Centre for Distinctive Dentistry Blog - Dr. Ned Nippoldt
St. Paul, Woodbury, Minneapolis, Hudson, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Minnesota
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Modern Dentistry Has Roots In Ancient Egypt
According to the National Museum of Dentistry, a 2650 BC Egyptian inscription describes
Hesi-Re as "the greatest of those who deal with teeth." As far as we know, Hesi-Re may be the world's first dentist. Egyptian medical texts from 3500 BC describe gingivitis and toothaches, and examination of ancient Egyptian skulls show that rudimentary dental treatments had been attempted.
Fortunately for us, dental treatments have come a long way since ancient Egypt. Today we have lasers to detect early decay, to treat periodontal disease, and to perfect endodontic treatment. We offer special services to make dental treatment more comfortable, including nitrous oxide; warm towels, blankets, and television to take your mind off your treatment; and even sedation dentistry for those who are truly afraid. Dr. Nippoldt has advanced training to not only improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, but also to improve function, treat tooth wear, and address TMJ and headache problems with neuromuscular dentistry. Even as recently as the past few years our materials and advances in implant dentistry have evolved so that we can replace missing teeth with single implants and implant-supported aesthetic dentures and bridges that look and feel beautiful and natural.
If you are in need of a dentist in the St. Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury, MN, or Hudson, WI, area for general dentistry, sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ, or implant dentistry, contact Dr. Nippoldt's Centre for Distinctive Dentistry at 651.739.8573.
Hesi-Re as "the greatest of those who deal with teeth." As far as we know, Hesi-Re may be the world's first dentist. Egyptian medical texts from 3500 BC describe gingivitis and toothaches, and examination of ancient Egyptian skulls show that rudimentary dental treatments had been attempted.
Fortunately for us, dental treatments have come a long way since ancient Egypt. Today we have lasers to detect early decay, to treat periodontal disease, and to perfect endodontic treatment. We offer special services to make dental treatment more comfortable, including nitrous oxide; warm towels, blankets, and television to take your mind off your treatment; and even sedation dentistry for those who are truly afraid. Dr. Nippoldt has advanced training to not only improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry, but also to improve function, treat tooth wear, and address TMJ and headache problems with neuromuscular dentistry. Even as recently as the past few years our materials and advances in implant dentistry have evolved so that we can replace missing teeth with single implants and implant-supported aesthetic dentures and bridges that look and feel beautiful and natural.
If you are in need of a dentist in the St. Paul, Minneapolis, Woodbury, MN, or Hudson, WI, area for general dentistry, sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, TMJ, or implant dentistry, contact Dr. Nippoldt's Centre for Distinctive Dentistry at 651.739.8573.
Labels: Cosmetic Dentistry, dentures, General Dentistry, IV Sedation, Laser-assisted dentistry, Neuromuscular Dentistry
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