Lais Dentistry

Are you at risk for gum disease?

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:04:28 +0000

Millions of people have gum disease and don’t even realize it. Gum disease can cause infection and the loss of teeth if not treated. Take the assessment from Perio.org to find out if you are at risk for gum disease.

Assessment

Dr. Lais offers NuCalm Sedation

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:36:29 +0000

Dr. Lais offers many sedation options including NuCalm. NuCalm naturally brings your body to the first stage of sleep and you stay that way the entire appointment. See what actual patients have said after trying NuCalm.

Academy of Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:17:00 +0000

Did you know that for over 12 years, Dr. Lais has been a part of the Academy of Interdisciplinary Dentofacial Therapy? This is a group of like minded professionals who are dedicated to providing comprehensive dentistry on highest levels. After having a very successful practice in Missouri for over two decades, Dr. Lais moved to NWA to work more closely with the Academy. Dr. Lais has been working with AIDT for over 12 years and enjoys sharing his knowledge of dentistry with community groups. With over 25 years of knowledge and experience, he continues to be passionate about perfecting his craft and helping others. To learn more about Dr. Lais visit the ‘About Us‘ page.

What your teeth say about your health

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:31:42 +0000

Your teeth and gums reveal more about your overall health than you may realize. The color and size of your gums as well as the texture of your tongue can bring some unknown issues into the light. For example, did you know that pale gums may be a sign of anemia? Read about this and more from WebMD here.

Dr. Lais on Channel 5

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:49:33 +0000

See Dr. Lais’ interview that aired on Channel 5 if you missed it on Sunday.

Safe, Reputable Sedation Options

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:21:29 +0000

In keeping with his reputation as someone who makes his patients feel respected and at ease, Dr. Lais will sit down with you before every procedure for a one-on-one conversation about the ways we can minimize any discomfort and anxiety during treatment.

Sedation is one of the most effective ways to ensure your dental treatment is as painless and stress-free as possible. With his attention to detail and pursuit of excellence, Dr. Lais’ mission is to make you completely relaxed and comfortable while helping you reach and maintain optimum dental health.

We will create a personalized treatment plan that will give you a relaxing and worry-free dental care experience. Here are several of the safe and effective sedation options we can discuss with you during your visit:

NuCalm
NuCalm is a remarkably safe, natural, and effective sedation process for patients undergoing painful dental procedures. It relaxes patients and minimizes pain without the use of narcotics or controlled substances.

Using micro-electronic currents, noise-reducing headphones, and blackout glasses, this revolutionary technology naturally brings your body to the first stage of sleep. With NuCalm, you will feel the same way you do just as you are about to fall asleep, and this feeling will last through the duration of your treatment.

To date, more than 32,400 dental patients across the United States have experienced calm and relaxing dental appointments using NuCalm, all without a single reported adverse experience. 98 percent of patients who have experienced NuCalm say they would recommend it to their friends and family.

Once the dental appointment is completed, you can leave our office immediately with no side effects, no impairments, and no recovery time. You will leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, and you will be able to drive afterwards and continue the rest of the day as normal.

Nitrous Oxide
When using nitrous oxide as a sedative, we will carefully place a fitted mask over your nose. As you breath naturally through your nose, the nitrous oxide’s relaxing and pain-killing properties will take effect within 2-3 minutes, calming you and minimizing discomfort during your procedure.

These effects are completely gone within minutes of the gas being turned off after your treatment. This allows you to relax during your treatment and resume normal activities once your appointment is over.

I.V. Sedation
Dr. Lais is one of the few dentists in the state of Arkansas who is licensed to provide I.V. sedation, which is the safest way to sedate a patient. With I.V. sedation, you will be completely relaxed and calm while still being able to respond normally to questions from Dr. Lais and his staff. This allows years of dental problems to be treated in fewer appointments.

Most patients who choose I.V. sedation do not recall the procedure the next day, making this an excellent option for highly anxious patients. After undergoing I.V. sedation, you will need to have a driver take you home, and Dr. Lais recommends you rest for the duration of the day after being treated.

For those who cannot tolerate any kind of sedation, we have access to a surgery center for general anesthesia. Oral sedation is also available for those who are uncomfortable being attached to an I.V.

Now Offering Invisalign G4

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:04:35 +0000

Dr. Randy Lais now offers the brand new Invisalign G4, the next generation of SmartForce clinical innovations by Align Technology, Inc. Invisalign is a product used to straighten teeth without the use of braces or retainers. This new and improved version is designed to help doctors treat some of the most challenging, complex cases. The new features guarantee better clinical results for open bite treatments, more predictable movement of upper laterals, and improved root control for canines and central incisors.

Invisalign uses clear trays molded to the patient’s teeth, instead of traditional metal braces, to move teeth. Each set of trays is worn for 2 weeks, and they are removed for things like eating, brushing, and flossing.

In the past, many potential patients became disappointed after learning they weren’t candidates for Invisalign. The new Invisalign G4 widens the range of candidacy for patients. Patients, whose cases were not ideal for Invisalign in the past, now might qualify for the updated version. Among other things, the new Invisalign can work for patients with open bites, something the old Invisalign couldn’t do. Hopefully, this will encourage the many adults who wanted to straighten their teeth without the appearance of braces to do so.

Now offering iTero

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:34:54 +0000

iTero is a new technology used to take impressions of of the mouth. Instead of using a tray and putty, iTero simply takes the impression digitally. The teeth are scanned, and a hand-held wand is used to capture images of the tooth surfaces and gum tissue. The process can be stopped and started as many times as necessary and the digital impression is complete in approximately three to five minutes. Taking impressions this way is painless, especially when compared to the tray and putty method. There is no unpleasant taste, gagging, or anxiety for the patient. The completed scan is transferred to a computer program that builds a three-dimensional model of your teeth. The program also serves as a lab for further examination. The images can be enlarged and even projected onto screens so that the patient is able to see and understand clearly. This process is comfortable, quick, and highly accurate.

New Website Going Live!

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:28:12 +0000

We have officially launched our new website for our practice! We are excited about the new intuitive simple and professional look, as well as the videos we are now able to share with everyone. We will be adding some more interactiveness shortly, so stay tuned!

Straightening Your Teeth with the Help of Invisalign®

admin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:16:19 +0000

Invisalign® has been around for a few years now and has proven to be a very effective solution for straightening teeth.

However, it does not take the place of all orthodontics by any means. There are many outcomes for optimal straightening of the teeth that can’t be accomplished with Invisalign®, in which case traditional orthodontics are the better option. Fortunately, for the great majority of people who once had orthodontics and it has relapsed, Invisalign® is an ideal procedure to get the teeth straight again. There are many situations where Invisalign® can get excellent results, even for someone who has not had orthodontics before.

In order to utilize Invisalign®, it is vital that the dentist has a full understanding of occlusion and the patient’s TMJ (joint of the jaw) health. Training in orthodontic movement and TMJ is ideal. The goal is not just straighter teeth, it is to get a healthy stable outcome for lasting results. Some outcomes with Inivisalign® can be less stable than they would be with traditional braces, which increases the need for fixed retention, such as wire bonding on the lower teeth or the use of retainers indefinitely.

Invisalign does allow business people to straighten their teeth and not have their image/business savvy interfered with because they can communicate well with Invisalign®, and most people can not even tell you have anything on your teeth. One of the big benefits we see from a dental standpoint is that you can straighten your teeth but still remove these things, brush and floss your teeth, and still keep them very healthy. With traditional braces you can not clean your teeth as well and it holds stuff against your gums. Many individuals with traditional braces end up with inflammation of the gums and discolored teeth from the pressure of the braces. Invisalign® has big advantages in that it uses the most modern Cad/Cam technology. This is where the dentist can view your individual case using a computer program that helps to guide how the movements in the teeth are made. An individual plan can be made that is tailored for optimal treatment for each patient.