantages to loosing a natural tooth. When a tooth is removed and not replaced, the adjacent teeth may begin to shift from their normal position. This may cause the teeth to become crooked or crowded, which decreases biting and chewing efficiency. Crowded or crooked teeth may be more prone to gum disease because they are harder to keep clean than properly aligned teeth. A replacement tooth (an implant or bridge) is usually more expensive than endodontic treatment and can involve more extensive dental procedures to adjacent teeth. A natural tooth is normally better than an artificial tooth.

What does treatment involve?

Treatment usualy involves from one to three visits. During treatment, Dr. Bailey removes the diseased pulp. The pulp chamber and root canal(s) area then cleaned, shaped, filled and sealed off from the bone surrounding the root. In case of considerable tooth structure loss, a metal or plastic rod or post may be placed in the root canal for support, and a crown is usually placed over the tooth.

What material will be used for the crown?

Crowns are made from a number of materials. Gold allots or nonprecious alloys, porcelain or ceramic, acrylic or composite resin or combinations of these materials may be used. The type of material used for the crown will depend on a number of factors including where the tooth is located in your mouth, the color of the tooth and the amount of natural tooth remaining. One of the things we will discuss with you is which options are best for your individual situation.

How long will my restored tooth last?

As long as the root(s) of the treated tooth is nourished by the tissues around it, your tooth can remain healthy. However, the tooth could still become decayed, so good oral hygiene at home and regualar dental exams are necessary to help prevent both tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease.
Serving Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Hartland Wisconsin, Bailey Family Dental is most concerned with your comfort. Drs Terese and Richard Bailey and their friendly staff will explain treatment options and give estimates before you begin your treatments. To learn more, feel free to go to our website at www.bailyfamilydental.com, or call us at 262-369-8633. Our office is located at 557 Cottonwood avenue, Hartland Wisconsin.