Nixa Dentists Remind Patients That Best Gift for Yourself Is Good Dental Health

Dec. 19, 2009 - PRLog -- NIXA, MO — The holiday season is here and along with it comes gift giving, celebrations and extra sweet indulgences. At this special time of year, Nixa dentists  clinic Barnett-Davis Dental Group is reminding their patients and their families that the best gift of all is good health and keeping good hygiene habits in between the parties and merriment.

With all the additional meals, sweet treats, and time off, people often get out of their normal routines and forget to take care of their teeth commented Nixa dentist (http://www.barnettdavisdental.com/) Dr. Marc Barnett. This can start the development of any number of dental issues including cavities, periodontal disease, or even damaged orthodontic appliances for people with braces or Invisalign orthodontics.

“January is always a busy month at our Nixa dental office,” said Dr. Tracy Davis of the Barnett-Davis Dental Group. “We get a lot of emergency patients complaining of toothaches, cavities, and other problems after overdoing it on the holidays. We’d like to remind our patients that prevention is the best dental practice, and the best gift people can give to themselves is a clean bill of health.”

Bacteria is always present in our mouths, but it only causes dental problems when it is left around the gum line and on the teeth comments Nixa dentistry expert Dr. Kelly Barnett. This bacteria is then supplied with all the sugars in our diets and an acid is produced. That acid is what contributes to so much dental damage.

“It sounds cliché, but dental problems usually start because people don’t develop good hygiene and dietary habits,” said Dr. Tracy Davis. “Since the holidays are a time to relax this often leads to less than ideal dental home care habits and more snacking on sweets. We’d love to see people enjoy the holidays, but with a sense of responsibility for their own wellbeing.”

Just taking a minute or two to brush and floss can make all the difference adds Dr. Marc Barnett. When left unattended, the plaque around the tooth and gums can lead to gum irritation, gingivitis, and eventually periodontal disease.

“We recommend regular professional checkups and cleanings to detect problems when they are small to prevent larger issues from developing,” said Dr. Marc Barnett. “No one wants to be surprised with an emergency toothache.”  

The Barnett-Davis Dental Group provides a multitude of dental treatments for patients of all ages. General dental services include preventive cleanings, root canals, laser-assisted gum therapy and cavity removal, tooth colored fillings, mini-implant supported dentures, crowns and bridges. They also provide cosmetic treatments such as porcelain veneers, bondings, Invisalign orthodontic clear braces, tooth whitening and cosmetic tooth and gum contouring. Emergency cases are always seen promptly.

Learn More
To learn more about the benefits of oral hygiene, or tips for good hygiene through the holidays, visit the Web site of Nixa dentistry practice Barnett-Davis Dental Group at: http://www.barnettdavisdental.com/ to learn more. Also, you can schedule a consultation by calling (417) 581-3600.

About the Doctors at Barnett-Davis Dental Group
Drs. Marc and Kelly Barnett have practiced dentistry in Ozark since 1984. Kelly graduated Phi Beta Kappa from The University of Kansas and Marc graduated Magna Cum Laude from William Jewell College. They both graduated “with distinction” (in the top 10 percent) from the University of Missouri Dental School in Kansas City.
After graduating, Kelly taught as a professor of clinical dentistry in Kansas City and Marc took extra training in a General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in Kansas City.

Kelly served as the first female president of the Greater Springfield Dental Society and has been a delegate to the Missouri Dental Association. She is vice president of the Board of the OTC hygiene and dental assisting school. Marc serves on the Children’s Smile Center board in Ozark to treat under-privileged children.
Family ties and small town values brought Marc and Kelly to the Ozarks in 1984. Marc practiced dentistry in Nixa and Kelly maintained a solo practice in Ozark for 17 years. In the fall of 2001, they combined their efforts and expertise into one modern, high-tech dental office in Ozark.

Marc and Kelly live in Ozark with their children, Tish and Burke.
Originally from Conway, Missouri, Dr. Tracy Davis moved to the Springfield area in 2004 to be closer to family. She graduated “with distinction” from the University of Missouri School of Dentistry in Kansas City. Tracy has received national recognition as a dental researcher.

Tracy and her husband, Matthew, have been married since 1997. They live in Ozark with their four children: Ethan; twins Elijah and Isabella; and Owen.
Tracy loves working with children and knows how to make them feel comfortable at the Ozark dental office.

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Dr. Tracy Davis and her partners are provide cosmetic dentistry services such as dental implants, dental crowns, porcelain veneers, dental filling and teeth whitening throughout the Missouri including, Springfield, Ozark, Nixa and Rogersville.