Are you considering dental implants in Waverly NE for your upcoming tooth replacement? If so, we’ve got a great reason to go for it. Dr. Timothy Vacek at Amberly Dental performs the entire procedure, from the implantation to the restoration of dental implants, all under one roof. Because there’s no need to shuffle between an oral surgeon and your implant dentist to enjoy the benefits of a complete smile.
July 20, 2016
April 30, 2016
Just as your home needs a solid foundation, so does your smile. Your teeth are supported by an infrastructure of gum tissue and bone. These need to be healthy in order for you to have a smile that is both strong and beautiful. Unfortunately, your gums and the underlying bone structure can be threatened by gum disease, a chronic bacterial infection that initiates an inflammatory response that can be destructive. To treat gum disease, Waverly, NE, comes to Dr. Vacek and the staff at Amberly Dental for scaling and root planing.
March 18, 2016
When you lose one or more of your teeth, the affects can be devastating. Biting, chewing and eating food becomes challenging, which can affect your nutrition and health. A missing tooth can affect the appearance of your smile and sometimes even the way you speak, causing you to feel self-conscious or embarrassed about your smile. Dr. Timothy Vacek offers dental implants for Waverly, NE residents to help restore form and function to their smiles. Dental implants are by far the best option available to replace a missing tooth, and here are a few reasons why.
January 8, 2016
We’ve got some good news, just in time for the new year. As convenient as it is having a Subway sandwich shop right next door, Amberly Dental is ready to move on to bigger and better places. As your e’ve already helped so many people in our community achieve excellent oral health, but we know we could do a lot more in a bigger office — and that’s why we’re busy constructing a new, state-of-the-art practice here in Waverly. We expect to make the move in July of this year, and we can’t wait for you to see it!
December 30, 2015
Last month, we talked to you about how not having dental insurance can affect your oral health. (Read that blog in a new window here.) With that fresh on our minds, we thought it would be a good time to share the good news about our Advantage Plan — the better-than-insurance option that provides patients like you with preventive care for just $25 a month. That’s right, you can receive excellent dental care from your dentist in Waverly, NE without spending a small fortune. We think that’s news just about anybody can get excited about. Keep reading to learn more, right in time for the New Year!
(more…)August 25, 2015
Your teeth need to be properly taken care of, and that includes maintaining great dental hygiene habits. If you are practicing not-so-good dental habits, you’re putting your oral health at risk. Brushing and flossing your teeth are two very important tasks. They help keep your mouth clean and fresh while also promoting great oral health. But, are you brushing correctly? How do you know if you are/aren’t? These are common questions that are asked at our Waverly, NE office whenever patients visit us during their regular checkups and cleanings.
The truth is, there is a right and wrong way to brushing teeth. Some patients don’t brush their teeth for nearly as long as they should or aren’t brushing each individual tooth. Whatever the case may be, we want you to know how to properly brush. Remember to floss, too! Dr. Vacek wants every one of his patients to live with excellent oral health, and properly brushing your teeth can help you achieve great oral health. When your oral health is in great shape, it usually means good things for your overall health, too. If you think you may not be brushing correctly or could use a few tips, we’ve got you covered. Dr. Vacek is the dentist Waverly, NE residents can trust.
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July 13, 2015
People delay essential dental procedures such as exams, crowns, and gum disease therapy because they have no dental insurance. Dr. Tim Vacek of Amberly Dental offers an outstanding alternative called Advantage–the discount dental plan which give participants substantial savings on preventive and restorative services with no deductible or yearly maximum.
Are you retired or simply have no dental insurance? Have you postponed dental procedures because you can’t pay for them? Preventive dental care not only supports oral health but is important to systemic health, too. You can’t afford not to take care of your teeth and gums.
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December 15, 2014
If we had teeth like reptiles and sharks we would have no need for the dentist! I was watching a show yesterday on evolution. It peaked my interest because they were talking about teeth. Reptiles and sharks have several sets of teeth so if one has a problem, no big deal, they’ll get a new one. Supposedly, we are higher up on the evolutionary chain – so why only 2 sets? Our “lifetime” teeth allow for a stable occlusion or bite. This precise occlusion enables precision eating and chewing which turns out, is much more efficient than gnawing and ripping. Since our ancestors could digest so efficiently, they had much more time for hunting. Hey, I’m glad we have more time to hunt! However, I’m sure there are many people out there who would prefer shark teeth. No matter which way you look at it, evolution has decided that we’re stuck with our teeth for the rest of our life.
February 24, 2014
The title of this article came from something one of my patients said to me. From what I collected, the conversation went something like this:
Patient: “Yeah, my dentist told me I need a crown. It’s my first one. He said the tooth would be good as new when I left the office.”
Co-worker:”Ohhhh no, you’ll be wearing a temporary when you leave. Trust me I’ve had many. They’re awful. They don’t fit right, they’re rough, and half the time it comes off before your next appointment.”
Patient: “There are two appointments?!”
Co-worker: “Yep, you have to take off work twice, go in twice, get numb twice. Good luck!”
Patient: “I’m pretty sure he told me it would only be one visit.”
Co-worker: “Dental crown in one visit? That’s impossible!”
Being submerged in dentistry every day, I occasionally forget that most people do not really care about, or much less, keep up on, dental technology. This article is meant to explain one of the most revolutionary technologies in dentistry today, CAD-CAM restorations. CAD-CAM stands for “Computer Aided Design-Computer Aided Manufacture” and is used to make and design almost any product these days.
How is this type of crown different from the one’s I used to get? In the past, many crowns were made with metal, either full gold or a metal core with a porcelain shell. A revolutionary material called lithium disilicate allows us to make a crown entirely out of porcelain. Studies show that if done properly, it’s actually less prone to breaking than the older white crowns because its one solid material rather than a thin layer of porcelain placed on top of metal.Is it possible to have a crown done in one day? Yes, in fact we do it every day at Amberly Dental.
Do they last? Studies show that these crowns will last every bit as long, if not longer than, the previous types of crowns. I personally see a better fit with this type of crown then I did from the ones I ordered from a lab. Also, it’s important to note that the dentist can evaluate everything immediately. This means that improvements to the design of the crown can be done and assessed chairside. This immediate feedback has proven invaluable to creating the best crown possible.
Overall, I admit that I’m a bit of a “nerd” when it comes to this stuff but I absolutely love it. I’m truly excited for this and other technologies that will change the way we do dentistry forever. In the end, who doesn’t want to spend LESS time in the dental office?
October 10, 2013
This post is the first in a series that addresses common threats to your teeth. The first is obvious but important nonetheless. Unfortunately, for varied reasons, many people avoid the dentist. Generally these reasons are fear, time, and finances. I definitely understand this; I too do not “enjoy” having dental work done. However, the irony of this scenario is that eventually problems will arise and when they do the treatment will be more difficult, take longer, and cost more. A sign of a good dentist is one that attempts to maintain routine 6 month appointments, not to bug you or ensure office profits, but because they care about you. Truth is the longer a person waits the larger and more expensive the treatment is. This is an easy fix, before you leave your dental appointment, make the next appointment and keep it!
A good modern dental office will also address the most common issues related to avoiding the dentist. At Amberly Dental in Waverly, NE for instance, we have a calm, comfortable environment including nitrous oxide and TV’s on the ceiling to take your mind off the work. In addition, we pride ourselves on being efficient and on time. Our entire staff becomes uncomfortable if someone has to wait over 5 minutes. If you routinely wait for dental appointments it’s not acceptable in this day and age. Here’s a quick tip if you hate waiting like I do, schedule appointments first thing in the morning or first thing after lunch. There’s little chance of running late at these times. Finally, cost is always a factor. At Amberly Dental we, like most modern offices, have various forms of financing to make it easier. If nothing else, please remember waiting until it hurts is always a losing scenerio. To sum things up, my father-in-law, a recent convert to regular dental appointments, made this comment that says it all, “This 6 month thing is great. I should have been doing it years ago.”