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William and Andrew Huntzinger, like father like son

William Huntzinger is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve Dental School. He completed his dental residency program at St. Joseph Health Center in Syracuse, New York.

Dr. Huntzinger has provided the highest quality of dental care to area residents since 1981 and has been active in Children’s Dental Health Month in the community. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Toledo Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Sports Dentistry, Academy of Sleep Dentistry, and the American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Dr. Huntzinger is also a founding member of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants. Dr. Huntzinger regularly attends various continuing education courses each year to ensure our office is providing the best treatment possible for our patients.

He has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, treatment of sleep apnea, and the management of dental anxiety. Dr. Huntzinger and his wife, Nancy, have two grown sons.

Andrew followed in his father’s footsteps and is a dentist in Sylvania, where he also lives with his wife Jen and their two boys. Nate is a graduate of Lourdes University and is living in North Carolina where he owns his own online business, www.menottees.com. Nancy and Dr. Huntzinger are both active in various community and church organizations, which have included coaching soccer and basketball, teaching Sunday school, and being a member of the park board.

Dr. Huntzinger spends his spare time trying to improve his golf game, spending time with his grandsons Luke and Jake, staying current with the latest advances in computer technology, and attempting to remain calm during Ohio State football games!

Dr. Andrew Huntzinger grew up in Sylvania and graduated from Northview High School, Denison University and The Ohio State University School of Dentistry. While in school he worked in dental labs making crowns, bridges, partials and dentures. At OSU he participated in externships at various locations in the state including the Northwest Ohio Dental Center and our office. He joined our practice in 2009 and is a member of The Toledo Dental Society, The Ohio Dental Association, and The American Dental Association.

Dr. Huntzinger and his wife Jennifer, a graduate of Denison University and the University of Toledo College of Law, are residents of Sylvania. They have two sons, Luke and Jacob.

Dr. Huntzinger enjoys running, basketball, golf, gardening and cheering on the Buckeyes!

(09/03/2020)

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Invisalign is the Invisible Way to Straighten Teeth

For many years, orthodontic treatment required wearing bulky, uncomfortable metal braces and wires. The shame and embarrassment of sporting these bulky metal braces prevented many people from seeking the beautifully straight smile they desired.

Invisalign was created for the patient that wants straighter teeth without wearing visible, uncomfortable metal braces. Invisalign patients wear a series of clear, plastic aligners that gradually shift teeth into the desired position and alignment. Because of the nature of the aligners, patients can maintain a normal looking smile while simultaneously straightening their teeth.

What Invisalign Can Correct

Invisalign corrects cases of minor tooth misalignment or poor spacing, where the problem is mostly cosmetic. This includes small spaces between the teeth, crowding of the teeth, an overbite (i.e., the upper teeth bite over the lower teeth), and a crossbite (i.e., the upper and lower jaws are misaligned).

Patients that have substantial structural issues with the teeth or problems with the bite are typically better suited for traditional braces or another orthodontic alternative.

Advantages of the Invisalign System

There are many reasons why patients prefer Invisalign to traditional braces, including the following:

Aligners fit comfortably and don’t irritate the inside of the mouth

Aligners don’t disrupt speech

Aligners can be removed to eat so patients can enjoy all of their favorite foods

Aligners are inconspicuous and virtually undetectable in the mouth

Total treatment time is usually shorter than other orthodontic treatments

Treatment Details

Invisalign aligners are custom-fabricated to the exact specifications of the patient. No two treatment plans are precisely alike.

The first step to of Invisalign treatment is to capture information about the teeth’s current position. The dentist takes photographs and digital impressions that are used to create a three-dimensional “map” of the teeth’s planned movement. The map charts the teeth’s original position through Invisalign treatment to their final position. This information is then sent to the dental laboratory that constructs the series of customized aligners.

The patient receives their first set of upper and lower aligners and should wear them for 20 to 22 hours per day (removing them to eat and clean). The aligners put gentle pressure on the teeth to move them into the correct alignment and position. Patients may have a slight adjustment period, getting used to the way the aligners feel, but they usually don’t experience discomfort. They can eat, speak and smile normally while wearing the aligners.

After two to four weeks, that set of aligners is swapped out for the next set in the series. This repeats until the teeth have shifted into the desired position and alignment.

Invisalign patients are supervised by a dentist throughout treatment. The dentist periodically checks the progress of treatment and examines the teeth and bite for any potential problems.

Total treatment time varies by patient, but many Invisalign patients are able to complete treatment in less than a year.

At Dental Health Associates in Sylvania Ohio, our dentists are thoroughly trained and extensively experienced with Invisalign treatment. We enjoy helping our patients transform their smiles easily and comfortably!

(07/28/2020)
by Andrew Marshall Huntzinger

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