by Dr John Luther | Apr 17, 2013 | Emergency, Root Canal Therapy, Uncategorized
If my tooth doesn’t hurt, why do I need a root canal? Good question. We’ve all heard the old addage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” In the case of an infected tooth, however, it IS “broke” – in the sense that...
by Dr John Luther | Mar 26, 2013 | Restorative, Uncategorized
What is a crown anyway? Why won’t a filling suffice? A crown is a tooth-shaped restoration, usually made out of all porcelain, porcelain baked over metal, or all metal. Unless requested by the patient, we almost exclusively use all porcelain at Timbercrest...
by Dr John Luther | Feb 19, 2013 | Orthodontics, Uncategorized
Straight Teeth! Timbercrest Dental Center Have you always wanted straighter teeth but didn’t want to put up with the traditional metal wire braces? Many times, adults wish to straighten their teeth but don’t want to go through the hassle of the...
by Dr John Luther | Jan 22, 2013 | Bleaching, General Patient Info
With another year upon us, many dental patients want to exhibit a more youthful appearance. Whether for the patient’s own self-confidence, a new job, or for a family member’s benefit (most often grandkids), we have seen an increase in questions about teeth...
by Dr John Luther | Dec 4, 2012 | Emergency, General Patient Info, Restorative
You may ask, “What is Cracked Tooth Syndrome?” It doesn’t sound like a very original name, does it? Actually, it’s a pretty common condition. And we treat it at Timbercrest Dental Center. Cracked Tooth Syndrome typically affects teeth that are...
by Dr John Luther | Nov 27, 2012 | Dental Hygiene, General Patient Info, Periodontal Disease
You’ve just been seen by Dr. Luther and he’s diagnosed periodontal disease…Now what? Treatment for periodontal (perio) disease ranges from non-invasive to surgery under general anesthesia: Non-surgical procedure called “Scaling and Root...
by Dr John Luther | Nov 20, 2012 | Dental Hygiene, General Patient Info, Periodontal Disease
When you come to Timbercrest Dental Center for an initial or scheduled maintenance appointment, Dr. Luther or one of his hygienists will check for periodontal (perio) disease. They check for perio disease by: observing the color and firmness of the gum tissue (should...
by Dr John Luther | Nov 13, 2012 | General Patient Info
As the end of the year approaches, many people may want to use up available insurance or flexible spending benefits. If you still have insurance or flexible spending benefits left this year, consider having our Appleton dental office do that filling or crown done this...
by Dr John Luther | Oct 9, 2012 | General Patient Info
Dr. Luther and your professional dental staff at Timbercrest Dental Center believe that nothing takes the place of healthy natural teeth. That being said, dental implants run a very close second to your own teeth and are a very viable option for patients who are...
