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At Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry of the Cincinnati, Ohio area, patients and families can obtain the care they need, treating a wide range of dental issues that can arise. We provide urgent dental care for problems like chipped or broken teeth. Our dentists, Drs. Jesal A. Patel and Shawn Dornhecker often recommend dental crowns for […]

A healthy smile is easy to maintain as long as you take proper care of it. Your teeth and gums are susceptible to many possible concerns, including tooth decay and periodontal disease. To keep these issues at bay and even avoid them from developing, you must develop an oral hygiene routine that makes prevention the […]

Did you know that achieving straight teeth is possible at any age? Today both adolescents and adults can enjoy the cosmetic and health advantages of straight teeth without using traditional braces. Thanks to the revolutionary clear aligners, achieving proper alignment has never been easier. Drs. Patel and Dornhecker and their talented team at Patel & […]

If you’re like many people in Cincinnati, Ohio, and around the world, you probably remember a time when cavities were filled with amalgam fillings. Since the 19th century, dentists have filled cavities with fillings made from various types of metal, including mercury, silver, and even gold. For this reason, you may still see some metal […]

Periodontal disease is a dental condition that negatively affects the health of the gums and the entire smile. With the help of a committed dental team, like the professionals at Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry in Cincinnati, Ohio, patients can restore the health of their smile by seeking periodontal pocket treatment with Drs. Jesal A. Patel […]

If you live in or near Cincinnati, Ohio, and you want to take a screening for oral cancer, Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry is here to help. Like most types of cancer, oral cancer is an insidious disease that is most easily treatable with early detection. One of the most worrisome problems with this disease is that it […]

Most of us are born with gorgeous white teeth, but sometimes life takes a toll on the brightness of our smiles. Some of the foods and beverages we consume can wreak havoc on our teeth, making them less dazzling than we would like them to be. The coffee we enjoy every morning, and the red […]

If you clench and grind your teeth as you sleep, you may be suffering from bruxism. While this clenching and grinding is a common involuntary reaction to fear, anger, or stress, it can be detrimental to your oral and overall health and can severely damage your teeth and jaw. If you are in Cincinnati, Ohio, […]

With your hands full to the brim with many to-do things, it’s nearly impossible to do everything that needs to be done. Your master’s degree thesis can wait. And even that pressing urge to hang out with friends can happen next time. While you can put off many essential things, at Patel and Dornhecker Dentistry […]