Prehn Dental Office

At Prehn Dental, we will discuss with you the different types of toothpaste.  Some whitening and tarter control toothpastes can be very abrasive on the teeth and cause a lot of sensitivity but some patients experience no side effects, at all.  The bottom-line is that all toothpastes have been approved by The American Dental Association and have gone through rigorous testing to prevent injury to your teeth.  We will discuss this, in more detail with you, at your cleaning appointment as to the type of toothpaste that is best for you.  Feel free to ask any questions you may have. 

When you come into Prehn Dental Office, we are always asking if there have been any changes in your dental insurance, phone numbers, addresses, e-mail address, etc…  It is very important that I am able to get in touch with you for emergency reasons. Having your current information is an important part of your dental record.  Your dental insurance is important because we strive to help you receive the best benefit from your insurance company.  For this to occur, it is paramount that we have the most up-to-date dental insurance information.  Please keep us informed of any changes that we need to be aware of. 

Your Dentist takes your blood pressure, for many reasons, during your cleaning and dental surgery appointments.  Many patients do not see their Physician on a regular basis but they do see their Dentist.  We are sometimes the leader in detecting high blood pressure in patients.  High blood pressure can also affect our treatment and our decisions on how we treat you.  Keeping your blood pressure under control is a very important aspect of your health care.  At Prehn Dental, we take pride in making that a part of our total evaluation for you as a patient. 

Dr Prehn is one of the few general Dentists in the area that has hospital privileges at Aspirus/Wausau Hospital.  He does this because he thinks dentistry is very important and hospital dentistry is needed for certain complex patients or patients who are unable to have dental procedures performed in a dental office setting.  If general anesthetic is necessary for cooperation and or comfort, Aspirus/Wausau Hospital is a good alternative. 

In Central Wisconsin, many people are on well water that do not live in the city limits.  City water is fluoridated to the proper parts per million to help children in forming strong teeth.  On the other hand, well water can be anywhere from 0 parts per million fluoride to excessive parts per million fluoride.  Make sure you have your well water tested on a regular basis to insure the amount of fluoride in your well is adequate (and not excessive) for you and your children’s dental health.  

Our office phone number (715-842-1270) is answered 24/7 by our answering service.  They can get in touch with Dr. Prehn for all after hour dental emergencies or you can leave a message with them if you need to schedule or change an appointment and the next day our office will contact you.  This is a service we have had for over 40 years and will continue it for as long as patients appreciate it. 

Dr. Prehn and his staff strive to know each patient on a personal level.  I think it is important that I get to know you as a patient; as well as your medical history, family history and your desires in order to be the best Dentist possible for you.  I work hard to maintain relationships, as our family has for over 90 years, in the Wausau and surrounding area.  I consider all my patients part of my extended family.  In many cases, I am now seeing the fourth generation of some of my patients that my grandfather saw—dating back to 1923! 

It is that time of year that you should use your flex dollars and remaining dental insurance benefits.  Dental insurance benefits run out and typically start over at the next calendar year; frequently the end of December. (In other words, you lose it if you do not use it.)  Do not have your employer or you pay the premiums and not use the benefits that you have worked hard for.  Get in before the end of the year.  We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.  

I just cemented two implants today on a patient and I reflect back on the many successes we have had over the past 24 years.  I performed the first implant in Wausau, with Dr. John Stilp as my Oral Surgeon partner and I just saw this patient yesterday.  It was so experimental back then but now it is state-of-the-art with most dentists performing implants on a regular basis.  What a wonderful choice you have today for replacing missing teeth!  From implants, to bridges, to partials, to dentures to denture supported implants…the list goes on but by far the most satisfying for the patient and me is to do cemented crowns or bridges many times on top of implants.  Ask today if you have any questions about implants.

Prehn Dental would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.  Our office will be closed Wednesday, November 23,  November 24, and Friday November 25.  If you are a patient of record and have an emergency please call the office and they will reach Dr. Prehn.  We will re-open on Monday, November 28th.