Gregory J. Werner, DDS Contemporary Dental 4425 Woodgate Dr. Janesville, WI (608)531-0555
Child Dental Services
Creating Your Beautiful Smile
We Care About Children
Our office is designed for fun and to help children feel safe and comfortable. Dr. Werner comes from a Janesville Pediatric background, his dad Steve is Pediatrician with Mercy Clinic in Janesville and Beloit. Our Dr. Werner is also a father of three- Sophie, Phoebe, and Max.
Our staff loves kids; they are moms (and some even grandmas) of their own. We make children feel special because they are. We know that children are not all alike, with each one growing in his or her own unique way dentally and emotionally.
Our focus is not only directed towards the child but towards the parent as well. Making our parents feel comfortable and confident about their child´s care is a priority. We are fully aware of the fears and anxieties associated with dentistry and strive towards alleviating them through empathy, patience, and our own distinct way. We also are trained in identifying those kids that would benefit from a Pediatric office and do refer when Dr. Werner feels that your child’s needs are better suited for a sedation/hospital environment.
At each visit we perform an ongoing assessment of changes in your child´s oral health. As experts in dental development, we are uniquely qualified to assess the changing needs of our growing patients. From teething babies to appearance-conscious teenagers, we have the skills and knowledge to advise our families on the latest dental procedures and developments.
We believe that children become part of the cavity- free generation by taking pride in their healthy smile and responsibility for their oral hygiene early on.
Together, we can help your child attain a healthy smile for a lifetime! And we will do all of this in a fun and relaxed environment.
Sealants
Sealants protect your child’s teeth from decay and cost less than the fee of filling a cavity. Of all the teeth in a child’s mouth, the biting surfaces of the 6 and 12 year molars are at greatest risk for tooth decay. However, any tooth with grooves or pits may benefit from a sealant application. Bacteria and acid build up in the tooth’s depressions and create the environment for tooth decay. Sealants are made of clear or shaded plastic and typically can last for many years.
Sealants are applied in one visit. The teeth are conditioned for the sealant application and the sealant is painted directly on the chewing surface of the teeth and then hardens. Make sure your child still brushes and flosses daily and keeps their regularly scheduled recare appointments. Sealants can wear or chip and might need to be reapplied to continue to protect your child’s teeth.
Tooth Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are more than cosmetic according to information recently released by the American Dental Association. The newest generations of tooth-colored filling materials, called composites, are the most lifelike materials dentists can use to fill cavities. Not only are these materials able to duplicate the true appearance of the tooth, but they also provide strength to the tooth that is being restored. Unlike silver amalgam fillings, composite filling materials decrease the chance of temperature sensitivity by bonding directly to the tooth. This bonding process also returns to the tooth some of the original structure, making it stronger. Other important benefits of other tooth-colored fillings are their ability to release small amounts of fluoride, helping to prevent further tooth decay.
Mouthguards
The American Dental Association has reported that faceguards and mouthguards prevent more than 200,000 oral/facial injuries in football alone annually. The National Youth Sports Foundation for Safety reports that dental injuries are the most common type of orofacial injury sustained during participation in sports. It is also interesting to note, that the so called non-contact sports have about doubled the number of dental injuries as contact sports because mouthguards are generally thought to be unnecessary.
As parents ourselves, we want to help you to fulfill your obligation to make sure your child is properly protected from oral trauma in sports. Please encourage your child to wear a mouthguard.
There are several types of mouthguards:
A. Stock: These are available over-the-counter at sporting goods stores. Just open the package and place the mouthguard directly into the mouth. This type offers the least amount of protection, as there is no retention, and it is held in place by constant biting pressure. On impact it can dislodge. Speaking is also difficult with this type of mouthguard.
B. Boil and Bite: This type is the most commonly used today. This mouthguard is also purchased over-the-counter at sporting goods stores, or made in the locker room by coaches. Since the athlete is asked to bite down during the forming procedure while the material is soft and pliable, these mouthguards do not maintain the thickness of material necessary to keep the teeth separated in the case of an impact to the jaw. The boil and bite mouthguards have a dramatic decrease in thickness (70%-99%) during forming, thus providing the athlete with a false sense of protection. Like the “stock mouthguard”, the “boil and bite mouthguard” is not preferred by dentists.
C. The multi-laminated heat/pressure mouthguard fabricated by our laboratories are now the treatment of choice for the ultimate in oral/facial athletic protection. Because of the specified and required thickness determined by Dr. Werner. During impact this mouthguard will deliver the intended protection expected by the athlete. Shock absorption will occur and there will be an equal distribution and transfer of the impact forces throughout the mouthguard, thereby minimizing the chance for concussion and other serious injuries.
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