Lais Dentistry

Results from the Community Block Party

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:01:23 +0000

The Community Block Party was a success! We raised over $700 for the Elizabeth Richardson Center and received lots of toys, art supplies, and books for the children. Thanks to all who were able to make it to the event. If you weren’t able to make it, or even if you were, take a look at a few photos we snapped of the evening.

Community Block Party to Benefit the Elizabeth Richardson Center

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:22:38 +0000

Dr. Randy & Jackie Lais and Staff
Invite you to a

Community Block Party

We are eager to share information about our practice and newest technologies.

We will be accepting donations for The Elizabeth Richardson Center,
in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Lais’ grandson, Hudson.

Please consider bringing an item to donate to the Elizabeth Richardson Center from the list below or from their Amazon Wish List.

We will have tours, hors d’ oeuvres, wine, live music, and iPad2 and Teeth Whitening giveaways during the event.

Thursday, May 10th

4:00-7:00 p.m.

Randolph L Lais DDS PA

5508 Pinnacle Point Dr, Rogers AR 72758

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You can view and purchase supplies from the Center’s Amazon wish list here or from the list below.

children’s books
art supplies
outdoor riding toys
cash donations are always welcome

Learn more about the Elizabeth Richardson Center here.

Neighborhood Block Party

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:07:22 +0000

On May 1oth our office will be hosting a Neighborhood Block Party to benefit the Elizabeth Richardson Center on behalf of Dr. and Mrs. Lais’ grandson, Hudson. We’ll be providing more details soon, but be sure to mark the date on your calendar!

Cone Beam 3D X-ray Unit

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:40:58 +0000

Dr. Lais’ staff just got trained on the new Cone Beam 3D X-ray technology. Learn more about the unit below and see photos from the staff’s hands-on training!

The Cone Beam allows a more precise measure for implants and tells exactly how much bone volume there is to work with. This is different than a 2 dimensional X-ray, which only shows the height of the bone.

The X-ray is also useful during surgical procedures like third molars and wisdom teeth extraction by showing exactly where the nerve lies in relation to the tooth. The biggest risk when removing third molars is damaging the nerve, which could cause permanent numbness. The Cone Beam X-ray decreases this risk exponentially.

Diagnoses are much more accurate and detailed with Cone Beam technology. Locating impacted teeth, cancerous lesions, and finding fraction lines after trauma such as a car wreck or sports injury are much easier with the new equipment.

Not only does the Cone Beam help with current dental work, but it also provides a way for dentists to view and treat past problems. For example, if a patient had a root canal and is still experiencing pain, the Cone Beam helps find additional roots that weren’t treated or possible fractured roots. A regular X-ray cannot show these symptoms.

Lastly, the machine aids TMJ patients in pain relief by providing great detail of the joint. It’s much easier for a doctor to determine the immediate treatment needed rather than trying a few treatments to see what helps the patient.

March of Dimes 2012

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:50:55 +0000

Dr. Lais and his wife, Jackie, walked in the March of Dimes on Saturday to raise funds for premature babies. They were on team Kyler and Hudson. Kyler is their great nephew who was 6 weeks early, and Hudson is their grandson, born 8 weeks early. Here are a couple photos from the day!

Underlying Causes of Toothaches

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:40:46 +0000

Everyone gets a toothache every now and then, but do you know what could be causing your pain? Sometimes, it can be a cavity, which is most people’s typical thought, but there are many more issues that could be causing soreness in your mouth. Other things that can cause your teeth to hurt are abscessed teeth, a tooth fracture, a damaged filling, chewing gum, grinding your teeth, allergies, or even infected gums.

Symptoms of toothaches can be pain that’s sharp, throbbing, or constant, having pain when pressure is applied to the tooth, swelling around the tooth, a fever, headache, or even foul tasting drainage from the tooth.

As you can see, a toothache can be more than just annoying discomfort and can also have a more severe cause than many people realize. See your dentist if your tooth hurts for more than a day or two or if the pain is severe. Our goal is to take care of your entire mouth, so that your teeth will not only look beautiful but stay healthy to help you prevent toothaches in the future.

Are Veneers for You?

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:46:14 +0000

Veneers can help a wide variety of patients with a multitude of problems. Most often, veneers are used for discolored teeth, teeth that are worn down, broken or chipped teeth, irregularly shaped teeth, or even to fill gaps in between teeth.

Veneers are very advantageous to many patients. Veneers provide a natural appearance, so no one will be able to tell you have them. Generally, gums tissue tolerates the porcelain material well. Additionally, the porcelain is more stain resistant than materials used in the past. They will also maintain their shine, brilliance, and translucency because the composite is a porcelain material that is not going to change over time.

It is important to address the underlying issue before choosing veneers. At Lais Dentistry one of our goals is to create beautiful smiles, but more importantly we focus on getting and maintaining a healthy mouth first.

Aging and Oral Care

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:56:38 +0000

Aging sometimes requires you take care of your teeth differently than you have in the past. There are new things to think about and do that you may not have had to before. Read more about aging and your teeth from the ADA here.

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.