A graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams has worked as a dentist in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area since 1999. Alongside her work as the owner of a private dental practice, Dr. Tracey Williams strives to stay abreast of the latest developments in her field as a member of the American Dental Association. As part of its efforts to combat the public health crisis of opioid addiction, the American Dental Association (ADA) released a new policy on opioids in March 2018. Dentists have traditionally been the top specialty prescriber of opioid pain relievers, but prescriptions for acute dental pain have significantly decreased in recent years. The ADA's opioid policy is based on recent data and research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). JADA has featured a number of studies on opioid prescriptions from a dental perspective, including several that examine the prescribing policies of U.S.-based dentists. In the new opioid policy, the ADA recommends statutory limits on opioid dosage and treatment duration and states that it supports continuing education for dentists who prescribe opioids. The organization also supports dentists registering with prescription-drug-monitoring programs, which can help prevent substance misuse. Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams is a well established presence in the Indianapolis, Indiana dental care community and provides family services that encompass cosmetic, preventive, and restorative dentistry. One area in which Dr. Tracey Williams also provides treatment is in Botox injections, which are used to reduce wrinkles and facial lines associated with age. A safe and proven drug, Botox utilizes a neurotoxin secreted by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that, in tiny amounts, serves as a therapeutic protein. Produced in powder form, it is saline-diluted into an injectable, with Botox’s active chemical blocking the transmission of nerve signals to muscles within a localized area. In practical terms, this means that when the brain directs targeted facial muscles to move, such as those on the forehead, they no longer contract. This softens and relaxes the wrinkles and prevents new ones from forming. Botox has the advantage of not roaming beyond the spot where it is injected, and it doesn't affect touch sensations in the treated area of the face. This reflects the existence of separate “motion generating” and “feeling” nerves. In addition to reducing wrinkles, Botox often offers patients a degree of migraine relief. Named one of Indianapolis' best dentists for five consecutive years, Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams provides quality care at her eponymous practice. Using the latest technology, Dr. Tracey Williams is skilled in many general and cosmetic dentistry services, such as composite fillings. Composite fillings use a composite resin to blend in with the natural color of the tooth, and are best employed to correct moderate decay or damage. Though they are well suited to front teeth, as well as those visible in a smile, they can also be used successfully on back teeth. In addition to repairing cavities, composite fillings have a variety of uses. They can restore worn, chipped, or broken teeth. Other advantages include structural benefits; composite fillings bond to the healthy portion of the tooth, making it stronger. The filling enables the tooth to better endure the pressures of chewing, in comparison to amalgam (silver) fillings. Often, a composite requires less removal of diseased material during preparation. A family dentist located in Lockerbie Square, Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams possesses more than a decade of experience treating dental patients. A member of the American Dental Association, Dr. Tracey Williams also stays actively involved with the Indiana Dental Association (IDA). In partnership with the Indiana University School of Dentistry Alumni Association (IUSD), the IDA Annual Session and IUSD Alumni Dental Conference takes place May 18, 2016, at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Dubbed the state’s largest dental convention, the four-day forum hosts workshops that offer continuing education credits, events for networking, and an exhibition hall where dental professionals can explore and learn about new technologies and services. Notable speakers, including ACT Dental founder and chief executive officer of Kirk Behrendt, will be in attendance leading breakout sessions. Registration opens October 2015 at www.indental.org. Attendees may book hotel accommodation at the host venue online at a discounted rate, which is available through April 16, 2016. Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams provides a variety of dental services at her Indianapolis, Indiana, office. There, Dr. Tracey Williams sees patients of various ages, from children to adults. Good dental hygiene and regular oral health checkups are important in younger people, including in children who are developing good habits and building a foundation for a lifetime of good dental health. However, as a person ages, a number of age-related conditions become may become apparent at regular dentist visits, making it particularly important that a person keeps up with dental care over the years. For example, the health of a person’s gums can serve as an indicator of overall health. Inflammation and gum problems may occur alongside conditions such as diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, which makes regular checkups even more important for seniors. Further, most people develop some indicators of periodontal disease over time. Specifically, the gums often recede, a factor that makes softer parts of the teeth once covered by gums more likely to develop cavities. This, in turn, makes patients more vulnerable to tooth loss. Visiting a dentist regularly and following his or her advice will go a long way in helping individuals enjoy good oral health in their older age. Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams offers a variety of general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and hygiene solutions as owner of a family dental practice in Indiana. Committed to her patients' oral health, Dr. Tracey Williams provides breath care as part of her practice's hygiene service. Though common and physically painless, bad breath can cause a patient significant shame and embarrassment. Fortunately, regular quality dental care addresses many of the root causes of bad breath and in turn can help a patient to feel more confident. Bad breath is often a cause of poor dental hygiene, which causes particles of food to lodge in spaces between the teeth and near the gum line. This food generates the growth of odor-causing bacteria, but twice-daily brushing and flossing combined with semiannual dental visits help to keep these bacteria at bay. Similarly, bacteria in the mouth may lead to odor-producing gum disease. As plaque builds up on teeth, it causes irritation and infection of the gums. Patients with dry mouth may be particularly susceptible to odor-causing oral infections, as moisture in the mouth helps to wash away bacteria and foreign particles. A dental professional may be able to help a patient support saliva production and thus reduce a patient's risk of infection, while also addressing any present condition that leads to odors on the breath. Voted one of Indianapolis’ best dentists by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine for five consecutive years, Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams possesses more than a decade of experience providing general dentistry services. Dr. Tracey Williams treats patients of all ages at her dental office and ensures that, from childhood, patients and their parents understand the proper process for maintaining healthy teeth. Brushing and flossing regularly are among the most important practices for keeping teeth strong and in good condition from a young age. To further prevent tooth decay and cavities, parents should also teach their children about these good oral hygiene tips. 1. Regular rinsing with an antibacterial solution reduces gum problems and lessens the potential of tooth decay. 2. After a meal, chewing sugar-free gum encourages the production of saliva, which helps eliminate bacteria and neutral acid in the mouth. 3. To preserve teeth, consuming no more than four ounces of 100 percent fruit juice per day is recommended. For all other sugar-based beverages, it is best to only allow sparing consumption. 4. After enjoying a snack, always drink water to wash away remaining food in the mouth so it does not get stuck to teeth. 5. For the best cleaning, toothbrushes should be replaced when they show signs of wear, such as frayed and worn bristles. 6. A healthy diet of whole foods, like dairy products, grains, and vegetables, provides essential nutrients for keeping teeth strong. Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams provides family dental care at her Indianapolis, Indiana, practice. In addition to providing dental services for adults, Dr. Tracey Williams also works with children to ensure that they are developing healthy teeth and gums. A big factor in ensuring that children have good oral health is making sure that they develop good habits, such as regular brushing and flossing. For many parents, getting children to brush their teeth and floss can be a big challenge. While children typically do not want to do these activities, they are important to their long-term oral health. There are a number of approaches parents can take to encourage their children to develop these good oral hygiene habits early on. First of all, parents should be consistent with ensuring that children brush and floss their teeth. Allowing a child to skip brushing “just this once” undercuts the idea that brushing is a required part of their day-to-day routine. Other approaches focus on making brushing a fun activity. Some children enjoy brushing their teeth alongside their parents. It allows them to spend time with family and reinforces the idea that teeth-brushing is an important activity. Another approach is to incorporate music into the routine. A system in which a song plays for two minutes can be a fun way to get children to brush their teeth for the amount of time required. Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams owns and practices at a family dental office in Indianapolis, where she performs numerous fillings and other general and cosmetic treatments. Dr. Tracey Williams stands out as a four-time Top Dentist as determined by Indianapolis Monthly's selective peer-review process. Inside your mouth, carbohydrates in the food you eat react to your natural oral bacteria to become acid. This acid combines with lingering food particles, saliva, and bacteria to create plaque, which sticks to teeth and wears away the enamel, resulting in a hole or cavity in the surface of the tooth. To keep the decay from progressing and harming the underlying structure of the tooth, your dentist will perform a filling. He or she will first numb the area with a local anesthetic and subsequently remove the infected portion of the enamel with a dental drill. The dentist will then clean the newly exposed surface and place the filling material using a very thin and precise instrument that resembles a needle. After hardening the filling using ultraviolet light, the dentist will shape the filling so that you can bite comfortably. Dr. Tracey Williams, a member of the American Dental Association and the Indianapolis Dental Association, draws on extensive education and experience to help patients improve their oral health. As the owner of her own private practice in Indianapolis, Dr. Tracey Tabor Williams offers both general and cosmetic dentistry. For this, she has an extensive array of preventive and treatment options, including ClearCorrect invisible aligners, a convenient and affordable orthodontic alternative to traditional braces. ClearCorrect custom-made aligners are designed to gradually move the teeth and achieve the desired results. Relying on impressions and radiographs, the ClearCorrect laboratory creates a 3D model of each patient’s teeth and a computerized treatment plan that precisely maps out the shape and placement of each set of aligners and projects the progressive realignment of the teeth. Each set of aligners is worn for approximately four weeks, with overall treatment time averaging one to two years. Because aligners are clear and easily removable, they do not interfere with daily tasks such as eating or flossing. For more information or to find a provider, visit www.clearcorrect.com |
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