Say it Ain't So....A CPAP Alternative?!

Did you know that sleep apnea affects millions of people - and many of them don't even realize they have it?!

Although snoring is the most obvious of sleep apnea symptoms, skipping breaths while you sleep is by far a more serious health concern. Left untreated, sleep apnea can be associated with higher risks of serious health problems like heart attack or stroke. Sleep disorders can compromise your whole-body health. It is the number one most undiagnosed disease in this country and unfortunately affects a lot of us.

Imagine if you could stop snoring, stop feeling daytime fatigue, and start sleeping soundly… A good night's sleep may be closer than you think! I’m proud to offer alternatives to uncomfortable CPAP masks.

I have been making sleep/snoring devices for 10 years now, but four years ago instead of placing the lower jaw arbitrarily, judging by where my patient was unable to snore, I began fitting the appliance to the lower jaw's physiological position. The physiological position is where the jaw and muscles are most comfortable and relaxed. This greatly lessens the chance of incurring other problems, like headaches, muscle pain, bite changes, etc., when wearing an oral appliance. In fact, I have yet to have any patients complain of those symptoms since making the change.

Worn while you sleep, oral appliances position your mouth and jaw in a physiological position that makes breathing easier and will, in most cases, stop snoring and get rid of sleep apnea. The best part about these oral appliances is that they are less cumbersome than a CPAP machine. For patients who struggle with feelings of claustrophobia oral appliances have been a lifesaver…literally! My patients also enjoy that they are able to travel with their oral appliance with great ease, unlike a CPAP.  

If you're ready to start sleeping better, just give us a call at (936) 585-6611. I'd be happy to discuss your sleep apnea treatment options and find the sleep solution that works best for you.

For more information about sleep apnea solutions be sure to visit us here: www.drtimgardner.com

Dental Implant Savings for You!

I understand that losing one or more teeth impacts a person’s smile, confidence and enjoyment of their favorite foods. That’s why one of the most rewarding things that I do in dentistry is the placement of dental implants. Dental implants are technology's way of taking us a step closer to a tooth replacement that feels secure and looks like your own. The results are natural-looking dental implants that look, feel and function as your own! Whether it’s replacing a single tooth with a dental implant or securing a denture with multiple implants, the results are truly life changing!

I recently completed another implant-supported denture case. Prior to the placement of implants, the patient was constantly gagging one her dentures and spent the majority of the time with them out of her mouth. The patient worried constantly about her dentures slipping while speaking and often covered her mouth when smiling. She was unable to chew her food properly, which can create other long-term health issues. It’s safe to say that the placement of implants to secure her dentures has changed her life:

"When I starting coming to Dr. Gardner's office, I was having constant trouble with my dentures. They were loose and causing constant issues. I was self-conscious; I would not go out to eat with others, watched what I ate, and knew what not to try. Dr. Gardner placed implants on the top and bottom and new dentures were made. I have more confidence now; I smile a lot more. I look directly at someone when doing so. I had a tendency not to smile before as I was afraid someone would know I was wearing dentures. I laugh more, and I eat more of the foods I enjoy, not the ones that are just safe." -Cathy J. 

It’s not just those wearing dentures who can benefit from the placement of dental implants. Implants can also be used to replace missing teeth. The placement of a single tooth implant eliminates the unnecessary cutting of healthy tooth structure. Dental implants are easier than a bridge to keep clean and they do not decay.

The best part? Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime. Consider implants an investment in your health and yourself!

"Dr. Gardner and his staff are very professional and courteous. They are very good at staying on time with my appointments. I was very happy when I received my implants in 1993. I had very little pain afterwards. It changed everything for me. I have had no problems and they are very low maintenance."

If you've been considering improving your smile by replacing missing teeth, or if you've been struggling to keep your dentures in place, implants could be just the answer for you! I’ve extended a special offer to my patients:

For a limited time we're offering $500 off all implants.

Act before Aug. 31, 2016

and receive $500 off all implants.

For more information and additional patient testimonials please visit our website www.drtimgardner.com

Complimentary Orthodontic Consultation

A Beautiful, Functional Smile is Closer Than You Think

 

Who doesn't want a perfect smile? What if your gorgeous smile could save you from headaches, facial pain and sleep issues later?

Dr. Gardner just returned this weekend from a continuing education course on neuromuscular orthodontics taught by world-famous Dr. Jay Gerber. Dr. Gardner has been studying under Dr. Gerber for the last six years. Dr. Gerber has taught thousands of dentists around the world about neuromuscular orthodontics.
(Find more info on Dr. Gerber here: http://www.orthodonticstudies.com/)

Neuromuscular (NM) orthodontics is much more than just straightening teeth and creating beautiful smiles. NM orthodontics helps tremendously reduce the odds of developing TMJ problems, as well as sleep apnea issues. During this treatment teeth are gradually moved to the place where the head and neck muscles are most comfortable and able to work in harmony during chewing, speaking, swallowing, etc..

"I am passionate about our children avoiding future TMJ issues, headaches, migraines and sleep apnea issues as an adult, that plagues our society" Dr. Gardner said.

NM orthodontics can be completed on children, as well as adults. The sooner children are able to begin NM orthodontic treatment, the more likely they are to avoid painful issues like TMJ problems and sleep apnea later in life.

From now until July 31 Dr. Gardner is proud to offer complimentary orthodontic consultations for the whole family! For children, there's no better time than the summer to begin treatment. Summertime affords kids the time to get used to braces and perfect their speah prior to the start of school.

For more information please visit drtimgardner.com

To schedule your complimentary reservation please call 936-585-4353.



Sarah's Smile Nomination

Dr. Tim Gardner has been so incredibly touched by the smile of his daughter, Sarah that he has decided to give the same joy to someone in need.

This year will mark the 4th annual Sarah’s Smile donation. Dr. Gardner and team will choose one patient in Montgomery County to do an extreme smile makeover on at no charge.

Dr. Gardner and team are currently searching for residents of Montgomery County who are financially less fortunate and in need of dental services. They would like to have residents nominate upstanding members of the community to receive a smile makeover.
If you know someone who is deserving of this gift please let us know by following the submission instructions below.

ONLY submissions received via e-mail will be considered. Please submit nominations to smilenominations@gmail.com.

Please include the following information in your e-mail:
Nominees name, phone number, e-mail address and date of birth
Nominator's name, phone number and e-mail address
Dental concerns
A video or essay detailing the nominee's story and why he/she is deserving.

The application deadline is August 15, 2016. The recipients will be contacted by September 1, 2016.

Inquires only accepted via e-mail to smilenominations@gmail.com

Local Dentist Spreads Free Smiles

Dr. Timothy Gardner’s 8^th Annual Dentistry from the Heart event held at Conroe Comprehensive Dental Center, Saturday, May 14, 2016 initially donated more than $35,000 worth of free dentistry  to more than 65 underprivileged residents of Montgomery County.

A mechanical malfunction in the office about 3 PM Saturday, caused dental services to come to a halt. Dr. Gardner addressed the crowd of approximately 20 residents and assured them that they would be seen within the next few weeks at either his Conroe or Montgomery locations. There is an estimated $10,000 of remaining dental work to be completed on patients. The first round of patients were contacted and began treatment in Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.

Procedures done free of charge included cleanings, fillings and extractions. Their mission was to treat infections and get patients out of pain.

Volunteers included Dr. Seth Harris, Dr. Jess Legg, Dr. Radley Robins, Morgan Harris, RDH, Rachel Jameson, RDH, Jennifer Nelson, RDH and Mirna , RDH, numerous volunteers and team members. Donations were provided by Papa John’s Pizza, Patterson Dental Supply and Ellisor Construction.

Dentistry from the Heart (DFTH) is a national non-profit organization with a simple mission: making people smile. DFTH was created to aid those in need, including the growing population of under-insured Americans.

For more information please visit www.drtimgardner.com. 

We're All About that Grill

    

 It always amazes us when patients ask if we're accepting new patients. The answer is ABSOLUTELY! What we've found is our best patients come from people like you.

In an effort to reward you for future referrals, we have a Weber Spirit 3-Burner Gas Grill we'll be raffling off just in time Labor Day.

Effective immediately: Refer family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. to  our office and receive entries into a drawing for an awesome grill.

  

More Referrals = More Rewards

Here's how it works:

• Refer one person and receive 1 entry.

• Your second referral will earn you 2 entries into the drawing.

• A third referral will earn 4 entries. 

• Referrals 4 and above will score 8 entries per referral.

   

 

One grill per location. Contest begins immediately. Contest ends Friday, August 26 at 3 pm. Drawing will be held Monday, August 29.

Keep up-to-date by Liking us on Facebook and following us on Instagram @ComprehensiveDentalCenters

 

 

 

 

How to Prevent Expensive Dentistry

Teeth are valuable!  

In fact, your mouth’s economic value is over $100,000 and that is on the low side.   

An implant and implant crown, the most natural tooth replacement, cost from $4,000-$5,000 each &

most people have 28 teeth in order to smile and chew well.

Doesn’t make sense to protect such a valuable asset? 

Preventive Dentistry - the best game in town

Clean teeth and gums do not get decay or gum disease; it is simple as that. Teeth will last a lifetime if certain things are done correctly.  Teeth are different than the rest of your body. You can follow an MD’s advice on prevention of disease like heart disease, diabetes and cancer and improve your odds but there are still no guarantees. If one starts with healthy teeth and gums and keeps them 100% clean, decay and gum disease will not occur.

Biofilm 

Biofilm is a mat of bacteria that join together to make a protective, slick, slimy film.  The bacteria are interlocked and form a wall that protects a vast community of bacteria underneath.  Biofilm is everywhere including commodes, slick river rocks, wet slick cement etc. 

One of the most known and most studied biofilm is dental plaque.  The mass of different bacteria in dental plaque is the cause of both decay and gum disease.  Dentists and the media call this biofilm plaque.  When free calcium, which exists in saliva, embeds itself in this mat like film, the substance becomes rock hard and then is called calculus. 

 It is a complicated subject so I am going to make it easy and simple; no biofilm on teeth or under the gums, no decay and no gum disease.  These two infections cannot exist without biofilm.

Removing Biofilm/Plaque

Biofilm/plaque forms constantly on the teeth and gums, even when you do not eat!  So if you want to be 100% disease free, you will want to clean teeth and gums at least twice a day if not more.

My team and I have found that using a combination of the Sonicare Toothbrush, Water Pick and dental floss is the very best regimen.

The Sonicare literally explodes the biofilm with its cleaning technique, the Water Pick removes food debris that feed the plaque and the floss removes the plaque in between the teeth.  If you are not using a water lavage and floss, you are not effectively cleaning 40%of all your teeth.

Prevention Plan

Like any health goal, it is best to have a knowledgeable coach, one who can give you a customized regimen because everyone and every mouth is different and therefor has different needs.  Dentists and hygienist truly care about you preventing disease.  Let them know what your dental goals are so they can help you achieve them. 

For more information on our office please visit us at conroesmilemakeover.com

8th Annual Dentistry From The Heart

Dr. Tim Gardner of Conroe Comprehensive Dental Center (CCDC) and Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center (MCDC), armed with staff and volunteers is out to change lives by offering free dentistry to the underprivileged of Montgomery County, as they host the latest event in conjunction with Dentistry from the Heart (DFTH).

The 8^th Annual event will treat those, residing in Montgomery County, who truly need, but cannot afford dentistry. The procedures done free of charge include extractions, simple fillings and cleanings.

In 2015 CCDC donated more than $40,000 worth of free dentistry to about 80 underprivileged residents of Montgomery County. They hope to see an increase in numbers this year. 

“Now more than ever I know there are people out there who need my services but have no means to afford them; whether they are out of a job or just having a hard time,” Gardner said. “This Dentistry from the Heart event is my way of giving back to the community and being there for the people who are in need of dental work.”

The event will take place Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the office of CCDC at 2210 North Frazier, Suite 120 in Conroe. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Patients will be seen on a first come, first serve basis. Patients are asked to bring ID or other paperwork proving their residence in Montgomery County.  Staff and volunteers will treat as many patients as possible by 5 p.m.

Please contact CCDC at 936-539-3636 with any questions or concerns or visit them online at www.conroesmilemakeover.com. 

Our Vets, Volunteers & Community Rock!

Local dentist celebrates Veteran's Day

Volunteers during the veteran's appreciation event Saturday, November 14, 2015 

at Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center - 951 Lone Star Parkway.

Volunteers Dr. Ron Koenig, Dr. Timothy Gardner, Dr. Seth Harris,
area veteran, dental assistant Amber, Dr. Michael Reece and Dr. Jess Legg. 

Dr. Tim Gardner’s, of Montgomery and Conroe Comprehensive Dental Centers, 4th Annual Dentistry for Veterans event Saturday, November 14, proved to be a success. More than $68,000 worth of free dentistry was performed on 47 Montgomery County veterans.

Veterans were asked to make a pre-screening appointment to diagnose necessary treatment. Procedures done free of charge included, but were not limited to, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals and extractions. Their mission was to take care of any infections present and catch issues before they became painful.

Dr. Seth Harris and RDA, Bridget providing an 

area veteran with free dental treatment. 

Volunteers included Dr. Jess Legg, Dr. Michael Reece, Dr. Ronald Koenig, Dr. Seth Harris (associate of Dr. Gardner), Rachel Jameson, RDH, Lauren McDaniel, RDH, Morgan Harris, RDH, Becky Wilkerson, RDH, Jessica Marchisio, RDH, Amanda Chiu, RDH, area dental assistants and students from the dental hygiene program in Kingwood.

Following the dentistry portion of the event, Dr. Gardner, his team and volunteers, celebrated with area veterans, patients and the community. Sarah Gardner, 10, kicked off the veteran’s celebration singing the National Anthem while both the United States and Texas flags were ceremonially raised for the first time at Dr. Gardner’s newest location at 951 Lone Star Parkway in Montgomery.

Greg Johnson and Russell Reed of Russell Reed Coastal Cowboy

Russell Reed Coastal Cowboy, out of Bryan, Texas, then took the stage and provided live music, featuring both country cover songs and originals for those in attendance. Sponsors for the event included Conroe Family YMCA, America’s Cleaning Solutions, Pizza Shack in Montgomery, Lynette Machelle Apparel, Bernhardt Winery, McKenzie’s Barbecue and Burgers in Conroe, National Charity League and Ellisor Construction.


Dr. Gardner has always held the military in high regard and created this event to give back to those who have given so much to our country.

Dr. Timothy Gardner addressing attendees at
the veteran's appreciation event Saturday evening.

National Charity League volunteers 

serving attendees McKenzie's Barbeque. 

For more information please visit www.drtimgardner.com.


Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

4th Annual Dentistry for Veterans

 

Conroe & Montgomery Comprehensive

Dental Centers Present:

Saturday, November 14

Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center

951 Lone Star Parkway

Montgomery, Texas 77356

 

Live Music By:                          

Live Performance by Bryan, Texas native Russell Reed.

 



Schedule of Events:

 

8 am-5 pm: Dentistry for Area Veterans

12 pm: Sponsor Booths, Photo Booth & Children's Area Open (Bounce House, Arts & Crafts, Balloon Twister 5 pm - 7 pm)

5 pm-9 pm: Live Music by Russell Reed

Food & Drinks Provided

Please RSVP by 11/10/15 at 936-585-6656

 

 

Special Thanks to:

 

 

Help us Celebrate Veterans in Style!

SPECIAL EVENT

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Montgomery & Conroe

Comprehensive Dental Center's

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Please join us as we celebrate our veterans

with live music, food, drinks & family fun at

Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center

951 Lone Star Parkway

Montgomery, Texas 77356

                       Sat. November 14th                 Kindly RSVP                  

                       Dentistry 8 am - 5 pm              By November 10 to

                       Party 5 pm - 10 pm                  936-585-6656

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

 Conroe Family YMCA 

America's Cleaning Solutions, LLC

Lynette Machelle Apparel

We're Serious about Back-To-School Season

We all know what August brings: hot days (and nights!), end-of-summer fun and back-to-school time!

We're serious about sending our students and teachers back to school with the brightest smiles and pearliest whites.
Just how are we going to do that?



For the month of August we're offering half off of sealants! That's right, simply call today, make your reservation and receive half of dental sealants! (Regularly $64 per sealant but from now until August 31 you'll pay only $32!)

Why dental sealants? Sealants are placed in the groves of teeth, where 80% of the decay starts, making it more difficult for cavities to form. They are less expensive than fillings and help protect teeth from future decay. Dr. Gardner believes sealants are the best thing you can do for the health of your children's teeth! So the real question is why not dental sealants?

Don't wait around - reservations are filling quickly!

For the scoop visit us online at www.drtimgardner.com 

Your Dentist has a Great Grill

Do you need a new grill in time for a Labor Day cookout?

Don't worry...we can help!

It always amazes us when patients ask if we're accepting new patients. The answer is ABSOLUTELY! What we've found is our best patients come from people like you. In an effort to reward you for future referrals, we have a Weber Spirit 3-Burner Gas Grill we'll be raffling off just in time for your Labor Day festivities.

Effective immediately: Refer family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc. to  our office and receive entries into a drawing for an awesome grill.

The more you refer, the more you're rewarded. Here's how it works:

Refer one person and receive 1 entry. 

Your second referral will earn you 2 entries into the drawing.

A third referral will earn 4 entries. 

Referrals 4 and above will score 8 entries per referral.

The drawing will be held Monday, August 31, 2015 which gives you just enough time to buy burgers and hot dogs to throw on your new fire! 

We hope to be giving YOU a Weber grill soon!