Henry Buhl

Orthodontist

4355 TN-58 Chattanooga Tennessee, 37416 Show map

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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

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Henry Buhl

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 crown fell out. What should I do to protect?
Your dentist has probably already placed you on his emergency list for patients who at the last minute cancel because he knows that you would be a high priority to be seen. Your druggist will have a temporary cement which can be applied to the whole that you described in order to desensitize and make you feel more comfortable in the meantime it is not expensive at all. READ MORE
My son grinds his teeth. What can you do to help him?
The orthodontist will perform an examination to determine what is causing the habit of bruxism which is extremely important to diagnose before recommending treatment. The orthodontist specialist who deals particularly with problems of the bite itself. Ask your dentist to refer you to one or consult your Yellow Pages for what is typically a free first examination READ MORE
I have really bad breath, even though I brush and floss. What could be causing it?
Sinus drainage over retained wisdom teeth, enlarged adenoids, blocked salivary glands are just some of the possible causative agents for the problem that you described, which will involve not only your dentist, but also your ear, nose, and throat specialist or internist. Do not overlook the actual anatomy of the tongue itself as the papilla in the tongue also have a lot to do with taste in the mouth, as does your diet. READ MORE
Can my abscess go away on its own?
This is the dangerous assumption which can lead to very complicated issues involving septicemia of the heart itself. You see this bacteria from the abscess can migrate through the spaces along the neck into the myocardium and cause Subacute bacterial endocarditis, which is life-threatening. Do not take this problem lightly because infections don't heal themselves; it's medically improbable, especially in a contaminated zone such as the mouth and oral cavity. READ MORE
My daughter's braces are too tight. Is there anything I can do?
It is normal for the description of feeling too tight to be present during the initial stages of orthodontic treatment. Remember that the pressure dissipates over a period of time and it also becomes more manageable as the months pass by in the teeth begin to change position and you notice the Improvement to their position themselves period aspirin usually controls the uncomfortable pressure and pain also warm salt water rinses and avoid chewing gum because of the repetitive motions engaging the chewing itself which irritate sensitive teeth that are in the process of changing their positions at the direction of your orthodontist. READ MORE
Are there any medicated pastes for gum health?
The gum health that you describe is not a cause and effect that you can control except by long term good dental habits that involve brushing after each meal with a soft brush and flossing daily as you notice a better taste in your mouth between meals, absence of bad breath, and a pink healthy appearance of the gum tissue instead of a red and swollen configuration which bleeds easily when stimulated by toothbrush period pink healthy gums or what you were looking for and not a medication to make them so because it does not exist. READ MORE
Is thumb sucking bad for my child's teeth?
I'm sure a psychologist would say that thumb sucking is a natural occurrence, but to an orthodontist and a speech therapist, it is an Achilles heel. Something that needs to be treated as aggressively as possible in order to circumvent more critical problems developing during adolescence, which include malformation of the jaw itself for positions of the teeth, lower self-esteem due to peer pressure, and faulty speech pronunciation, which carries over to later years in life. READ MORE
How long does one need dental bridges?
Fixed bridge work comes into the specialty of prosthodontics and is meant to be permanent because it is placed permanently with cement and is meant to last a lifetime READ MORE
How do I know if I have an infection in my gums or teeth?
Your teeth will be x-rayed to determine the cause of any infection, and your gums will be clinically examined by the dentist to indicate what method of action should be instituted for your better dental health and a Pinker consistency of your gum tissue which is healthier than red and swollen gums that are hemorrhaging and sensitive READ MORE
Are there any home remedies to treat dry mouth?
Xerostomia is a condition that has its causative agent your metabolism itself and a weakness in salivary glands to provide sufficient moisture to help digest food particularly the parotid submandibular and lingual salivary glands in the mouth under the tongue can have blockages which would be diagnosed with a Dye test and x-ray by an oral surgeon or an oral pathologist READ MORE
What are the signs of mouth cancer?
Apply these rules of color, consistency, size Kama position whether it is on one side or both sides of the mouth, duration that it has been present, and marginal outline of elysion itself. These are pathologic signs that your doctor will diagnose and that you will pay to find out. Suffice it to say if you notice changes over a period of time it needs to be professionally looked at this is not something to spit ball. Microscopic examination the cellular component of the lesion itself and the proper medication or possible surgery and excision to biopsy it is completed READ MORE
How is an overbite fixed?
An orthodontist will be the place to start to diagnose why you're having this problem where it came from usually hereditary but sometimes habit-forming like prolonged sucking of the thumb when at the formative ages it is not monitored properly. Overbites are the vertical distance the top teeth cover the bottom teeth usually measured in percentage with 100% being the worst where the lower teeth are jammed against the roof of the mouth. It is often confused with overjet which is the horizontal distance the top teeth protrude from the face itself or the lower teeth are positioned in front of the upper cape sort of like a Dick Tracy type of profile and this is measured in millimeters positive or negative depending on what is present. READ MORE
Are there any quick remedies to remove stains from my teeth?
It sounds like a simple solution to a difficult problem but it needs to be looked at by your dentist to avoid doing damage to purchase an animal that is already been effectively stained from whatever it is you're eating or smoking over a long period of time so invest a little bit of effort into determining the root cause of it and you'll get the proper solution. READ MORE
What causes tooth abscess?
Bluetooth is a marvelous Little Engine but sits in a socket surrounded by a shock absorber of a membrane to protect it from trauma it has a nerve and blood supply it also has a hardened shell made of enamel covered by Denton which protects the nerve itself. Abscesses occur when excessive amount of bacteria are allowed to accumulate without being brushed effectively by the patient themselves and microscopic invasions of this bacteria cause of Decay and destruction of the enamel Matrix itself and spreads to the nerve itself and then causes the abscess which spews out the end of the route and swells the face or spreads to the heart causing a bacteremia. READ MORE
Is tooth extraction safe for people with diabetes?
Other than signifying in the medical history that the patient has diabetes the only indication or contraindication is a Prothrombin time to determine how the patient clots under the trauma of tooth extraction. This is sometimes called a Prothrombin time and many medical histories will ask the question do you bleed excessively from Cuts while shaving. Your answer will determine whether or not the drug Heparin needs to be administered to control clotting or possibly the procedure itself needs to be done in a hospital environment and not as an outpatient. Consultant oral surgeon READ MORE
Can a normal dentist replace my braces and filling?
Your dentist is not an orthodontist. There is an ethical dilemma in his taking responsibility for a specialty situation that you need to have followed up on by whomever you selected to put them on in the first place. Do not put yourself in the position of embarrassment to be told you're in the wrong office nor on the same hand will your orthodontist be willing to replace any fillings that need to be done as they will go back to the dentist who cleans your teeth. Very simple division of labor here. These two people work in harmony to treat two separate independent issues that affect everyone in life. READ MORE
I am not very happy with my new dentures. Can they be modified?
Accommodating prosthetic devices intraorally is a difficulty that is best handled by a specialist called a prosthodontist who is additionally trained by an extra two year residency in the fabrication diagnosis and placement of restorative materials that are meant to take the place of natural teeth. Then and only then will you get the satisfaction of knowing that the best person available gave you the best explanation 4 your particular problem READ MORE
Why does my son have pain in his gums?
Unfortunately the simple answer may not be the answer you're looking for. Depending on his age he probably needs some supervision and instruction in the bathroom as to how it needs to be done. This may be best reinforced by the hygienist to clean his teeth and not the parent. Get a little timer use a soft bristle brush have the hygenist explain the use of dental floss. And make sure that after each meal the routine of brushing is instituted and he carries a travel brush to school toothpaste is not necessary READ MORE
What could be the reason for my jaw stiffness?
Tetany is the condition you are describing. This is usually caused by trauma or infection and has a definite causative effect. Investigate this with an MRI or clinical examination to determine if missing teeth are the result of your stiffness or if there is something pathologically wrong inside the mouth itself. READ MORE
Can the yellow stains on my teeth be reversed?
The enamel covering of your teeth is translucent meaning that light can pass easily through the enamel but the underlying Denton is brown and can shine through giving the appearance of stain underneath the enamel only because the enamel is too thin. This can be corrected with restorative procedures to give more opacity to the enamel itself and needs to be diagnosed by your dentist READ MORE