What Causes Drooling?

July 25, 2018

A woman sleeping with her mouth open.Many of our patients ask us about excessive drooling. While everyone experiences drooling from time to time, usually during sleep, those patients who struggle with salivary over production may have difficulty speaking clearly, eating certain foods, or smiling with confidence. If you’re dealing with excessive drooling, read this post to learn more about the causes of drooling and treatments available. If you want to find out more, talk to your skilled dentist during a preventive dentistry appointment.
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How Do I Stop Drooling in My Sleep?

June 16, 2018

Man drooling with dog's head on his cheekIn a previous post, we discussed some of the many causes of drooling or excessive saliva production. In this post, we’ll discuss some of the ways you can address these concerns. For many patients, these issues are first noticed by a dentist who is trained to recognize changes in oral health, including over and underproduction of saliva. During your general dentistry appointments twice a year, let your dentist know if you’re struggling with excessive drooling or dry mouth. In many cases, these issues need to be addressed by neurologists and other medical doctors, but a dentist will be able to give you more information about whether or not you should be seriously concerned about saliva overproduction.
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Why do I Drool in My Sleep?

May 16, 2018

Drooling man in bedMany patients ask us about drooling. For the majority of people, a few nights of mild drooling can occur from time to time due to sinus issues or allergies, but for others, excessive drooling seems to be a daily part of life. While general dentistry treatments may not always be the right solution to address these concerns, the dentist’s office is often a good place to start your search. We can complete an examination to help you determine the underlying cause of your drooling and partner with you to find the best treatments to meet your needs. Keep reading this post to learn more about the common causes of drooling.
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Your Relaxing Sedation Dentistry Options in Toledo

April 6, 2016

sedation dentistry toledoStop letting your dental fear or anxiety dictate your oral health. At Dental Group West, our team of doctors is highly experienced in providing top options in sedation dentistry. Keep reading to learn how you can relax your way through your next dental appointment!

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Family Dentist in Toledo Uses iTero for Easier Impressions

January 6, 2016

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family dentist toledoAt Dental Group West, we pride ourselves on bringing the best dentistry to Toledo residents and neighbors. One way we accomplish that is by using the latest in technology to care for your teeth — like the new iTero digital scanner, a more high tech way of capturing an image of your teeth! Keep reading to learn why our patients greatly prefer iTero to traditional impressions, from your family dentist in Toledo.

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Find out How Oral and Overall Health Connect from Your Family Dentist Toledo

November 16, 2015

Woman with a beautiful smile thanks to the family dentist Toledo trustsIf the question, “How often do you floss?” is the part of your dental appointment you dread, it may be time to make some changes. Unlike brushing, flossing does not have the instant gratification of cleaner teeth and fresher breath, but the impact of flossing on your tooth and gum health can be amazing. Even more importantly, flossing reduces the risk for and the side effects of numerous chronic and systemic illnesses as well. A recent BBC series discussing oral health in the UK presented some startling evidence that has been interpreted as stating that flossing isn’t essential to oral hygiene. The truth is that the British Dental Association evidence actually said that only brushing has the years of research and longevity studies in the UK that proves necessity as part of regular hygiene routines. While the jury is still out on the effects of flossing in the UK, the American Dental Association studies reveal brushing alone isn’t enough to remove plaque between teeth. Flossing is essential to oral health, especially in prevention of gum disease, one of the most common oral health concerns, the leading cause of tooth loss in the US, and the reason for many of the whole body health concerns related to poor oral health. Find out more about how flossing may help you prevent dental and whole body health concerns below, or contact your Toledo dentistry team at Dental Group West.
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Your Family Dentist Toledo Offers Tips for Healthy Halloween

October 13, 2015

The family dentist Toledo trusts talks Halloween candy and cavities with this surprised child dressed as a witchYour child is busy learning something new every day — and as you well know, their quest for understanding is filled with mistakes and more than a few bumps in the road. Their dental hygiene is no different — it takes years to learn how to properly brush, floss and care for teeth in general. And once they’ve mastered the techniques, adolescence presents its own obstacles to healthy teeth: an erratic diet, and priorities that usually don’t include proper brushing and flossing. Your family dentist in Toledo knows it’s a long journey developing good oral health habits that stick for life.

Maintaining a smile that’s protected against decay can be especially difficult at this time of the year, when children are surrounded by Halloween candy all month long. It’s important than ever to help your child keep up their oral hygiene habits right now, so read on for tips for a healthy Halloween — your child will thank you for it later.
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency, Toledo

August 6, 2015

woman with injured tooth dental emergency help from dental group westWhen did you last schedule an emergency? While we can’t plan for our dental emergencies, we can prepare for them. The best way to prepare for an emergency is to know who to call. If you need emergency medical care, you’d probably call 911. If you need emergency dental care, call Dental Group West of Toledo, OH. Our dedicated team is here to help you no matter what your emergency. We can help you stay calm, and get the assistance you need to keep smiling. Next time you experience a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to contact our dental care team. We see emergency cases on the same day whenever possible, even if you are not a patient of record with our office. Find out more about our outstanding emergency dentistry treatment as well as our general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry services.
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Dental Group West: The Family Dentist Toledo, OH, Trusts

June 29, 2015

Parents Giving Children Piggyback Rides In Garden

Let’s hear it for summer. The pace just seems to slow down, so there’s time to catch up on all of those things you meant to do during the rest of the year. If one of those should happen to be a dental appointment, then you can count on Dental Group West in Toledo, OH, to care for all of your family’s dentistry needs. From the youngest to the eldest, from dental exams and cleanings to custom nightguards and periodontal therapy, the dentists and their capable staff at Dental Group West are ready to provide you and your loved ones with professional and compassionate care.

Beyond the brushing and flossing that you and your family perform twice each day at home, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Poole and Dr. Weisenburger would like to see all of you in the office for a dental checkup twice each year. At these regular checkups, we’ll clean your teeth and remove any plaque buildup, which can be the precursor to gum disease. We’ll also assess the health of your gums and other soft tissue; visually examine your teeth for signs of decay; conduct an oral cancer screening and when necessary, we’ll take x-rays to find any hidden spots of tooth decay or anything else of concern that is not visible to the eye. Of course, if we find a problem then we will recommend a course of treatment. As your family dentist, our first goal is to help you avoid problems completely. But if one is present, then we’d like to treat sooner rather than later in order to prevent bigger problems and bigger expenses.

The Family Dentist Holland, OH, Visits, Too

Beyond your bi-annual checkups, Dental Group West provides a number of dentistry services that are important to your family’s oral health and well-being. For example, for the sports enthusiast in your family we can prescribe a custom athletic mouthguard. Reliable studies have shown that athletic mouthguards not only protect teeth, lips, gums and tongue during play, they may also decrease the severity of a concussion should one occur. Likewise, if anyone in your family grinds their teeth at night, a custom nightguard creates a comfortable barrier between the top and bottom teeth, thereby putting a stop to that annoying sound.

Call Our Office Today

If you’re looking for the family dentist Perrysburg, OH, as well as Bowling Green, Sylvania and Oregon turn to for complete dental care, then come to Dental Group West in Toledo. We look forward to serving you and your family.

Dental Implants in Toledo, OH

April 21, 2015

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: , , , , — dr_thomas @ 8:28 pm

Thousands of Americans lose their teeth every year. Whether it’s due to tooth decay, facial trauma, or injuries to the mouth, people are subject to tooth loss. A missing tooth can cause pain and frustration, and can lead to embarrassment. Although it may seem like an annoyance and an aesthetic blemish at first, a missing tooth can lead to more serious problems over time if left untreated. Dental Group West, located near Sylvania, Ohio, offers comprehensive tooth replacements in the form of fixed (not removable)  dental implants.

What are Dental Implants?

166637352The team of doctors and their support staff at Dental Group West are passionate about providing bright, life like, healthy smiles to every patient who desires this service. We want to ensure that everyone receives the best treatment possible, which is why our office is equipped with the latest dental technology and our staff is current with the latest dental trends. We know that a missing tooth is no laughing matter, which is why we can provide a dental implant solution to effectively restore function and form to your mouth. Implants can last a lifetime, if cared for properly, and can support very natural looking teeth.  It is literally like growing a new, free standing tooth.

What is the Procedure?

When you arrive for your initial comprehensive examination appointment at our Toledo, OH location, we will take the time to assess the environment in your mouth, especially the place or places an implant would potentially work.  If an implant is feasible, the process begins.  Implants consist of three parts; the implant body, placed in the jaw bone, and the abutment head and crown, placed above the gum line.  We entrust the placement of the implant as well as any grafting necessary to our oral surgeon partners whom we’ve worked with for over twenty years.  Once healing is finished, we restore the top of the implant.

Receive the Treatment You Need.

Are you ready to restore your smile? Contact our office today and schedule an appointment with our friendly, attentive staff. We want to help every patient achieve the smile of his or her dreams. We are happy to serve the residents of Toledo, Ohio and the surrounding suburbs.

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