April 6, 2009
It is so hard to watch the news, read Internet articles, or grab a local newspaper without being overwhelmed with what is happening with the global economy melt-down. Watching the stock market is like watching a bouncing ball – up, down, up, down. Reading about the bank bail-out and the obscene bonuses being paid to CEO just makes my blood boil.
As you have no doubt seen in the many articles that are flying around the various media outlets, avoiding preventative dental treatment (cleanings, exams, and x-rays) may save you money now, but will probably cost you more down the road, not just in dental treatment, but in your overall health. Poor oral hygiene is linked to higher risks of hearth disease, stroke, pancreatic cancer, and brain function.
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January 6, 2009
I hope the beginning of 2009 finds you healthy, happy and stress-free!
I wanted to write this blog, however, to make a few comments concerning what financial analysts are finally conceding – we are now officially in a recession. With all of the financial changes occurring, you may be feeling additional stress in your everyday life. Your body may be sending you a signal that all is not well: you wake up every morning with a throbbing pain in your jaw due to bruxism – grinding your teeth at night. If left untreated, regular grinding may start to destroy your teeth – flattening your molars and causing cracks in your teeth, aging your teeth by as much as 10 years.
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December 1, 2008
A study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology that found yogurt can neutralize the bacteria that can lead to receding gums and tooth loss. Researchers examined the diets of almost 1,000 people and found that those who ate less than half a 6 oz. carton of yogurt a day were less likely to suffer gum disease than those who “weren’t regular consumers”. Apparently, researchers are finding a connection between lactic acid intake and prevention of gum disease.
Of course, all dentists will recommend brushing and flossing to keep gum disease away, but maybe, if you like yogurt, it certainly sounds like consuming some every day may help keep gum disease away!
November 29, 2008
Approximately 20 years ago, I started providing professional tooth whitening to my patients when manufacturers perfected a user friendly delivery system and a peroxide formulation that was safe and easy to use. At that time, there was only one kind of whitening system available – dentist supervised tray delivery. After taking a mould of the patient’s teeth, we fabricate a soft plastic, custom fitted tray that adapts intimately to the patient’s teeth and does NOT cover the gums. The patient is then provided with the tray and a 15% – 30% carbamide peroxide gel syringe.
To use this whitening system, the patient places the peroxide gel into the custom tray, inserts the tray into their mouth, and leaves the tray in for 30 minutes. This procedure is used twice a day. The key to getting good results with this method is for the patient to remain motivated. A motivated patient will usually see results in one to two weeks. To get the best results possible, sometimes it may take as long as six weeks.
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October 29, 2008
Somewhere in my past, some ancestor decided to drop the “a” out of Chamberlain (he must have been tired of signing such a long name)… Anyway, just to let you all know, I really don’t care how anyone spells my last name, but with search engines, they do seem to care. So, I am adding this message to my blog to see if it can help the search engines find me using either spelling of my last name!
