Bozart Family Dentistry

The Bozart Monthly – May Edition

Dr. Bozart — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:54:25 +0000

In last month’s newsletter, we had mentioned that we were doing a few races in April, one of which was the Glow Run. What a blast and a great cause! Above is a pic of us before we started the race.. What a incredible staff we’ve been blessed with both at the office and outside of it!

This month, on May 4th we participated in the “Wilmington Great Strides 5 K” for the Cystic Fibrosis foundation.. Look for the pictures on our facebook page soon!

Considering a Dental Crown?

Do you need a dental crown? In our latest blog article learn about the cost, the process, and why you may need a crown. Learn all about dental crowns here!

Have you Entered to Win a Sonicare Yet?

You may already be aware, but if you just simply “like” our facebook page you will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a FREE Sonicare Electric Toothbrush EVERY month! Just visit our facebook page here and like us. It’s that easy!

And congrats to April’s Sonicare winner Darnell Yancey! This month it could be you..

Also, if you want to buy a Sonicare we sell them for only $3 above cost at just $75 for our patients only.. Just call our front desk to reserve yours today!

May Birthdays

If you see any of these team members this month be sure to wish them Happy Birthday!

Hellon Ussery – 5/9

Cosmetic Dentistry

Also, check out our Cosmetic Dentistry video that we put together. Remember, we’re a lot more than your average family dentistry here at Bozart Family Dentistry. Besides general dentistry, we can also take care of all of your cosmetic dentistry needs too. Whether you may need:

braces
dental crowns
teeth whitening
dental veneers

or most anything else, we’ve got you covered! If you can’t see the embedded video below then just follow this link:

Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

The Bozart Monthly – May Edition

Do you Need a Dental Crown?

Dr. Bozart — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:39:44 +0000

So your first question may be: what in the heck is a dental crown? Well, a dental crown is something that you put on your most dominant, or “king tooth” as we call it. JUST KIDDING! What a dental crown really is is a “cap” that completely covers an existing tooth in order to restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength and overall appearance. Once cemented in place, a cap or crown (these terms are interchangeable) completely covers the visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

Why Might you Need a Dental Crown?

Dental crowns are needed for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons may be:

To protect or restore an already weak or broken tooth from weakening or breaking further
To support and cover a tooth which has a large filling when there is little tooth left
For cosmetic purposes, such as covering a severely discolored tooth
Sometimes they are used to hold a dental bridge in place
or to cover a dental implant

There are also many other reasons why a dental crown might be used, but these are some of the more common.

The Dental Crown Process

The process for getting a dental crown is a two visit process generally.

The First Visit

During your first visit the main goal is to prepare the tooth for the crown by doing a thorough examination of the subject tooth area. During this first visit, we may take a few X-rays to check the roots of the subject tooth and surrounding bone. If the tooth has extensive decay or if there is a risk of infection or injury to the tooth’s pulp, then a root canal treatment may first be performed. Before the process of making a crown begins, the tooth and gum tissue around the subject tooth will be anesthetized (made numb). After that, the tooth receiving the crown will be filed down along the chewing surface and sides to make room for the crown. However, if a good portion of the tooth is missing due to decay or damage, a filling material may be used in order to “build up” the tooth to support the crown.

After reshaping the tooth, a paste or putty will be used to make an impression of the tooth to in order to receive the crown. This impression is then sent off to a lab where it usually takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks for the dental crown to come back. However, in the mean time, you will be given a temporary crown which will help to protect the tooth from weakening any further even while your permanent crown is being made.

The Second Visit

This visit is a fairly easy one. Once the crown has come in, you will come in for your second visit which will be when the permanent crown is actually placed on the tooth. If the crown comes back with the correct size, shape, and color; we will then place a local anesthetic on and around the subject tooth area and then permanently cement your new crown into place.

How Long do Dental Crowns Last?

On the average, a dental crown will last between five and fifteen years. The large time variance depends on many factors such as how good your daily oral hygiene habits are, and if you have any other bad habits such as teeth grinding, chewing ice, opening bottles with your teeth, etc..

The Cost of a Dental Crown

Costs of crowns vary depending on what part of the country you live in and on the type of crown is selected. For example, porcelain crowns are typically more expensive than gold crowns, which are typically more expensive than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. Generally, crowns can range in cost from $500 to $900 or more per crown. A portion of the cost of crowns is generally covered by insurance. To be certain, check with your dental insurance company first. If you don’t have insurance ask us about our dental financing options.

Do you need a dental crown? Contact us today to see if dental crowns are right for you.

Do you Need a Dental Crown?

The Bozart Monthly – April Edition

Dr. Bozart — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:50:31 +0000

Well gang, Spring is right around the corner even though it certainly hasn’t felt like it lately. Marchuary was brutal wasn’t it! Soon enough all of the azaleas will be blooming, the trees will be budding, and then it’s only a matter of time before we can enjoy our beautiful beaches again! I know you guys are probably just as excited as we are.

It’s such a beautiful time of the year to be outdoors that we’ve decided to get involved in a few outdoor charity events this April:

Feel free to join us in supporting these two great causes as well as in having a great time in hopefully beautiful mid 70′s degree weather!

Have you Entered to Win a Sonicare Yet?

And congrats to March’s Sonicare winner Meghan Riley! This month it could be you..

April Birthdays

If you see any of these team members this month be sure to wish them Happy Birthday!

Dr. Carmichael – 4/8
Crystal Cammack – 4/1
Robin Greenway – 4/15
Heidi Godwin – 4/2

Pediatric Dentistry

Also, check out our spring themed Pediatric Dentistry video that we put together. Remember, we’re set up to care for the whole family at Bozart Family Dentistry. Even your little ones..

The Bozart Monthly – April Edition

Got Sensitive Teeth? You’re not Alone..

Dr. Bozart — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:38:40 +0000

Do you sometimes get a jolt of pain when you eat or drink something hot or cold? If so, then you have sensitive teeth. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. A recent survey suggests that about 1 in 8 people suffer from sensitive teeth. So why do so many people suffer from this condition and what can you do about it?

Having sensitive teeth is not equally spread across all demographics. This condition predominately effects young adults, people with receding gums and those who have done at home teeth whitening (most likely in the wrong way). The condition of having sensitive teeth happens due to the tooth enamel (the outside layer of the tooth) becoming worn away, or the tissue between the teeth and the gums, called the cementum, also begins to deteriorate. What this then causes is small holes to form which then connect small nerves inside of the tooth to certain triggers (hot and cold) on the outside of the tooth. Thus causing the jolt of pain that you feel with certain foods or drinks. The reasoning that sensitive teeth are more prevalent in young adults is that the layer of the tooth underneath your enamel, the dentin, grows thicker as we age thus creating more insulation from outside triggers such as hot or cold foods and drinks. Also, when sensitive teeth are caused by teeth whitening it is usually only a temporary problem that will go away within a few weeks after whitening has stopped. So the question now is what can you do about this?

I know you’re going to hate this answer, but the bottom line best thing that you can do for sensitive teeth is to improve your brushing, flossing and rinsing habits. After all, it was most likely the long term cumulative effect of these habits not being where they should be that caused the sensitive teeth issue in the first place. I’m not trying to beat you guys up too bad. I know that’s all you hear from us dentists and after a while it can begin sounding cliché. However, it’s the truth! Improving your daily dental habits will help you to keep the problem from escalating, but what to do about the pain?

Unfortunately, this issue of having sensitive teeth will generally not go away (you may age out of it though), but you can minimize the condition by doing a few simple things:

Stop the problem from progressing with good daily dental habits
Start using sensitive toothpaste
Use a softer bristle tooth brush
Rinse every night with enamel re-storing ACT mouthwash

In more severe cases of sensitive teeth oral surgery may be an option, such as having your gums grafted if the issue is based in receding gums. Be sure to consult your dentist about your options and in the mean time get those daily oral health habits back on track and just steer clear of foods or drinks that may trigger it the most. Except ice cream, that’s worth the pain to me at least!

Do you have sensitive teeth? Contact us today to see what we may be able to do about it.

Got Sensitive Teeth? You’re not Alone..

March Newsletter

Dr. Bozart — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:37:45 +0000

Welcome to the Team!

Well, once again spring is right around the corner and as always, it’s filled with new beginnings. From the azaleas coming into bloom, to the trees budding again, and even to us adding two more dentists on staff. Bet you didn’t see that last one coming..

Yes, we are proud to now offer the services of four full time dentists on staff! What this means for you is shorter waiting times and more appointment flexibility! You already know Dr. Bozart and Dr. Francis in the center, but let us introduce you to Dr. William Carmichael on the far left and to Dr. Michael Williams to the right. And no, we don not have a prerequisite of having the name Michael or William in a dentist name.. A little humor.

Dr. Carmichael and Dr. Williams come to us with impressive educational backgrounds, dental experience, and they also bring a little extra youth and enthusiasm to the team. We feel very blessed to have them as an integral part of our staff and we ask you to please help them to feel welcome by saying hello at your next appointment. You guys are the best!

Have you Checked out our Blog yet?

Have you ever run into a dental emergency or maybe just a mild toothache situation when our office was closed, or maybe you couldn’t get an appointment for a few days. If so, then check out our Dental Health Tips Blog! We’ve got your dental questions and issues covered from A-Z, so check it out!

Deal of the Month!

We figured since last month’s Deal of the Month of professional teeth whitening for $99 went so well, that we’d do it again!

So how do you take advantage of this deal?

It’s as easy as calling up our front desk or emailing us stating that you would like to take advantage of this offer and then just make sure to schedule your appointment by the end of March. You can be come in after March for the actual whitening appointment, it just needs to be scheduled within March.

Have a great March and Happy early St. Paddy’s day to all of our Irish patients!

Contact us today to take advantage of this limited time $99 professional teeth whitening!

March Newsletter

Teeth Whitening – How does it Work?

Dr. Bozart — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:08:53 +0000

In order to understand how teeth whitening actually works, we need to first go into a brief description of the different parts of the tooth. On the outside layer of the tooth is your enamel. Tooth enamel is fairly colorless and semi-translucent. So your tooth enamel is not the part of the tooth that actually gets whitened like many may think. What is whitened is the next layer of your tooth, called the dentin.

The dentin of your tooth is usually a yellowish color, but can also be grayish in color. It’s the color of the dentin that gives the color of your teeth. So what happens when you get your teeth whitened is the whitening solution actually opens up the pores of your tooth enamel, eventually making it’s way down into your dentin, causing the whitening effect that you’re looking for.

Now if you don’t get the whitening results you we’re looking for on the first try don’t worry. It usually takes several treatments to achieve the results you’re seeking. Plus, over time your teeth will naturally pick up stains again from food, beverages, smoking, and pretty much anything that you put in your mouth. For this reason, you should get your teeth whitened at least once a year in order to maintain whitening effect that you desire. It’s a fairly simple process that most don’t understand, so hopefully this can be helpful and make you more comfortable with the teeth whitening process for when you get your teeth whitened.

Need to get your teeth whitened? Contact us today to check out our professional in and out of office options starting for under $150.

Teeth Whitening – How does it Work?

Our February Newsletter

Dr. Bozart — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:28:31 +0000

Happy February from Bozart Family Dentistry,

Here at Bozart Family Dentistry we’ve started this February off with a bang by being voted “Best Dentist in Wilmington 2013″ by all of you via Encore Magazine for the second year in a row!

We want to send out a special thank you to all of our incredible patients and of course our awesome staff. Our patients really worked hard to get the word out and vote for us while our staff continuously does such an incredible job year after year that our patients want to go out of their way to help us out. This award should really be “Best Dental Staff and Patients” versus “Best Dentist” I think.. Thank you so much to everyone for all of your help in winning!

This years article will be published in the February 16th version of Encore Magazine so be sure to check it out! However, if you would like to read the article from last year’s award here is what they had to say:

“It seems odd that one would compare a dentist’s office to the beach, but it’s precisely what people encounter upon first entering Bozart Family Dentistry. The waiting room is welcoming—a term not often associated with healthcare—with its beach cottage-like atmosphere, complete with brown wicker furniture and Carolina blue sky-colored walls atop cream beadboard, and even a calming aquarium to view.

This unlikely pairing—a warm and relaxing ambience in a dentist’s office—is kind of how Dr. Albert Bozart practices his medicine. With a Bachelor of Arts and Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UNC Chapel Hill, this Carolina native knows it’s providing the unexpected that makes a business. He believes the textbooks he studied in college did not answer every question, for they don’t acknowledge the patient’s time or financial constraints, personal desires or fear.

Thus, he and the other doctors in his practice focus on offering comprehensive dentistry—presenting every available choice and giving explanations of each option, so that their patients can make educated decisions about their dental care. And, ultimately, providing clients with the proper information earns their trust, which in turn allows the dentists to form respected relationships with patients to give personalized care.”

Other Tidbits: Special Needs Dentistry

Do you know of a special needs family? Did you know that we can work with and have experience in working with special needs children as patients? Dr. Bozart himself has two daughters who have special needs and he absolutely loves serving the special needs community. So if you know of a family who could benefit from a dentist with tons of experience and understanding within the area of special needs dentistry then look no further than Dr. Bozart!

Facebook Special of the Month

Our February facebook special of the month is one of our most popular deals ever: a $99 professional teeth whitening! In order to claim just visit us on facebook here, like us, and then just claim the offer on our timeline. If you are not on facebook then just contact our front desk and let them know that you want to claim this offer. Remember, it’s a short month so only 3 weeks left to take advantage!

Also, don’t forget to like us on facebook in order to qualify to win a brand new Sonicare Electric Toothbrush valued at $150 that we give away every month!

Our February Newsletter

Voted Best Dentist in Wilmington NC for 2013!

Dr. Bozart — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:21:02 +0000

Here at Bozart Family Dentistry we’ve started this February off with a bang by being voted “Best Dentist in Wilmington 2013″ by all of you via Encore Magazine for the second year in a row!

This years article will be published in the February 16th version of Encore Magazine. However, if you would like to read the article from last year’s award here is what they had to say:

Voted Best Dentist in Wilmington NC for 2013!

Nutrition Tips for your Child’s Teeth

Dr. Bozart — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:55:20 +0000

When it comes to our teeth and especially our children’s teeth, it can take more than just brushing in order to maintain good oral health. Much like with our overall health, what we take in to our bodies is vital to the end product that is produced. If we continuously put bad food into our system then our overall and oral health will most definitely reflect that. While at the same time, if we are feeding our body’s good stuff then it will produce a positive health effect. So let’s delve into what some of the better and worse foods are for your children’s teeth and also your teeth for that matter.

Good Foods and Bad Foods:

Eat your Fruits and Vegetables – But not all fruits and vegetables are created the same. Try to focus on fruits and vegetables that have a high amount of water in them like melons, pears, celery and cucumbers to name a few; and steer more clear of items that may have a high concentrate of sugar such as bananas or raisins.
Eat Cheese – Cheese can also make for a great snack for your children and their teeth. It has minimal to no sugar and also helps to produce saliva in the mouth which is your first defense against cavities and plaque forming on your teeth.
Avoid These – Obviously you want to avoid all sugary foods, but especially those that tend to linger on the teeth such as: hard candy, lollipops, cough drops and even mints. Also try to avoid sticky trates such as: caramel, tootsie rolls, rice crispy treats, etc. Basically, try to cut out anything sugary that takes a long time to finish or that sticks to your teeth. Now, if and when your child does need to indulge themselves with a sweet treat every now and then just make sure that they brush their teeth immediately afterwards.

Other Tips:

Buy foods that are sugar free or un sweetened. Try to stay away from granulated sugar above all else.
Steer your kids clear of sodas and other sweet drinks. This can be a terrible habit that can follow them for a lifetime producing a much higher risk of not just cavities and gum disease, but overall negative health effects as well. Like a river carves a canyon over years and years you will also see sugar eat away at their teeth and carve it’s own type of canyon over time. Not to also mention the negative health effects that soda can bring in increasing the risk of diabetes and obesity greatly.
Serve sugary treats with meals instead of as snacks. At least this way other foods and drinks are also in the mix helping to produce saliva which will help to minimize the length of time the sugar may stay on your kid’s teeth.
Include good sources of calcium in your child’s diet which will help to build strong teeth. Some good sources are: milk, broccoli, and yogurt.
Have your child drink more tap water. This is good for two reasons. 1. If they are drinking water then they aren’t drinking soda or other sweet drinks, and 2. Tap water has trace amounts of fluoride in it which helps to build and maintain healthy tooth enamel.
Brush your child’s teeth after giving them any medicines that may coat the teeth in sugar and acids such as cough syrup.
Take your child to the pediatric dentist regularly starting at the age of 1 or within 6 months of their first tooth breaking through.

Do you have a child who needs to visit the pediatric dentist? Then contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Nutrition Tips for your Child’s Teeth

Get your Oral Health back on Track this Year!

Dr. Bozart — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:16:52 +0000

We all know that New Year’s is a time of fresh starts and new beginnings. That’s one of the things that I love so much about the New Year. It really gives you a true clean slate that can only come once a year. What you then do with this opportunity of a fresh start is up to you.

The most popular New Year’s resolution, goal, or whatever you want to call it always seems to be focused around health, but not usually oral health. Most people will re-commit to going to the gym, eating better, etc; with little to no attention being paid towards addressing their poor dental hygiene habits. I’ve always wondered why this is. Sure, if you are trying to improve your personal appearance going back to the gym and eating better is great, but did you know that statistically the first thing people will notice about you and judge you on is your teeth? That’s right. Not how flat your stomach is or how big your biceps are, but if your teeth look white, healthy, and make for a nice smile.

Besides helping you to look better which will help you feel better, getting your oral health on track also has many direct benefits to your overall health that can effect heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and many other health conditions for the positive or the negative. Not to also mention the health of your pocket book a few years down the road from not needing numerous procedures done due to years of poor dental care. Now I understand that everyone is very busy, already has 42 resolutions on their to do list, and has most likely never flossed except for the mornings of your dental appointments. Yes, we can tell.. So what I want to do is recommend a few very simple and easy New Year’s oral health steps of action to get your smile on track for 2013 and beyond! Now these are not ideal, but we realize that most people for example don’t floss regularly if at all. So instead of unrealistically trying to get you to go from never flossing to flossing every day, we are going to take baby steps with the mindset that something is much better than nothing.

Floss at least Twice a Week - Now ideally you’ll want to ramp this up to once per day. But for now twice a week is infinitely better than hardly ever, so start small and work your way up. Plaque on and in between your teeth begins to mineralize into tarter in as little as 24-48 hours. So even just flossing on an every other day or every third day basis will help out a ton in keeping your teeth and gums healthy and tarter free!
Drink more Water – Did you know that if your drink water with your meals versus not the residual food leftover on your teeth will be drastically less? So drink lots of water with your meals both while eating, and then maybe after the meal swish around some water in your mouth and through your teeth. The results won’t be the same as brushing after every meal, but a whole lot better than not doing anything. Also, when drinking water, try to drink tap water. The reason being is it has very small doses of fluoride in it which will help keep your tooth enamel healthy and strong.
Rinse with Listerine and ACT – This is a very easy thing to do that will pay dividends in the long run. Just simply rinse with Listerine before you brush every day and then rinse with ACT (a fluoride mouthwash) after you brush right before bed. The Listerine will help to make your brushing that much more effective by breaking up plaque before you brush. While the ACT mouthwash will make sure that your tooth enamel stays healthy and strong long term.
Drink less Soda and Energy Drinks – Besides having tons of sugar in them, these drinks are also very acidic which will eat away at your tooth enamel faster than most anything else. Now ideally you would want to cut these products out completely, but we know that can be easier said than done sometimes. Instead, maybe just start off by cutting your consumption in half and swishing some water around in your mouth right when you are done with the drink so that the acid and sugars don’t marinate on your teeth. These two simple things can make a huge difference.
Go to the Dentist – Just simply going to your regularly scheduled dental appointments every 6 months will also make a world of difference to your oral health. Especially if you haven’t been for a while. Some things just can’t be done at home and need the help of a professional.

So this year, let’s focus on getting our overall health back in shape including our oral health. Take these simple and very easy to incorporate tips to heart and trust me, you will be doing a world of difference for your oral health versus maintaining your status quo. Happy New Year everyone!

Do you need to start off your New Year with a dental check up? Contact us today to schedule your appointment.

Get your Oral Health back on Track this Year!