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Taking Care of Your Baby’s Teeth

Written by Karen Girard on . Posted in Blog, Oral Hygiene.

Once your baby’s teeth begin to emerge, it is time to start tending to them.  Although they may be around for a short period of time, maintaining good oral hygiene is critical for your baby’s gums and future adult teeth.  If your child lacks a healthy set of baby teeth, he or she could experience difficulty chewing and speaking clearly.

Care for the Gums Prior to Tooth Growth

Cleaning your baby’s gums out after feeding will get you in the habit of practicing regular oral hygiene.  Avoid using a toothbrush and toothpaste for this process. See below for a few helpful tips:

  • Use a soft, damp washcloth
  • Try a piece of gauze wrapped around your finger
  • Always wipe your baby’s teeth before bedtime
  • Purchase a soft, thimble-like device for easier cleaning

By following routine gum maintenance, your baby won’t have to suffer from bacteria that cling to the gums.

Brushing Your Baby’s Teeth

When you notice your baby’s teeth popping up, this is a sign that it’s time to graduate to a toothbrush.  Select a toothbrush with a:

  • Soft brush
  • Small head
  • Large handle

Avoid using toothpaste in the beginning stages and stick with just a wet toothbrush.  As more teeth develop, start incorporating toothpaste. However, it is crucial that the amount you are using is only the size of a grain of rice.  Increase the portion to a pea sized amount once your child is 3-years-old.

Continue to brush your child’s teeth until he or she is old enough to hold the toothbrush. Monitor the process until your child can fully rinse and spit without support. Generally, this occurs at around age 6.

Bring your child to the dentist at age 1. Lindner Dental has extensive experience providing superb dental care to children. We offer advice on everything from baby tooth care and teething to fluoride and thumb sucking.  Contact us today to set up an appointment for your child.

Invisalign is a Clear Option

Written by Karen Girard on . Posted in Blog, Braces.

Invisalign | Lindner DentalWhile braces are sure to straighten teeth and correct overbites, the constant upkeep of the wires and metal can leave patients feeling quite overwhelmed. Invisalign™ is a healthy alternative to braces, offering a clear solution to the straightening process.

The Benefits of Invisalign™

Understanding the entire Invisalign™ procedure allows patients to feel more confident with their decision. While the treatment itself is essentially painless, it’s always wise to gain a clear grasp on what will be accomplished.

Unlike standard braces, Invisalign™ is virtually invisible. The clear, plastic aligners won’t shine in pictures or scrape against your gums. They are also removable and easy to clean so you are not limited to specific foods.

Straighter teeth also mean healthier gums. When gums get swollen or red this can be due to having crowded or widely spaced teeth. The Invisalign™ process rectifies this and leaves the gums fitting around the teeth more securely.

Cleaning Your Trays

A great perk to Invisalign™ is that you can slip them off and brush as usual. It’s imperative that whenever you chew food or drink anything other than water, brush your teeth prior to putting your Invisalign™ back in. The clear trays tend to stain easily so always make sure to brush out the trays and avoid using denture cleaner. There are many cleaning products designed specifically for Invisalign™ so be sure to ask your dental provider.

If you are interested in Invisalign™, contact Linder Dental for a consultation. We offer professional dental services and have many years of experience straightening teeth with Invisalign™. As a matter of fact, Dr. Gary Lindner was the first Invisalign™ Elite Orthodontist recognized in New Hampshire for his extensive Invisalign™ experience caring for teens and adults. Our dentists incorporate the use of 3-D proprietary software to make custom trays that fit your individual needs.

Lindner Dental Selected as One of NH Magazine’s Top Dentists

Written by Karen Girard on . Posted in Blog, LD In the Community, News.

NH Magazine names Lindner Dental Associates as One of the Top Dentists in the state!

New Hampshire Magazine is known as an annual reference for the best products and services in the state. Each year, NH Magazine sponsors a poll of the state’s dentists for their professional recommendations for top dental specialists in the area. This year, five of Lindner Dental’s partner dentists were honored for excellence in their respective dentistry fields. We would like to congratulate Dr. Gary Lindner, Dr. Lesleyann Splagounias, Dr. Luis Englander, and Dr. Nina Casaverde for their 2014 Top Dentist designations, and Dr. Rochelle Lindner received the most votes for top General Dentist in New Hampshire. Top NH Dentists will displayed on the NH Magazine website for the next year, following the reception in August.

Linder Dental Associates is proud to be recognized by our peers in the dental community. Attending to the care of each patient’s unique dental needs, while prioritizing their overall health and wellbeing is at the forefront of the mission of the dentists, clinical staff, and the entire highly trained team.  Since opening their doors in 1985 Lindner Dental has provided state-of-the-art dental services to people of all ages.  Their multi-specialty practice includes Board-certified pediatric, Board-certified orthodontic, cosmetic and restorative care.

Thank you again to the dental community of New Hampshire and to NH Magazine’s USA Top Dentists for acknowledging excellence in dentistry and orthodontics at Lindner Dental Associates.

Lindner Dental Associates Rated #1 Dentist in New Hampshire

Written by Karen Girard on . Posted in Blog, LD In the Community, News.

The numbers are in, and Lindner Dental has come out on top! 

We are happy to announce the Lindner Dental Associates was voted as the top Dentist in New Hampshire by the Union Leader’s Reader’s Choice Awards.

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Last year the Union Leader received over 1,700 ballots from readers voting on their favorite NH businesses and services. The contest is comprised of 18 main categories and 180 subcategories ranging from fast food restaurants, shopping, sports, beauty, weddings and entertainment. Lindner Dental associates was nominated and voted first place for exceptional service in the Medical; Dental category.  As opposed to similar contests, winners of the Reader’s Choice Awards are nominated and chosen by consumers, which goes to show just how much our patients really enjoy visiting our office.

“These are chosen by consumers telling us who they like, not us telling you who you should like. That’s what makes this contest different.” –  Nick Bolitho, chief revenue for New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News

New Hampshire Union LeaderLindner Dental Associates is proud to be recognized for our commitment to providing exceptional quality care to our patients. Lindner Dental and all of the 2014 winners are featured in the Union Leader this month and on the Union Leader website. Thank you to our amazing patients who participated and voted this year!

Lindner Dental Welcomes a New Orthodontist

Written by Karen Girard on . Posted in News.

Dr. Tracy Pogal-Sussman, the Newest Orthodontist at Lindner Dental Associates

dr-tracyLindner Dental is proud to welcome Dr. Tracy Pogal-Sussman as the newest addition to our staff of exceptional dentists and orthodontists. At Lindner Dental we are committed to providing top notch, quality care to our patients.  Dr. Pogal-Sussman is an excellent addition to our team, prepared to help patients achieve healthy, confident, straighter smiles by reaching their orthodontic goals.

Dr. Pogal-Sussman is passionate about orthodontics, combining her love of math, problem solving, and oral health. Dr. Pogal-Sussman was raised in Rochester, NY where both of her parents practiced dentistry.  She graduated with both a bachelor’s degree with highest honors and a master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and went on to graduate from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine with honors. After dental school, Dr. Pogal-Sussman pursued specialty training in Orthodontics from the State University of New York at Buffalo.  For more information on Dr. Pogal-Sussman’s experience, read her staff bio page.

At Lindner Dental Associates we are committed to creating a family friendly environment around oral health. Visits to the dentist office should be anything but scary. The Lindner Dental office is a fun, comfortable space that puts even our most anxious patients at ease. We are excited to have Dr. Pogal-Sussman here with us to contribute to that environment. Her mission is to “create a fun atmosphere in the office where every parent and patient leaves with a smile and looks forward to coming back for their next visit”

Dr. Pogal-Sussman works with every age group including children, teens, and adults. Like all of the dentists and orthodontists here at Lindner Dental Associates, Dr. Pogal-Sussman wants to give her patients the confidence of a great smile! As one of her patients, expect nothing but the best! Welcome to the Lindner Dental community, Dr. Tracy Pogal-Sussman!

 

This Spring, Be Sure To Watch Your Child’s Mouth!

Written by Karen Girard on . Posted in Blog, News.

A mouth guard may not seem like much, but they should hold top priority as far as sports equipment goes. With studies showing that athletes are 60 times more likely to suffer harm to the teeth when not wearing a mouth guard, it’s a small price to pay to avoid a potentially catastrophic dental emergency.  The options for mouth guards are numerous and range in price. For as little as a few dollars try a boil-and-bite mouth guard. These allow for a comfortable and custom fit, but tend to be a bit bulkier.  The best approach is a visit to your dentist to have a custom mouth guard formed. Though a bit more costly, these guards will be lower in profile, more comfortable, more consistently worn and more effective at preventing injuries. While it’s generally a no brainer to outfit your child with a mouth guard for contact sports like lacrosse, sports like baseball and softball, where a mouth guard isn’t a traditional piece of equipment, can pose an even higher threat to the teeth of an athlete. At the high school level baseballs can move well above 80 mph.  

Play it safe: Make sure your young athletes have a mouth guard for all their athletic endeavors this spring.

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