Frequently Asked Questions

Huffman Family Dentistry

You could try an NTI-appliance, which has been shown to reduce the frequency of headaches and jaw pain drastically when worn regularly. NTI-appliances are mouth guards that you wear while you’re sleeping. NTI-appliances have been proven to treat bruxism (night grinding) and TMJ (jaw joint pain) disorders with a simple but revolutionary, small acrylic mouthpiece.

Bruxism and TMJ disorders result from a jaw muscle/nerve malfunction. The NTI mouthpiece interrupts the involuntary tug-of-war between the jaw’s side and temporal muscles, reducing clenching intensity by one-third, thus reducing the negative impulses transmitted by nerves. Furthermore, the device causes muscles to relax in a stable position so that the hyperactive malfunctioning muscles can rest. Often this eliminates bruxism-related headaches and various kinds of TMJ pain. Some patients experience relief after only one night, while others find comfort after a few weeks of wearing the NTI-appliance.

The American Academy of Dentistry recommends that the average healthy adult should make an appointment to see a dentist every six months. Huffman Family Dentistry usually recommends one exam and one cleaning for our patients twice a year, and once a year dental x-rays to check for cavities between the teeth. However, if you have been diagnosed with gum disease (periodontal disease), you may require 3-4 cleanings per year to clean the areas below the gums that daily cleaning (brushing and flossing) can’t reach.

Bad breath or halitosis can be caused by a variety of dental problems, such as decay or periodontal disease. However, if your general dental health is good and you still have bad breath we recommend that you brush and floss twice-daily and clean your tongue at least daily. There are also specially designed products, such as BreathRx which breaks down odor causing sulfur bonds that may cause bad breath. Finally, it may be a systemic or internal problem such as sinus infection or a gastrointestinal problem and for that we would recommend a visit to your family physician.

There is significant research that shows that daily brushing and flossing can increase longevity of life by up to ten years. After you eat, you can get bits of food and other debris caught in between your teeth. Even if you brush daily, you may have food, debris and bacteria growing in the areas of your teeth you cannot easily reach with a tooth brush. If left untreated, this bacter
ia can thrive, plaque can form, and infection can result. This can put a damper on your immune system, and over time take a serious toll. When you floss, you clear out those hard-to-reach areas of food and bacteria, leaving your teeth cleaner and your breath fresher. The moral of the story is to brush and floss often, preferably after every meal, in order to keep your teeth free of food, debris and bacteria.

You might be a good candidate for Oral Sedation Dentistry. At Huffman Family Dentistry, we never want you to fear the dentist. Dentists have received a bad rap in previous years, but we’d like to turn that around. Our dentists are trained and educated in the most advanced techniques and procedures, and each one of those procedures is designed with optimum comfort in mind. Ask us about oral sedation dentistry to see if it’s right for you! Whether you are coming in for a routine cleaning, a dental implant or veneers, we’ll make sure you are completely comfortable from beginning to end. And our care for you and your well being doesn’t just end when your appointment is over. We routinely follow up with you to make sure that you are progressing normally after the procedure is completed. At Huffman Family Dentistry, we want you to know that you and your family are always in good hands.

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Reviews

What Our Other Patients Are Saying

Jennell White
Jennell White
March 15, 2023
Great office! Kind and polite staff thorough and wonderful patient care and bed side manner. Office is clean and has a good atmosphere. Dr. Weaver is fantastic!
Robert Froehle
Robert Froehle
January 30, 2023
Huffman Family Dentistry is an outstanding dental practice. My wife and I are always treated very well. The Dental hygenis who I see is a young lady named Whitney and she is outstanding. Both dentists in the practice are superb. We are fortunate to have found a dental practice that is so outstanding. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for good Dentistry.
Fata Morgana SCAlaska
Fata Morgana SCAlaska
November 30, 2022
I have always received excellent Dental Care from the Staff at Huffman Family Dentistry. Thanks go to Jean, and Dr. Newman for my recent teeth-cleaning and examination.
Anne Donaldson
Anne Donaldson
November 9, 2022
I highly recommend Huffman Family Dentistry. Very friendly and well organized front office team. I’ve always been please with my dental work done by Dr. Newman.
Giselle Koch
Giselle Koch
August 11, 2022
First time in my life that I actually enjoyed going to the dentist. Dr. Weaver is kind and informative. The environment is relaxing and very clean and the entire staff is friendly. Highly recommend Huffman Family Dentistry.
Shawna McIntire
Shawna McIntire
July 11, 2022
I had not been to denist in many years and HAD alot of anxiety when it came to going back to Dentist. Huffman Family Dentistry has a friendly and empathetic staff. Cleaned me up and set plan in action. Cannot say how grateful I am.
Becca Padrick
Becca Padrick
November 4, 2021
I just had my best ever dental appointment at Huffman Family Dentistry! I have extreme sensitivities to certain sounds and sensations, and the scraping of metal on my teeth is a combination of two of my worst issues. In all of my other appointments, I have cried in the chair, had meltdowns, and (at my best) had panic attacks that shook my body while they were working on my mouth. I recently saw a tiktok where someone had similar issues at the dentist, and they recommended asking for plastic tools instead of the standard metal. I immediately called up my dentist and asked if that would be an option for me, and they said that as long as I signed a waiver stating that I understood it wouldn’t be as effective as the metal tools, they could use those instead. I just came out of the appointment, and I did not have any sort of panic response whatsoever. I didn’t cry, I was only mildly uncomfortable, and I was able to keep my composure the entire time. The hygienist was quick and sympathetic, and every person was kind and helpful at every step. If you have issues with going to the dentist and that’s stopping you from going, please consider giving them a call and asking what non-traditional things can be done to help. Huffman Family Dentistry was incredible with me, and now I am not afraid to schedule my next appointment!
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