Thursday, February 28, 2013

Red Lentil Spaghetti – A Makeover Recipe to Warm You Through the Holidays!

-By Hertha J. Woodruff, A.M.L.S., M.A.   Red lentil spaghetti is a quick, healthy, skillet meal for this busy time of the year! Ingredients for Spaghetti Sauce: ½ cup of dried, red lentils 2 cups of water 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 stalks of fresh celery, thinly, sliced horizontally 1 large onion, finely chopped [...]

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So I Met the Father of Facebook at a Henry Schein Festival

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Henry Schein Metro Fall Festival in Teaneck, NJ. Guess who was scheduled in the room after me? Dr. Edward Zuckerberg, father of Mark Zuckerberg. You...

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State-of-the-Art Orthodontic Care and Personalized Service From Dr's Charles Bohl and Kevin Race Equals an Investment in Your Smile That Will Last a Lifetime

andquot;Modern technology designed to give you the smile you've always dreamed of with less discomfort and shorter treatment times,andquot; comments Dr. Charles Bohl, andquot;ensures that our patients achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile.andquot;

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OUYA Will be Available in June… at the Latest

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5 Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Teeth

Reasons to be Thankful for Your TeethIt's easy to take things that we use everyday for granted.  When was the last time you thought about what your teeth do for you?  Whether you think about it or not, your teeth do some pretty amazing things for you that you probably don't even notice.

5 Reasons to be Thankful for Your Teeth

On this Thanksgiving Eve, I thought I would mention a few reasons to be thankful for your teeth.

1 - Your Teeth Help You Chew Turkey

Not just turkey either!  Your teeth tear and grind all the different foods you eat every day.  I vividly remember an experience I had working at a dental clinic before going to dental school.  An older man came in for his final appointment to get his dentures.  He excitedly told me that the first thing he was going to do was to go down to the local grocery store and buy a vegetable tray.  Before that incident, I'd never really taken the time to think about how I would eat without teeth.

2 - Your Teeth Make You Attractive

A smile can go a long way toward improving your appearance.  Without teeth, you wouldn't be very likely to smile.  Every year, people spend millions of dollars trying to make their teeth look whiter, brighter, and more beautiful.

3 - Your Teeth Help You Speak

Try saying the phrase I'm thankful for turkey.  Notice how your tongue touches your teeth during the th and t sounds and your upper teeth touch your lower lip to say the word fo.

Speaking without your teeth is harder than you might think.

4 - Your Teeth Affect the Shape of Your Face

Here's a thought exercise: picture a 101 year old man with no teeth in your mind.

You probably saw a man who's mouth appeared "sucked in" and his face kind of seemed scrunched up and not very tall.  Your teeth support your lips and cheeks and make your face appear longer.  To learn more, read How Your Teeth Affect the Length and Shape of Your Face.

5 - They Keep Your Jaw Bones Strong

Your jaw bones stay as thick and strong as they are because they work hard by holding onto your teeth.  Without teeth, the jaw bones begin to atrophy and shrink from lack of use.  This can make it easy for your jaw to fracture — it's also a reason why people who have been missing their teeth for a very long time can't get a lower denture made that fits very well: they simply don't have enough bone to support it.

Why Are You Thankful for Your Teeth?

Did I miss any reasons why you're thankful for your teeth?  Speak your mind in the comments section below.  Thanks for reading, and to all of my fellow Americans: Happy Thanksgiving!

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Aggressive Dental Marketing: For Success-Oriented Dentists

Today, I want to share with you our Enterprising Selection of Services. This premier package combines our Smart dental marketing and Enterprising selections, and also includes more personalized consulting, more aggressive blogging, and monthly team training in important areas, like social networking and telephone conversion. Aggressive Selection of Services The Aggressive Selection incorporates everything in [...]

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Durham, NC Orthodontist on the Cutting Edge of Orthodontic Technology

andquot;A wide variety of treatment options will determine which approach is best suited for the individual,andquot; remarks Dr. Michael Wilson. andquot;Whatever the decision, we're committed to creating beautiful confident smiles!andquot;

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Spit Won’t Quit!!

No one likes to get their blood taken – it’s just not fun!! But it’s the only way that we can be tested for diabetes, anemia, cholesterol levels, and many other important health issues. Well, that may soon be changing! Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are saying there may now be a much easier way [...]

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Your iPhone Will Soon Detect Bad Breath – Business Insider

Time and technology march on and we continually stand at the edge of new extensions of human abilities. I see a lot of possibilities from the ability of an iPhone to accurately differentiate different smells. They say it is as sensitive as a dog’s nose so I wonder if I can use it to find someone from their scent? Here are a few highlights and a link to the full post below.
“Now, a tiny San Francisco startup, Adamant Technologies, is trying to give your iPhone the senses of smell and taste, too. The company has created a computer chip that works with a bunch of tiny sensors that “can take the sense of smell and taste and digitize them,” explains Sam Khamis, Adamant’s founder and CEO.

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How Blog Topics Affect SEO

At MDPM Consulting, the topics we select for our dentists’ blogs are not random. On the contrary, we select blog topics to please two audiences: patients and Google. The topics are also chosen for their relevance to the dental practice’s services, time of year/holidays, and SEO strategy. Every Single Blog is Custom Written First and [...]

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Here’s Something To Be Thankful For!!

  According to a recent study done by The American Dental Association, the feature that others find most attractive is not our hair, eyes, or body – it’s our smile!! So don’t worry about trying to compete with the latest supermodel or those impossible-to-beat images we see on every billboard and magazine ad. Just flash [...]

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DANB Releases 2012 Salary Survey Results

Dental Assistants Who Earn DANB Certification Receive Higher Pay, Demonstrate High Employer Loyalty, DANB’s 2012 Salary Survey Shows CHICAGO (October 30, 2012) — The Dental Assisting National...

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Saliva test could dramatically increase detection of oral cancer

Scientists are working to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer, a breakthrough that would drastically improve screening and result in fewer people dying of the world's sixth most common cancer.

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Ancient teeth bacteria record disease evolution

DNA preserved in calcified bacteria on the teeth of ancient human skeletons has shed light on the health consequences of the evolving diet and behavior from the Stone Age to the modern day.

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Business Videos Production Essential Tips

Building a business videos production company can be extremely rewarding. For that however, you need to work on building a circle of happy clients first, who will keep on returning for more services.

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Uninsured Received Free Dental Treatments

Last Saturday, Riverside Dental from St. George Utah has organized a free dental treatments day.

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Shocking new healthcare scandals sprout in UK people talking about a hospital horror

The family members and pals of hundreds of patients who passed away because of disregard in an English hospital are calling for criminal activity to be taken against those liable. An official report last week located that many individuals had died needlessly.

Should this healthcare facility be shut or …?

Leave comment down below and allow us know what you think !!!

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Dentures Require Careful Handling

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Dentures deserve careful handling and, in many ways, taking care of them is more work than caring for natural teeth. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers tips to...

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Congratulations To Our Health & Nutrition Blog Contest Winner: Aaron Seabron!

Our patient, Aaron Seabron, with his brand new Phillips Sonicare Toothbrush valued at $180!  Congratulations! At Orchard Maple Family Dental, our goal is to educate patients about the correlation between oral health, proper nutrition and one’s overall health. Our Health & Nutrition Blog is filled with valuable information on how to get on the right track [...]

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How Your Dentist Knows You’re Not Flossing

Woman Flossing Before Dental Exam

A recent survey by the American Dental Association found that just under half of all Americans floss their teeth daily.

What about the other half?

My guess is that they're the ones who floss twice a year — right before their dental checkups.  They think they can pull a fast one on us, but here's a little secret: dentists can tell when you've been  flossing and when you haven't.

How Dentists Can Tell When You're Not Flossing

The way we can tell if you're not flossing is if your gums are bleeding.  Although there are other, less common conditions that can make your gums bleed, gingivitis is the main cause.  Gingivitis is when the gums are inflamed due to all of the bacteria in your mouth collecting right between the gums and the teeth.

The problem is that it takes about a week of daily flossing for gingivitis to go away and make it so your gums don't bleed when they are cleaned.

The most authoritative book on the gums — that's 1,328 pages dedicated to your gums! — states the following:

The presence of plaque for only 2 days can initiate gingival bleeding on probing, whereas once established, it may take 7 days or more after continued plaque control and treatment to eliminate gingival bleeding.

So, if you end up brushing and flossing really well right before your dental cleaning and exam, your teeth will be clean, but your gums will still show the main sign of inflammation: bleeding.

If you really want to trick your dentist into thinking you're brushing and flossing regularly, you'll have to do it for at least seven days before your visit. And if you're gonna do that, why not simply brush and floss every day?

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Total Recalls

TOTAL RECALLS Hygiene coordinators do not have an easy job. It’s tough calling people and constantly facing the apathy of patients who don’t value hygiene appointments, because after all, it’s just a cleaning,...

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DANB Releases 2012 Salary Survey Results

Dental Assistants Who Earn DANB Certification Receive Higher Pay, Demonstrate High Employer Loyalty, DANB’s 2012 Salary Survey Shows CHICAGO (October 30, 2012) — The Dental Assisting National...

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What Is a Gum Lift?

A gum lift is a dental procedure used to change the shape of a patient's gums to improve his or her smile.

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Richmond Dentist: Dental Implants are Cost Effective

When seeking dental care for replacing missing teeth, many people shy away from implants due to the cost. While other procedures may be cheaper, dental implants represent the most cost effective option. In today’s blog, your Richmond dentist, Dr. Charles Martin, explains why receiving dental implants saves money over time. Cost Effective Tooth Replacement Dental [...]

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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Five Reasons to Go to the Dentist This Year

This Dental Chair Is Waiting for You!

It's been estimated that half of all Americans don't go to the dentist regularly.  If you find yourself in that half, how about making a New Year's resolution to make it to the dentist this year?

Here are five good reasons why you should.

Five Reasons to Go to the Dentist

1 - Catch Problems While They're Small

If you regularly visit the dentist, your dentist will be able to tell you about smaller problems that you can easily and inexpensively get fixed.  The quicker you get a cavity filled, for example, the longer the filling will last.  If you put off getting a cavity filled while it's small, it could cost significantly more to get it fixed when it needs a root canal and crown a few years down the road.

You won't feel any symptoms with most dental problems until they are advanced.  If you have gum disease, it's important that you get it treated.  However, unless you develop a gum abscess or have gum disease that is at a very advanced stage, you likely won't experience any pain.

2 - Dental Care Is Better Than It Was In the Past

If you had a bad experience in the past, let me assure you that dentistry has come a long way.  There have been many recent advancements in the kinds of materials that we can use to fix your teeth.  Many modern restorations such as crowns and veneers look completely natural and can give you the kind of smile you've always wanted.

3 - There Are Ways to Alleviate Dental Fear

There are many drugs that you can take before you go to the dentist to make you drowsy so that you will be less anxious during your procedure.

Also, if needles frighten you, many dentists can fill small cavities using a laser without any anesthetic.  If you do require an anesthetic, there are very strong topical gels that can be placed on your gums before the injection to make the injection nearly painless.

We've come a long way since the dark ages when dentists were a little crazy — check out these pictures of old school dentistry if you don't believe me.

4 - There Are Better Deals Due to the Economy

Many dentists are running new patient specials due to the fragile state of the economy.  They figure it's better to get a new patient in even if they charge a really low price than to have empty slots.

If you perform an internet search with the terms "dentist the name of your city", you will likely find some good deals that will allow you to have a free or low-cost exam and x-rays to get an overall idea of your general dental health.

5 - There are Financing Options Available

Also due to the economy, some dental offices are willing to accept payments for dental work performed rather than requiring the full amount at the time of service.

Another excellent option that we offer at my practice is called Care Credit.  This allows patients to have the dental work performed and then make 12 equal, monthly payments over the course of the year without paying any interest.  If you do go this route, just make sure that you make all of your payments on time.  If you don't pay on time, then they will charge interest, which is how they make a lot of their money.

There's No Time Like The Present

If you've made it this far, go ahead and make that appointment!  If you're hesitant to make a dental appointment, feel free to leave a comment below and let me know why.  I'll try to get back to you and resolve any concerns you might have.

Have a great year!

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