When people think of health, they think "heart health," "physical health" or maybe "mental health." The topic of oral health tends to get overlooked because it seems less important. However, for overall health, people need to start paying more attention to their oral health. Countless studies have revealed that oral health has a connection to systemic diseases. "The body is like the building block game, Jenga. The more blocks you pull out, the pillar becomes less stable than before. In regards to the body, the more serious your dental problems get, the more it can affect ...

As people age, they sometimes seek improvements in their smiles-especially straighter teeth. To help patients achieve a straighter smile without the added bulk of traditional braces, Dr. James Shepler and his son, Dr. James Shepler, III, Dayton, OH dentists, are excited to offer patients Invisalign at North Main Dental. "We want our patients to feel good about their smile, and straightening their teeth may be an appropriate solution. However, most people don't seek treatment as they get older because they don't want to wear traditional braces," said Dr. James Shepler, ...

Eating healthy and taking care of your teeth and gums are essential for a beautiful, cavity-free smile! Dr. Modaresi strives to provide dentistry services and educational material to the residents in Sterling and Chantilly. Around the same time last year, Dr. Modaresi was featured in Loudoun Woman Magazine, and she covered key points of about nutrition and oral health, which fits perfectly for this month since it is National Nutrition Month! As mentioned in the magazine's small expose, a balanced diet does more than build strong bones and muscles for the body. The ...

With advancements in dentistry, patients now have improved options for replacing missing teeth-dental implants. Dr. Jonathan Stone, a dentist in Wayne, offers dental implants, which are one of the most popular and successful methods available in restorative dentistry. By visiting Dr. Stone in Wayne, patients can receive dental implants for a restored smile. Previously, when a patient had a missing tooth it was a catastrophic event. To replace the missing tooth, the only option was dentures. However, with advancements in modern dentistry Dr. Stone maintains the ability ...

Everyone in life has different trials and tribulations. The difficult times in people's lives can have a big impact on their perspective, which is why it's difficult to find the silver lining. If that's the case, it's even more critical to show a helping hand. At the Dental Center of the Valley, Dr. Perry Menos understands there are many Appleton residents who can't visit the dentist office. For most of those cases, it's due to financial reasons. "It's great to lend a helping hand to patients who aren't able to make it to my dentist office. With the volunteer dental ...

Almost 4 percent of adults between the ages of 20 to 64 have no remaining teeth, and 27 percent of people lose their first permanent tooth between the ages of 21 and 30. As we age, the likelihood of tooth loss only increases. If you're missing teeth, you know how difficult chewing and speaking can be. Eating meals shouldn't be stressful and aggravating. Whether due to an injury, gum disease, or cavity, you don't have to live with tooth loss. Why suffer when you can get dentures in Manhattan from Dr. E. Hamrick Swan, Jr. Together, Dr. Swan, Jr. and his team of dental ...

When Come Dental Group's office is closed, parents can now visit the practice website to gain instant access to important pediatric dental health care information through the launch of an informative blog. Dr. Sung Yun is a children's dentist in Englewood who invites parents to visit the blog for Come Dental Group at http://www.comedental.com/blog.html for more information on important dental health care information for children, as well as updates on the office. "By offering parents a new avenue to receive valuable dental information for their children, I hope to further ...

As a child, losing a tooth was an exciting event. However, as an adult losing a tooth is a whole different story-no one wants gaps in their smile. To help patients understand how to protect their smiles, Lansing dentist, Dr. Holly Scott-Hetchler, offers helpful dental tips to help patients avoid missing teeth. And if missing teeth are unavoidable, Dr. Scott-Hetchler has solutions. "As adults, the thought of losing a tooth or multiple teeth might make you cringe, which is completely different from what we once knew as children. Children are excited to lose a tooth because ...

In order to continue to provide patients with exceptional dental health care, Yakima dental implant dentist Dr. Nic Reep, invites patients to leave and view testimonials of Reep Family Dental. Patients are encouraged to leave reviews in order to help other patients gain further insight into the practice, in addition to helping boost their confidence. "By viewing other patients' testimonials, I hope that my patients can gain further knowledge into my practice. These testimonials can be easily viewed through out website, allowing new patients to gain the confidence they ...

Facebook is the go-to social media platform. It's one of the easiest ways to keep tabs on family and friends; plus, it's one of the best ways to access key information. At Summerhill Dental Excellence, dentist office based in East Brunswick, NJ, is taking to social media giant for one reason-to communicate with patients in hopes of improving their oral health. "Facebook isn't just for teenagers and college students. People from all age groups have profiles online, and some of these users are also my patients. If they spend more time checking their Facebook feed than ...

Experienced Fort Worth cosmetic dentist, Dr. William Ralstin, is pleased to invite patients to visit his practice's interactive website for access to patient Google reviews. Patients can now view the testimonials from some of Dr. Ralstin's previous patients via his practice website. Each review shares a patient's experience with treatment, including denture stabilization with implants in Fort Worth. While visiting the website for this cosmetic dentist in Fort Worth, patients can access the Google review page at https://plus.google.com/100810948520046214178/about?gl=US&hl=en-US ...

When a patient has a missing tooth, or teeth, Woodhaven and Riverview dentist, Dr. Mehul Patel, understands that it negatively affects their self-esteem and the overall appearance of their smile. To help patients who have a missing tooth, or multiple teeth, Dr. Patel is happy to offer dental implants for her patients in Woodhaven, Riverview and Brownstown areas. "When a person is missing teeth, it can be extremely embarrassing. I want my patients to know that they don't have to put up with missing teeth. Instead, I am excited to offer dental implants for the successful ...

Striving to make it as easy and convenient as possible for parents, Raleigh, NC pediatricians, Dr. Robert Foor, Dr. Christian Nechyba, Dr. Jeff Tanaka and Dr. Leanna Willey provide valuable educational resources to help parents and parents-to-be. With a vast education library, a practice blog, Facebook and Twitter accounts, parenting tips can easily be found on the website for Carolina Kids Pediatrics. "As a parent it is sometimes difficult to know what to do in every situation. When a parent has questions regarding their child's health or behavior, they can visit our ...

Don't block your skin from getting proper treatment. You should be lathering on the sunblock, not exposing your skin to harmful rays. Florida, also known as the sunshine state, is the epitome of fun with a ton of sun, beaches and other outdoor activities. "Sun-kissed skin isn't the only trend out there right now. Healthy skin outweighs it all, and your skincare should be taken care of more seriously than ever before. If you sit unprotected out in the sun for years, you are accelerating the aging process and risk of skin cancer," explains Dr. Fred Eaglstein, Orange Park ...

Patients who experience pain in their toe areas or with physical activities such as walking or running, should visit Dr. Nathan Lucas in Memphis, TN for further diagnosis and treatment. When this pain occurs, a patient might have developed a bunion. A bunion is a very common foot disorder and is most commonly treated by conservative means, involving such methods as shoe modification, padding and orthotics. "A bunion is an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe that forms when the bone or tissue of this joint is misaligned. As a result, the toe ...

There is a time and a place for everything. In relation to your oral health, the time to clean your teeth and gums is twice a day. And the time for dental checkups is twice a year. When tooth decay, infection or tooth loss is the issue, it's difficult to know what steps to take next. The time to take care of a dental issue, such as decay and tooth loss, is right now. You shouldn't wait on it, especially if it can get worse. To restore your oral health, you need to receive a restorative treatment. Decay can be treated with a filling, and a tooth infection can be stopped ...

Ras Al Khaima-based Y.L Marketing has created the first of its kind "Who Called Me" service for the United Arab Emirates, containing over 40,000 known annoying caller numbers. This is an effort by Y.L Marketing to battle the growing number of phone such as the Pakistani based operation that claims Etisalat mobile subscribers have won a 200,000 AED reward then proceeds to ask victims to buy 1000 AED worth of phone credit in different denominations and read out their codes to claim the non-existent prize. Recently, a growing number of similar scams have emerged targeting ...

Patients can now gain valuable dental health care knowledge by visiting the interactive education blog for Krause Dental. The new blog can be easily accessed via the practice's website at http://www.dentistwestfieldin.com/ and is updated regularly with new dental information from Dr. Kenneth Krause, a dentist in Westfield. The blog was created for Krause Dental in order for Westfield dentist, Dr. Krause, to actively contribute content related to dental health care. Each post from the practice's blog updates the practice's Facebook and Twitter pages, maintaining an up-to-date ...

Leading Troy family dentists, Dr. Debra Halsey and Dr. William Carmody, are pleased to announce their 33rd year of practice. Since 1981, this husband and wife dental team has proudly served the Troy, MI community with superior dental health care and look forward to many more years in practice. "As we look back on over three decades and dentists in Troy, MI, we can honestly say we still love our jobs. As a dental team, we hope to continue to provide the best in quality dental health care for years to come for patients in the Troy, MI area," said Dr. Debra Halsey, a dentist ...

In today's society, cosmetic dentistry has continued to grow with teeth whitening being the most popular cosmetic treatment. To help patients gain an alluring white smile that impresses, Coram dentist, Dr. Joseph Dumanski, is pleased to offer various teeth-whitening treatments for his patients at The Pride Dental Group. "Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic procedure that is frequently completed in our office. We understand that there are a lot of whitening treatments available in the pharmacy, but they do not offer the best, proven results that whitening from our ...

Hearing loss-there isn't just one type. There are actually three types of hearing loss: conductive, sensorineural and mixed. "Exposure to loud noises can cause sensorineural hearing loss. In most cases, this type of hearing loss can't be medically or surgically corrected. One minute of intense 'impulse' sound can cause permanent hearing loss. In Springfield, we offer the most advanced treatments and technology for our patients because that's not a chance we want them to take. And one hobby/career that increases the chance of sensorineural hearing loss is music," explains ...

Most patients don't fully understand the procedure behind dental treatments. If a dental issue arises, treatment is needed. A dentist may try to explain the process, but some people are better visual learners. To ensure all of his patients understand their treatment options, Dr. Ernest Fontaine, dentist in Harrisburg, PA, keeps educational videos available on his website-www.harrisburgpadentist.com. "Some people are visual learners, so these videos are great for my patients that need to see the procedure in action," says Dr. Fontaine. What types of videos are available? ...

As an Ellicott City dentist, Dr. Chetna Desai urges patients to take the next step in feeling good with a brighter, whiter smile. At Desai Dental Care, patients can now receive faster whitening results in as little as one office visit in Ellicott City with Zoom! Teeth Whitening from Dr. Desai. Zoom! teeth whitening in Ellicott City at Desai Dental Care is an advanced, in-office bleaching process that is widely used around the world to lighten discoloration of enamel and dentin. The complete Zoom! teeth whitening procedure takes approximately an hour, but a regular teeth ...

It pays to work hard. That doesn't mean you work hard for a monetary reward. It's important to work hard for your character and other reasons. Thus, you should work hard without the expectation of being recognized for it. Drs. Croop and Gosnell's key focus is building relationships with their patients. It's a sincere goal, and it has proven to be the best way to gain the patients' trust. What does this have to do with Cincinnati Magazine's Top Dentists? Cincinnati Magazine does an annual survey for dentists. The survey requires licensed dentists to choose a peer ...

Missing teeth can take a toll on a person's appearance and self-esteem. To help patients take charge of their smiles, Dr. John Sartorio offers dental implants in Pittsburgh. The availability of dental implants allows Dr. Sartorio to provide his patients with a permanent solution to missing teeth, one that will keep them smiling for a lifetime. "I understand that gaps in a person's smile can take a toll on their overall appearance and confidence. With dental implants I can successfully replace missing teeth with a permanent solution. Previously, the only solution for ...