We serve families and patients of all ages at the Miami Beach and North Miami Beach offices of Drs. Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk, and are proud to offer new parents guidance on their children’s oral health. Thumb-sucking is a common behavior in young children, and first-time parents are often unsure of whether this is a bad thing or not. The answer depends on at what point the child stops.
Toddlers often feel soothed by sucking on their thumbs or a pacifier, and provided they don’t do it too hard, their mouths will grow into the right shape if they cease before the age of five. However, if the behavior continues as they lose their first baby teeth and their adult teeth come in, they may experience malocclusions, jaw misalignment, and warped upper palates. Sometimes they substitute thumb sucking with pushing against their front teeth with their tongues, which causes the same problems.
By the time a child is old enough for thumb-sucking to be a problem, it may be possible to reason with them and include them in strategies to get them to stop. If the child is suffering from deep-seated feelings of anxiety, help from a psychologist may be necessary. There are orthodontic devices which can discourage thumb sucking and tongue thrusting, but these are usually for the most serious cases.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rd St, Suite 310, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, www.Miami-Dental.com, through a contact form.
Miami Dental
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Warning Signs of Implant Failure
Drs. Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk have restored endosteal implants to many Miami residents and are proud of the improvements patients experience after receiving these tooth restorations. However, implants don’t always last forever, and sometimes our doctors have to treat people whose implants have failed. Patients should be aware of the warning signs something’s wrong with an implant both immediately following surgery and later on.
Surgical procedures always result in soreness and patients are taught how to manage bleeding after receiving implants. However, bleeding should not last for longer than three days, and pain should have noticeably improved after this time. If there is no change or things are getting worse, there may have been something wrong with the procedure. It may be that the patient is allergic to the titanium screw or the implant was placed on a nerve, in which cases it must be removed.
It is also possible for an implant to be placed successfully but fail later on. Implants help reinforce the jaw bone, but if the jaw bone continues to lose mass, the implant will have to be removed before it becomes loose. An implant should never be able to move, and if it does, patients will have incontrovertible proof of implant failure. However, it may be possible to salvage a formerly successful implant in certain situations.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rd St, Suite 110, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami-Dental.com, through a contact form.
Surgical procedures always result in soreness and patients are taught how to manage bleeding after receiving implants. However, bleeding should not last for longer than three days, and pain should have noticeably improved after this time. If there is no change or things are getting worse, there may have been something wrong with the procedure. It may be that the patient is allergic to the titanium screw or the implant was placed on a nerve, in which cases it must be removed.
It is also possible for an implant to be placed successfully but fail later on. Implants help reinforce the jaw bone, but if the jaw bone continues to lose mass, the implant will have to be removed before it becomes loose. An implant should never be able to move, and if it does, patients will have incontrovertible proof of implant failure. However, it may be possible to salvage a formerly successful implant in certain situations.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rd St, Suite 110, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami-Dental.com, through a contact form.
Caring for Dentures
The doctors and staff of Ressler, Hirschl, and Lelchuk’s Miami dental offices strive to help maintain the dental health of our patients who wear dentures. To that end, we provide our patients with instructions on how to care for their replacement sets of teeth to keep them working in good condition.
Partial, full-mouth, and implant supported dentures all need to be removed on a nightly basis. To prevent them from drying out, they should be placed in cool or room-temperature water or cleaning solution—not hot water. Dentures are usually made of plastic and can easily warp in high temperatures. If they do or stop fitting as the patient’s mouth changes naturally over time, they’ll need to be refitted by a professional.
Dentures need to be brushed, but not with the same kind of toothpaste as normal teeth. Because they do not produce a biological film, dentures are much more vulnerable to being scratched by gritty materials in toothpaste. Patients should, however, continue to brush their empty mouths prior to inserting their dentures. This will restore some feeling as well as contributing to oral hygiene. Only soft-bristled toothbrushes should ever be used for anything dental-related.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rd St, Suite 110, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami-Dental.com, through a contact form.
Partial, full-mouth, and implant supported dentures all need to be removed on a nightly basis. To prevent them from drying out, they should be placed in cool or room-temperature water or cleaning solution—not hot water. Dentures are usually made of plastic and can easily warp in high temperatures. If they do or stop fitting as the patient’s mouth changes naturally over time, they’ll need to be refitted by a professional.
Dentures need to be brushed, but not with the same kind of toothpaste as normal teeth. Because they do not produce a biological film, dentures are much more vulnerable to being scratched by gritty materials in toothpaste. Patients should, however, continue to brush their empty mouths prior to inserting their dentures. This will restore some feeling as well as contributing to oral hygiene. Only soft-bristled toothbrushes should ever be used for anything dental-related.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rd St, Suite 110, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami-Dental.com, through a contact form.
Why Do We Floss?
Every time you visit our doctors Ressler, Hirschl, & Lelchuk, DDS, PA, for a cleaning the hygienist or doctor probably reminds you to floss or mentions that you aren’t flossing enough. They tell you this with good reason because floss is the single most important weapon against plaque, perhaps more important than a toothbrush. A toothbrush cleans the surfaces of your teeth, but dental floss cleans between them. By flossing your teeth daily, you increase the chance of keeping them for a lifetime and decrease your chance of developing gum disease.
Flossing does more than keeping your smile pretty and healthy. It removes plaque and debris that sticks to teeth and gums in-between teeth, polishes tooth surfaces, and controls bad breath. Many people don’t spend enough time flossing or they might not have been taught to floss properly. To give your teeth a good flossing, spend at least two or three minutes on the process and be gentle to your gums.
If you need assistance maintaining your oral hygiene routine, give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.miami-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors or hygienists, give us a call at our Miami Beach office: 305-532-1444 or our North Miami Beach office: 305-949-2630.
Flossing does more than keeping your smile pretty and healthy. It removes plaque and debris that sticks to teeth and gums in-between teeth, polishes tooth surfaces, and controls bad breath. Many people don’t spend enough time flossing or they might not have been taught to floss properly. To give your teeth a good flossing, spend at least two or three minutes on the process and be gentle to your gums.
If you need assistance maintaining your oral hygiene routine, give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.miami-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors or hygienists, give us a call at our Miami Beach office: 305-532-1444 or our North Miami Beach office: 305-949-2630.
Why You Might Need a Root Canal
If the cause of your toothache is serious decay or infection in the tooth pulp, our doctors Ressler, Hirschl, & Lelchuk, DDS, PA, may recommend a root canal. A root canal is a multi-step dental procedure that involves removing the infected tooth pulp (and sometimes the nerve) from a tooth and sealing it to protect against future tooth pain.
Not all types of tooth decay are indications for a root canal. But signs of infection severe enough to require a root canal include: severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure, prolonged sensitivity (pain) to hot or cold temperatures (after the heat or cold has been removed), discoloration (darkening) of the tooth, swelling and tenderness in nearby gums, and a persistent or recurring pimple on the gums. Root canal therapy helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limit the need for ongoing dental work. With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last as long as other natural teeth and often for a lifetime.
If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.miami-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors or hygienists, give us a call at our Miami Beach office: 305-532-1444 or our North Miami Beach office: 305-949-2630.
Not all types of tooth decay are indications for a root canal. But signs of infection severe enough to require a root canal include: severe toothache pain upon chewing or application of pressure, prolonged sensitivity (pain) to hot or cold temperatures (after the heat or cold has been removed), discoloration (darkening) of the tooth, swelling and tenderness in nearby gums, and a persistent or recurring pimple on the gums. Root canal therapy helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limit the need for ongoing dental work. With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last as long as other natural teeth and often for a lifetime.
If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, give us a call to discuss your treatment options. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.miami-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors or hygienists, give us a call at our Miami Beach office: 305-532-1444 or our North Miami Beach office: 305-949-2630.
Laser Therapy for Gum Disease
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums that starts out as plaque – an opaque film on the teeth that hardens to form calculus or tartar. As tartar accumulates, it harbors bacteria which attack the soft tissue around the gums. This early stage of gum disease is called Gingivitis. Here at the office of Ressler, Hirschl, & Lelchuk, DDS, PA, our doctors can address the underlying infection that causes it with a procedure utilizing a laser.
With laser treatment, there are many reported benefits such as a reduced need for local anesthesia, minimal bleeding, and swelling is controlled with minimal discomfort. Laser light energy is used to vaporize the bacteria and infected tissue in the deepened gum pocket. This procedure is painless, takes less than 10 minutes and reduces the bacteria around your gums from billions to hundreds.
If you suffer from mouth pain caused by gum disease, give us a call to discuss your treatment options.
To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.miami-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors or hygienists, give us a call at our Miami Beach office: 305-532-1444 or our North Miami Beach office: 305-949-2630.
With laser treatment, there are many reported benefits such as a reduced need for local anesthesia, minimal bleeding, and swelling is controlled with minimal discomfort. Laser light energy is used to vaporize the bacteria and infected tissue in the deepened gum pocket. This procedure is painless, takes less than 10 minutes and reduces the bacteria around your gums from billions to hundreds.
If you suffer from mouth pain caused by gum disease, give us a call to discuss your treatment options.
To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit www.miami-dental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors or hygienists, give us a call at our Miami Beach office: 305-532-1444 or our North Miami Beach office: 305-949-2630.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Electric Toothbrush Apps
The makers of electric toothbrushes are constantly coming up with new features. This year, many of them are rolling out apps for mobile devices. These apps are mostly geared toward people with disabilities and children who are having trouble learning oral hygiene and are meant to make brushing easier.
Studies show that electric toothbrushes are not significantly better than manual ones when people brush properly, but proper brushing takes at least two minutes per session. Even most people who are able to do this don’t. Though electric toothbrushes are much faster, they also have to be used properly. Some of the new apps provide the user with feedback about which parts of their teeth they’re skipping over and whether the frequency of their toothbrush’s vibrations needs to be adjusted. The apps for children encourage them to brush for the right amount of time by providing them with video games to play while brushing. They are rewarded in-game for brushing properly, and will hopefully learn a lifelong habit. Electric toothbrushes are expected to remain an expensive investment, but they may be worthwhile for people who need help figuring out what they’re doing wrong or extra encouragement.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rd St, Suite 110, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami-Dental.com, through a contact form.
Studies show that electric toothbrushes are not significantly better than manual ones when people brush properly, but proper brushing takes at least two minutes per session. Even most people who are able to do this don’t. Though electric toothbrushes are much faster, they also have to be used properly. Some of the new apps provide the user with feedback about which parts of their teeth they’re skipping over and whether the frequency of their toothbrush’s vibrations needs to be adjusted. The apps for children encourage them to brush for the right amount of time by providing them with video games to play while brushing. They are rewarded in-game for brushing properly, and will hopefully learn a lifelong habit. Electric toothbrushes are expected to remain an expensive investment, but they may be worthwhile for people who need help figuring out what they’re doing wrong or extra encouragement.
Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate from two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracoastal Mall, 3909 NE 163rd St, Suite 110, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami-Dental.com, through a contact form.
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