When It Comes To Dating, Let Your Smile Do The Talking

REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE, are you smack dab in the middle of the whole dating scene? Some of us are young, never been married, etc. Others of us find ourselves “back” in the dating scene as a result of life’s twists and turns (such as divorce, etc.).

Either way… Does it feel a little overwhelming? Even scary? The primping, the get-to-know-you-small-talk, worrying about the infamous goodnight kiss, etc.?

Your Confident Smile Is Your Greatest Dating Asset

Forget about having a fancy car! It’s not that important! A Match.com survey of over 5,000 singles found that the #1 feature people notice in the opposite sex is their teeth!

Are You Confident When You Smile?

Here are 3 tried-and-true dating tips. You’ll notice that each one is partially dependent on your smile!

Be Positive

Many people find themselves dating again after a divorce or long-term committed relationship. It can be disheartening. Don’t let it get you down. Smile! Smiling can improve your mood and make it easier to shake off the blues. Smiling releases serotonin and endorphins that provide a feeling of happiness and well-being. Even a forced smile can release some stress.

Be Friendly & Inviting

Don’t worry about flirting “techniques”. All you need is your confident smile! It’s the universally recognized signal that you’re having fun and appreciate the person you’re visiting with.

Be Confident

It’s a fact… You appear more confident and successful when you’re smiling. You deserve the confidence that comes from knowing that your smile is looking its best.

Let Us Help

Don’t neglect your most important dating accessory! Let us help you take care of your smile. Often, it doesn’t need to be something major—just some subtle improvements. If you have questions about how you can turn a tired smile into a show-stopper, let’s visit.

Thanks for the trust you place in us. Now go out there and enjoy the dating scene!

How A Little Sunshine Helps Our Teeth

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A LITTLE SUNSHINE? Not only does it feel fantastic, but it also has numerous health benefits. Sunshine improves our mood, our immune functions, and catalyzes vitamin D production in our bodies.

Vitamin D Is Important To Our Healthy Smiles

Vitamin D supports oral health in two ways:

It Helps Our Bodies Absorb And Utilize Calcium

One of vitamin D’s major functions is moderating other vitamins and minerals—including calcium. Calcium fortifies our teeth and supports jaw and bone strength. That’s why we fortify milk (a great source of calcium) with vitamin D.

This is referenced in numerous studies that have shown greater cavity risk for people living in regions with little sunlight… Sometimes as much as double the risk.

It May Help Fight Periodontal Disease

Vitamin D also functions as an anti-inflammatory. Periodontal disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss in adults, and it’s a result of inflammation of the gums due to harmful bacteria.

Several studies have found that people who have high levels of vitamin D are less likely to experience bleeding gums and gum detachment.

Getting Our Daily Dose Of Vitamin D

It doesn’t take long to get the vitamin D your body needs from the sun. But for those times when you can’t get daily sunlight, you can also obtain vitamin D from these foods:

egg yolks or fatty fish
fortified milk, soy milk, orange juice and cereals
vitamin D supplements

Grab A Little Sunshine Today!

Of course, we need to be careful about how much sun exposure we’re getting. You don’t need to sunbathe all day to get the vitamin D your body needs! Take this blog post as an excuse to go outside today and drink up a few rays.

Thanks for being a part of our practice family. We appreciate you!

Get The Most From Being Our Valued Patient

THE INTERNET has brought mountains of information to our fingertips. But without some “context” for the “content” it’s simply overwhelming.

Our Social Media Objective Is To Better Empower You

Your oral health, comfort, and appearance are SO important to us. That’s why we’re passionate about providing you with tools and information that helps.

One of the ways we’re trying do this is by connecting with you through social media. Doing so helps us share, remind and coax with two goals in mind… Sound oral health that contributes to your whole body health, and a beautiful, confident smile.

Typical Topics We Enjoy Tackling

“Is a particular new health fad going to hurt or help my teeth?”
“Which snacks are dangerous for my teeth?”
“How does gum chewing affect my smile?”
“Am I actually brushing correctly each night?”
“How can I have a more beautiful smile?”

Yes, Sometimes It’s OK To Have A Little Fun Too

The daily routines of life can be heavy. That’s one reason why we try to mix in a few fun things too. Relationships are meaningful and we like to think of you as part of our dental family.

Do You Have Requests? How Can We Better Serve You?

Are there topics that you would like addressed? How can we better provide context for all the oral health content out there? Please let us know. We’re listening. Honest.

Thank you…

Thanks. We’re so grateful to all of you who participate with us through social media. We’re also thankful for your kind referrals of friends and family. We appreciate your recommendations and your participation. If there’s ever anything we can do to make your experience as our patient more enjoyable, we’re all ears.

Our social media door is always open.

Right Now Is The Best Time To Start Your Gorgeous Invisalign Smile!

HAVE YOU CONSIDERED INVISALIGN? If you’ve longed to straighten your smile, but you don’t want to deal with a mouth full of metal, we may have the perfect solution for you. Invisalign is the alternative to traditional braces.

And even better news, we’re offering a great deal on it right now!

Why Invisalign?

Effective beautiful results without the metal-mouth
Plastic aligners are smooth and comfortable
You can remove the aligner trays when you need to, and eat whatever you want

Dr.Sadineni is a Certified Invisalign Preferred Provider:

What does this mean for the patient who is looking for a qualified Invisalign Provider?

We see many Invisalign patients in our office and it’s likely that we have successfully treated someone with the same situation as you!
We know what Invisalign is capable of. It may not be the right solution for all smiles and we can let you know that up front at your FREE Consultation before you waste any time or money.
We are committed to keeping up to date with the Invisalign system of orthodontic treatment and the constant improvements in technology and techniques. Every Invisalign Premier Provider is required to complete at least 10 hours of continuing education every year to maintain their status.

At Dublin Metro Dental Group, we are committed to giving you a beautiful smile and healthy mouth while providing the most comfortable experience. We stand behind the quality of our work, ensuring that every patient is satisfied with the results of their treatment.

Dr. Sadineni’s outstanding credentials, advanced training and extensive experience, and her warm and caring manner, ensure that you will receive the exceptional results you expect and the individualized care you deserve.

We’re Offering A Great Special On Invisalign

Are you Ready for Your Dream Smile? Receive Total Savings of $1200.

Dr. Sadineni is a Certified Invisalign Premier Preferred Provider for Three Consecutive Years.

Our practice offering Invisalign can help you the benefit of having straight beautiful Teeth. Good Oral Hygiene Increases Self-Confidence.

Free Complimentary Invisalign Records (X-Rays, Impressions & Photos) – a $250 Value
Free In-Office Teeth Whitening – a $450 Value
Limited Time Offer -$500 off Your Treatment
24 Months interest free financing available
Invisalign treatment for as low as $189 per month

Receive Total Savings- $1200.

We Look Forward To Your Free Consultation!

If you’ve filled out the form, we’ll reach out to you soon to set up your free consultation. Do you know someone else who’s been curious about Invisalign? Pass this information along! Thanks! Call Today For a Free – No Obligation Invisalign Consultation (614) 766-5600

A Quick History Lesson About Dental Comfort

DID YOU KNOW THAT A DENTIST discovered anesthetic? It’s true. Life-saving surgeries were made possible in part by a dentist’s attempts to make his patients more comfortable!

Before the days of “preventative” dental care, painful tooth extractions were a way of life. Here are a few people who helped change that…

Horace Wells Discovered Nitrous Oxide At A Street Performance

Horace Wells was a Connecticut dentist. In 1844 he watched a traveling street show using nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to entertain passersby. Noticing that it dulled pain, he began experimenting with it in his dental practice!

The Power To Cure, From A Surgical Perspective

W.T.G. Morton and Dr. Wells were colleagues who experimented together to discover better pain-relief methods for their patients. Looking for something more consistent and powerful than nitrous oxide, W.T.G. Morton started using ether in his practice. The end result of that idea revolutionized medicine, as explained in this short video:

The Early 1900’s Brought Localized Anesthetic

Novocaine, administered to numb specific areas of the mouth, was discovered by German chemist Alfred Einhorn, and was brought into medical use by surgeon Heinrich Braun. Although novocaine is perhaps the most well-known local anesthetic, most dentists today use lidocaine, which is commonly considered less likely to prompt allergic reactions and is more consistent and efficient.

We’re On Dentistry’s Leading Edge For YOU!

Since Wells’ and Morton’s time, methods in patient comfort have been refined and perfected. We keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and techniques to provide the best oral health solutions for YOU, our valued patients and friends. If you ever have any questions about your dental comfort, please ask! We love to hear from you.

Thanks for your trust in our practice!

When Your Toothbrush Isn’t Handy, Reach For Scrubber Foods!

WE’VE ALL BEEN IN SITUATIONS WHERE we’ve wished we had a toothbrush—but didn’t. Perhaps it was on a recent camping trip. Perhaps it was right after lunch, on a day when you were headed into an important business meeting. Regardless of when it was, you knew that a fresh, sparkling smile would bring the comfort and/or confidence you needed.

Certain types of foods can help you in a pinch.

Introducing Nature’s Tooth Scrubbers

Scrubber foods naturally clean your teeth–not perfectly, but enough to help you smile with confidence. As you chew scrubber foods they remove plaque and leftover particles from other foods you’ve eaten. They also increase saliva flow, which helps clean your mouth as well.

Most Scrubbers Are Crisp, Firm, And High In Fiber

Here are a few common scrubber foods:

Apples
Celery
Radishes
Carrots
Broccoli
Cucumbers

All of these foods are excellent at freshening your mouth. Use them at the end of a meal or after a snack. Remember that these foods cannot be used as a replacement for brushing and flossing. But, they can be little helpers until you get to your toothbrush.

Try It Yourself!

Try finishing up meals with scrubber foods instead of sweets and let us know if you notice the difference. You may never go back! Do you know of another great scrubber food that we haven’t mentioned? Share your tip below.

Thanks for your continued trust in our practice!

Pool Water Can Affect Your Smile

IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU CARE FOR SPENDS SIX HOURS A WEEK or more in a swimming pool, listen up! This is super important information to know…

Prolonged Pool Water Exposure Can Affect Teeth

Most swimmers are surprised to learn about the potentially corrosive effects pool water chemicals can have on teeth. When maintaining a pool it’s a constant battle keeping the temperature, chlorine level, and pH level balanced. When the pH level isn’t properly balanced (and sometimes even if it is) your smile can be exposed to excessive acidity levels.

So if you’re on a swim team, play water polo, swim daily for exercise, or have children who spend their entire summer in the pool, watch for these potential problems:

Swimmer’s Calculus

Swimmer’s calculus reveals itself as hard brown tartar deposits that show up primarily on front teeth. It’s difficult to remove by yourself, but it can be removed during a deep dental cleaning.

Eroded Enamel

Regardless of where acids come from—whether it’s from sports drinks, certain foods, soda pop, or pool water—acids can eat away at tooth enamel. Thin enamel can lead to accelerated decay and uncomfortable sensitivity.

A Simple Idea That Helps

Drink water! NOT pool water… Drinking water! For example if you’re swimming laps, set a bottle of drinking water poolside that’s easily reachable from inside the pool. Take a drink often and swish your mouth with fresh water. Also, be sure to drink and swish a lot right after your workout.

Typically, This Doesn’t Apply To “Casual Swimmers”

If you’re only in pool a couple hours a week, or at the hotel on vacation, chances are you don’t need to worry about this. However, pass this information along to others! Most people have a friend, extended family member, coworker, or mail carrier who spends a lot of time in a pool.

Enough Of The Serious Stuff… Try This For Fun:

Thanks for the trust you place in our practice.

Call us if you any questions about this topic, or leave a comment below. We look forward to seeing you during your next visit!

CEREC One-Appointment Crowns Save You Time And Hassle

DO YOU NEED A DENTAL CROWN? Crowns are an integral part of many dental restoration treatments including implants, root canals, or simply covering and strengthening a tooth that’s damaged by trauma or decay.

Before Now, Placing A Crown Took At Least Three Steps

First, you needed an appointment to prepare the tooth, make the impression, and place the temporary crown.
Second, you needed to wait (possibly two weeks) while your permanent crown was milled at a dental lab, then sent back to us.
Third, you needed a SECOND appointment for us to remove the temporary and place your permanent crown.

Now, Our Practice Uses CEREC!

CEREC is amazing 3-D printer technology we have here in our office that allows us to mill your new, custom, perfectly crafted permanent crown during ONE VISIT. No need to take more time off work, no temporary crown, and no chance that you may need to be numbed twice. Awesome, right?

We Use The Latest Technologies To Save YOU Time & Hassle

Here at Dublin Metro we make it a priority to provide you—our valued patients and friends—with the best experience possible. One of the ways we achieve that is by keeping ourselves on the leading edge.

CEREC Crowns Are Metal Free

Dr. Sadineni, Dublin, Ohio, Dentist offers CEREC crowns. Patients are very happy to get the CEREC crown in one office visit rather than two office visits. With CEREC, there are no messy impressions, no temporary crowns. CEREC crowns are also metal-free and can be shaded to match your tooth color precisely.

CEREC Fits Your Busy Schedule

CEREC crowns are the better option for the patients with busy work schedules. Most dental restorative methods require more than one visit to the dental office. We use CEREC for more than just crowns. CEREC is capable of producing any single tooth restoration. Chipped or discolored front teeth can be repaired with beautiful CEREC porcelain anterior crowns or veneers. Your smile makes a lasting first impression. Enhance it with CEREC.

Let us know if you have any questions about our CEREC technology. And, if you know someone who may be interested in one-visit dental crowns as well, thanks in advance for passing this message along!

Thank you for being a valued part of our practice!

The Effects Of Electronic Cigarettes On Teeth

THEY’RE SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS “e-cigs” or “vapes”. Regardless of what they’re called, they’re not good for your health—or your smile.

A New Twist In The Same Ol’ Story

The oral health risks associated with traditional cigarette smoking are widely understood and accepted:

Smoking increases periodontal disease risk by 7 times
People who smoke are twice as likely to lose teeth
Smokers increase their oral cancer risk by 5 to 10 times

Technology DOESN’T Change Everything

E-cigarettes are being marketed as a cleaner, healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. And while it’s true that a couple of unsavory side effects aren’t present (like smoke and stained fingers) e-cigs still pose health risks to your teeth and body.

E-Cigs Still Contain Nicotine

Nicotine is a “vasoconstrictor” that restricts blood flow, inhibiting our mouth’s natural cleaning and disease-fighting functions. Nicotine also reduces our body’s ability to heal and create new healthy tissues and cells. E-cigs contain vaporized nicotine, derived from tobacco. And when a person uses nicotine, gum disease is more likely to thrive.

E-cigs can also contain MANY other chemical substances. France’s National Consumer’s Institute recently conducted a study that found 3 out of 10 e-cigs contain hazardous chemicals like formaldehyde and diethylene glycol.

Learn More About E-Cigarettes:

The Takeaway Message…

If you’re a smoker trying to quit, e-cigarettes may be a transitional help.
If you don’t smoke, don’t get lured in by this trend. Signing up for a nicotine addiction is dangerous—in any form.
If you’re a parent, share this post with your children. Since e-cigs are not technically tobacco, in many states children can purchase them and the companies that sell them are marketing to teenagers.

Let Us Know What You Think

Do you have experience with, or questions about this trend? If so, let’s visit. If you’re a smoker (in any form), or if someone you care about smokes, remember that it’s even more important to schedule regular cleaning and checkup appointments.

A Periodontal Cleaning Can Get Your Dental Health Back On Track

HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED with gum disease? Concerned? Don’t be. We can help. With thoughtful treatment and careful maintenance we can correct the problem and protect your healthy smile.

Depending on your individual condition and needs, we may recommend a treatment that’s known by several different names. It’s sometimes called “root planing and scaling”, or a “periodontal cleaning”, or “deep cleaning.”

The Problem:

A bacterial infection has become too “set-in” to be remedied by a routine cleaning.
Plaque has solidified into calculus deposits that are sitting under the surface of your gums and continue to irritate the gums and spread infection.

The Solution:

Removing the calculus from below the gum line, using special tools.
Smoothing the root surfaces to be sure plaque can’t continue to get traction.
Once the plaque and calculus are removed, your gums can finally heal.

Gum Disease Treatment May Require Some Follow-Up Maintenance And Monitoring

Remember that after we’ve completed treatment, there may be additional maintenance necessary. More frequent cleanings will help protect your recovering gums and allow us to monitor your progress.

Set Up A Plan To Get Your Oral Health Back On Track

Each case of gum disease is different. If the infection is extensive, you may need additional help. But whatever the case, we can discuss your options and help you with a plan to regain control of your oral health.

A Simple Video Explanation:

We Have Experience Treating Gum Disease

Dr. Sadineni attended nationally recognized 3 years post graduate program in Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry at University of Minnesota, where she received hands on training in treating patients with periodontal diseases.

Dr. Sadineni has over 17 years of experience in Cosmetic, General and Implant Dentistry, and completed more than 1,800 hours of continuing dental education, including 950 hours dedicated to hands-on skills and techniques. Dr. Sadineni is trained to use the most technologically advanced dental equipment – helping to eliminate the pain and discomfort associated with traditional dentistry.

Dr. Sadineni treats patients with periodontal diseases. The main goal of treatment is to control the infection. The treatment will vary depending on the extent of the gum disease. Dr. Sadineni Dublin Ohio Dentist refers patients to Periodontist if she thinks it require surgical treatment. Any type of treatment requires that the patient keep up good daily care at home.

Don’t put it off any longer! Talk to us today about your options.

Thanks for being our valued patient!