Think about the importance of smile. For most people, our smile is the first thing people notice about us. It is important to have a healthy, nice smile for both personal and professional reasons. People who smile more frequently are often perceived as more approachable and more successful. Whatever your reason may be for wanting a perfect smile, you deserve to have one!
One of the crucial elements to having a more perfect and healthy smile, is having all of your teeth present. If you have missing teeth, it not only prevents your smile from looking perfect, but it may also take a toll on your oral and overall health! When you can chew your food better, you digest it better and you feel better.
Missing teeth can be replaced with dental implants, whether it is just one tooth, or a full set of teeth. Tooth loss can be a result of mouth trauma, tooth injury, tooth decay, and gum disease.
Gum disease is a treatable condition that is often characterized by red and swollen gums. It is often painless but may cause the teeth to separate from the gums, the surrounding bone to deteriorate, and the teeth to fall out.
Detroit periodontists, Dr. Joseph Nemeth and Dr. Amar Katranji specialize in treating gum disease and dental implants. Because many people do not know they have gun disease, it is vitally important to get your periodontal health examined. This may prevent you from losing your teeth in the future! Teeth on the other hand, you know when they are missing because it is creating an esthetically compromised smile, or your mouth may feel different.
If tooth loss is a concern for you, and you’d like to have your missing teeth replaced with natural and permanent alternatives to real teeth, dental implants are the best option. Dental implants look and feel like real teeth and are built to last a lifetime. For dental implants in the Detroit area, contact our dental implant experts at 248-357-3100.
Kissing is good for many reasons. While most people kiss to show affection, science gives us a new reason to lay one on your partner. Turns out, not only is it fun, it’s actually good for you! Researchers have revealed several reasons kissing can improve your health.
1. It Improves Immunity
When you kiss somebody, you’re exchanging germs with each other. Because around 20 percent of these germs are unique for every person, when they are introduced into our partner’s bodies, they begin to produce antibodies to fight these foreign bacteria. Basically, our body creates its own vaccination and in essence our immune systems are improved.
2. Stress Relief
Kissing releases chemicals in the body such as oxytocin, endorphins, and dopamine which make you feel good and feel connected with another person. The chemicals are also responsible for improving your mood and making you feel less stressed. For a quick and fun way to de-stress after a long day, grab your hunny and give him/her a smooch!
3. Allergy Fix
The results of a Japanese study found that a half of an hour of kissing can slow down histamine production and provide relief from sneezing and a runny nose.
4. Dental Health Benefits
Because kissing produces saliva, acids that may cause decay are neutraliz
ed with this bonus saliva. It may also help to wash away food particles and plaque. Also, saliva contains mineral salts that can strengthen your teeth. In addition to keeping good dental health, it is also vitally important that you maintain your periodontal health. Visit Detroit periodontist, Dr. Joe Nemeth's website for more information about periodontal health and gum disease.
5. Burns Calories
Depending on what type of kissing you’re doing, it can burn up to six calories a minute. You also use approximately 30 facial muscles when kissing which may help improve the appearance of your face. While it’s not exactly a strenuous work out, we’ll take any excuse we can to have fun and burn calories!
Source: http://www.self.com/health/2010/08/five-benefits-of-kissing-slideshow#slide
It has been said that the smile holds power and increases one’s face value…no pun intended. The smile is important for many reasons. It can improve your attitude, calm you, and present a more positive image to others. A smile is our biggest tool in interacting with people and creating new relationships. In fact, a majority of people note that a smile is the first thing people notice about others.
For these reasons, among others, it is important to have a nice smile. Achieving a nice smile starts on the inside. It is first and foremost important to have a healthy smile.
Many people with straight, pearly white teeth look as if they have healthy smiles, while their teeth are rotting on the inside. It is far too often that people ignore their decaying teeth and infected gums and focus on making their teeth look pretty.
The first step in achieving a healthy and beautiful smile is to evaluate your periodontal and dental health. About 70% of Americans have some form of periodontal disease so it is important to diagnose and treat it before it worsens.
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums caused by bacteria. If left untreated it can destroy the bone that supports the teeth and result in tooth loss. Because it is generally painless, many people do not even know they have it!
To keep your mouth healthy and your smile happy, make an appointment with the periodontal specialists of Michigan today! For more information about periodontal (gum) disease, please don’t hesitate to call our office at 248-357-3100. You may also visit our website which has tons of information about gum disease and treatment options.
Do you suffer from bad breath? Don’t let it ruin your Valentine’s Day! Detroit dentist, Dr. Joe Nemeth can treat your bad breath simply and painlessly so it is never an issue again.
National Bad Breath Awareness Month begins this Monday, February 13th in an effort to help people have fresh breath for Valentine’s Day!
Bad breath may be caused by a variety of different factors, including bacteria in the mouth, gum (periodontal) disease, certain illnesses and medications, and also food. Some of these factors may cause only temporary bad breath, while others may persist over time.
According to a recent study done by the Harvard School of Medicine, about 90% of bad breath originates from oral bacteria. This odor-releasing bacteria is also likely to cause gum disease. If your bad breath is gum-disease related, our periodontal specialists have an FDA approved laser gum treatment which is designed specifically to target bacteria that causes gum-disease and can treat both issues.
If your bad breath is not caused by gum disease, but rather just oral bacteria, we
treat the condition by eliminating the bacteria with a painless and immediate procedure. After the treatment, you will be provided with homecare products and instructions to keep your breath fresh forever.
Whatever the reason may be, if you suffer from bad breath it can not only be embarrassing but may cause problems in your personal and professional life as well! Take action this Valentine’s Day and cure your bad breath for good!
If you’d like more information about our bad breath treatment options, please don’t hesitate to call us at 248-357-3100. You may also visit our bad breath website at www.treatbadbreath.com. On there you will find more about the causes and cures for this condition.
January 27, 2012 -- Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have identified a genetic variation that raises the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in patients who take bisphosphonates (Oncologist, January 20, 2012).
The discovery paves the way for a genetic screening test to determine who can safely take these drugs, according to the researchers.
Oral bisphosphonates are currently taken by some 3 million women in the U.S. for preventing or treating osteoporosis. In addition, intravenous bisphosphonates are given to thousands of cancer patients each year to control the spread of bone cancer and prevent excess calcium from accumulating in the blood.
"These drugs have been widely used for years and are generally considered safe and effective," stated lead study author Athanasios Zavras, DMD, DMSc, an associate professor of dentistry and epidemiology at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, in a press release. "But the popular literature and blogs are filled with stories of patients on prolonged bisphosphonate therapy who were trying to control osteoporosis or hypercalcemia only to develop ONJ."
ONJ often leads to painful and hard-to-treat bone lesions, which can eventually lead to loss of the entire jaw, according to the researchers. Among people taking bisphosphonates, ONJ tends to occur in those with dental disease or those who undergo invasive dental procedures.
There are no reliable figures on the incidence of ONJ in patients taking oral bisphosphonates. Estimates range from 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 100,000 patients for each year of exposure to the medication, according to the American College of Rheumatology. ONJ is more common among cancer patients taking the intravenous form of the drug, affecting about 5% to 10% of these individuals, Dr. Zavras noted.
Read the full article at drbicuspid.com
Detroit dentist Dr. Joseph Nemeth explains to Metro-Detroit the importance of using dental insurance benefits on the local Channel 4 News! With changes on the horizon for many dental insurance policies, listen to Dr. Nemeth explain the best ways to utilize your benefits.
What are Omega-3 acids?
Omega-3 fatty acids are unsaturated fats that our bodies cannot make by themselves. Therefore, omega-3s must come from the things we eat, which is why it’s important to eat a balanced diet. Omega-3s are vital for metabolism and brain function and also help to reduce inflammation in the body.
Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can help treat or prevent several conditions other than periodontal disease, including cardiovascular disease, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease. However, talk to your health or dental professional before taking omega-3 supplements to make sure they’re right for you.
What role to Omega-3's play in preventing gum disease?
A Reuters.com article addressed this very subject. "People who consume a good amount of omega-3's -- the fatty acids predominantly found in oily fish -- may have a lower risk of developing gum disease," suggests the Reuters Heath study.
However, the researchers are hesitant to give omega-3's full credit just yet, as other factors might be involved, too. Advanced gum disease, known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammation caused by the accumulation of bacteria at the gum line. The condition can lead to bone and tooth loss. "The bacteria involved seem to need inflammation to grow," senior researcher Dr. Kenneth J. Mukamal of Harvard Medical School, Boston, told Reuters Health in an e-mail. "Indeed, anti-inflammatory treatment with omega-3's seems to help experimental periodontitis in rabbits. Our hope was to extend that to humans."
Read the full article at Reuters.com.
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Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the supporting bone and tissues around the teeth. The inflammatory reaction is your body’s way of removing the toxins released by bacteria that live on your teeth and gums. However, when the inflammation lasts for too long or is too strong, it starts to break down the tissues around your teeth,
including your gums and supporting bone. This may cause teeth to become loose and even fall out.
Unfortunately, inflammation doesn’t only occur in your mouth. Several other serious conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, are caused by the same chronic inflammation that causes periodontal disease. The good news is that your dental professional can help you reduce the inflammation in your mouth as a result of periodontal disease through treatments such as scaling and root planing. But you can also help to reduce the inflammation in your mouth and even in your entire body right at home.
Here are a few things you can try:
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Eat the right foods - Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as oily cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, herring, orsardines) and walnuts, have been shown to reduce inflammation. Green tea, which also contains antioxidants, has been shown to reduce the risk of gum disease and cardiovascular disease by reducing inflammation in the body.
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Exercise - People who maintain a healthy body weight and exercise regularly have been shown to have lower incidences of periodontal disease than those who do not exercise regularly. Moderate exercise may also help reduce inflammation in your body, but extreme exercise (running a marathon, for example) can actually increase systemic inflammation. It’s a good idea to discuss your exercise plan with a health professional to ensure that it’s a good fit for your lifestyle.
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Brush and floss your teeth - When you brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day, you remove the bacteria on your teeth and gums that causes the inflammatory response that leads to gum disease. Therefore, it’s important to take care of your teeth every day by brushing and flossing, and don’t forget to see your dental professional for regular cleanings and check ups, including a yearly comprehensive periodontal evaluation (CPE).
Dentures have long been the only option to replace missing teeth. There are several procedures these days involving dental implants that make choosing them a much more attractive option.
For people who have just one tooth missing, a single dental implant is an ideal option to replace it. Not only does an implant look and function like a natural tooth, it also does not compromise the health of the teeth around it. By choosing a dental implant over a bridge, the patient has a better chance at preserving the bone structure and gums around the tooth. Often, gums can recede around a bridge, creating both aesthetic and health problems.
If someone has lost all or nearly all of their teeth, implants are still a desirable option. Dentures are often ill-fitting and can become loose or slippery. Implants on the other hand, are a natural and permanent way to replace these missing teeth.
All-on-4 is a procedure that was designed specifically for people who would otherwise need dentures. Some of the more popular complaints about dentures are that they are uncomfortable, cause aching jaws, mouth sores, and chewing problems. Using All-on-4, an entire arch of teeth can be replaced with just four implants and a set of permanent teeth. This provides a comfortable and stable alternative to wearing dentures.
The Detroit dental implant experts at our office would be happy to speak with you about everything from a single dental implant procedure to All-on-4. Give us a call at 248-357-3100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 248-357-3100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or find us on the web at www.drnemeth.com to get all of your dental implant questions answered today!
Did you know that gum disease can often be treated with a laser, avoiding the more invasive "cut and suture" procedures? Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is done using the PerioLase dental laser and results in very little bleeding, less discomfort during recovery, shorter recovery times and usually no cutting or stitches. Watch the video animation below to learn more about LANAP.
If you're intersted in having the LANAP procedure performed to treat your gum disease, contact Joseph R. Nemeth, DDS and Associates, Metro Detroit Area Periodontists and specialist in the LANAP procedure at 248-357-3100.