Jon Frankel Dentistry

Category Archive: Dental Patient Experience

1. Growing our team one smile at a time.

   Jul 05 2022

   July is filled with dozens of reasons to smile. This month we smile because Frankel Dentistry is welcoming a new doctor. We are overjoyed to present Dr. Erin Waples D.D.S!

   

   An Ohio native and former Ohio State Buckeye! Dr. Waples was born and raised in the small village of Mogadore in Northeastern Ohio. She grew up loving soccer, track, and the great outdoors, spending dozens of weekends camping and hiking with her family. 

   She attended the University of Akron where she studied Biomedical Engineering. She knew she wanted a fulfilling, impactful career while still being able to maintain a work life balance. Post graduation she began shadowing different career fields and discovered her passion for dentistry. “There is something so special about working with your hands, touching the lives of patients, and creating long lasting relationships and friendships.” 

   A young Erin Waples pursued her dental degree at THE Ohio State University. She spent her time in Columbus playing intramural soccer, attending Buckeye games with friends, and serving the community through the Delta Sigma Delta organization.

   Dr. Waples is special to us because she is special to someone here! While at THE Ohio State University she met her fiance, fellow Frankel and Puhl dentist, Dr. Westmeyer. Dr. Westmeyer is also an OSU alumni and has been a part of our Maumee team since 2019. These two are avid adventurers! They enjoy camping, hiking, snow sports, and exploring national parks and new destinations! In October 2021 Dr. Westmeyer popped the question and now they patiently plan and await their big day. In the meantime these two are thrilled and grateful to serve the NWO community through their passions. 

   

   Frankel Dentistry is thrilled to have Dr. Waples a part our team. We cannot wait to Change Lives a Smile at a Time with her.

   

2. Struggling with Tooth Sensitivity?

   Jul 01 2022

   How often do you feel oral pain after enjoying a bite of your summer sundae on a nice July night? Or struggle to enjoy a nice hot cup of soup? You could be struggling with tooth sensitivity. 

   What is tooth sensitivity?

   Tooth sensitivity is pain or discomfort as a response to hot and cold stimuli. This can be anything from hot foods to cold air.

   What causes tooth sensitivity?

   Let’s look at the anatomy of a tooth. The strong outer layer of a tooth is called enamel. The more enamel is worn down the more sensitive the tooth becomes. 

   There are many factors which could contribute to tooth sensitivity such as:

   -brushing too hard

   -Acidic foods

   -Teeth grinding

   -Tooth decay

   -Gastrointestinal issues such as GERD

   How to care for sensitive teeth?

   First and foremost visit a dentist for a full exam. A cleaning and professional exam can help detect any deeper issues which could be causing your sensitivity or any other oral health concerns. Your dentist may recommend fluoride treatments to help protect and rebuild your enamel. They may also recommend alcohol- free mouthwash and a toothpaste specialized for sensitive teeth. Specialized products often have desensitizing ingredients to help block discomfort and limited irritating ingredients. 

   

   Maintaining a strong, consistent oral health care routine at home can do wonders for your oral health. Invest in products which can help rebuild and protect enamel. Practice a healthy diet and try limiting acidic foods. Frankel Dentistry wants to help you achieve and maintain optimal oral health care. Visit us on our other online platforms to learn more about your oral health.

   

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3. Men’s Health Matters!

   Jun 20 2022

   June is Men’s Health Awareness Month and Frankel Dentistry is spreading awareness and encouraging healthy habits. Did you know over 350,000 men die every year from heart disease? And only 3 out 5 have regular physicals. Believe it or not, your oral health is connected to your health! This is why we always say a Healthy Mouth Promotes a Healthy Body! Oral health is often overlooked but did you know there are currently 3.6 billion individuals struggling with oral diseases? 

   

   Your mouth is typically a good indicator of your overall well-being. Individuals with periodontal disease have the same risk factors as those with heart disease. Diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and Alzthemiers can all be connected to oral health. Frankel Dentistry wants to see you live a healthy, happy life with smiles to share for years to come. How can you make sure you’re practicing a healthy lifestyle?

   Here are some heart healthy habits to help encourage a healthy lifestyle!

   1. A healthy diet.

   Limit your fat and sodium consumption! Highly fat foods are known to increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. This is because fatty foods increase cholesterol which lead to high blood pressure, build up in the blood, clogged arteries, and more. 

   A heart healthy diet includes whole grains, fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and limit processed foods. 

   2. Exercise!

   30 minutes a few days a week is all you need! Cardio exercises such as walking, running, cycling, or exercise classes all help strengthen your heart. Find a form of exercise you love and will look forward to! 

   3. DENTAL CARE

   As you know a healthy mouth promotes a healthy body! Studies have shown bacteria in the mouth creates plaque which can move into the bloodstream and increase your risk for diabetes, stroke, and more. Remember to brush twice a day for at least two minutes, floss regularly, and schedule your recare appointments! 

   4. Quality rest.

   Quality sleep is essential to your health and well-being. Sleep allows your heart to rest as well as improve blood pressure and heart rate. We recommend a 7-8 hours of quality rest a night.

   

4. Who Makes You Smile?

   Jun 01 2022

   

   On May 31st we celebrated National Smile Day! As a dental practice we love any reason to share smiles. One of our Core Values is gratitude, so needless to say it’s easy for us to find reasons for us to smile. Our patients make us smile, our teams make us smile, our careers make us smile. Sharing a smile with someone can mean more than you know!

   In order to express our gratitude for the ones who make us smile, we gifted glass mugs to our patients on Friday to show our appreciation!

   

   As we celebrated National Smile Day a patient mentioned how smiling wasn’t always the norm, in fact it was “frowned upon”. We decided to do our research!

   In early 1600s portraits you often see individuals emotionless and lacking a positive expression. This is because people suffer tooth rot and decay from poor diet and high sugars. As dentistry developed the smile slowly became more popular. In the early 1700’s French began to show their teeth in portraits, this was quickly rejected by priests and reformists insisting smiling and laughter showed lack of self control or good manners. In the 1800s dentistry emerged, as dentistry developed so did an attitude of authenticity. By the 1950’s smiling in portraits became the norm and has developed into the smile we love to share today!

   

   Gratitude, encouragement, and TECHNOLOGY!

   A look and learn with NEW tech!

   Tired of those sticky, gunky impressions? So are we!

   Frankel Dentistry is excited to introduce the latest technological addition to our practice THE Itero Scanner an intraoral scanner which captures 6000 digital images in under a minute. This means we can have a full digital mold of your mouth in minutes. Popular for restorative  and orthodontic dentistry, the Itero helps us quickly and accurately identify your clinical needs, intracaries, crowns, veneers, and develop an action plan. 

5. Family Wellness Month

   May 18 2022

   May is Family Wellness Month AND Mental Health Month.

   Your physical health is just as important as your mental health! This month we are sharing healthy habits to encourage a healthier lifestyle for you and your family!

   1. Get outside! A little summer sunshine can go a long way. Chances are you’ve spent the winter tucked away and Vitamin D deprived. Take a family walk or bike ride in the evening, visit a new park or trail, walk the dog daily, and be sure to take in the sunshine and fresh air.

   

   2. Try a healthy new recipe. Pick a night to cook a healthy meal with your family. This is a great way to spend quality time together while still being productive. This is also an opportunity to teach children the importance of a balanced diet and trying new foods.

   3. Practice mindfulness. This is an opportunity to help your children understand the importance of mental health. Simply reflect on the day you’ve had or situations which have left your little ones with certain emotions. Help them discover “why” they feel the emotions they do. Also, try a five minute meditation or positive affirmations. Encourage your children to highlight their favorite things about themselves to promote self esteem!

   4. Find a self care routine. Help your loved ones find a way they love to care for themselves, this could be taking time for a skin care routine, workout routine, an oral care routine, or nighttime cooldown routine. This is time for you all to relax yet still be productive towards your health.

   

   5. Practice oral health! A healthy mouth promotes a healthy body. Teaching your kids healthy oral habits at a young age can help ensure a beautiful, life lasting smile. Brush, floss, rinse, visit Dr. Frankel and repeat!
   6. Connect with one another. Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. It never hurts to remind your family how much they mean to you and the impact they’ve made on your life.

   

6. Implant Dentures Change Lives

   Apr 01 2022

   Did you know 69% of American adults are missing at least one tooth? Losing an adult tooth can be devastating, not only does it affect your mental health but your physical health as well. Missing teeth can lead to gum disease, bone loss, and more missing teeth. 

   

   Looking for a solution?

   Dental implants and implant supported dentures are the best and most permanent way to replace missing teeth. Frankel Dentistry offers partial and full dentures, placed with a titanium root which can be just as strong as your original teeth. This helps prevent bone loss and build confidence in your smile.

   The beauty of implant supported dentures at Frankel Dentistry, is the procedure is done in house. We take a 3D scan that allows us to place the implant virtually, in the perfect spot. Once the dental image of the implant is created we can create a guide. The guide allows the implant supported dentures to be quickly and precisely placed.

   Within three to four months, the implant or implants will fuse to the bone, and the implant crown, tooth, or dentures can be placed.

   Don’t believe us? Meet Alan.

   Alan is a kind, friendly Toledo native who loves family, conversation, and Cafe Donuts. We sat down with Alan, listened to his concerns, weighed out his options and the final result? A beautiful, brand new smile.

   

   Alan shares how appearances have such an impact on your well-being. While he is still the same kind soul he was before his smile makeover, he finds himself easily accepted by new friends, presented with new opportunities and confidence in his smile. Find your smile again at Frankel Dentistry.

   https://youtu.be/_fQm9fIwNBQ

7. Gratitude Always.

   Nov 23 2021

   Gratitude Always. It has been quite a year for Frankel Dentistry. We have watched our spirits, team, and leadership grow immensely. With gratitude being one of our Core Values, we find it even more imperative to express gratitude for the big and small during this season. 

   One thing we can always be thankful for is our team. 

   Not only do we have the best patients, but the best team. 

   

   A positive workplace encourages productivity and inspires drive in all individuals. I’d love to thank our team for being focused on their goals, providing the best patient care, exercising strong communication, and always going above and beyond in their department as well as others. 

   We are grateful to build and grow with a driven, dedicated, and passionate team. Changing Lives a Smile at a Time is even more meaningful with people who uplift you and push us to be the best! So to all of our Frankel Dentistry teams -thank you, we are grateful for each and everyone of you.  Happy Thanksgiving!

8. Are You Wasting Your Dental Insurance?

   Aug 11 2021

   Frankel Dentistry’s Five Top Tips for Dental Insurance Coverage

   Dental insurance is a great benefit. Midwest dentist, Dr. Jon Frankel has five tips to best use dental coverage.

   1. Study the plan options during open enrollment and find the plan that best serves your dental health. Make sure there are dentists in your area who accept your plan.

   2. Find a dentist who will do complimentary benefits checks and treatment plan consultations. Understanding your treatment options and insurance benefits helps you gain and maintain dental health.

   3. Schedule your new patient exam and subsequent visits early in the year.

   4. Make sure to schedule at least two well checks or hygiene re-care visits every year. Take care of small issues before they become big problems!

   5. Understand your dental insurance is a great help but behavior is the key to a healthy smile. Brush. Floss. Complete needed treatment as soon as possible.

   Want additional information? Check the American Dental Association website at https://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/dental-care-concerns/paying-for-dental-care/using-dental-benefits

   or call Frankel Dentistry at 419-474-9611 Toledo, Ohio or 419-483-0221 Maumee, Ohio.

9. New Normal

   Apr 29 2020

   Toledo dentist, Dr. Jon Frankel, has served the Toledo community through dentistry with an always better approach since he graduated from dental school in 1992. Frankel Dentistry has been setting the standard for dentistry since 1946 when Dr. Sheldon Frankel opened the doors.

   

   Dr. Sheldon Frankel was innovative. He was the first dentist in Toledo, Ohio to use an electric hand-piece. The doctors, healthcare providers and staff at Frankel Dentistry are grateful to continue changing lives a smile at a time with this always better philosophy.

   

   Dr. Frankel has gone the extra mile to place HEPPA 13 filters throughout the both offices, Maumee and Toledo, as well as has had UV lights installed in the furnace and duct work to mitigate the COVID-19 virus.

   

   These offices follow the infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They closely follow these agencies so that they are up to date with any new rulings or guidance. Their infection control procedures are current and adhere to each agencies’ suggestions.

   

   
   To keep their dental family safe, there are some changes. Here are some of the changes they are putting in place according to Dr. Frankel and Dr. Puhl.

   • Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask screening questions. You will be asked these same questions again when you are in the office.
   • We have a hand sanitizing station that we will ask you to use or we may request you wash your hands when you enter the office.
   • We will take your temperature before your appointment.
   • Our reception area will no longer offer magazines and children’s toys. These items are difficult to clean and disinfect. 
   • Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing.
   • Call the office upon arrival. We will come out to get you.
   • Please wear a mask when arriving for your appointment.
   • Please do not bring anyone else with you to your appointment.
   • Our office will continue to use rubber dams for your protection, which now is mandated by the CDC and ADA guidelines.

   It is good to know that there are those stepping up to the challenges of our new normal. Dr. Frankel and Dr. Puhl know what to do and how to do it.

   They really are changing lives a smile at time in Toledo.

10. Quarantine That!

    Apr 21 2020

    Facing quarantine as a nation is a challenge. A Toledo, Ohio dental office employs nearly 90 people. Most of them are confined home while a skeleton crew of professionals are serving those with dental emergencies. These Frankel Dentistry front-line professionals are keeping the hospital emergency rooms clear for Coronavirus patients. What are their stuck-at-home co-workers doing while stationed indoors?

    

    Patients know that the Doctors, Healthcare Providers and Staff at Frankel Dentistry are an energized group. We were wondering how these high-powered professionals were doing while safely tucked into their homes. It might not surprise you that they continue to be quite productive.

    

    Olivia, a Dental Hygienist, has become a professional house painter. She has completed three rooms to perfection. After the liberation, one can imagine she will have lots of friends asking for her to help them with a fresh look for their rooms.

    

    Jenny, also a Dental Hygienist, has completely redecorated several rooms in her house. They are simply gorgeous.

    

    Sarah, the beautiful smile when you walk in the office, is raising chickens. Get your egg order in, as you know everything Sarah does, she does well.

    

    Danni, our Front Desk Guru, may be in the next issue of Lawn and Garden, she has created an amazing antique door/trellis. She is our new official yard artist.

    

    Deb, Dental Hygiene Team Leader, has become a minimalist. She is now our closet organizer extraordinaire. Ask her for tips!

    

    Pamela, Dental Concierge, has grown a green thumb. She has harvested four batches of delicious and nutritious sprouts. She recommends the salad sprout mix due to the tangy hint of radish, but also enjoys alfalfa and mung bean. 

    

    Danielle, part of our financial team, is still at the office part time so we can care for those with dental emergencies and keep the emergency rooms clear for COVID-19 patients. Her days off she is Grandmother/Babysitter and loving it.

    

    Karen, Dental Hygienist, is known for her industrious nature. She is booking it. She has logged in hours of required Continuing Education Units, has been working out daily, knitted an afghan and is keeping her garden weed-free!

    

    Mel, an EFDAs and a Dental Assistant Team leader is a perpetual multi-tasker. She is breeding and raising show livestock while home schooling her children. She and her husband own KNG Show Lambs.

    

    Lindsay, a Dental Hygiene Team Leader and EFDA is enjoying time with her toddler. She also has designed and decorated an amazing nursery for her June baby.

    

    Frankel Dentistry is a special place. They live their values at work and at home. It is more than a dental practice. Patients and the doctors, healthcare providers and staff consider it their dental home.

    

    If you or someone you know has a dental emergency.  Frankel Dentistry is open in Toledo and Maumee.

    Please stay safe. Wear a mask. Wash your hands. Don’t forget to brush and floss.