This is a time of the year to not only give thanks, but to make new resolutions for the upcoming year. We must also not forget what the true meaning of life is and the responsibility we have to our children.
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Home > Archives for July, 2007
Monthly Archives: July 2007
How to clean your mouth properly.
Monday, July 30th, 2007
Place the toothbrush at a forty-five degree angle against your gums.
Rotate the brush gently in small, circular motions (not side to side).
The benefits of Fluoride
Monday, July 30th, 2007
FLUORIDE -IT’S NOT JUST FOR KIDS
The last article on cavities I wrote explained how we have been seeing a reduced number of cavities over the last 20 years. This in part has been attributed to the increase in fluoride. In the New York Area there is fluoride in the drinking water, fluoride in the toothpaste, [...]
Denture Wearers Blues
Monday, July 30th, 2007
Dentures are one of the biggest challenges for both the dentist and the patient. Imagine putting large piece of plastic and porcelain in your mouth and trying to eat, talk, and smile. I as a dentist always try to save as many teeth as possible because I know and I try to get the patient [...]
Poor dental health in women.
Monday, July 30th, 2007
Menopause is hard on women’s teeth and gums, as well their bones. Osteoporosis affects over 50% of women over 50 and may be one reason that 32% of American women have lost teeth. A 1996 Harvard study of more than 40,000 post-menopausal women found that the use of estrogen lowered the loss of teeth. Estrogen [...]
Dental sealants: Newest weapon against tooth decay
Monday, July 30th, 2007
Children have a better chance of growing up cavity free than we did. One of the most comprehensive studies on dental sealants was conducted in Minnesota and reported by the Minnesota Dental Association in February during Children’s Dental Health Month.
Baby Bottle Blues
Monday, July 30th, 2007
A long term study in Canada confirms what dentists all along have suspected which is that Bottle-fed babies are more likely to develop a bad bite than breast feed babies. As part of a government study, researchers studied 108 infants and then examined them five years later. About 20% of the bottle-fed babies developed a [...]
Implants: What implants can do for you.
Monday, July 30th, 2007
NYC Dental IMPLANT UPDATE
I enjoy writing about matters that improve the quality of life. Once of these things is implants. Imagine losing all your teeth, now imagine that your were given another chance with a third set of teeth. Life is hard enough when you have teeth, but it is that much harder without teeth.
Flossing: What is it and how it can help you
Monday, July 30th, 2007
FLOSS FOR YOUR OVERALL HEALTH
You have heard it before. Gum Disease has been shown to contribute to other diseases. Gum Disease can be contagious. Flossing is one of the least understood activities. If the fact that by not flossing can cause you to lose your teeth later on in life, and that isn’t enough [...]
High Tech Dentistry
Monday, July 30th, 2007
HIGH TECH DENTISTRY: A SECOND CHANCE FOR YOUR TEETH
One of life’s most unpleasant experiences is losing one’s teeth or coming to the realization that your smile is really not attractive. Not only can this lead to painful and embarrassing experiences, it can also lead to feelings of depression. Imagine if your teeth could have a [...]