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Monday, September 10, 2012

Is It Good That Silver Dental Amalgam Fillings Often Outlast Natural Teeth?

Nashville area dentist, Dr. Kent E. White approaches dentistry comprehensively. Wherever a patient is able to start from on their dental care, he can move ahead at that point.

Dentistry is most expensive when smile health is delayed. It's not possible to x-ray through silver-mercury dental fillings - so dentists are not able to see the decay, disease, etc - underneath.

Plus the bigger metal fillings are more likely to crack or in some cases also split apart. One vital idea to remember, pain is often the last thing to notify you that something is wrong.

For more, contact Dr. White's office, Center for Advanced Dentistry:

2300 21st Ave S, Suite 103

Nashville, TN 37212

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Services: Preventative Dental Checkups, Cosmetic Dentistry, Crown Bridge, Smile Makeover Veneers, Implants supported Dentures, Dentists, Periodontics (to fight gum disease), * Aesthetic - beautiful smiles * Restorative/Reconstructive * Neuromuscular Dentistry - finding balance, relieving pain * Alternative Therapies - options for continued health, TMJ treatments...

Private Dental Practice Since: 1995

Dental Office Hours:

Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday 08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM, By Appointment

Dr. Kent E. White is appropriately licensed as a dentist in Tennessee.

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Serviced areas: Nashville area, Tennessee, Kentucky

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Thursday, August 9, 2012

The Picture of Dental Health: How About 5 Times That Plus!

Today, things should be better! The overall economy. Home prices. Health insurance...

While there are many things we can't control, what about those areas we could change? Like something we would change if we discovered a better way forward, a different approach, a valuable advancement...

Presenting pictures of how some of Dr. Kent E. White's patients have moved forward with their dental care is very helpful to many people. Yet, besides these pictures, the happiness, and confidence depicted and the oral health highlighted, each one has an individual story.

However, many of Dr. White's patients merely want more from their dentistry, not just what others usually get, history provided them or insurance suggests they need, maybe even all they deserve.

What do you think of dental care today?

Have you decided to avoid going to the dentist because of the ongoing cost, visit anxiety or how dentists 'treat' you?

Does the dentistry you think of today, still remind you of the dentistry you received 20 or more years ago?

No matter what your current circumstances are, there is a time that is right for you to move forward with the dental health you deserve. There is no pressure. Rushing you forward would be counterproductive. Dr. Kent White's dental team is prepared for you to decide on your care.

As dentists providing advanced dentistry, Dr. White understands no one can be pushed into a decision that provides such a remarkable change in their overall personality. To rush you into such dental treatment, would not make possible the impressive value you see presented in this blog post.

Additionally, and more vital to everyone's oral health, most of Dr. Kent White's patients come in exclusively for the comprehensive preventative care we provide. Advanced dentistry would not be advanced if it was merely 'cosmetic' dentistry. A term that is less helpful than the visual value it achieves.

Cosmetic is not really what Dr. White's about, and never has been. Because it was 'simple' to understand cosmetic was heavily promoted during the early development of natural looking restorations and treatments like veneers, and porcelain crowns.

Of course, Google encouraged the usage of the search term 'cosmetic dentistry' to such an extent it is difficult to not use this superficial term in some way. Otherwise, dentists would never have gotten out the message out about the initial advancements in dentistry that were concerned with more than cavities, fillings and fixing broken teeth.

That said, Dr. Kent E. White, has for many years, been using the more comprehensive term of advanced dentistry, along with his additional expertise in Neuromuscular dentistry. The next step in his transition to even more advanced dentistry is to use the term biomimetic.

Since we are living longer, we want to keep our teeth even longer. To keep most of our teeth a lifetime, even all of them, which is more possible than many people think, we have to detect disease earlier on.

Then we must realize, long term results require some element of long term thinking, an expectation of value, a realistic investment and a proper approach to achieve these goals, and protect them long term.

Biomimetics provides two basic and complementary perspectives. An open outlook to accept all the 'proven' advances, as well as focused attention on those dental health discoveries, developed from confirmed experience, which we don't want to unlearn.

Biomimetic dentistry is our way forward at this moment in the progression of 'advanced' dental care.

Not everyone will want to proceed in this way, but it does present obvious benefits. Seeing may not be believing for you; but these pictures offer a preview of what it looks like to take an advanced step toward complete oral health with external and internal happiness as a bonus.

Wherever you are at in the continuum of oral health, Dr. Kent White, and his dental team can start there, and move forward until reaching the goal you have determined. Knowing what is out there is the first step.

Your call is the next one. CALL (615) • 208-9687

We hope to hear from you soon. Then picture yourself more confident, no matter what you decide about your care.

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Dr. Kent E. White, DDS

Dr. White says, “Dentistry is always improving, and today we’re making an incredible impact in our patient’s lives. People all over the world are finding out what it’s like to live without pain from a dysfunctional bite, and are now enjoying a smile that makes their face glow.”

His post doctorate training and a veteran senior instructor at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) removes the stress and worry about choosing the right dentist.

Dr. Kent E. White, one of the nation’s most skilled comprehensive dentists, will guide your preventative and restorative care or cosmetic smile makeover. Ask a team member about the rewards made possible by Advanced, Contemporary and Neuromuscular, Biomimetic Dentistry!

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Kent E. White, DDS • Center For Advanced Dentistry, PLLC

CALL (615) • 208-9687

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2300 21st Avenue South
Suite 103
Nashville, TN 37212

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Monday, July 2, 2012

Nashville Dentistry: Preventative, Restorative, Nature Mimicking Approach Presented Via Video

Avoiding pain, disease and tooth deterioration is the main goal of Nashville Dentist, Dr. Kent E. White's approach to dentistry. The video presents various before pictures of his patients, and then the 'after' result created using his advanced dentistry skills.

Melissa, featured in this video, has significant experience in dental hygiene-preventative care. She is excited about the comprehensive treatment style Dr. White has brought to the Nashville, Tennessee office she has worked at many years.

As hygienist Melissa says, "I was tried of waiting for teeth to go into crisis before treating a tooth. Now, after working with Dr. White, we have a profession that is more proactive and preventative. We can actually teach the patient what's going on in their mouth, and what to do."

Dr. Kent E. White develops individual treatment plans and recommends the best way to proceed after complete and careful diagnosis. Then advanced techniques and natural looking, feeling teeth restoration, and preservation.

No patient is rushed or pressured into doing more than they want or need. When possible, a phased schedule can be implemented to get the rewarding results each patient wants cost effectively.

Dentistry by Dr. Kent E. White, Nashville Dentist

--- Superb Health • Natural Look

Dr. Kent E. White, DDS

Kent E. White, DDS • Center For Advanced Dentistry, PLLC

CALL (615) • 208-9687

Or Visit

www.WhiteSmilesForLife.com • www.WhiteSmiles4Life.com

2300 21st Avenue South
Suite 103
Nashville, TN 37212

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Dr. Kent White's Dental Bio, Health Approach Highlights

“Staying informed and constantly training means providing patients the best care available.”

Dr. Kent E. White • Center for Advanced Dentistry

Nashville Dentist,
Kent White

Caring Expertise
By training at this pace and level, Dr. Kent White is able to offer patients a wide variety of high value services. His skilled care, long-term perspective and artistic flair result in achieving what each patient deserves, which is his only goal.

Comprehensive Foundation & Unique Expertise
Dr. White has been a Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies Senior Instructor – a position achieved through his aesthetic, reconstructive and neuromuscular dentistry expertise.

In 1999, he became a Neuromuscular Dentistry instructor at LVI – the youngest dentist to attain that status.

In 1995, he completed a yearlong elective hospital and implant residency program at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida. He practiced as a clinical chemist for a year and a half, after receiving his BS in Chemistry from MTSU. Then he went on to receive his DDS from UT, Memphis School of Dentistry.

Advanced Oral Health & Enhanced Smile Confidence

Biomimetics
A significant ‘wedge’ issue in cracking teeth and hiding disease, is the metal of traditional dentistry. In contrast, Dr. White expertly utilizes all the advanced, healthy techniques including bonding and natural-looking solutions. This treatment ‘seals out’ biological, and prevents, structural failure: the reason for the most serious dental problems people face today.

Neuromuscular
Dr. White has unique expertise in this approach, which looks at other causes for neuromuscular pain and prevention of pain, before focusing all the attention on teeth. While neuromuscular dentistry is not new, the diagnostic technology has finally caught up with the treatment. When face and jaw muscles are not in correct balance, it affects the muscles of the head, neck, shoulders and back. Determining the proper resting posture achieves pain free results, bringing harmony to oral muscles and health, beauty and patient’s lives.

Restorative & Reconstructive
“Our goal is to restore teeth back to their original health, strength and beauty in the most conservative manner possible,” explains Dr. White. “We’re finding that, given the choice, most people would prefer this type of care rather than what is currently being taught in most dental schools.” He was one of the first dentists in North America to undertake the intensive hands-on training involved in the Full Mouth Reconstructive Training at LVI, the World’s Premier Post-Graduate teaching center.

Aesthetics
Dr. White’s expertise provides a comprehensive platform in improving smile confidence by focusing on long-term health and natural-looking beauty. Success is achieved with a high level proficiency in both ‘cosmetic’ and reconstructive dentistry. He pioneered the use of metal-free ceramics and porcelain for crowns and veneers and resin restorative procedures instead of metal fillings.

Alternative
As a member of the Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, Dr. White is very interested in therapies that promote healing and health. He believes patients should have options that don’t create other health concerns. For those who worry about silver/mercury fillings, Dr. White only uses newer, healthier therapies. This philosophy guides his treatment in every way from home care to ongoing professional care.

View Videos of Dr. Kent White Discussing his Approach.

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Transformed Smiles Movie ONE

Transformed Smiles Movie TWO

All Smiles By Nashville Dentist Dr. Kent E. White
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Dr. Kent White and our Nashville Team at the Center for Advanced Dentistry.

www.WhiteSmilesForLife.com • www.WhiteSmiles4Life.com

CALL (615) 208.9687

2300 21st Avenue South, Suite 103 • Nashville, TN 37212

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Smiling Never Goes Out of Style, Healthier the Wealthier!

One of Nashville Dentist, Dr. Kent E. White's patients took some time to write out how she felt after the rejuvenation and aesthetic changes made possible by his dental expertise.

Not 'Just Get By' but get it right and lasting value dentistry!

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Sandy S. Writes,

I just wanted to send a note to let you know what a difference my new smile has made in my life. As cheesy as that sounds, I can’t fully explain this with words and for people who have not had to experience this then I don’t know that they would fully understand. I don’t think an e-mail is going to adequately describe this but I thought I would try to jot some things down so that you can use any or all of this as a testimonial.

Sandy's Before and After Smile Photos

My experience with the whole process has been extremely easy and virtually pain free. Initially, I was very nervous about the entire process as you know and it took me some time to decide based on the financial investment.

You guys did a phenomenal job! I appreciate your personal attention to my needs and wants and all the hard work that you all put into helping me.

I would recommend Dr. White and your office to anyone. I feel very fortunate that I stumbled across your website. So thank you very much for making my smile makeover such an easy experience.

I can’t even describe the change this has made in my outlook and attitude. The physical appearance is obvious, but the change in my countenance and confidence level has been dramatic. So dramatic even my closet friends have commented on it.

While I feel that I was a happy and confident person before, I don’t think that I displayed it in my attitude or the way that I carried myself. And now my confidence and happiness is very evident.

The ease with which I can smile now and feel confident about my smile is incredible. I have had people I work with joke with me and tell me that I look way too happy now and that I smile too much. My family, friends and coworkers have all been very supportive of me, and this change.

Sandy's 'After' Smile Portrait - Dentistry by Dr. White

You know that I have lived with the tetracycline staining for 36 years. This past summer for the first time in my life, I have had people that I don’t even know actually comment on what a pretty smile that I have. Again, I hate to be repetitive but what an incredible feeling it is to have anyone compliment me on something that I have been so self-conscious about my entire life.

When we were doing the temporary teeth part of my treatment you asked me if I had any regrets. I can honestly say that I have had no regret at all. The time and money that I have invested have been well worth it and I would do it all over again without any hesitation. If anything, I should have had the smile makeover earlier but maybe it is just all about timing.

Anyway, I think I have rambled enough. The only other thing that I can say is thank you

Dr. White and your team.

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Nashville Dentist,
Kent White

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Dr. White Appears On MDTV - Featured Nashville Dentist

Program Featuring Dr. Kent E. White's

Advanced, Comprehensive Approach To Dental Care

Local Nashville dentist, Kent E. White, DDS, was featured on MDTV, a show presenting local experts health and wellness. The show gave him the ability to provide insight into the dilemmas with presenting dental treatment today, and how to prepare his own patients for treatment plan presentation.

"When seen by dentists in the past, patients have been told that things were fine, because they based diagnosis on the presence or absence of pain," Dr. White said. "That troubles me, because usually that means the tooth is already in the process of 'dying' and it means we missed the opportunity to work on this tooth years ago."

Dr. Kent White explains in the MDTV program that he prefers stopping tooth deterioration before pain occurs, and before lasting harm can set in.

"Catch things before they hurt; that's really the philosophy that we use here," said Dr. White.

MDTV Video - Dr. Kent White - Here Also

Trained in advanced preventive, restorative, and aesthetic dentistry, Dr. White's office in Nashville offers a comprehensive array of services, from the purely cosmetic to the critically restorative. What interests Dr. White the most, perhaps, is the idea of giving his patients the best of both worlds-a healthy and beautiful smile that not only prevents pain and decay, but also gives his patients confidence in their smile.

Nashville area dentist, Dr. Kent E. White and MDTV showcase the benefits of avoiding or stopping tooth failure before pain and lasting harm occurs. The TV show and online video give him the chance to clearly explain the value of advanced dentistry. Including how a comprehensive dental approach is most beneficial, especially for patients still searching for the right solution, dentist and office.

Dr. Kent E. White, Nashville Dentist

"We're able to save most of our teeth with inlays or onlays," said Dr. White. "We basically restore the tooth back to its original health, strength, and beauty in the most conservative manner possible. That is the kind of dentistry that I think we should be moving forward with."

Aside from many dentists basing diagnoses on the presence of pain, Dr. White sees a real challenge in teeth that continue to decay behind or under a metal filling.

"There's not a day that goes by that we don't see a tooth that has a real large silver (mercury) filling that has split a tooth or has broken a part of a tooth," Dr. White said. "A big epidemic that we face is that we can't x-ray through them. These large metal fillings are outlasting our teeth."

Further, Dr. White noted how training and continuing education can vary greatly from dentist to dentist.

"Currently there are only 3-7% of dentists that go on to do clinical training or residency or a fellowship after dental school," is one example Dr. White cites.

More Smile Makeovers By Dr. White.

While Dr. White treats each patient's mouth for health first and beauty second, he knows that many of his happiest patients chose to take a comprehensive approach. And doing so takes less time than patients expect, leaving them pleasantly surprised for the long term.

"Ideally we always want to treat the disease first and foremost, and most of the time when you're having comprehensive care done here, you're getting it all done at once."

Dr. White's reason for appearing on the program, distilled to its essence, was to spread the word to patients: look for a dentist who doesn't wait until you experience pain to treat your teeth.

"The primary purpose was to get the message out of alternative and contemporary methods to help alleviate periodontal disease and tooth deterioration. Make the public aware of just how catastrophic some of our issues are in dentistry right now. Give the public a view of what alternatives there are."

Nashville area dentist, Dr. Kent E. White and MDTV showcase the benefits of avoiding or stopping tooth failure before pain and lasting harm occurs. The TV show and online video give him the chance to clearly explain the value of advanced dentistry. Including how a comprehensive dental approach is most beneficial, especially for patients still searching for the right solution, dentist and office.

Contact Information

615.208.9687

Center For Advanced Dentistry

Kent E. White, DDS

2300 21st Avenue South, Suite 103

Nashville, TN 37212

Complete MDTV Feature

Fox17.com Nashville

Video Excerpt Here.

Much More Than Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. White also formerly worked with Embassy Dental in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Welcome To Dr. Kent White's Blog

More Smile Makeovers

Our primary goal at the Center for Advanced Dentistry, PLLC, is to insure that patients like you receive the type of treatment they desire and deserve. Dr. Kent White and his dental team know a comfortable setting is vital for making informed decisions and developing sound goals regarding your treatment, which have lasting value and are financially attainable.

Dr. White’s unique and extensive education and that of our team dedicated, highly trained dental professionals as well as our ongoing training make us very excited about how our services can improve your oral health and enhance your smile. So we are always ready to talk with you and welcome any questions.

Superb Health • Natural Look

Dr. White says, “Dentistry is always improving, and today we’re making an incredible impact in our patient’s lives. People all over the world are finding out what it’s like to live without pain from a dysfunctional bite, and are now enjoying a smile that makes their face glow.”

Dr. White’s post doctorate training and a veteran senior instructor at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) removes the stress and worry about choosing the right dentist.

One of the nation’s most skilled comprehensive dentists will guide your preventative and restorative care or cosmetic smile makeover. Ask a team member about the rewards made possible by Advanced, Contemporary and Neuromuscular Dentistry!

Treatment Focus

Preventative Dentistry rather emergency based treatment.
Dental artistry rather than the dull grey of yesterday.
Empowered, informed patients making educated decisions in their best interest.
Name brand technology or product reputation is secondary...

Instead Dr. White's focus is on the training and education, which means he is able to provide the best treatment available.
i.e. Technology & Services are only as good as the doctor using them.

Treatment that considers your mouth and body as a whole rather than “tooth at a time” dentistry.

Our Overall Approach

Customized excellence.
End “one tooth at a time” dentistry.
Allow patients to “connect the value” of how the mouth affects the whole body
Empower patients to choose the best treatment plan rather than have dental insurance to guide your decision.
Provide comprehensive care with the latest in education, technology and science.
Craft customized treatment plan for all patients
Create the smile each patient needs, wants, dreams of having.

Top Products or Services

Smile designs (non orthodontic alignment therapy)
Updating and replacement of old dentistry
Neuromuscular bite therapy
Preventative restorations (crown alternatives); biomimetic dentistry
Non surgical periodontal treatment

Dr. Kent E. White • Nashville Dentist

Our Nashville Team

Dr. Kent E. White: Dentist
Gretchen White: Office director
Melissa Anderson, RDH: hygienist
Carol Burke, RDA: Dental Assistant
Dayna Hunter: Patient Coordinator

Advanced Technology

VistaCam Intra oral cameras
Laser therapy equipment
Dexis digital radiography
Piezo non surgical periodontal therapy tools
Oral DNA Periodontal diagnostic testing
Vizilite oral cancer screening
Under Armour mouthguards
Design for Vision surgical magnification
Myotronic neuromuscular equipment
Vipersoft digital imaging simulation software
Zoom laser teeth whitening

Kent E. White, DDS • Center For Advanced Dentistry, PLLC

CALL (615) • 208-9687

Or Visit

www.WhiteSmilesForLife.com • www.WhiteSmiles4Life.com

2300 21st Avenue South, Suite 103 Nashville, TN 37212

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