A toothache can be a very disconcerting problem. At The Dentist’s Studio, we’ve observed that when a toothache strikes, the discomfort can overshadow everything else in your life. Thanks to your toothache dentist for Orlando, Dr. Zachary Hodgins, you don’t have to live with tooth pain any longer!
Pain from a tooth is usually an indication of a dental problem such as:
Deep decay
A dental abscess
Exposed root
Tooth fracture
Advanced gum disease
Usually, the pain isn’t going to go away on its own. Your Winter Park toothache dentist for Orlando understands that toothaches happen, and when they do, you want them addressed as soon as possible. Patients of The Dentist’s Studio who experience a toothache can rest assured that their comfort and oral health are our priority. This is why we’ve put in place a system for dental emergencies that allows you to get relief quickly and conveniently.
For more information, or if you are a patient of Dr. Hodgins currently experiencing tooth pain, contact your toothache dentist for Orlando, FL today!
I am John Markham. I am a day trader and I also am an entertainment design coordinator and producer. I found the Dentist Studio through a recommendation of another dentist. I’ve made a career of not going to the dentist. Because I traveled all over the world for quite a while, it was easy for me to avoid going and I didn’t for 25 years. It was obvious that I needed help between pain and just knowing of 25 years of abuse. The whole idea of going to the dentist is like eh to me. I felt I needed sedation so he was recommended. I went to him, their staff is unbelievably friendly. He is unbelievably friendly. Not only friendly and an expert, but he’s also, how do I put this, the guy is willing to work with you in any capacity and I needed sedation for the first go around. I can put it all together in this, if I was a spy, all they would have to do is come in to the room their holding me, start a dentist drill and I would say okay the President is down the hall, to the right, the money is down to the left. I’m deathly afraid of dentists and he made it extremely comfortable, went above and beyond to a point where when I thought I might be ready to not take sedation and my wallet was possibly suggesting that I not take sedation, he said we will work that out. We will take care of this. We feel it’s the most comfortable thing for you and we want you to be comfortable. So he, his staff, the whole operation, I can’t speak highly enough of them. I was really, really nervous. They suggested maybe some nitrous I believe to call me down before they went through the sedation. It was so good, I barely remember but fundamentally it’s an IV and you’re like ‘poof’, you go to sleep. Everything was done and he took care of quite a bit of work because as I said it was 25 years of neglect and he was able to streamline all of that in a single visit and in doing so while I came out of it by wife helped me out to the car. I went home, took a nap, end a story. It was all done. It made it so comfortable that I could go back even though I the first couple visits after that were still like ‘eh’. The girls know you by name. At this point, I can go comfortably. I feel more confident. I was having nightmares. I’d wake up from knowing that I hadn’t been to the dentist and maybe there was some kind of pain that was going on that would wake me up but it was not only in my conscious mind but obviously my subconscious mind. It obviously was bothering me. I feel great that I now know that I’m up-to-date, things are good. I can chew corn and all that stuff. You feel embarrassed to be that afraid of something. I’ve done productions for the King of Belgium and the Sultan of Oman and I did President Reagan’s inaugural and that stuff is like water off a duck’s back. I’ve been doing that stuff my whole life so I felt like silly and foolish to be afraid of going to the dentist when I’m done these shows for hundreds and thousands of people and all of this stuff. You would think there might be some fear associated with that but I guess it’s what you’re used to and I wasn’t used to going to the dentist and that’s where Dr. Hodgins and his staff made it unbelievably comfortable to go through the process. I consider him a person that is not only good at what he does but, we don’t go out to dinner, but I would call him and his staff friends.
Heidi Hatch: …for you this morning. It’s concerning your dental health. Do you have a mercury filling, maybe more than 1? I know I’ve got one. There’s many concern right now this morning over whether or not they’re really safe. While they are still approved by the American Dental Association, some dentists say they’re hazardous to your health and that’s why the Food and Drug Administration is now reviewing this case yet again after ruling to risks to patients as moderate but not harmful to your health 18 months ago. Tune this live is Orlando dentist, Dr. Zach Hodgins. Dr. Hodgins, thanks so much for coming in.
Dr. Zach Hodgins: Thank you for having me.
Heidi Hatch: Let’s talk a little bit about the reason why this concern is coming up. Why are we talking about this right now?
Dr. Zach Hodgins: I think that there have been many concerns with environmental exposure to… of mercury to human beings and there are a lot of studies that have shown that mercury fillings actually leak mercury into the system on a daily basis. So I think that’s concerned everybody.
Heidi Hatch: Do you use the mercury amalgam fillings in your practice?
Dr. Zach Hodgins: I do not.
Heidi Hatch: Why?
Dr. Zach Hodgins: For several reasons. They’re not really desired by patients for aesthetic reasons and also concern about the health issues as well. And they also crack teeth over time because they act like thermometers. Since they have so much mercury, they expand and contract with changes in temperature so they can damage teeth.
Heidi Hatch: We have been hearing for years now… if you’re pregnant don’t eat fish that has mercury, get rid of your mercury thermometers, all of these aren’t in our bodies 24 hours a day. Well, putting those mercury fillings in there, can this have an effect on our brain or kidneys as we otherwise hear in other things when they’re saying really stay away from mercury?
Dr. Zach Hodgins: Right. I think that it can. And studies have shown that chronic mercury exposure can lead to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease so I think that’s definitely a concern… that’s what the FDA panel meeting this week will be discussing.
Heidi Hatch: Last time they assessed, they said that it’s a moderate concern but it’s not something that’s harmful to your health. Do you think the FDA would be reticent no matter what they find to say, “This is bad, you gotta take it out.” Because then, you create a situation where everybody’s like, “I gotta rid of these, I don’t have the money, how do I do this?” And then the entire country’s freaking out.
Dr. Zach Hodgins: Well I would hope that the FDA’s more concerned with our safety rather than economic downfall of having these fillings in your mouth, hopefully that’s the case.
Heidi Hatch: Mercury amalgam fillings. I’ve seen a video online, you go in Youtube and you see a video that some doctors have taken where it shows the mercury fillings leaking off when you chew in your mouth or when anything else goes on in there. Is that realistic? Does that happen?
Dr. Zach Hodgins: Yes, absolutely. Studies have shown that the mercury is leeched from the fillings between 3 to 27 micrograms per day. So that’s definitely significant, I think.
Heidi Hatch: The American Dental Association still says it’s safe. It’s still the preferred metal of choice to use when filling teeth. Why is it that they back it?
Dr. Zach Hodgins: Well I think that’s a combination of the FDA’s guidelines, I think that’s probably what they’re following. So that’s… I think that’s the reason why.
Heidi Hatch: Alright, before we let you go, one other quick question. People are considering getting these out, are there safer ways to do it or things you have to think about when you talk to your own dentist?
Dr. Zach Hodgins: Yes absolutely. There are protocols that have been set up for instance, by the IAOMT that’s…will provide for safe amalgam removal.
Heidi Hatch: Alright we’ll be following the FDA’s findings and we’ll bring it to you when we have it. Dr. Hodgins, thanks so much for coming in and sharing your answers with us this morning.
The Orlando Business Journal named Dr. Zach Hodgins “Best Dentist In Central Florida” in their annual Reader’s Choice Awards. The Orlando Business Journal is a newspaper in Orlando, Florida that covers business news, news events in Florida and around the globe. Dr. Hodgins operates his dental practice, The Dentist’s Studio, in Winter Park, FL, a suburb of Orlando, FL. He helps patients with all types of dental concerns. His primary focus is treating patients that are afraid of the dentist. He is certified in IV sedation and uses this to complete several appointments worth of dental procedures in as few as one visit. Dr Zach Hodgins treats patients that need emergency dental care, root canals, tooth extractions, implant dentistry, crowns, bridges, fillings, periodontal treatment, and simple cleanings. Dr Hodgins is also an expert in treating patients that have obstructive sleep apnea. Contact Dr. Hodgins today for a consultation at 407.647.1744.
Root canal therapy has really developed a reputation as being one of the most feared procedures in all of dentistry. Just the mere mention of the word ” Root canal ” conjures up visions of pain and terror. The good news is that things have changed dramatically over the years, and root canals have become pain free for the most part. Most patients may only feel a small pinch when the anesthetic is delivered. The procedure itself is used to remove the infected nerve and blood vessels from a tooth that is causing a toothache or infection. After the anesthetic has been administered, the tooth is isolated with a barrier called a rubber dam. The rubber dam is utilized to protect the patient from swallowing any of the materials used when completing a root canal. After isolation, access to the tooth and infection is completed and the infection is removed. Finally the tooth is sealed with an antimicrobial sealer and warm gutta percha, a rubberized material that seals the root canal system.
Dr. Zach Hodgins, a dentist that practices in the Orlando, FL area has helped thousands of patients with their toothaches by using root canal therapy. Dr. Hodgins welcomes emergency patients and sees them the same day for toothache relief. Call 407.647.1744 for relief from your toothache today!
Our 3rd annual “Dentistry From the Heart” event was another huge success. With a team of 6 dentists and 12 hygienists and 10 assistants, we were able to help over 80 patients smile again. Thanks to everyone for their help. This event is a highlight of the year for us, and we look forward to another year of service for our Orlando community. Video and photos from the event will be posted soon.
At CHEST 2009, the 75th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), new research has shown that golfers with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)who received nasal positive airway pressure (NPAP) improved their daytime sleepiness scores and lowered their golf handicap by as much as 3 strokes. This research suggest that the possibility of improving your golf game may be motivation to improve NPAP compliance rates within the golfing community. Study resultes showed that the best golfers, defined as HI <12, had the most substantial improvements in their game. Within this group, the average HI dropped from 9.2 (+/- 2.9) to 6.3 (+/- 3.0); the SQ score from 10.8 (+/- 1.9), to 2.8 (+/- 2.6).
“The biggest handicap improvements occurred in the lower handicap, often older golfers. This group typically would be expected to trend in the opposite direction due to age-related deterioration in strength and endurance,” said Mr. Friedman. “The drop in handicap among the better golfers probably reflected that the major limiting factor was not golf skill but cognitive compromise that improved when the sleep apnea was treated.”
“OSAS can lead to daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and cognitive impairment, all side effects which can negatively impact a person’s ability to golf to the best of one’s ability.” said Marc L. Benton, MD, FCCP, Atlantic Sleep and Pulmonary Associates, Madison, NJ. “As any golfer knows, when your ability to think clearly or make good decisions is compromised, the likelihood of playing your best is greatly diminished,” said Dr. Benton. “Through treatment with NPAP, we can improve many cognitive metrics, such as attention span, memory, decision-making abilities, and frustration management, which may, in turn, positively affect a person’s golf game.”
Science says a dentist can improve your golf game. Dr. Zachary Hodgins of The Dentist Studio in central Florida is ready to help you improve your golf score and help you feel alive during the day. If you are having trouble sleeping or never feel rested there is a possibilty you could be suffering from OSA.
Heart Disease. Who knows if you are at risk? Several studies conducted by Cardiologists, and by Periodontists (gum disease specialists) now suggest that there are various connections between dental health and heart disease. If you have gum disease, false teeth, or rotting teeth you are have a higher risk of heart disease. These studies suggest that keeping your mouth healthy is one of the keys to having a healthy heart.
One of the most common was periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a large amount of bacteria that is in the mouth. Many studies reveal that people who need heart transplants, suffer heart attacks, or need heart surgery were more likely to have dental problems. You can’t get by with normal brushing and flossing because the gums can bleed and let the bacteria into the blood stream. This can cause bacteria to line up on the walls of your arteries, which leads to atherosclerosis and artery blockage. It can also cause bacterial endocarditis, which is a form of strep bacteria that causes vegetative matter to grow in the valves of your heart.
Dental health and heart disease have a large connection to each other. People who have had surgeries, especially surgeries that used artificial valves, conduits or stents absolutely need antibiotic treatment prior to receiving any type of dental treatment, even a teeth cleaning. Its very important to talk to your dentist about heart conditions or surgeries you’ve had. Your cardiologist will know if you need what are called prophylactic antibiotics prior to seeing the dentist. This large single dose of antibiotics taken an hour prior to dental work does prevent the greater risk of developing bacterial endocarditis.
Prevention is the key. This means flossing regularly & getting two teeth cleanings a year. If you have been diagnosed with gum disease, you should check with your Dentist about antibiotic mouthwashes that can help remove bacteria from your mouth before flossing. In Orlando and Central Florida Dr. Zachary Hodgins at The Dentist Studio can help keep your heart healthy and prevent future health risks.
