iPad Drawing Winner

Kim Fisher won an iPad in our latest dental patients drawing. Congratulations, Kim!

Our current drawing is for a Keurig Coffee Maker! It’s great for those early mornings and we are pulling a winner in February. Stop in anytime to put in an entry and if you refer a friend or family member, you receive TEN extra entries for a chance to win!

Orland Park Dentist on Google Plus

We’re now on Google Plus! http://plus.google.com/b/115191957671597383127/

Serving patients in Frankfort

If you are in Frankfort, Illinois, and are looking for a dentist, consider Dr. Philip Cole and Dr. Robert Stanford of the Dentistry & Implantology Group of Orland Park. We have served Frankfort patients since 1980, and we are proud to be a part of a growing area.

Dental services we can provide for family include preventive care to cosmetic dentistry, veneers, implants, orthodontic treatment including braces and Invisalign, one-hour and at-home teeth whitening, digital x-rays, dentures, and crowns.

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Orland Park Dentists Serve Area for Over 30 Years

Dr. Philip Cole and Dr. Robert Stanford of the Dentistry & Implantology Group of Orland Park have now served Orland Park since 1980. They are proud to be a part of a growing community. As the area has grown, the Orland Park dental practice has as well. It provides state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.

Read more about how the Orland Park dentists are using the latest technology and perks for your comfort.

Services they can provide for your entire family range from preventive care to cosmetic dentistry, veneers, implants, orthodontic treatment including braces and Invisalign, one-hour and at-home teeth whitening, digital x-rays, dentures, and crowns.

You will feel at home in their new office.  Enjoy your favorite TV show during treatment, listen to headphones, gaze out the window to watch the birds at their feeders – your appointment will speed right by!

Contact:
Philip Cole, DDS & Robert Stanford, DDS
 The Dentistry & Implantology Group of Orland Park
10730 W. 165th Street
Orland Park, IL 60467
708.460.3040

It’s time to replace my teeth with dentures – who can I trust?

Trust the Dentistry & Implantology Group of Orland Park. We know this is a big step for you to take, and we’ve got the experience and expertise to get you smiling again. We can assess the extent of your need for replacement teeth quickly and accurately, then provide the full or partial dentures that work best for you. With the proper enhancements, your new dentures will improve chewing, speech and digestion.

A denture is a removable dental appliance that you place in your mouth to make up for missing teeth and surrounding tissue. Dentures closely resemble your natural teeth and may even enhance your smile. A partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth while preventing other teeth from shifting. Complete dentures are used when all of the teeth are missing.

What does getting dentures involve?

The process of getting dentures requires 4-5 weekly appointments, including taking molds and measurements, and a series of adjustments for proper shape, color, and fit. We’ll be sensitive to your feelings of soreness and discomfort while recognizing the social awkwardness that can come with having your teeth replaced. We’ll make decisions with you on how slowly or quickly to take each step in the process.  In many cases, dentures can be made in advance and placed immediately after teeth removal.

There is a healing process involved here, too, which can take 6 to 8 weeks, as your muscles and tissues adjust. Once we’re sure your mouth is healed, the reline procedure can be done in a day. Dentures are very durable appliances and will last many years, but may have to be repaired or relined due to normal wear and shrinkage of the underlying tissue. We’ll instruct you in the proper cleaning of your new dental appliance, and recommend good oral hygiene, and regular dental visits to aid in the life of your new dentures.

For a free consultation, call Dr. Cole or Dr. Stanford at (708) 460-3040 in Orland Park, Illinois. The Orland Park Dentists can help you re-introduce one more beautiful smile to the world.

Source:
Philip Cole, DDS & Robert Stanford, DDS
The Dentistry & Implantology Group of Orland Park
10730 W. 165th Street
Orland Park, IL 60467
708.460.3040

With Invisalign, you can wear braces and still eat what you want

With Invisalign, yes, you can eat anything you want! While these revolutionary new braces work all day and all night to straighten your teeth, they can be removed whenever you eat. You can enjoy popcorn, that delicious chicken dish, even sticky candy without guilt because you can also remove Invisalign to brush and floss.

Invisalign is actually a series of clear aligners. Wear each one for about two weeks, then move on to the next, slightly straighter aligner. Shift your teeth into that final, beautifully straight smile gradually. Think disposable contacts. Most of the time you’ll forget you’re even wearing braces. You’ll get so used to when and how to remove Invisalign that it will just be part of your daily routine.

But you have to start braces when you’re a kid, right?

Actually, no. You’re never too old to smile. More and more adults are turning to Invisalign to improve their own health and appearance. These are not the clunky metal brackets of 30 years ago. Treatment time is shorter and the braces are practically invisible. Your friends and co-workers won’t even know you’re wearing them.

Orthodontic treatment can improve your appearance, your health, and your self-esteem. With straighter teeth, you’ll feel better about yourself and project that self-confidence to the world around you. Plus – and these are certainly adult concerns – you’ll lower your risk of not only gum disease, but cardiovascular problems, too.

For a free consultation, call Dr. Cole or Dr. Stanford at (708) 460-3040 in Orland Park, Illlinois. The Orland Park Dentists can help you add one more beautiful smile to the world.

Stop Being So Darn Sensitive!

Stop Being So Darn Sensitive!!

We’ve all noticed it from time to time – have some ice cream followed by good hot coffee and OUCH! – your tooth is telling you not to do that! But how do you know if your tooth sensitivity is a sign of (pardon the pun) a deep rooted problem?

Let’s start with a little quiz. What is the hardest substance in the human body?

a)      Fingernails

b)     The femur (thigh bone)

c)      Your hard-headed uncle’s skull

d)     Tooth enamel

If you guessed tooth enamel, you’re not only on your way to a winning appearance on Jeopardy but you’re ready to understand tooth sensitivity.

The enamel that covers your teeth is an extremely hard substance and acts as a great protectant. Beneath the enamel is something called dentin, which is a bit softer and actually has small hollow tubes leading right into the nerve chamber. Irritate that layer and your tooth will let you know! If the enamel on your teeth is worn away, sensitivity can set in. The roots of your teeth are in a similar situation and receding gums that cause the roots to be uncovered can cause sensitivity as well. So what can you do?

First of all, be gentle when you brush and always use a soft toothbrush. Lots of pressure and stiff bristles don’t clean your teeth any better and actually can wear away enamel and gums.

Some people find that acidic foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes can cause sensitivity, so avoid those if you are in that category.

Also, there are over-the-counter products, such as special toothpastes and rinses; that can help. Let us know and we’ll be glad to recommend the right one for you.

Unfortunately, many of the causes of tooth sensitivity are also signs of much larger dental problems. Things such as cavities, old, failing  fillings or crowns, receding gums due to gum disease, grinding, and many other conditions can cause sensitivity and all of these things definitely need attention from a dental professional.

At the dental office of Dr Phil Cole and Dr Robert Stanford we want you to be comfortable and have healthy teeth and gums! If tooth sensitivity or any other dental issues are causing you concern, please give us a call at 708-460-3040  and we will be glad to see how we can help. We want to get you comfortable again!  www.healthysmile.com

Your Wake Up Call

Your wake up call:  snoring is a common problem that can sometimes be more than simply an annoyance for the spouse trying to sleep next to you.  In many cases, snoring is a sign of a much more serious medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Lately, it sure seems that everyone is being diagnosed with sleep apnea.  It must have been an undiagnosed epidemic for decades.

  Here are some excerpts from a Mediaplanet article in the Chicago Tribune.  Sleep apnea is a chronic, progressive disorder that can disrupt breathing as often as 40 to 60 times an hour or more throughout the night.  In addition to leading to oxygen deprivation, it induces changes in cardiovascular function and prevents patients from entering the deep stages of sleep.  Sleep deprived, sleep apnea sufferers often feel lethargic, may experience weight gain, hypertension, poor concentration, irritability, depression, and sexual dysfunction.  Yikes!

Sleep apnea is often treated with a combination of the following: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP machines), dental devices, minor surgical procedures, weight loss, or not sleeping on your back.  The most impotant thing is to recognize the above symptoms and see your physician for a diagnosis rather than ignoring them or mistaking them for something else.  Dr Philip Cole and Dr Robert Stanford  708-460-3040   www.healthysmile.com