Tonsillitis: Not to be Taken Lightly

Do you know someone who is experiencing painful inflammation of the tonsils? This situation should not be taken lightly.

What is Tonsillitis?

Tonsils are the glandular tissues situated at the back of your throat. They provide protection to your body from the foreign bodies (i.e. bacteria) which are harmful to your health. In reaction to an attack from a foreign body they swell up. This can lead to inflammation and pain of your tonsils (tonsillitis). Recurrent tonsillitis is a sign that the immunity level of your body is low. People eventually get tired of these repeated attacks and prefer to remove their tonsils.

Removing Your Tonsils is No Light Decision

Tonsils are important and should not be removed unless there are strong indications to the contrary. There are a few criteria suggested by medical experts where removing tonsils is mandatory. If your case fits into any of the following scenarios, removing your tonsils may be a solution to your problems.

When Removing Your Tonsils May Be a Preferable Option:

  • Repeated Tonsillitis Attacks: More than three severe attacks of tonsillitis (painful inflammation of the tonsils)
  • Tonsillar Hypertrophy: (tonsils that are so enlarged that they obstruct breathing, swallowing and make it difficult to sleep)
  • A Peritonsillar Abscess: (infected material around the tonsils which may spread over the roof of the mouth, and to the neck and chest)
  • Antibiotics Unhelpful: Chronic and recurrent attacks of tonsillitis which are not responding to antibiotics and other medications
  • Otitis Media: Recurrent acute of chronic Otitis Media (inflammation or infection of the middle ear that persists or keeps coming back and can cause long-term or permanent damage to the ear)
  • Unilateral Tonsil Hypertrophy: (enlargement of one tonsil)

The decision to remove your tonsils should not be taken lightly. Tonsils are the gatekeepers at the entrance of your body protecting it against foreign agents and bacteria. They are important for the normal functioning of your body. Removing them should be considered only if there is no other option to control their infection.

Consult with a Professional

If you or a friend or loved one are experiencing any irritation that involves your tonsils, please contact Dr. Wolpo immediately for a consultation. Call (203) 323-9277

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Dr. Stephen Wolpo

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Smile Sensations Dental Practice, Dr. Stephen Wolpo, DDS, Stamford, CT

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Smile Sensations Dental Practice

60 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Suite L-2
Stamford, CT 06902

Phone: (203) 323-9277
Fax: (203) 324-9633

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Office Hours

Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 7:00am – 2:00pm
Friday: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Website: SmileSensations.com

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About Dr. Stephen Wolpo, DDS

Dr. Stephen H Wolpo, D.D.S.

stephen-h-wolpo-dds-nutritionist-smile-sensations--implants-invisalign-gum-disease-stamford-ctDr. Wolpo has served as a clinical instructor at Columbia University and has lectured at Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital on geriatric dentistry. He is a practitioner of the state-of-the-art “Teeth in an Hour” program, allowing many denture wearers to return to better oral health, nutrition and quality of life. He has served the Stamford community as the consulting dentist at the William and Sally Tandet Center and at Edgehill retirement home.

Among his numerous civic affiliations, Dr. Wolpo is a member of the Society for Special Care in Dentistry, Stamford Chamber of Commerce and the Stamford Exchange Club.

Dr. Wolpo contributes a great deal of his professional time to treating patients with special needs through ARI. If you know someone who could benefit from his unique abilities and expertise in this area, please bring them to his attention. In addition Dr. Wolpo’s practice specializes in elder care and the unique needs of our older population.

Dr. Wolpo works closely with you to achieve your smile “makeover” through a complete array of cosmetic dental services. He is committed to helping you feel great about yourself and your appearance by creating a healthy and confident smile that will last a lifetime. With a well-earned reputation for safe, clinically advances and effective treatments, Dr. Wolpo uses the most up-to-date and clinically advanced equipment and techniques, including cosmetic computer imaging, the “painless” Waterlase Dental Laser, Invisalign “invisible” braces and LumaLight tooth whitening treatment.

stephen-wolpo-dds-stamford-volunteer-firefighter-02Dr. Wolpo and his highly skilled team at Smile Sensations take cosmetic dentistry to new and exciting heights. They help you relax and see what you can truly be. Working together, your dream of a perfect smile becomes reality.

“Our goal is to create your most beautiful smile and to give you plenty of reasons to use it. Too often, the things we want are impossible to achieve or left to change; a stunning smile is a gift you can give yourself today.”

(Picture to Right: Dr. Wolpo in his “other” role as volunteer firefighter.)

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Your family’s dental health is important to us.  At Smile Sensations, we strive to provide the best patient care to ensure that your family members achieve and maintain optimal dental health. In order to meet all the dental needs of children and adults, we offer a full range of dental services including dental implants, custom dentures, and general preventative care as well as cosmetic dentistry.

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Your smile is an important asset. Keeping it healthy can help improve the quality of your life by preventing or eliminating pain, preserving your appearance with cosmetic dentistry, and combating periodontal disease. Contact us  today to learn more about our many dental care procedures!

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