We See the Whole Picture
Much like a panoramic X-ray, a cephalometric (ceph) X-ray encompasses a full view of your skull, neck, and mouth, allowing Dr. Salmons to see a complete side image of your internal structure. A ceph allows him to obtain precise measurements of your teeth, including their root structures; determine why teeth may be misaligned, such as problems with underbite or overbite; and plan extensive, accurate orthodontic work.
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
Isolite™ – An Advance in Patient Comfort
Isolite has revolutionized dentistry. It’s a suction device, which creates the necessary dry “field” needed for modern dental procedures, joined with a brilliant light that illuminates the oral cavity and abolishes shadows. This means that on average, treatments take a third of the expected time, freeing you from the “chair” faster. Because saliva doesn’t build up, you won’t experience that “drowning or gagging” feeling. Debris won’t be swallowed because your mouth is constantly “vacuumed.” Your mouth won’t experience jaw fatigue because the unit helps hold your mouth open. And more light allows Dr. Salmons greater accuracy.
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
Laser Treatment of Cold Sores
Are you a cold sore sufferer? Those unsightly blemishes around your mouth and on your lips are also likely painful. These sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which can cause ongoing breakouts even after creams and ointments have been used to treat individual sores. Well, we have a fantastic solution! Dr. Salmons can use a laser to kill the virus and help you heal faster. The treatment can provide immediate relief of itching and pain, and over time, eliminates the virus so breakouts are further between and eventually even stop completely. If you’ve begun experiencing early signs of a breakout, laser treatment can prevent the blisters from forming. So don’t delay! Ask us about this today.
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
Have You Been Told You Need Gum Surgery?
Our practice uses laser technology for the non-surgical treatment of gum disease, with results that might have been considered miraculous not too many years ago. The procedure is minimal and patient friendly, and the results have been overwhelmingly positive. We use an advanced dental laser to ensure your treatment is virtually painless. This laser is safe and effective, and is FDA approved. This breakthrough process actually can regenerate bone lost through years of gum disease.
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
The Laser Scanner Finds Ultra-Small Cavities Years Earlier
Have you ever had a dentist discover a sizable new cavity that necessitates a massive filling, but leaves you questioning how it’s possible, when the cavity wasn’t even there on your last six-month check-up? Well actually, it existed during your prior visit, but couldn’t be detected on the X-rays or with a visual inspection. Sometimes patients will complain of tooth sensitivity or mild to severe pain, yet X-rays and visual scrutiny can’t identify the source. These patients are often provided with sensitivity toothpaste that doesn’t relieve the problem. Dentists have even performed root canals to get the pain or sensitivity to stop, when the physical source was an undetectable amount of decay. All these reasons and more are why Dr. Salmons uses a laser scanner to reveal cavities in their earliest stages: at a time when they can be repaired with only a tiny filling. You won’t depart his office wondering whether the start of a new cavity has been missed. He can discover cavities and take care of them before they become bigger problems.
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
Good Habits Can Produce a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth
Encouraging proper habits early, in an atmosphere that’s relaxed and fun, creates an important foundation for a lifetime of strong oral health. Children’s teeth can be prone to cavities at a young age for many reasons. For example, children are not proficient at brushing well on their own. Because of this, it is essential for parents to be part of their child’s daily dental routine. This assists with both thorough cleaning and the development of correct dental habits. Little kids like to eat more frequently during the day (grazing). This causes a more extended exposure to acid (every time you eat you produce acid), which may trigger more cavities.
A tooth that is not as clean as it should be will cause continuous acid production. This acid often increases the development of cavities. The good news is that spotting poor dietary and hygiene habits early, along with using a fluoride varnish to the mineralizing teeth, can radically reduce the chances of your child incurring a cavity.
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
Defeat Gum Disease Painlessly
Dr. Salmons is excited to offer his patients a formidable weapon in the fight against gum disease. ARESTIN™ comes in a powder form, containing microspheres of antibiotic, which are not visible to the naked eye. These microspheres transport a time-released treatment directly to the point of the infection (the spaces between the gums and teeth). ARESTIN wipes out the bacteria that produces gum disease. The best part is that it’s all painless!
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
We Do Have Good News!
If your periodontal disease is an advanced case, surgery is usually required. Fortunately, this procedure is almost always successful in controlling the condition. With milder cases of periodontal disease, there are effective NON-surgical treatments that, when united with better dental hygiene, can effectively halt the spread of the disease. And now that the threat gum disease represents has been documented, most dental insurance plans provide coverage to pay for available treatment.
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
Intra-Oral Camera Makes You a Part of the Team
As you’re obligated to make certain detailed decisions regarding your oral health, Dr. Salmons believes you should have the most comprehensive information available. To make this possible, he uses a high-tech tool known as the intra-oral camera. This groundbreaking video system supplies a clear, close-up look at the interior of your mouth, generating magnified images on a monitor. Now, you can see for yourself what work needs to be started and which teeth are doing well. You’ll be astounded by what you can see!
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-5900
SiouxCityDentist.com
Preventing Child Tooth Decay – the Easy Way!
Reaching into the depths of our mouths to brush the backs of our teeth is challenging even for adults. No matter how we try, accomplishing the proper angle is difficult. This is even more true for kids where their dexterity isn’t yet fully developed. This allows bacteria and acid to remain and trigger plaque formation, which will lead to decay. And once a tooth has decay, it is damaged permanently and will require a filling or a crown.
The use of dental sealants helps counterbalance a child’s struggle to brush properly, shielding their teeth from damage. The procedure is harmless, painless, and takes just a few minutes to accomplish. After the teeth are cleansed and sterilized, a light coat of a white or clear plastic sealant is brushed on the tooth. Then a curing light is focused on the sealant to bond it into place. This process needs no shots, drills, or the elimination of any tooth structure. Employing dental sealants is one of the best pre-emptive actions both children and adolescents can have done to preserve their natural teeth!
Gum Disease Has Connections to Heart Disease, Stroke, and Even Cancer
Modern medical studies have caused many doctors to reach an unsettling conclusion: gum disease, stroke, and heart disease are linked. Since heart disease is often deadly, it is obvious that gum disease should be treated – pronto. The American Dental Association’s statistics show that as many as 8 out of 10 Americans already suffer from periodontal (gum) disease. If this were any other illness, such as AIDS or tuberculosis, it would be heralded as an epidemic! In fact, most dentists think this should be the case. However, they also realize that gum disease hasn’t been labeled an epidemic because of the impression that “no one ever dies from it.” The worst is that you lose your teeth. Not pleasant – but certainly not life-threatening. But perspective within the medical community is changing.
A recent 2017 study was done by the researchers at the University of Buffalo NY on 65,869 postmenopausal women. This study is the first national study focused on women, and particularly older women. It has found that women who had a history of gum disease had 14 percent increased risk of overall cancer. It is the first study to find an association between periodontal disease (gum disease) and gallbladder cancer risk in women and men. The risk for periodontal disease (gum disease) was highest for esophageal cancer.
Ivan K. Salmons, DDS
1855 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 454-7214
SiouxCityDentist.com
Much like a panoramic X-ray, a cephalometric (ceph) X-ray encompasses a full view of your skull, neck, and mouth, allowing Dr. Salmons to see a complete side image of your internal structure. A ceph allows him to obtain precise measurements of your teeth, including their root structures; determine why teeth may be misaligned, such as problems with underbite or overbite; and plan extensive, accurate orthodontic work.
