Vanaeyah Tran, DMD
-General, Family, & Cosmetic Dentist
Jackson Nguyen, DMD
-Diplomate, National Dental Board of Anesthesiology
-Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
240 Cetronia Rd Suite 121 S
Allentown, PA 18104
610-841-5929
Hygienic and Preventative
Hygienic and Preventative Dental Care
Locally Owned
Family Friendly
Lehigh Valley, PA
Complete General Dental Services for All Ages
The key to good dental health is having regular checkups and exams to catch problems early. That's why Nurture Dental Health provides the best in hygienic and preventative dental care in the Allentown area. We provide quality checkups and cleanings for adults and children of all ages.
Our Hygienic and Preventative Dental Services
Dental Health Exam and Cleaning
At Nurture Dental Health, we create a personalized oral health care plan that meets your unique dental needs. We recommend that you schedule a visit at least twice a year for dental checkups and thorough teeth cleanings. During your appointment, we will not only evaluate your oral health, answer questions, and recommend improvements or changes, but will also strive to build a lasting relationship with you based on trust and respect.
Deep Cleaning
Scaling and root planning, or as it is commonly called, a deep cleaning, is a simple and common procedure to remove tartar and rough spots below your gum line.
Scaling and root planing is a non-surgical treatment of periodontal disease. The purpose of the treatment is to remove bacterial plaque and calculus that release toxins from around teeth and under the gum line, which is causing bone loss. The goal is to produce clean, healthy teeth and roots, which will promote healing of the inflammation and infection that causes gum disease.
Sealants
A dental sealant is a simple, highly effective procedure to prevent decay on the biting surfaces of your chewing teeth. It is easy to apply and takes only a few minutes to seal each tooth. During the procedure, a tooth-colored acrylic “coating” is painted onto the surface of the tooth. As a dental sealant seals the deep grooves, it acts as a barrier and protects your enamel from plaque and acids.
It protects the depressions and grooves of your teeth from food particles and plaque. Sealants last for several years before a reapplication is needed and can withstand the force of normal chewing. Sealants can benefit both children and adults.
Fluoride Treatment
Ingested fluoride found in water and other sources helps in the development of strong, healthy tooth enamel. However, when your tooth erupts from the gum line, topical fluoride is required to keep your tooth strong and healthy. Although fluoride is present in toothpastes and mouthwashes, we may recommend topical fluoride treatments to strengthen enamel and reduce the risk for tooth decay in younger patients.
Oral Cancer Screening
Early diagnosis is the best way to decrease the annual number of oral cancer-related deaths. Hence, it is important for dentists and physicians to screen for early signs of this disease. At Nurture Dental Health, we use the Identafi oral cancer screening system. This screening system helps us diagnose oral cancer in the earliest stages.
Emergency or Limited Exams
At Nurture Dental Health PC, we not only offer comprehensive dental care for families, children, and adults but also specialty services such as oral and maxillofacial surgery. Same-day appointments are available for dental consultations, cleanings, and treatment.
• Surgical extractions
• Bone grafting
• Sinus lifts
• Dental implants
• Oral sedation
• IV sedation
• Laughing gas sedation
• Crown lengthening
• Apicoectomies
Retainers to Replace Your Old or Worn out Retainers
Invisalign is a discreet and incredibly effective way to straighten your teeth and improve your smile. Invisalign straightens your teeth using clear aligners, which gradually shift your teeth into the desired position. There are no metal wires, brackets or braces. As these clear aligners are removable, you won’t have problems eating, brushing, or flossing.
Dental problems Invisalign can treat:
• Crooked teeth
• Crowded teeth
• Bite problems, including uneven bites, over bites, and under bites
• Poorly spaced teeth
Properly aligned teeth not only enhances your appearance and self-esteem but also make brushing and flossing easier. Hence, reducing plaque and bacteria build up. Eventually, this improves your overall oral health, jaw function, speech, and decreases dental traumas.
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
We also offer SDF treatments to assist in halting tooth decay in very young patients. Not every patient is a candidate for an SDF. Schedule an appointment with us, and we can determine if SDF is the right choice for you.
The silver component of this topical solution is an anti-microbial agent that kills bacteria and prevents the formation of new biofilm. Fluoride, on the other hand, prevents further demineralization (softening) of your tooth structure.
Silver Diamine Fluoride does not eliminate the need for restorative dentistry (fillings, crown, etc.) to repair tooth function or aesthetics. It is, however, effective at preventing further tooth decay.
Silver Diamine Fluoride treats carious lesions (cavities) and can be done in the comfort of our well-equipped dental office.
- Your teeth are brushed without toothpaste and rinsed well.
- We will isolate your carious teeth, keep them dry, and remove excess debris.
- A micro brush is dipped in a drop of SDF and placed on the lesions for two minutes.
- The decayed area will stain black.
- After removing excess SDF, you are expected to not eat or drink for an hour.
Caries Management for the High Risk Patient
Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most prevalent diseases in humans, affecting about 97% of the population. The process in which cavities form is multifactoral, meaning that several factors contribute to decay.
If you have one or more of the following, you’re considered high risk. We advise that you add a fluoride supplement into your routine.
• Dry Mouth caused by:
• One or more medications
• Diseases such as Sjogren’s and diabetes
• Chemo/ Head & Neck Radiation
• Smoking
• Sensitivity caused by:
• Receding Gums
• Periodontal Treatment
• Tooth Whitening
• Acid Reflux
• Orthodontics
• Dental Appliances - Removable or Fixed
• Restorations
• Previous History of Cavities
• Missing Teeth due to Decay
MI Paste
MI Paste is a paste that is wiped on the teeth after brushing that helps neutralize pH, prevent cavities and remineralize small white spot lesions. It conveniently comes in a fluoride free version and can be used by a wide variety of patients.
Indications for Use
• Dry Mouth
• White Spot Lesions
• pH Buffering
• Sensitivity
• Preventative Care
• Clear Aligner Treatment
• Safe for use in all ages and pregnant/ nursing women.
Instructions for Use
Squeeze a pea sized amount on your finger tip. Apply to teeth and use tongue to spread evenly. Spit out the extra but do not rinse. Leave the extra to dissolve. For best results, do not eat or drink for 30 minutes.
MI Paste One
MI Paste One is formulated as a toothpaste with all the benefits of traditional MI Paste, but includes fluoride. Due to the fluoride, it is not advised in children under 6.
Brush for 2 minutes twice a day. Spit but do not rinse.
Contraindications for All MI Paste
• Milk Protein Allergy
• Hydroxybenzoate Allergy
PreviDent
PreviDent is a highly fluoridated, prescription only toothpaste. It is used once or twice a day and is also formulated for dry mouth and sensitivity.
Indications for Use
• Dry Mouth
• Sensitivity
• High Caries Risk
Instructions for Use
PreviDent Booster Plus, Dry Mouth
Apply a thin ribbon of toothpaste to the toothbrush. Brush thoroughly once daily for 2 minutes, preferably at bedtime in place of your regular toothpaste. After brushing, spit but do not rinse.
FOR CHILDREN 6-16 rinse after brushing
PreviDent Sensitive
Apply a thin ribbon of toothpaste to the toothbrush. Brush thoroughly twice a day including sensitive areas of the teeth for 2 minutes. After brushing, spit out what remains but do not rinse.
Contraindications for Use
• Children under 6
Fluoride Varnish
Varnish is a gel paste that is brushed onto the surface of the teeth. It dries and hardens quickly, adhering to the teeth for several hours. Unlike traditional fluoride trays, varnish is safe to swallow because very little is used and it chips off the teeth over a period of time.
What to Expect After Varnish
Initially, the varnish is very sticky which helps it firmly adhere to the teeth. It may get on your lips and cheek but can be easily taken off. The varnish dries quickly and as you rub your tongue across your teeth, you should feel a coating of the varnish. You should also be able to see a thin coating of the varnish on the surface of your teeth.
Aftercare Instructions
The treatment period for fluoride varnish is 4-6 hours. Immediately after treatment, to maximum benefit, please adhere to following instructions:
• Do not brush or floss for at least 6 hours
• Eat only soft foods for at least 2 hours
• Do not consume hot drinks, alcohol, including mouth rinse, or crunchy foods for at least 6 hours
If you wish, you may opt to resume normal hygiene the day after treatment or the night of. Should you want to remove any excess varnish, vigorously brush and floss your teeth. Your teeth will look and feel the same as they did before the treatment.
Custom Fluoride Trays for patients at High Risk for Decay
Learn how to use Custom Fluoride Trays:
Before using your custom fluoride trays, it is important to brush your teeth thoroughly with a soft toothbrush and regular toothpaste. Floss teeth by sliding the floss up and down each side of each tooth in a "C" shape to hug the contours of each tooth. Food and plaque can prevent fluoride from reaching the surface of your tooth, it is important to remove food and plaque from between teeth before you use fluoride.
Add a thin ribbon of the fluoride gel into each upper and lower fluoride tray so that each tooth space has some fluoride. You can either use 0.4% stannous fluoride (Gel Kam), 1.1% sodium fluoride (Prevident 5000), or MI Paste. By using a cotton-tipped applicator, finger, or toothbrush, the fluoride can be spread into a thin film that coats the inside of the trays.
Place the trays on the upper and lower teeth and allow them to remain in place for 5 minutes. When the trays are placed, only a small amount of fluoride should come out of the base, otherwise, there may be too much fluoride in the trays.
Remove the trays and thoroughly expectorate (spit out) the residual fluoride after 5 minutes. It is important that you don’t rinse your mouth, drink, or eat for at least 30 minutes after fluoride use.
If you have a history of head or neck radiation as provided during cancer treatment, you can start using fluoride in the custom trays no longer than one week after radiotherapy is completed. You should repeat the treatment daily for the rest of your life. When the mouth is dry, tooth decay can occur in a matter of weeks if the fluoride is not used properly.
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"I just had two implants performed by Dr. Nguyen. He and Dr. Tran, along with the entire staff were fantastic. They are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and meticulous. I had a totally painless experience and would give them the highest recommendations possible."
- Tom G.
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Nurture Dental Health PC
Jackson Nguyen, DMD
Board Certified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Vanaeyah Tran, DMD
General, Family, & Cosmetic Dentist
Comparison Chart
MI PASTE• Daily use at home• Available without a prescription• Fluoride free options• Safe for all ages• Raises pH
Prevident
• No extra step in your daily routine• 5000 ppm Fluoride• Not safe for children under 6
Varnish
• In-Office treatment once every 6 months• 22,000 ppm Fluoride• Safe for all ages
Conclusion:
THE AVERAGE COST OF A FLUORIDE TREATMENT: $20 THE AVERAGE COST OF A ONE SURFACE FILLING IN THE US: $140 HAVING HEALTHY, CAVITY FREE TEETH: PRICELESS
Custom Fluoride Trays for patients at High Risk for Decay
Learn how to use Custom Fluoride Trays:
Before using your custom fluoride trays, it is important to brush your teeth thoroughly with a soft toothbrush and regular toothpaste. Floss teeth by sliding the floss up and down each side of each tooth in a "C" shape to hug the contours of each tooth. Food and plaque can prevent fluoride from reaching the surface of your tooth, it is important to remove food and plaque from between teeth before you use fluoride.
Add a thin ribbon of the fluoride gel into each upper and lower fluoride tray so that each tooth space has some fluoride. You can either use 0.4% stannous fluoride (Gel Kam), 1.1% sodium fluoride (Prevident 5000), or MI Paste. By using a cotton-tipped applicator, finger, or toothbrush, the fluoride can be spread into a thin film that coats the inside of the trays.
Place the trays on the upper and lower teeth and allow them to remain in place for 5 minutes. When the trays are placed, only a small amount of fluoride should come out of the base, otherwise, there may be too much fluoride in the trays.
Remove the trays and thoroughly expectorate (spit out) the residual fluoride after 5 minutes. It is important that you don’t rinse your mouth, drink, or eat for at least 30 minutes after fluoride use.
If you have a history of head or neck radiation as provided during cancer treatment, you can start using fluoride in the custom trays no longer than one week after radiotherapy is completed. You should repeat the treatment daily for the rest of your life. When the mouth is dry, tooth decay can occur in a matter of weeks if the fluoride is not used properly.