Thursday, July 14, 2011
Fun Dental Fact!
Did you know that the average human produces approximately 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime? That is enough saliva to fill 2 swimming pools! Keep checking this post for additional interesting dental facts.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
More Fun Dental Facts!
Did you know that most tooth loss in people under 35 years of age is caused by athletic trauma, fights or accidents and that most tooth loss in people over age 35 is from gum disease? To prevent tooth loss, be sure to wear a mouth guard when playing sports. At Roselle Park Dental, we can create a custom sports mouth guard for you. Proper brushing and flossing and regular dental check ups will also aid in preventing gum disease. Please visit our Website at www.roselleparkdental.com to learn more about our comprehensive dental check ups and other services.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Oral Cancer Screening
If you are one of the millions of people who watch the Dr. Oz Show, you may have seen a segment on the importance of receiving a screening for oral cancer. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, each year in the U.S. alone, approximately 36,000 individuals are newly diagnosed with oral cancer. A startling fact is that the death rate from oral cancer is very high- about 43% of those diagnosed will not survive more than five years. Although these facts are very alarming, early detection leads to higher survival rates.
You may know that certain risk factors such as tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption and unprotected sun exposure can contribute to oral cancer. But did you know that increasing numbers of young, non-smoking individuals are being diagnosed with oral cancer? According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, the most likely causative factor is HPV16 viral infection, the same virus that is responsible for more than 95% of all cervical cancers.
At Roselle Park Dental, our oral cancer screening is painless, quick and inexpensive. We conduct oral cancer screenings for our patients once per year. We incorporate our oral cancer screening into our patients' routine cleanings and check ups. For more information about our oral cancer screening, please visit our Website.
You may know that certain risk factors such as tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption and unprotected sun exposure can contribute to oral cancer. But did you know that increasing numbers of young, non-smoking individuals are being diagnosed with oral cancer? According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, the most likely causative factor is HPV16 viral infection, the same virus that is responsible for more than 95% of all cervical cancers.
At Roselle Park Dental, our oral cancer screening is painless, quick and inexpensive. We conduct oral cancer screenings for our patients once per year. We incorporate our oral cancer screening into our patients' routine cleanings and check ups. For more information about our oral cancer screening, please visit our Website.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Treatment for Headaches, Migraines, TMJ/TMD at Roselle Park Dental
The doctors and staff at Roselle Park Dental have been working closely with leaders at the University of Nevada Las Vegas Dental School to help treat patients with headaches, migraines, and TMJ/TMD. Using the latest, cutting-edge technologies, Roselle Park Dental is able to more accurately and more effectively pin point a patient's problem and reduce, if not relieve, their pain.
Many people suffer from headaches and several people experience debilitating migraines. These symptoms may be caused by changes in one's bite. You may notice a change in your bite after receiving restorative dental care such as fillings, crowns, bridges or implants. As dental work ages, it may break down, causing an imbalance between the muscles and joints. Even as we age ourselves, our muscles and joints change the way they operate. A change in one's bite can also be caused by trauma, such as a car accident or sports injury, or even from receiving orthodontic (braces) care in one's youth.
Research shows that people who have taken more than 600 Tylenol during their lifetime will start to have permanent kidney and liver damage. 600 Tylenol sounds like a lot, but if you are a person who suffers from headaches and migraines every day, the number of pills quickly adds up. Our treatment will help reduce the severity of these pains or stop your headaches and migraines completely, so that you won't have to take medication.
Some people hear clicking, popping or grinding in the joint when they open their mouths to talk, laugh or eat. Some even have pain or a restrictive opening when they try to open their mouth. This may be a sign of aging or possible degeneration (arthritis) in the temporal mandibular joint. We often hear people complain that they wake up in the morning with jaw pain because of clenching or grinding at night. This problem can damage and destroy your teeth and dental work.
At Roselle Park Dental, we are one of the few offices in the country that can help treat people with these symptoms. We help to balance a person's bite by bringing one's teeth, TM joint, and muscles into proper working alignment. When all these three areas are working properly, we call this a balanced bite, which will help you avoid additional future signs and symptoms such as tooth, jaw, head, neck and shoulder pain; ringing or fullness in the ears; headaches; muscle trigger points; and accelerated aging of your teeth and any dental work. We can help slow, even reverse, the degeneration process of the TM joint because this joint is the only one in the body that is made of fibrous cartilage. When the cartilage is damaged, our treatment aids the body in rebuilding the cartilage so the joint can work as it was originally supposed to.
If you are someone or you know someone who suffers from these symptoms, please contact our office at (908) 245-1745 to learn more about our cutting-edge treatment and how we can improve your daily life. You may also visit our website at http://www.roselleparkdental.com.
Many people suffer from headaches and several people experience debilitating migraines. These symptoms may be caused by changes in one's bite. You may notice a change in your bite after receiving restorative dental care such as fillings, crowns, bridges or implants. As dental work ages, it may break down, causing an imbalance between the muscles and joints. Even as we age ourselves, our muscles and joints change the way they operate. A change in one's bite can also be caused by trauma, such as a car accident or sports injury, or even from receiving orthodontic (braces) care in one's youth.
Research shows that people who have taken more than 600 Tylenol during their lifetime will start to have permanent kidney and liver damage. 600 Tylenol sounds like a lot, but if you are a person who suffers from headaches and migraines every day, the number of pills quickly adds up. Our treatment will help reduce the severity of these pains or stop your headaches and migraines completely, so that you won't have to take medication.
Some people hear clicking, popping or grinding in the joint when they open their mouths to talk, laugh or eat. Some even have pain or a restrictive opening when they try to open their mouth. This may be a sign of aging or possible degeneration (arthritis) in the temporal mandibular joint. We often hear people complain that they wake up in the morning with jaw pain because of clenching or grinding at night. This problem can damage and destroy your teeth and dental work.
At Roselle Park Dental, we are one of the few offices in the country that can help treat people with these symptoms. We help to balance a person's bite by bringing one's teeth, TM joint, and muscles into proper working alignment. When all these three areas are working properly, we call this a balanced bite, which will help you avoid additional future signs and symptoms such as tooth, jaw, head, neck and shoulder pain; ringing or fullness in the ears; headaches; muscle trigger points; and accelerated aging of your teeth and any dental work. We can help slow, even reverse, the degeneration process of the TM joint because this joint is the only one in the body that is made of fibrous cartilage. When the cartilage is damaged, our treatment aids the body in rebuilding the cartilage so the joint can work as it was originally supposed to.
If you are someone or you know someone who suffers from these symptoms, please contact our office at (908) 245-1745 to learn more about our cutting-edge treatment and how we can improve your daily life. You may also visit our website at http://www.roselleparkdental.com.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Aren't You Happy We have Toothbrushes Today?
The first toothbrushes were made out of sticks in 4000 B.C. After that, toothbrushes were made from bristly hog-hair. Plastic toothbrushes with nylon bristles were invented in 1938.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
New Photos on Little Smiles
Just wanted to let everyone know that my neighbor and colleague, Dr. Geoffrey Gonzales, has just added new photos of the staff and happy patients onto his Website, www.littlesmilesofnj.com. He is a pediatric dentist who treats children of all ages, including those with disabilities. He also had an orthodontist on staff. If you are looking for a dentist for your children, he is very compassionate and caring. Visit www.littlesmilesofnj.com for more information.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Soda and Cavities
Did you know that there was a sudden massive surge of patients with tooth decay the year coke was launched? Keep sugary drinks like soda to a minimum or be sure to brush afterwards to maintain healthy teeth! Visit www.roselleparkdental.com to learn more about how to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
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