Michael Blen DDS

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(901) 415-2536Call Visit WebsiteVisit Website Map & DirectionsDirections6363 Poplar Ave Ste 110Memphis, TN 38119 Write a ReviewWrite Review

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Thu:	8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Places Near Memphis with Dentists

Germantown (4 miles)
East Memphis (9 miles)
Cordova (9 miles)
Ellendale (15 miles)

Accepted Insurance

Ameritas
Delta Dental
Dentemax
Humana Health
UnitedHealthcare

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Specialties

Primary: Dentist

Sub-Specialty: Pediatric Dentist

Additional Specialties: Dental Pediatrics

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Payment method: amex, discover, master card, visa
Location: Centrum Bldg
Neighborhood: Massey Hill
Other Link: http://www.drblen.com
Categories: Dentists, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Hygienists, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontists, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontists & Denture Centers
Other Information: Insurance: Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental Premier

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Phone: (901) 415-2536

Address: 6363 Poplar Ave Ste 110, Memphis, TN 38119

Website: http://www.drblen.com

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Dental Examination
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit their pediatric dentist at least twice a year for a routine cleaning and exam. These visits are important to ensure a lifetime of good hygiene habits. During your child’s dental visit, Dr. B will discuss preventive measures, detect any decay, and discuss any further treatment that may be needed.
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Teeth Cleaning
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit their pediatric dentist at least twice a year for a routine cleaning and exam. These visits are important to ensure a lifetime of good hygiene habits. During your child’s dental visit, Dr. B will discuss preventive measures, detect any decay, and discuss any further treatment that may be needed. These routine visits are also important to discuss your child’s rapid growth and changes in their dentition and facial features. Dr. B and his staff will discuss diet and oral hygiene with your child, as well as proper technique. Dr. B encourages each child to become members of his
Fluoride Treatment
Once in the operatory, Dr. B will review your child’s medical and dental history. The health history includes an assessment of your child’s diet and nutrition, fluoride adequacy, oral habits, past injuries or trauma, oral development and oral hygiene. Dr. B will gently examine your child’s teeth, oral tissues, and jaws. He will provide preventive information or recommendations to you regarding your child’s diet, nutrition, fluoride and oral habits. If your child has a sufficient number of teeth erupted, Dr. B will recommend a subsequent appointment for a cleaning and topical fluoride treatment.
Dental Sealants
During periodical dental visits, preventive measures for your child are discussed. One of the major topics of discussion Dr. B has as a pediatric dentist includes a healthy diet. Dr. B will relay to your child the importance of a diet filled with fruits, vegetables and proteins, along with water and white milk. He will explain that sweets, juices, and sodas should be considered “special treats”. We all know that “special treats” would only be considered special if we have them on special occasions. Other preventive measures include routine x-rays, topical fluoride application, sealants on appropriate teeth, and evaluation of growth and development.

Orthodontics
It’s important to monitor growth and development of your child’s teeth during these visits as well. Growth is not only jaw growth, but also the transition from the primary dentition to mixed dentition (baby and adult teeth) to permanent dentition. Dr. B will discuss with you the order of these exfoliations and the approximate ages at which to expect this. He will evaluate the probability of the future need for braces based upon your child’s individual growth and development. He will also discuss whether your child would be a good candidate for orthodontics and at which age they should begin.
Braces
Children gradually lose their baby teeth around ages 6-12. The first adult teeth to come in are molars. Molars are important because they aid in shaping your child’s face. They also affect the position and health of the other adult teeth that are about to develop. Once all of the permanent teeth are in, some children may begin to wear braces (for the first time or second time). It is especially important to maintain healthy oral hygiene with braces. It’s also important to wear a mouth guard while playing sports, especially those that are high impact sports. Around age 17-21 the last teeth may emerge — the wisdom teeth. The wisdom teeth will be the last of all 32 permanent teeth that develop.

General Dentistry
I’m very grateful for my time spent practicing general dentistry, but after Simon graduated, it was my turn to start my specialty training. We relocated back to Memphis for my pediatric residency, really coming full circle- I was a patient of the residency program when I was little.

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