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Joseph Weber, D.M.D
Family Dental Care
1146 South Enota Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
678.928.9320

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Keep Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy

January 13, 2012
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 10:27 am under Family Dentist

Dental Cleanings During Pregnancy If you are pregnant, your oral health may be the last thing on your mind. However, many Gainesville GA women experience an increase in general dentistry problems during pregnancy. This article contains important information for expectant Gainesville GA mothers and those planning to become pregnant.

Dr. Joseph Weber recommends having a thorough dental cleaning early in your pregnancy. Lying in a dentist’s chair can be uncomfortable during the last trimester. A professional cleaning performed by one of the skilled dental hygienists at Weber Family Dental, along with diligent brushing and flossing, helps prevent gum problems that are often triggered by hormonal changes. The American Dental Association has found a positive correlation between gum disease and preterm deliveries and low birth weight.

If you are currently pregnant and have sore, swollen or bleeding gums, schedule an appointment today by calling 678.928.9320. Once the baby is here, it will probably be harder for you to make time for a family dentistry visit.

If you receive dental treatment at Weber Family Dental during your pregnancy, be sure to inform Dr. Joseph Weber that you are expecting. This will affect decisions about X-rays, pain relievers, antibiotics, and sedation dentistry.

Hormonal changes cause an increase in plague production which can lead to decay. If you are eating many small meals during the day, take care to brush after eating. If you avoid sweet snacks, your teeth will be less likely to develop cavities.

Remember, your oral care, nutrition and lifestyle affect your baby. It is essential that you eat a healthy diet with a variety of foods. A poor diet can harm your baby’s tooth and bone development. Be sure to get enough calcium, iron, vitamins A, D and C, protein, and phosphorus. Your Gainesville GA Ob/Gyn can give you specific recommendations for your age, height, weight and medical conditions.

At Weber Family Dental, we take special care of our clients who are expecting.

Dentistry For Your Gainesville Child

December 2, 2011
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 12:17 pm under Family Dentist

Dentistry For Child Weber Family Dental provides family dentistry for children. Our general family dentistry is performed by our warm and friendly staff and always takes into consideration the special circumstances that children require.

A little extra patience with our child patients is critical. We understand that going to the dentist can be a bit frightening for a child, so we make sure they are comfortable with their surroundings, and always invite mom or dad to join them in the room.

Dentistry for child patients requires more than just comfort, however. We take care to notice development patterns and watch for future trouble before it happens. We also teach proper hygiene for our child patients so that we can help you reinforce healthy habits that will produce strong, healthy and lasting teeth.

General dentistry for families is a big part of our practice here at Weber Family Dental in Gainesville GA. We also specialize in sedation, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

If you need dentistry for your child, give us a call: 678.928.9320.

Dr. Joseph Weber
Weber Family Dental
1146 S Enota Dr NE
Gainesville, Georgia
678.928.9320
http://www.weberfamilydental.com/about.php

Seeking A Relationship In Gainesville?

November 18, 2011
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 12:05 pm under Family Dentist

Affordable Lawrenceville Cosmetic Dentistry Are you one of the many Gainesville GA singles looking for a significant other? Perhaps you recently broke off a dysfunctional partnership and are determined to make a better choice this time around. I’m not talking about a relationship with a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse – I’m talking about something equally important – your relationship with your Gainesville GA general dentist. (…I admit my obvious bias.)

Why did you break up with your last Gainesville GA dentist? Did he/she cause you fear, guilt and pain? Perhaps you quit seeing your dentist because it was a love-hate relationship – you hated going and he/she loved making you wait. Was your previous Gainesville GA cosmetic dentist insensitive to your concerns? Was he/she a poor communicator? Perhaps you have simply moved into the Gainesville GA area and need a new provider.

I am Dr. Joseph Weber of Weber Family Dental in Gainesville GA. I understand that many patients are nervous (okay – downright terrified) about dental visits. I also realize that no client wants to be given a shameful lecture about their oral health.

Though I have years of experience and extensive training on all the latest cosmetic dental procedures, there are some things that can’t be learned in dental school; how to build trusting relationships with your patients and create a relaxed atmosphere in your dental practice. I understand that Gainesville GA dental clients can feel very vulnerable as they lie in the chair with their mouth open. My staff and I maintain a friendly environment in our pleasant office. We manage our practice carefully to minimize waiting and provide ample time for each valued patient.

Effective communication is a priority. I make sure my Gainesville GA dentistry patients understand their cosmetic and restorative dentistry options and answer all their questions before we develop a treatment plan.

If you are currently seeking a considerate, experienced, and sensitive Gainesville GA family dentist, I look forward to meeting you. My phone number is 678.928.9320. You can learn more about me at http://www.weberfamilydental.com/about.php.

Gainesville Children’s Dental Care and Thumb Sucking

September 7, 2011
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 8:17 am under Family Dentist

Open Bite For years, Gainesville GA parents have been warned that thumb-sucking can cause future dental problems for their thumb-loving toddlers. One of these problems is a type of malocclusion called an open bite.

An open bite occurs when the front teeth in the lower and upper jaw have been moved forward; often to the extent that they do not meet when the mouth is closed. In most cases, an open bite has been caused by thumb sucking, but pacifiers and tongue thrusting can also move teeth out of alignment.

Tongue thrusting refers to an abnormal swallowing action in which the tongue is pushed forward during swallowing. Normally, the tongue is on the roof of the mouth and the teeth closed completely when swallowing. A tongue-thrusting habit can develop due to factors other than thumb sucking, though this is a common cause. Allergies, large tonsils, tongue size, jaw angle, muscular problems, frequent sore throats; anything that makes swallowing difficult, can result in a tongue-thrusting habit.

At Weber Family Dental in Gainesville, we diagnose bite problems in young Gainesville GA dental clients such as underbites, overbites, crossbites and open bites. If dental treatment is started early in a child’s life, many bite issues and their associated problems can be prevented.

Call Weber Family Dental at 678.928.9320 to schedule a dental examination for your toddler or child. If you need dental treatment for your child and do not have dental plan insurance, talk to us about financing options.

Weber Family Dental offers comprehensive family dentistry care for families in the greater Gainesville GA area. Because our friendly staff puts our youngest patients at ease, your child can grow up without fearing visits to their Gainesville family dentist.

For our adult patients, we offer TMJ therapy and cosmetic dentistry services such as teeth whitening.  Give our office a call today to see what we can do for your smile.

Georgia Dentist: Calming Root Canal Fears

August 16, 2011
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 3:05 pm under Family Dentist

Georgia Dentist Calms Root Canal Fears In Gainesville, Georgia a dentist’s office is sometimes seen as a painful and scary place. Weber Family Dental located at 1146 S Enota Dr NE Gainesville, Georgia 30501 tries to discourage that image with a warm and friendly staff and qualified dentists. However, endodontic therapy, a dental procedure commonly known as a root canal, still carries a strong association with pain that sometimes keeps people from regularly visiting the dentist and tending optimally to their oral health.

When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a qualified dentist in Georgia can clean the inside of the tooth by removing the bacteria, soft tissue (called pulp), decayed nerve tissue, and any debris that may be causing the tooth infection from the inside of the tooth. Your qualified dentist will then seal the tooth to prevent further decay and finish by applying a dental crown or filling. This is the process and purpose of a root canal. The process can be completed, typically, in just a few visits to your Georgia dental practice. In many cases, a root canal procedure is a better option than removing the infected tooth since it allows you to keep your natural tooth.

Teeth that are more prone to requiring a root canal procedure in the state of Georgia are cracked or chipped, have received repeated dental procedures, have been damaged by trauma to the face, or are suffering from deep tooth decay. Wearing a mouth guard can help prevent damage sustained to teeth and practicing good oral hygiene habits, such as daily flossing and brushing, coupled with regular dental visits, can reduce the possibility of needing a dental root canal.

Though a root canal can be intimidating or scary, educating yourself and talking to your local family dentist in the Gainesville, Georgia area can relieve much of your anxiety. Root canals are often not painful, and for many people the pain of the infection experienced beforehand is worse than any pain that might be experienced during the procedure, and the relief is well worth the trouble.

If you are in the Georgia area you can give Weber Family Dental a call at 678.928.9320 to see what we can do for your oral health.

Because You Deserve a Healthy Smile

Don’t forget to visit us at our online dentistry website at: http://www.WeberFamilyDental.com

Family Dentistry

July 8, 2011
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 6:40 pm under Family Dentist

Our practice, Weber Family Dental, specializes in family dentistry. If you have a family and are looking for a family dentist, give us a call. You can reach Weber Family Dental at 678.928.9320.

Weber Family Dental provides family dentistry to the greater Lawrenceville area, including Gainesville, Georgia.  We also offer many restorative and cosmetic dentistry services such as teeth whitening and root canals.

You can learn more about family dentistry at http://www.weberfamilydental.com/about.php.

Dr. Joe Weber

Soft, Medium, or Buzz Lightyear?

April 28, 2011
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 12:31 pm under Family Dentist

Affordable Dentistry in Gainesville At Weber Family Dental, family dentist Dr. Joe Weber is often asked how to choose the most basic tool of oral hygiene, the toothbrush. Picking a toothbrush in Gainesville can be as difficult as choosing a paint color, and there seems to be just as many choices.

If you have visited the dental section of your local Cumming grocery store or Lawrenceville Walmart lately, you know what I am talking about. There are brushes with bristles of varying lengths, brushes that massage your gums, and brushes that change color when they are used up.

Some toothbrush manufacturers claim their brushes freshen your breath or remove stains from your teeth. How do you choose?

One key factor is the firmness of the bristles. Hard bristles may be more effective for cleaning burnt steak off a grill or hard water deposits off a shower floor. However, this does not hold true for your teeth. Medium and firm brushes can damage your gums. Soft and extra-soft bristles are plenty stiff enough to clean plague, food particles, and surface stains from your teeth. Soft bristles also offer more flexibility for hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.

After having dental work or oral surgery, especially anything involving soft tissue grafts, make sure you use an extra-soft brush and be careful!

When buying a toothbrush for a child, make sure the brush feels comfortable in their hand. If the size and angle feels awkward, the child will be less likely to use it long enough to clean all areas of the mouth. Children do not necessarily need a child-sized tooth brush. Some kids can manage an adult size brush better than a short, narrow child size brush. If you are unsure, ask your Gainesville family dentist at Weber Family Dental.

What about the electric types and water-shooters? Some Gainesville folks like the feeling of vibrating bristles or a mini-squirt gun blasting away at the plaque. People with arthritis or other movement-inhibiting conditions can benefit from powered brushes which take some strain off hands and arm muscles.

Is your toothbrush doing the job? Schedule an exam with your Gainesville family dentist at Weber Family Dental.

At Weber Family Dental, our warm and friendly dental hygienists instruct our Gainesville pediatric clients and  adult patients on proper brushing and flossing. If you haven’t experienced a dental deep cleaning at Weber Family Dental, you don’t know how clean your teeth and gums can feel.

Schedule a thorough dental cleaning today by calling Weber Family Dental at 678.928.9320. An outstanding feature of Weber Family Dental is friendly staff. We offer restorative dentistry and dental crowns and a full spectrum of restorative dental procedures.

Is Malocclusion Causing Your Headache?

April 8, 2011
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 10:13 am under Family Dentist

Gainesville Headache Relief Are you a Gainesville adult who suffers with chronic headaches? Have you tried Imitrex, diet adjustments, and Norcross chiropractic treatment? Perhaps the cause is not stress-induced tension, spine alignment or eyestrain. Maybe the culprit is right under your nose.

Bite misalignment or malocclusion is a common Gainesville problem that often goes undetected. Nature intended the front teeth to fit slightly forward from the lower teeth. With a perfect bite, the molars fit together like precision gears.

Malocclusion can cause headaches, tooth loosening, tooth fracture, and in extreme cases, difficulty chewing, speaking or breathing.

Lawrenceville braces are an effective solution for most bite problems. Braces not only move teeth, they can also correct the position and function of the joints, muscles and bones in the jaw. In cases of extreme malocclusion, jaw surgery in Gainesville may be necessary.

Not every Gainesville family dentist treats bite problems. At Weber Family Dental we treat all types of malocclusion including overbite, underbite and crossbite. For an affordable Gainesville dentistry consultation, call us at 678.928.9320.

Weber Family Dental offers technologically-advanced dentistry in a friendly environment. We offer teeth whitening, veneers, tooth-colored fillings and dental implants. To learn more about our dental philosophy and available procedures, see http://www.weberfamilydental.com/about.php.

Dr. Joe Weber is a proud member of the Georgia Dental Association.

Prevention-Oriented Dentistry

January 27, 2011
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 11:20 am under Family Dentist

tooth decay pictures at http://www.WeberFamilyDental.com Are you a Gainesville GA area parent of young children? Do you want them to develop better oral hygiene habits than you did when you were young? Perhaps you have a beautiful smile and want to prevent tooth decay. Many Gainesville people have a mouth full of fillings and don’t want to add another one to their collection.

At Weber Family Dental, we have a prevention-oriented philosophy of dental care.

Your first step toward dental health begins with a prevention consultation with family dentist Dr. Joe Weber.

Gainesville GA dental patients of all ages need to start with an exam to determine their current status. Your dental condition is influenced by your dietary habits, previous dental work, physical health, medications, lifestyle and family history. After a comprehensive analysis, Dr. Joe Weber can establish a decay prevention plan just for you.

A prevention plan is a multi-faceted approach designed to maintain optimum dental health. It involves affordable preventative services at Weber Family Dental. Twice-yearly exams reveal early problems before they progress. Deep cleanings prevent a multitude of serious dental issues such as gum disease for our Norcross and Athens patients who faithfully keep their regular cleaning appointments.

Oral health cannot be maintained solely in our office. Daily brushing and flossing is essential. A healthy diet is necessary and will deliver benefits to your whole body – not just your teeth.

If you suspect you have a cavity or gum disease, call us at 678.928.9320 before it gets worse. We can successfully treat your current problems and restore your dental health. In addition, we will set you on the path toward a healthier future.  We also offer cosmetic dentistry services.

-Because You Deserve a Healthy Smile

Gainesville Pediatric Dentistry

December 16, 2010
Posted by Dr. Joseph Weber — @ 1:51 pm under Family Dentist

Gainesville Pediatric Dentistry Your Gainesville child’s dental health is essential to overall health and vitality. At Weber Family Dental, our Gainesville pediatric dentists love working with you and your child to ensure a healthy smile for life. Why? The health of your Gainesville child’s teeth and gums can affect their speech development, eating habits and self-esteem.

Gainesville pediatric dental care is critical, and that is why we recommend bringing your Gainesville child in to our family dentistry office for a first exam before age one, or when their first tooth erupts. During the initial visit, we can discuss Gainesville dental treatments such as sealants, fluoride treatments, brushing and flossing techniques and Georgia orthodontics.

Gainesville children’s dentists also counsel parents about thumb-sucking, pacifier use and other habits that affect your child’s Gainesville pediatric dental health. We can also help you keep your child’s teeth protected during sporting activities. Call us immediately at 678.928.9320 if your child has a dental emergency or a tooth injury.

Our caring staff will make your child feel comfortable during their Gainesville dental visit.

In additional to offering experienced Gainesville family dentistry, we are also a full-service Georgia cosmetic dental clinic. We offer advice and care on Gainesville lumineers, dental implants, teeth whitening, tooth bonding, and restorative dentistry.

We hope to be your Gainesville children’s dentist consultant.

Weber Family Dental
678.928.9320

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