Dr. Artemenko selected for “Champion’s” Conference
Dr. Artemenko is one of only 100 dentists from the entire United Stated chosen for Champions Conference
Many companies, manufacturers and doctors routinely make claims about benefits of products or procedures. The American Dental Association (ADA) has been pursuing ways to provide the most reliable, scientifically sound dental care for all Americans. In recent years, a program has been developed to select dentists to become involved in evaluating these claims and concepts and help other dentists in making treatment decisions.
This year the ADA accepted applications from dentists across the country for an “Evidenced-Based Dentistry” (EBD) conference in Chicago at the end of July. The goal of the conference is to recruit and train selected dentist through the United States to become “Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions” to disseminate information about EBD to their colleagues.
Dr. Artemenko was one of only 100 dentists from the entire United States invited to participate in the meetings. Both Dr. Artemenko and the rest of our staff are excited about this opportunity to continually improve the service we provide and be of service to the profession of Dentistry.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry has been increasing in the past decade. Patients are realizing that having a beautiful, healthy smile will enhance the appearance and confidence levels of our smile. Modern cosmetic dentistry has seen many advancements that help to improve the teeth and the smile with affordable treatments that are also painless and quick.
Here are a few reasons patients choose cosmetic dental treatments:
Change the size, shape, and alignment of teeth
Fill in unattractive spaces between teeth
Improve or correct bites
Lighten or brighten the color of teeth
Repair decayed, broken, cracked, or chipped teeth
Replace missing teeth
Replace old, unattractive dental treatments
Your smile shares yourself with others, before you’ve even said a word.
Dr. John Artemenko, your friendly Sterling Heights, MI dentist
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Left Wrist Please
Left wrist please!
Yes, I’m going to take your blood pressure.
Why? Have you ever wondered why your hygienist and/or dentist check your blood pressure before they even start a procedure for you?
According to the American Heart Association, 74.5 million people in the US over the age of 19 have high blood pressure (that’s 1 in 3 adults). Approximately 32% of those people don’t even know they have it.
But what does this have to do with getting my teeth cleaned?
Believe it or not, a lot of people visit their dental office more frequently than their physician. I’m sure when you hear the words healthcare professional, dentist or hygienist is not the first thing that leaps into your mind, but that’s what we are. As we have talked before in other blogs, there is an ever increasing connection between conditions in the mouth and the rest of your body. Performing even the simplest dental procedure on a person with high blood pressure may cause fainting, disorientation or possibly a stroke. There is also the increased risk of complications after dental surgery.
What is blood pressure anyway?
Blood pressure is the force of the constant flow of blood against your artery walls. It is measured in millimeters of mercury and recorded as two numbers- systolic pressure (the heart at its maximum pressure during contraction) over diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between beats). Both numbers are important. Blood pressure readings consistently higher than 140/90 is high blood pressure or Hypertension.
Hypertension is dangerous because it makes your heart work too hard, causing the walls of your arteries to be less flexible. If not controlled, high blood pressure can lead to heart and kidney disease, stroke, and blindness. Hypertension is called the silent killer because in most cases there are no obvious symptoms until you’ve damaged an organ or worse.
So yes, your teeth and mouth are important to us, but you as a whole healthy person is the most important! Come visit our office in Sterling Heights.
I’m not in pain! Why should I fix my tooth?
- Robin – Clinical Assistant
That’s a great question! We get this question a lot from patients. Especially when we see an infection in the nerve of the tooth. I have to admit I would question why I would need to spend a $1000 on something that didn’t even hurt. There are two main diseases we treat everyday that almost never have any symptoms and never heal on their own. It’s one of the good/bad things (depending on how you look at) about dentistry. We can diagnose several health problems before you ever have any sensation. Decay can be present in a tooth for a very long time before you notice anything. You can have periodontal disease without having any of the obvious indicators. This means that by the time you start to feel something, most likely that feeling will be PAIN.
PAIN= $$$$$, time and inconvenience
So the next time you’re in the dental chair and the dentist tells you he/she can repair a problem you didn’t even know you had, it’s to save you from the unexpected hassle of a painful and expensive trip to the dental office. Prevention is the best insurance around. Being proactive about dental care helps minimize long-term costs.
It’s also important to realize there are many factors that play into your oral health; lifestyle, habits, overall health, diet and genetics. For some people the realities are they will always need more professional assistance than the next guy, but regular hygiene visits and good homecare habits can help you be in control of your oral health and dental future. Can we help you? Come visit Dr. Artemenko in Sterling Heights!
WANTED: New Patients!
Are you tired of being talked at? Do you feel like you have no voice or say in your dental care? Or like you are a part on an assembly line, not a name or face, just a number? Do you work or live close to the Sterling Heights area? If so, we want the opportunity to meet and get to know you.
We are interested in you and what brings you to our dental office. So, your initial appointment may be a bit different from what you have experienced in the past. We will review in depth your medical and dental history, previous dental experiences, lifestyle and your expectations for your oral health. Additionally we will perform the following diagnostics:
A thorough gum screening and evaluation of periodontal conditions
- Complete set of x-rays
- Oral cancer screening
- Jaw joint and bite evaluation
- Assessment of any existing dental restorations for wear or breakdown
- Examination for any current decay
This will help us determine your present level of health as well as any immediate problems. If necessary, we can then create a comprehensive restorative blueprint.
We want you to know, in our opinion; you should expect and receive the best treatment and advice that contemporary dentistry has at its disposal. An open mind and continuous exchange of information about your dental circumstances are key components. You are entitled to an explanation of the availability and intricacies of advanced dental treatment and discussion of the investment of time and money of such treatment.
Please feel free, at any time, to ask questions about our recommendations or to make any suggestions. We believe an informed patient is highly motivated, which results in optimum care.
If you have financial help in the form of dental insurance, we are happy to assist you to receive the maximum benefits available. We also offer outside financing with interest free periods and extended fixed payment plans, please see our financing page. If you have dental insurance we ask that you come ready to handle any co-pays and/or deductibles that may apply to your visit. If you do not have any dental coverage we ask that you are prepared to pay for the services we provide at your visit.
Some people are fortunate to be in the group of people that only need regular preventative (cleaning) appointments and an occasional simple restoration. Some people are in need of more comprehensive dental work. In either case, we would love for you to come and visit us!
If you are coming to us for the first time with a dental emergency, you are welcome too! We will help you with your immediate concern and then schedule you another time to come back for the red carpet treatment.
Call us at (586)939-8800 or email us at: generalinfo@drjeart.com
John Artemenko Dds, Sterling Heights MI
