by hahndds on December 29, 2009
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Over the last 10 years I have been researching natural alternatives in Dentistry, continuously seeking the healthiest form of treatment for my patients. Just repairing the problems that I encountered with my patients teeth seemed futile. It is not enough to just “fix what broke.” WHY did it break in the first place? WHY are your gums bleeding? WHY are your teeth loose? WHY do you need a root canal? These are the questions I spend most of my time on. All too often our society seeks the MAGIC PILL to fix the problem. You can get a pill for anything and everything these days. Why? Because it is instant gratification and big business. As DOCTORS we need to look beyond the pill and “FIX THE PROBLEM first”. This does not mean that you do not need any medication, it means we need to find out why you may need the medication first and try to correct it.
For 2010 IDEAL DENTISTRY is expanding its focus on what we have quietly provided all along, ORGANIC DENTISTRY.
You may ask “What is Organic Dentistry?”, and rightfully so.
Organic Dentistry (my definition): Dental Products, Procedures, and Philosophies that focus specifically on re-establishing and maintaining the most natural environment in the mouth.
What makes IDEAL DENTISTRY Different? Here is a list of why Dr. Hahn is Louisvilles’ ORGANIC DENTIST:
We’re passionate about our organic approach to dentistry. Ideal Dentistry, created by Dr. Christian W. Hahn – a fully trained, certified and experienced dentist, helps patients achieve an overall feeling of well-being using safer, less intrusive practices and products. Our passion for the organic approach to improved quality of life goes beyond the dental office and is seen in everything we do, even at home. Dr. Hahn subscribes to a local farm program where he gets his weekly organic produce and encourages organic choices in life for his family.
We don’t pontificate. We innovate. Dr. Hahn walks the talk. He has developing natural solutions to the real demands of oral hygiene and dental health. His mouthwash, XyloSalt, is the most natural mouthwash you can get, improving your oral health the natural way – from the inside out! Dr. Hahn is continuously innovating new products that will soon be available – keep posted.
Experience and credentials you can trust. Dr. Hahn is highly trained in all aspects of dentistry, giving him a well rounded view of the dental field. After many years of research and education Dr. Hahn found that ORGANIC DENTISTRY is his preferred route and now Dr. Hahn lectures for Louisvilles’ Naturopathic Physicians Society.
Care of teeth and gums …and YOU. At Ideal Dentistry, we whiten and repair damaged teeth, create beautiful smiles, treat the gums and provide other dentistry services – but do so believing that the mouth is the gateway to the total health of your body, mind and spirit. We focus on identifying the cause of the problem before trying to blindly repair it.
An engaging and interactive approach to patient care. Dr. Hahn is an ordinary person just like you – engaged in the world around us and interested in its people, places and things. His passions center around his family and the beauty in nature. Life is about the journey, not the destination.
One visit to Ideal Dentistry and you’ll know you’ve come to the right place. There is a reason why our office won the 2009 Health Care facility of The Year award from Contract Magazine. This national competition sought out health care facilities that delivered an environment that is environmentally green and centered around building a comfortable patient experience. We are very proud of our beauiful facility and invite you to come visit anytime.
by hahndds on December 8, 2009
- Looks Healthy, Right?
This Morning one of my staff members brought in a bottle of “Blueberry Tangerine Spring Water” from Archer Farms. She said she was trying to grab something healthier than soda! Well, I read the ingredients and tested the pH with my trusty pH meter. This is what I found:
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Loaded with Preservatives
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Loaded with Citric Acid
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5 mg of Salt
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Artificial Sweetener E955, or as you know it as, Sucralose
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a pH of 3.2!
The facts above are scary. It looks just like water, has the words “Spring Water” on the bottle, but is just as bad as a soda! How deceiving.
It is very sad to see this as consumers are struggling to eat and drink healthier, but unless you know the facts it is easy to fall into visual trap. Reading the label quickly you may even think that Vitamins are in the bottle! You have to look closer and see that the sentence starts with “Not”. Very tricky.
This “Blueberry Tangerine Spring Water Beverage” is just as good at dissolving your teeth as soda.
Because of this ongoing confusion in the market I am launching my ORGANIC DENTISTRY blog posts.
Organic Dentistry (my definition): Dental Products, Procedures, and Philosophies that focus specifically on re-establishing and maintaining the most natural environment in the mouth.
Here is a broader description of what that means: Organic Dentistry tries to rebuild your mouth so that it functions the way nature intended it to. Organic Dentistry uses products that rebuild the natural oral flora. Organic Dentistry is minimally invasive and proactive when it comes to decay. Organic Dentistry focuses on teaching nutrition and decay prevention to patients.
by hahndds on December 3, 2009
What is the difference between a Cosmetic Dentist and an Accredited Cosmetic Dentist? Well, the difference is in the details.
Understanding facial aesthetics, not just teeth, is critical. The goal with every cosmetic smile makeover is to improve the whole smile, the whole face, the whole person, not just the teeth.
Here are a few cases I found online that are touted as “Smile Makeovers“. You be the judge. Are these smiles complete? What is missing? More after the pictures.
Please remember, these cases are NOT MY DENTISTRY!
NOT MY DENTISTRY
NOT MY DENTISTRY
NOT MY DENTISTRY
Looking at the above before and after pictures, what do you see? Do these cases look like “Smile Makeovers?”
The Accreditation process by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry is the most rigorous in the world. It is the goal of the Academy to help dentists learn about the faults evident in the above pictures.
These are some of the issues present in the photos above:
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A smile goes from one corner of the mouth to the other. Teeth are framed by the lips and need to follow the lip line. A “black corridor“ will result if one side of the smile, or frequently both sides, are neglected. This dreaded black corridor makes the person look like they have no teeth on that side when they smile, especially in photos! Who wants that? How is that “cosmetic/aesthetic?” All these patients above spent a lot of money on their smiles, significantly more than their insurances would ever cover. Why would you not finish the case and get rid of that black corridor? Until that is done right, it is not a “smile makeover”, but simply a few veneers on some teeth.
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Bulky. Teeth are not bulky, why are so many veneers bulky? They shouldn’t be. It does not look real, and it is not good for the teeth.
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Shine through. Meaning, you can see the prepared tooth shine through the porcelain. Look at the last before and after. Can you see the darkness in the middle of the two front teeth? That is of course ignoring the blackness of the back lower teeth and the black corridor on the top side.
Long story short, everyone is a cosmetic dentist, but if you are going to invest in your smile, why not see someone who has the experience to give you a result that really can be called a Smile Makeover?
Most of our Smile Makeovers are Smile Redoes. Who wants to go through this whole process twice, not to mention pay twice?
That is what being an Accredited Cosmetic Dentist is all about. Having the experience to do it right the first time!
