Chewing sugarless gum good for your teeth?

 Did you know that chewing sugarless gum is actually beneficial to your teeth?

 

 Chewing helps dislodge food that becomes stuck to your teeth. Some gums contain ingredients that can reduce cavities as well as heal areas on the teeth where cavities are beginning.

 Studies have shown that chewing sugar-free gum after meals and snacks can help rinse off and neutralize the acids released by the bacteria in plaque, which are harmful to tooth enamel. Both the act of chewing and the flavor of the artificial sweeteners in the gum stimulate ten times the normal rate of saliva flow. Not only does the increased saliva flow neutralize the acids in your mouth, it also washes away food particles, helping to keep your teeth clean.

Xylitol reduces decay-causing bacteria

Sugar-free gum sweetened with xylitol has the added benefit of inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans, one of the oral bacteria that cause cavities. In the presence of xylitol, the bacteria lose the ability to adhere to the tooth, stunting the cavity-causing process. With xylitol use over a period of time, the types of bacteria in the mouth change and fewer decay-causing bacteria survive on tooth surfaces.

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 Dentist Bailey Family Dental | Dental Floss

Dental Floss

 Dental floss comes in a variety of colors, materials and even flavors. 

Waxed varieties slide through the teeth, allowing people with extremely tight spaces to floss more easily. Popular flavors of floss include wintergreen and cinnamon. A type of material called dental tape can be effective for people with large spaces between their teeth, or for people with bridge work.

Floss can be purchased in small self-dispensing boxes. Floss can also be purchased in special, single-use holders, which are useful for people who have a hard time wrapping floss around their fingers, including those with dexterity problems or arthritis.

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.

New Materials Are Replacing Gold In Today's Dental Crowns

New Materials Are Replacing Gold In Today's Dental Crowns

A“crown” or a “cap” is the term used to restore a decayed or broken tooth that needs to be completely encased to protect the tooth beneath it. A crown's dual purpose is to restore the tooth's form and function. Decades ago gold was the material of choice for a crown. What we ultimately choose depends on a particular crown's requirements with regard to the tooth's appearance and function, and to some extent what you want.
Gold: Gold crowns last the longest and wear the best (at about the same rate as natural teeth), but they are not used as frequently today, especially if they are visible in a person's smile. Gold crowns are made of cast gold, a technique that has been in use for over a hundred years. They can last for decades, and have been known to last 50 years or more. They tend to cost less per tooth than porcelain or other materials.

All-Porcelain: “All porcelain” crowns have a natural appearance and as technology improves they are gaining popularity. Dental porcelains are composed of ceramic substances that are variations of glass. This gives them their translucent, lifelike appearance — but it makes them brittle and subject to fracture. Therefore all-porcelain crowns may not be a good choice for back teeth because they frequently fail under the biting forces applied during chewing and especially adverse habits like tooth clenching or grinding. Porcelain crowns are made of material that doesn't wear. Consequently, it can cause excessive wear to the teeth they bite against.

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM): PFM crowns have been in use for more than 40 years. They combine a substructure of gold or platinum for strength and have porcelain “facings” for the visible surfaces. In some ways they combine the best of both worlds, but they do have some problems; the metal can show through the porcelain, detracting from its life-like appearance. These crowns can have a functional lifespan of about 20 years or more.

New and Future Materials: Newer “pressed-ceramic” restorations and computer-milled ceramics have received good reviews for aesthetics and service. These new materials are being intensively researched. Initial results look good, but we'll have to see how they last over time.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to discuss your questions about crowns and other dental restorations. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Gold or Porcelain Crowns?”

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 Sealants Hartland | Sealants for Adults and Children

Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often.

Thorough brushing and flossing help remove food particles and plaque from smooth surfaces of teeth. But toothbrush bristles cannot reach all the way into the depressions and grooves to extract food and plaque. Sealants protect these vulnerable areas by "sealing out" plaque and food.

Sealants are easy for your dentist to apply. The sealant is painted onto the tooth enamel, where it bonds directly to the tooth and hardens. This plastic resin bonds into the depressions and grooves (pits and fissures) of the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids. As long as the sealant remains intact, the tooth surface will be protected from decay. Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and may last several years before a reapplication is needed. During your regular dental visits, your dentist will check the condition of the sealants and reapply them when necessary.

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.

Key ingredients in preventing tooth decay and maintaining a healthy mouth are:

• brushing twice a day with an ADA-accepted fluoride toothpaste
• cleaning between the teeth daily with floss or another interdental cleaner
• eating a balanced diet and limiting snacks
• visiting your dentist regularly

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.

Bailey Family Dental of Hartland Wi Welcomes Dr Steven England DDS

Dr Steven England DDS
 

Bailey Family Dental of Hartland Wi would like to welcome Dr Steven England DDS to our team.  Dr England's Experience, expertise and award-winning techniques makes him a valuable asset to our practice and to our community.  Please welcome him.  For more information on Dr England click here.

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.

Emergency Dentist Hartland Wi | Bailey Family Dental

Do you have a Dental Emergency in Hartland WI?  Bailey Family Dental is available to help you if this occurs.  Contact us at 262-369-8633.
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.

 Dental Emergency Procedures Can Help Save a Tooth

• Handling a dental emergency can be tricky when you or a loved one is in pain, but a quick and appropriate reaction can help save a tooth in danger. The American Dental Association recommends that you become familiar with these dental emergency procedures just in case you ever have a dental emergency.
• If a tooth is knocked out, hold the tooth by the crown and rinse the root in water if it's dirty. Do NOT scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If you can, gently place the tooth back in its socket or store it in a cup of milk and head for the dentist (with the tooth) immediately.
• If you break a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water to keep the area clean and apply cold compresses on your face to reduce swelling. Go to the dentist immediately.
• Treat a bitten tongue or lip by cleaning gently with a cloth and applying cold compresses to reduce swelling. If bleeding is heavy or doesn't stop after a short time, seek immediate treatment from your dentist or emergency room.
• If a toothache is getting you down, rinse your mouth with warm water, gently floss to remove food that may be trapped around it and see your dentist as soon as possible. Do NOT apply aspirin to the tooth or gum tissues.
• A jaw injury or possible fracture needs immediate attention at your dentist's office or the emergency room. Apply cold compresses on the way to reduce swelling.
• If a loose or broken wire from your braces is irritating your mouth, cover the wire end with a small cotton ball, beeswax or a piece of gauze until you can get to the dentist. Seek immediate treatment if a wire gets stuck in the cheek, tongue or gum tissue, but don't try to pull it out yourself.

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.

Cosmetic dentistry Hartland Wi | Bailey Family Dental

  Cosmetic Dentistry Is Available in Hartland Wi at Bailey Family Dental.  

Looking for a Cosmetic Dentist in Hartland?  Contact us at Bailey Family Dental.

People choose esthetic dental procedures/surgery for various reasons-to repair a defect such as a malformed bite or crooked teeth, treat an injury, or just improve their overall appearance. Whatever the reason, the ultimate goal is to restore a beautiful smile.

For these and many other reasons, esthetic dentistry has become a vital and important part of the dental profession.

Common esthetic dental procedures can be performed to correct misshaped, discolored, chipped or missing teeth. They also can be used to change the overall shape of teeth-from teeth that are too long or short, have gaps, or simply need to be reshaped.

Some of the more common procedures involve:

• Bonding - A procedure in which tooth-colored material is used to close gaps or change tooth color.
• Contouring and reshaping - A procedure that straightens crooked, chipped, cracked or overlapping teeth.
• Veneers - A procedure in which ultra-thin coatings are placed over the front teeth. Veneers can change the color or shape of your teeth. For example, veneers have been used to correct unevenly spaced, crooked, chipped, oddly shaped or discolored teeth.
• Whitening and bleaching - As the term implies, whitening and bleaching, a rapidly increasing procedure, are used to make teeth whiter.

Which techniques should be used to improve your smile? A dental exam will take many factors into consideration, including your overall oral health.

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. 

 At Bailey Family Dental, our team strives to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.

Dentists Hartland Wi | Bailey Family Dental

 Looking for a dentist in Hartland WI?  

 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. 

Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Veneers

From routine cleanings and fillings to bruxism devices, Bailey Family Dental is equipped to handle  your dental needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page.

Childrens Dentistry Family Dentistry Sore Mouth, Teeth Implants Natural Looking Crowns Oral Sedation Sedation Dentistry Nitrous Oxide Botox Dermal Fillers Juvederm

Smile Make Over White Fillings Treatment of Toothaches Root Canal Cosmetic Dentistry Veneers Lumineers Porcelain Veneers Whitening Dentures/Partials

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.

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.

Family Dentists Waukesha | Bailey Family Dental

Your Comfort is our Concern

Relax with music or a movie of you choice.
Nitrous oxide and soft blankets are available for your comfort.
Gentle treatment for children and adults.
Our friendly staff and doctors will always listen to your concerns and answer your questions.

Emergency dental procedures are treated promptly

We use state of the art digital x-rays.

Morning, evening and saturday appointments are available.

Free second opinion consultations.


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

Looking for a dentist in the Waukesha Area?  Bailey Family Dental is just for you!

At Bailey Family Dental, Drs. Terese and Richard Bailey are committed to your individual attention and strive to provide personalized oral health care tailored to your unique dental needs and goals.  Your health and comfort are our top priorities.  Whether you are looking for information on general dentistry, teeth whitening, crowns, children’s dentistry, preventive care, or periodontal exams, you can learn more about all of your options from our services page.  Feel free to contact our Hartland office with any questions.  We look forward to making each visit to our office a positive experience.


 
557 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland, WI 53029
262-369-8633