Henry Buhl, Orthodontist
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Henry Buhl

Orthodontist

4355 TN-58 Chattanooga Tennessee, 37416
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Craniofacial group children's hospital, great Lakes society orthodontists, Southern society orthodontists, American society general dentists, tn. Dept health appointment to hospital affiliation

Education and Training

Furman university BS 1970

university of Kentucky DMD 1974

university of Kentucky MS 1978

Provider Details

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Henry Buhl's Expert Contributions
  • A Primer to Dentistry on General Topics

    I've been deliberate about waiting to define the way I want to set this blog up in order to sample some questions over the past few months and see what topics are of interest. I find that many patients through their questions make me realize that a vast majority doesn't get regular Dental Care. That...

  • My child accidentally ate toothpaste. What should I do?

    I think you have a potential dentist coming through the family because I used to carry a tube around in my pocket when I was young. No harm will come to her give her a travel brush to carry with her. READ MORE

  • What are some tips for avoiding cavities?

    Avoid carbonated drinks and try to pay attention to the areas of your diet that are inclusive and sugar-packed like snacks cookies, cakes, all starches, and how much sugar you actually load up to a cup of coffee. Once you've done an assessment of the amount of diet effect, you can better control the number of cavities that your dentist is going to find between check-ups. Also, carry a travel brush. READ MORE

  • Can dentists treat sleep apnea?

    The nice thing about a CPAP machine is that it positively loads the lungs with distilled or sterile water mixed with positive pressure it is not a passive Appliance like one your dentist would fabricate which just moves the jaw slightly forward giving you more air space and more volume in the oropharynx but it has limited influence on snoring which the CPAP machine eliminates. Sauvie efficiency is much greater with the CPAP machine than any removable Dental Appliance READ MORE

  • If I have mild tooth pain, should I be going to the dentist?

    This is a most likely incipient lesion beginning to form in the form of a cavity. It's not going to get better only bigger and worse and invariably will cause a problem on the weekend when the dentist will be hard to find. Apply Murphy's Law and go get it checked out just to make sure it doesn't involve into something much more serious. READ MORE

  • Is a broken tooth a dental emergency?

    Within the scope of emergencies in dentistry a broken tooth is the one most often gets the quickest attention especially if it's in the front of the mount. It doesn't take long for the teeth to shift and compensate for whatever space is created by fractured teeth and cause an orthodontic problem READ MORE

  • How can I prevent tooth erosion?

    Erosion can be caused by systemic bulimia. Which is not controlled buy intake of acidic foods, improper digestion, regurgitation, not to mention certain disease processes themselves like thrush which alter the pH of the mouth and cause an imbalance in the saliva all of these aspects need to be controlled for proper balance of pH in the mouth to prevent acidic erosion, but as well as over aggressive tooth brushing, which can cause abrasion a first cousin of erosion. READ MORE

  • Does an impacted tooth require surgery?

    If a tooth is impacted it just means it's below the level of the other teeth and it can be a soft tissue impaction or a bony impaction if completely submerged below the cortex of bone that overlies it. It is strictly an observable point on an X-ray to determine whether it is or is not impacted READ MORE

  • Why do I need to go to an oral surgeon for my tooth extraction?

    It is strictly a matter of comfort and certainty that your pain will be managed much more efficiently a surgeon especially where complications may come into play. Your dentist will recommend a surgeon so you don't have to be uncertain about whether or not their expertise is required READ MORE

  • I grind my teeth while I sleep. Should I get a mouth guard?

    I would recommend making an appointment with an orthodontist to determine if you need a mouthguard or something more specific. Usually the first consultation is without charge to discuss the issue but you're having with your bike. READ MORE

  • What should I do for a toothache?

    Control the carbonated drinks and the sugar in your diet. Sometimes heat or cold makes the pain threshold much more obvious when there is a cavity involved. Warm salt water mouth rinses with a tablespoon of salt in a glass of water as warm as possible and spit it out; don't swallow it. Karma will get you through along with aspirin to alleviate any pain. READ MORE

  • In a fall, my tooth broke off in half. How can this be fixed?

    Your dentist will make an X-ray determination of how severe the fracture is and whether or not it needs additional support in the form of pins placed judiciously around the margins of the fracture and the resin placed over the tops of the pins to give both strength and rigidity as well as allow enough bolt contour to the exact shape of the portion that was broken. This will be cured with an ultraviolet light, or possibly not using a light, but an auto polymerizing material which is tooth-colored and will give you the fabulous aesthetic result you're looking for. READ MORE

  • Are teeth whitening toothpastes actually good?

    Whitening toothpastes are very effective in giving an extra boost for a few shade's difference, but should not be used in excess as they contain more abrasive Amora peroxide, which can make the teeth hypersensitive if overused. Follow the instructions on the tube. READ MORE

  • When is a periodontist preferred over a dentist?

    The good rule of thumb is everyone after the age of 40 should have had a consultation with a periodontist. READ MORE

  • How are overbites treated?

    Make an appointment with an orthodontist to be evaluated as an overbite needs to be corrected or it only gets worse and involves shifting in the very portion of the mouth that is most visible and that is the front teeth READ MORE

  • The food gets stuck often in my braces. What is the best way to keep them clean?

    An oral irrigation device with mouth rinse mixed in with warm water is very efficient to use as floss is difficult to manipulate with orthodontic appliances the idea is to get rid of the plaque which can cause cavities to develop around the margins of your braces. If you're wearing braces you should have excellent hygiene to control bacteria that accumulate around the appliance between meals READ MORE

  • Are mouthwashes safe for kids?

    I would dilute any mouthwash used with children. READ MORE

  • The spaces between my teeth is increasing. What could be causing it?

    If the spaces are getting larger it's because the teeth are shifting in this may be as a result of the stress of your bite, or the type of malocclusion that you have, or the stress that you're placing on your teeth during sleep. I'd make an appointment with an orthodontist to be evaluated. There's usually no charge for the first consultation READ MORE

  • How often should I get a cleaning for my teeth?

    The American Dental Association recommends twice per year for examination, x-rays for patients who are cavity prone in adolescence, followed up by any additional instructions your dentist may give you based on your particular examination. READ MORE

  • What foods should I avoid with braces?

    Avoid disposable. You should have a travel toothbrush for between meals. Even without toothpaste it serves as an effective deterrent to plaque laying on surfaces of your braces and teeth. Avoid hard crunchy foods chewing gum mostly because of the repetitive motion of chewing without paying attention to damage being done to the appliance, especially in the beginning of treatment when the teeth are most out of position and therefore vulnerable to trauma from chewing. READ MORE

  • Would anesthesia be used during my root canal?

    You will be given a local anesthetic and sometimes the option of relative analgesic will be offered in the form of nitrous oxide and possibly a premedication depending on the level of anxiety that you express during your intake appointment. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

listed as recipient in leading Physicians of the world

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • faculty appointment of Orthodontic dept. UKCD 1978 - 1980

Awards

  • leading physicians of the world 2017  
  • full scholarship to Furman, 1970 1967 athletic dept. 
  • rural scholarship dental UK 1970 State of Ky. 
  • health professions scholarship 1970 UK CD alumni assn. 
  • Dual enrollment at 14 experimental 1964 UK 

Professional Memberships

  • TDA, ADA, TDDS  
  • GLSO, SSO  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Fellow, UK

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association

Articles and Publications

  • Author, 1978, Histological Evaluation of the Isodyne Force Module, 

  • Published

Teaching and speaking

  • Chattanooga Kiwanis Club

Favorite professional publications

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