New advances in technology are making these dreams a reality. The STA “wand” computer controlled dental anesthetic delivery system allows for comfortable single tooth numbing that lasts for about an hour instead of the usual 2-4 hours. No more drooling or lip chewing for children and best of all, no painful shot. Our new CariVu...
Wow, it was another beautiful summer here in Leelanau County. I did hear from many of you that, "A little less rain would have been nice." But that was always followed with, "There's no place I'd rather be in the summer!" About The Doctor This spring, Dr. Erik Burke started working with us. He is...
When asked why our dental practice is unique a few ideas come to mind. First, we remove amalgam fillings safely. We follow IAOMT guidelines. The patient breathes oxygen, so they won't breathe in mercury vapor when the filling is removed. Also, Dr. Siddall and I wear IAOMT masks so we are not exposed to the...
The procedure I feel has really made huge changes in the last twenty-five years is how a crown is made. A crown is a restoration made outside the mouth. You can think of it like a thimble that goes over the prepared tooth to give the tooth strength on all sides. The Old Way... In...
Recently, we received a call from a parent. She had taken her nine year old daughter to six different dentists to have a couple cavities filled. Her daughter, Sarah, refused to have the treatment done. Of course, we wanted to help and Sarah’s appointment was made. When Sarah and her Dad came for her first...
February is National Children's Dental Health month. I thought I would talk about dental decay and how to avoid a cavity. How Do Cavities Form? Hundreds of different types of bacteria live in our mouths, plaque is one of these. Plaque is the sticky film that is constantly forming on our teeth. When we eat...
Happy New Year! Every New Year, I try to organize and get a fresh start. Cleaning cupboards, sorting, and taking unused items to Goodwill or our local Samaritan’s Closet. Also, when was my last physical, or do I need to schedule an eye exam, and how is my dental health? Recently, it was on the...
This spring I will have been a dental assistant for 25 years, 17 of those years with Dr. Siddall. I can honestly say that I can't imagine doing anything else. I truly look forward to working every day. No two days are alike. There is always something interesting or challenging in the dental field. Over...
There are several techniques and methods that allow patients with special needs to experience better oral health care. By offering services like same day dental crowns and mercury free fillings, Dr. Siddall is able to restore smiles without using harmful materials. The treatment can also be completed more quickly - limiting the number of trips...
After extensive research and education on the materials and techniques used in modern dental care, Dr. Siddall decided to take it upon herself to use only the most biocompatible therapies in her Lake Leelanau wellness office. As a parent to a son with Autism, Dr. Siddall understands the importance of wellness health care. Our office...