Shawn Dornhecker

According to Statistic Brain Research Institute, 32 percent of Americans are concerned with the appearance of their teeth. Ninety-six percent believe an attractive smile makes members of the opposite sex more appealing. In-office teeth whitening adds dramatic sparkle. Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry brings this fast, economical service to patients throughout the greater Cincinnati and Fairfield Township area. Even with good oral hygiene, teeth can become dingy. Coffee, tea, cola, and red wine leave pigments behind.

Thousands of men and women of all ages in the Fairfield Township and Cincinnati area snore. This uncontrollable sound resonates as tissues of the nose and throat vibrate from turbulent airflow. The condition deprives the snorer and bedmate (sometimes everyone in the household) of deep, restful sleep.

Since the mid-1800s, silver-colored dental amalgam has been used to repair tooth decay. Today's patients have the advanced option of metal-free composite restorations at Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry. This strong, durable material blends beautifully with your natural teeth, so no one ever needs to know you had a cavity.

Do you know that it is virtually never too late to have straight teeth? Cincinnati and Fairfield Township, OH teens and adults are taking advantage of the appearance and health benefits of straight teeth. Invisalign does not rely on cemented bands and brackets, wires, or rubber bands to move teeth.

Nearly 50,000 adults will be diagnosed with oral and oropharyngeal cancer this year. The risk of oral cancer increases in patients who are above the age of 40, patients who consume alcohol, people who smoke or chew tobacco, patients with personal or family histories of cancers, and people who commonly get cold sores.