#7 Immediate Implant placement

 The Feist Siegert Dental Team has invested heavily in continuing education and technology to provide guests the best possible clinical outcomes and patient experience.  Immediate implant placement shortens treatment time by 4-6 months.  This case was restored with a final crown in 4-6 months after date of extraction/ implant placement instead of 8-12 months. 

Contact Feist Siegert Dental at 608-788-3384 to schedule your Implant consultation.

**Not all cases are suitable for immediate placement **

Immediate Implants at Feist Siegert Dental

Utilizing 3D Cone Beam CT scan for the most predictable results!

 The Feist Siegert Dental Team has invested heavily in continuing education and technology to provide guests the best possible clinical outcomes and patient experience.  Immediate implant placement shortens treatment time by 4-6 months.  This case will be restored with a final crown in 4-6 months after date of extraction instead of 8-12 months. 

Contact Feist Siegert Dental at 608-788-3384 to schedule your Implant consultation.

**Not all cases are suitable for immediate placement **

Single Visit Dentistry!

Healthier and Brighter in One Visit at Feist Siegert Dental!

What effect does Oral Health have on my Medical Health?

Oral Health and Medical Health

What if I told you the health of your Gums could also be a risk factor for Heart Disease?

Heart Disease is the leading cause of Death in Men and Women.  Key risk factors for this Disease are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking.  A more recent risk factor to Heart disease is Gum Disease.  An increasing amount of research is revealing the strong interaction between your oral health and systemic health.  At Feist Siegert Dental, we take pride in providing our patients thorough exams and screenings aiding in early detection of many systemic diseases.

 "Periodontitis is a risk factor for heart disease. Now a team of researchers has shown that a periodontal pathogen causes changes in gene expression that boost inflammation and atherosclerosis in aortic smooth muscle cells."    American Society for Microbiology; September 11, 2015

Periodontitis and heart disease: Researchers connect the molecular dots

At Feist Siegert Dental, we look at more than JUST Gums and Teeth!

When should Orthodontic treatment start?

Pediatric Orthodontics 

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Many parents inquire about their children's crowded teeth, protruding teeth and spaces between teeth.  Often these parents are informed their child is too young to initiate treatment.  The malaligned bite or teeth will be observed and treated when the permanent teeth erupt.  A preventive option is available.  Malaligned teeth and bites left untreated worsen over time.

A Canadian study revealed about 75% of 12 year old children have a significant degree of malocclusion (malaligned bite).  About 90% of the face is developed by age 12.  Early treatment is necessary in order to help guide proper development and growth.  At Feist Dental, we utilize interceptive orthodontic techniques to achieve ideal functional and cosmetic smiles.  We recommend seeing children for an orthodontic evaluation between age 7 and 10.

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Orthodontic Considerations by Age 7

-Early or Late loss of primary teeth

-Anterior or Posterior crossbites

-Insufficient Space

-Crowding

-Thumb Sucking

-Mouth Breathing

-Speech Difficulty

-Open Bite

-Grinding or Clenching

-Inability to comfortably close lips

Saving on Dental Care

A great way to SAVE MONEY on trips to Feist Dental!

Health Savings Account

    Many companies are switching to High Deductible  Health Plans (HDHP).  These plans work well for small businesses and self-employed professionals.  Lower monthly premiums and the ability to utilize a Health Savings account are benefits of HDHPs.  Without copays, you pay for every medical expense until your deductible is met.  These pre-deductible expenditures (dental care) can be paid with your Health Savings account (HSA).  You would need to check if dental expenses apply towards your deductible.  Your HSA account can still be used for dental expenses that are not applied to your deductible.

   Health Savings Accounts are funded by you and your employer with pre-tax dollars.  Depending on your tax bracket, you could save around 30-40% on all your dental bills!  Also, if you switch jobs, the account is portable.  Like an IRA or 401k, HSA funds can be rolled over to future years gaining interest.  HSA funds are penalized only when used for non-medical expenditures.

For more information about Health Savings Accounts, visit here

Flexible Spending accounts (FSA) have some key differences.  You have to declare how much you would like to deduct from  your gross pay each calendar year (generally cannot change once amount declared).  Declared funds must be spent within the tax year.  Money not spent for a designated year is penalized.  Self-employed individuals are ineligible.  FSAs are generally better for more predictable expenses like childcare.

Athletic Mouthguards with Feist Dental

What type of mouthguard is best?

-As fall is approaching, many kids are geared up for sports like football and soccer.  Kids participating in these high contact sports need to wear a mouthguard.  However, all mouthguards are not created equal.  Sports medicine experts estimate that up to 80% of athletic mouthguards are ineffective or may even cause more harm than not wearing a mouth guard at all.  The lifetime cost of oral trauma is hundreds to thousands of dollars for the initial treatment.  Parents and patients do not recognize that the initial treatment is just the start of restorative treatment that will need to be redone several times during the athlete's lifetime.  An acceptable mouthguard is a small amount compared to the cost of of potential dental treatment.

Types of Mouthguards

Stock Mouthguards

These inexpensive mouthguards are found at most sporting good stores.  They do not form to the teeth or arches at all.  Any force to the area will force the guard backwards and force is not distributed evenly to the oral tissues.  This mouthguard can cause more harm than not wearing a mouthguard at all.

Boil-and bite mouthguards

A very popular option available in sporting goods stores at minimal cost.  Boil-and-bite mouthguards have an initial protective benefit.  Over time, the athlete tends to chew and distort the fit.  These guards last only a few months and lose the ability to protect the teeth and oral tissues.  These guards provide less than desirable protection.

Vacuum-formed mouthguards

These mouthguards can only be made at your dental office.  At Feist Dental, we utilize a suction device with stone cast model of the teeth to make a sure-fitting guard.  This guard provide better protection compared to the previous types.

Laminated pressure-formed mouthguards

This mouthguard is the most protective.  Fabricated at our office, they can be made in a few minutes at a minimal  expense.  The precise fit and grade of material makes this type of mouthguard the most beneficial to anyone participating in contact sports.