Emergency Dentistry

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about Emergency Dentistry!

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

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Flowood, MS 39232
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Dental Assistant

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the role played by your Dental Assistant!

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

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2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
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Dentists Are the First Line of Defense for Elder Abuse

With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com

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2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
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Dental Comfort

Comfort and Accuracy - And Shorter Visits!

Your comfort is our concern, and we are very pleased to utilize a technological advancement that is a combination of a suction device and brightly illuminating light that makes it much easier for the doctor to see your oral structures and for you to hold your mouth in the correct position.

How does this make it easy for you?

• You spend a third less time in the dental chair.
• Saliva doesn't accumulate in the oral cavity; the "drowning or gagging" feeling is gone.
• Debris is cleared out of your mouth before unintentionally swallowed.
• Fatigue in the jaw and mouth from having to be held open is eliminated.
• The bright illumination eliminates shadows for faster, more accurate dental work.
The use of a bulky rubber dam is no longer necessary with this innovative device. It keeps the mouth dry when work is being performed to produce the best results.

Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
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Sleep Apnea Solutions

Get a Good Night's Rest

Falling asleep during the day, snoring loudly while sleeping, or occasional halted breathing during sleep are signs you have the condition known as sleep apnea. Perhaps you have been treated for this problem with the CPAP device. It allows air to continue to flow through your lungs thanks to a mask that is worn over the nose and mouth during sleep. It takes care of the problem of interrupted breathing, but the mask is bulky and uncomfortable to wear, so people often stop using it. 
If you have become unhappy with this solution, we offer one that will let you get a good night's sleep comfortably. A small, acrylic device, similar to a retainer, fits over upper and lower teeth. It repositions your tongue and jaw to keep your air passage open, allowing consistent breathing. Patients who have tried this device have been very pleased with the results - 90 percent of users have had successful results. It is easily placed and removed and compact to take along when traveling. Let us show you how great it is to restore sound, restful sleep.

Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
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Dental Root Canal

Teeth with Root Problems Can Be Saved

A root canal will restore a tooth with infected or damaged roots to full functionality. Our doctors are well experienced in this procedure, and with modern techniques and anesthetics, patients find it very manageable.

In the past, teeth with root problems were extracted, but today it is known a tooth should be saved whenever possible. In most cases, having a root canal will take care of the problem. During the procedure, the pulp is removed from the interior of the tooth and then filled with a special material. Sometimes a crown is placed over the tooth for additional strength.

Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
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