Joseph R. Schmidbauer DDS

Tooth loss is often dismissed as a minor issue, especially if it’s just one tooth. But dentistry and medical research show a very different reality. The mouth functions as a connected system where every tooth supports the balance of chewing, speech, and jaw health. Losing even one disrupts this delicate harmony.

When a tooth is missing, the neighboring teeth begin to drift into the empty space. This shifting alters the way the upper and lower teeth meet, disturbing bite alignment. Over time, misalignment can lead to uneven wear, jaw joint strain (TMJ issues), and difficulty chewing certain foods. Patients may also notice changes in facial aesthetics as teeth tilt or move forward.

Beyond the visible effects, the jawbone beneath the missing tooth begins to shrink — a process called bone resorption. Without the natural stimulation that teeth provide during chewing, the bone loses density and volume. This not only weakens the foundation for surrounding teeth but also makes future treatments like implants more complex and expensive.

The key message is prevention and timely replacement. Options such as dental implants, bridges, or dentures help preserve both function and bone health. Protecting every tooth is not just about a perfect smile — it’s about maintaining bite balance, jaw strength, and overall oral stability for life.
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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a professional medical advice or diagnosis.

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Have a Love "Filled" Day!

May 1st, 2020
This marks the day that the State of Ohio is allowing dental offices across Ohio May reopen.

Our office will not reopen on this day. Since being given word earlier this week, we’ve been training as an office staff to be ready to apply the new protocols to our office. We are making changes to the physical structure of the office to ready for reopening. We’ve ordered all of the appropriate personal protective equipment. It has not and will not arrive until next week. Some areas of the office will have a slow reopening next week, and as our suppliers work to fill our orders, we’ll continue to reopen until we are fully open about 2 weeks from now!

We apologize for the delay. We will continue emergency treatment as the reopening occurs. We are excited to see you all soon; we appreciate your patience and understanding!!

Dr Joe and Staff

Per the ADA guidelines, our office is still closed for non essential procedures. We are still available Monday and Thursday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, for emergencies only. We are currently working hard to text and call patients to reschedule upcoming appointments.

We want to ensure you that our office will implement new protocols for the safety of our staff and patients. When the emergency order was put into effect in mid-March, a portion of our personal protective equipment was donated where needed. We are working to restock and add the materials that will be necessary to adhere to the new safety protocols. These changes are being prepared to insure safety for both our patients and office staff. We will be reaching out to patients to schedule under the new guidelines.

Thank you for being patient with us and we hope you are staying healthy and keep on smiling! We can’t wait to see you soon!!

Dr. Joe and Staff

We’re reposting the FB message from the Ohio Dental Association received this morning (April 22). Please know that we are available for emergency treatment. You can still reach out to us with a call to the office and then to the emergency triage number provided on our voice message.
“We have gotten a lot of questions about when dental offices will be able to resume elective procedures. At this time, there is no end date to the state’s order that restricts dentists to providing emergency care only. We have been in contact with the governor's office and the state of Ohio to work on putting a framework together for how dental offices can safely reopen to provide access to dental care. We will provide an update as soon as information becomes available.”
We wish all of you health and safety during the present time and the weeks ahead. We’re preparing to reopen the office and we’ll be in touch as soon as the reopening has been formulated. Thank you for your loyalty and support.
Dr. Joe and Staff

As our community copes with the fast-moving spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus we hope you and yours are in good health during these stressful times.

Public officials have asked businesses to close down for a limited time while a local quarantine begins. Any patients with appointments that have to be cancelled will be notified by our team shortly.

When we are given the green-light to renew business operations we will update you. We thank you for your patience during this interruption and hope to see you when we re-open, happy and healthy.

Please contact us at 419-693-0439 if you have any questions and we will respond back as quickly as we can.

Joseph R. Schmidbauer DDS