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Henry Buhl
Dentist
Dr. Henry Buhl is an orthodontist practicing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Buhl specializes in dentofacial orthopedics, preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists and dental specialists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
54 years
Experience
Henry Buhl
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Furman university
- Accepting new patients
A Primer to Dentistry on General Topics
I've been deliberate about waiting to define the way I want to set this blog up in order to sample some questions over the past few months and see what topics are of interest....
My daughter's filled cavity is causing her pain again. What should I do?
Have the dentist reevaluate the X-ray that was taken prior to the restoration and see if it's possible that the permanent tooth erupting could be causing pressure and not a cavity READ MORE
Have the dentist reevaluate the X-ray that was taken prior to the restoration and see if it's possible that the permanent tooth erupting could be causing pressure and not a cavity at all now but a coincidental different problem depending on which tooth it is at 4 years of age. It could be an eruption hematoma or another tooth pushing against the root of the baby tooth which would make the same general symptom seem like a cavity.
What are the different ways of filling in the oral cavity?
A dentist will evaluate this and give you the option, but generally, anesthetics are given to make you more comfortable in the event the decay is more expansive than what shows READ MORE
A dentist will evaluate this and give you the option, but generally, anesthetics are given to make you more comfortable in the event the decay is more expansive than what shows on the X-ray. Chances are if he's willing to do quadrants instead of singular fillings, they are not that bad to begin with and possibly no anesthetic will be necessary.
Do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed?
A few generations ago, most people could tolerate wisdom teeth erupting if they came in and good position, but anthropologists tell us the job is getting shorter by generation READ MORE
A few generations ago, most people could tolerate wisdom teeth erupting if they came in and good position, but anthropologists tell us the job is getting shorter by generation so the likelihood of problems with wisdom teeth increase. It's generally good preventive dentistry to have them removed at about 18 years of age. If you leave them much longer than that, you're going to experience problems, of course this is an individual possibility.
Is root canal the only way to treat a tooth cavity?
Generally root canals are only recommended when the Decay has progressed to the point where it has inflamed the nerve canal which rapidly spreads to the root and pressure is increased READ MORE
Generally root canals are only recommended when the Decay has progressed to the point where it has inflamed the nerve canal which rapidly spreads to the root and pressure is increased from the infection itself. The purpose of the root canal is to relieve the pressure and replace the infection with an inert substance that is sterile and then the tooth needs to be restored
How do I care for my dental implants?
You want to be sure that the money you have spent on implants is well served and you should have had an extensive explanation of how to thoroughly clean and disinfect your post, READ MORE
You want to be sure that the money you have spent on implants is well served and you should have had an extensive explanation of how to thoroughly clean and disinfect your post, and a maintenance schedule to evaluate your progress back in the same office where you received your treatment.
How are crossbites treated?
You need to be seen by an orthodontist to be evaluated. Your cross-bite may just be Dental involving the correction of the teeth so that your bite does not deteriorate or possibly READ MORE
You need to be seen by an orthodontist to be evaluated. Your cross-bite may just be Dental involving the correction of the teeth so that your bite does not deteriorate or possibly skeletal if it involves the underlying bone itself. The orthodontist is the best person to evaluate this and recommend the proper treatment
Can my braces ever rust?
Braces cannot rust because they are surgical stainless steel. But they could tarnish and cause problems with bad breath and even cavities around the margins of the appliances, READ MORE
Braces cannot rust because they are surgical stainless steel. But they could tarnish and cause problems with bad breath and even cavities around the margins of the appliances, which can be very painful and very expensive. You need to practically live in the bathroom with a toothbrush when you have braces.
Are ayurvedic toothpastes better than flouride?
You can be sure that a fluoridated toothpaste is the most effective way according to the American Dental Association to clean and maintain good oral hygiene.
How often can I use a mouthwash in a day?
As long as you follow instructions and do not swallow it, you can rinse with mouthwash as often as you feel the need.
Can flossing causes spaces between my teeth?
No flossing is only meant as an adjunct to efficiently cleaning all the microscopic black from the surfaces of the teeth below the gum that your toothbrush cannot reach.
Are there any natural treatments for oral thrush?
As oral thrush is a virus it needs to be treated with medication and fastidious oral hygiene to resolve it and your dentist needs to check your progress by examining thoroughly READ MORE
As oral thrush is a virus it needs to be treated with medication and fastidious oral hygiene to resolve it and your dentist needs to check your progress by examining thoroughly the pockets surrounding the teeth to make sure all local irritations and infection have subsided. Medications can be given in order to hasten the Improvement as well as medicated mouth rinses but cleaning is the ideal choice for quick resolution
Does bottle feed impact the teeth in a baby?
Most pediatric dentists do not protest bottle-feeding, however, thumb sucking is a much more causative factor in malocclusions, which are treated by the orthodontist. The problem READ MORE
Most pediatric dentists do not protest bottle-feeding, however, thumb sucking is a much more causative factor in malocclusions, which are treated by the orthodontist. The problem with bottle-feeding is the amount of sugar from products ingested in milk that is allowed to accumulate on the teeth without brushing, providing teeth have erupted.
Why do I have a thick white coating on my tongue?
This could be molasses which is patchy white lesions on the pallet top of the tongue which are painful and are best treated by medication and antifungal ointments. Be careful not READ MORE
This could be molasses which is patchy white lesions on the pallet top of the tongue which are painful and are best treated by medication and antifungal ointments. Be careful not to scrape these areas as they are irritable.
Every time I get a new toothbrush, my gums end up bleeding. Is there something wrong?
The predominant race in your gums hemorrhage with a new toothbrush is the fact that the old one needed to be replaced usually about every 3 months. The second thing is you should READ MORE
The predominant race in your gums hemorrhage with a new toothbrush is the fact that the old one needed to be replaced usually about every 3 months. The second thing is you should also use a soft bristle brush to get maximum stimulation to the crevice of gum just below the neck of all the teeth. This color of tissue is where bacteria, grows to infection which leads to hemorrhage. Also you should be using Mental Floss to stimulate your gums once per day in an effective manner that is to say correctly. Then you will notice fresher breath less bleeding and healthier consistency and color of your gum tissue.
My tooth just chipped. Will it have to be extracted?
Chipped teeth are usually a result of incidental trauma, but also can be related to chronic stress from microscopic fractures and grinding of the teeth over time, leading to a READ MORE
Chipped teeth are usually a result of incidental trauma, but also can be related to chronic stress from microscopic fractures and grinding of the teeth over time, leading to a weakness of the enamel jacket that surrounds and protects the nerve of the tooth itself. Once your doctor X-rays the affected tooth, then and only then will he be able to recommend the best method of restoration and even possibly what the cause of the fracture was incorrect that so that it does not happen again.
My wisdom teeth haven't come in. Is this normal?
Yes, it is normal given that anthropologists tell us that the jaw is getting shorter for impacting more teeth that used to be able to erupt into proper position. For this reason, READ MORE
Yes, it is normal given that anthropologists tell us that the jaw is getting shorter for impacting more teeth that used to be able to erupt into proper position. For this reason, we are seeing more impacted wisdom teeth and in which are the most usual ectopically positioned erupting teeth and cause the most difficulty in terms of discrepancies in the bite itself. Depending on your age, your oral surgeon will make a recommendation as to whether it's necessary to remove those teeth once they are diagnosed with X-ray or clinical examination visually.
How do I reduce plaque buildup?
Think of it as an obligation to your better overall dental health to brush after each meal even carrying a travel toothbrush and it is not necessary to use toothpaste. Also floss READ MORE
Think of it as an obligation to your better overall dental health to brush after each meal even carrying a travel toothbrush and it is not necessary to use toothpaste. Also floss once a day to stimulate the gum tissue as a thorough additive to removing all plaque that accumulates over a 24-hour period and must be removed to keep from becoming calcified and very tenacious.
My teeth are suddenly sensitive. What caused it?
Two things come to mind one is a radical change in your diet which would include too much citric acid or carbonated drinks which contain a high amount of carbonation and acid which READ MORE
Two things come to mind one is a radical change in your diet which would include too much citric acid or carbonated drinks which contain a high amount of carbonation and acid which affects the sensitivity of the tooth itself. The second is your occlusion or your bike causing unnecessary where in a general area which your dentist will be able to diagnose and recommend the proper procedure to eliminate the problem. Possibly an orthodontist should be consulted since this is obviously a chronic condition that you had probably been incubating for quite some time it has just come to your level of consciousness do tooth pain.
Can I replace my silver fillings with a different substance?
This is a very topical issue with research dentist as classically metal fillings were more dependable in the back part of the mouth where grinding occurs and the white aesthetic READ MORE
This is a very topical issue with research dentist as classically metal fillings were more dependable in the back part of the mouth where grinding occurs and the white aesthetic feelings many times with paste and a polymer which is tooth colored are placed in the front two for cosmetic purposes. Changes to the effectiveness of these materials over time has allowed both to be modified to such an extent that cosmetic fillings that are white in color or tooth colored can effectively be placed in back to you so as to harmonize with the original natural enamel. These require fastidious hygiene as they are not as effective in preventing Decay as the metal fillings used to be. Your dentist will be happy to point out the recent changes in research to your better dental health based on his own experience and the conditions you present when you are in the chair.
My tooth is cracked, can it heal itself?
In some small measure teeth have the capacity to repair themselves I usually they require protection offered by the dentist in the form of a prepared restoration to help the healing READ MORE
In some small measure teeth have the capacity to repair themselves I usually they require protection offered by the dentist in the form of a prepared restoration to help the healing process along and make sure the tooth is sealed against bacteria which can endure any microscopic crack depending on your diet and Metabolism of sugar in the mouth and the body. Your dentist will recommend the proper procedure if at all once he examines the particular crack and how it occurred.
