Biting Force

by Dr. Nadine on January 12, 2012

The average biting force for people with teeth 150 to 250 psi, and for those who clench or grind 1000 psi.    When people no longer had teeth and were using dentures the bite force was reduced to 50 psi.  After using dentures for 15 years bite force was reduced to 5.6 psi and eating can become difficult.  Implants under lower dentures can improve biting force and eating ability.

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Osteoporosis

by Dr. Nadine on November 17, 2011

Many postmenopausal women are prescribed antiresorptive agents to prevent or treat osteoporosis.  Patients receiving these antiresorptive agents incuding bisphosphonates, Fosamax, Boniva, Prolia, and cathespin K inhibitors have a 0.10% risk of developing osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ARONJ).   Before having tooth extractions patients need to inform their dentist that they are taking these antiresorptive agents so preventative measures can be taken.  Routine dental care does not increase the risk of ARONJ.  The benefit of taking these antiresorptive agents far outweighs the small risk of developing ARONJ.

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Good Candy

October 24, 2011

Chocolate bars melt in your mouth – that makes it good candy!  Sticky candy or suckers bathe your teeth in suger for prolonged periods giving the bacteria in your mouth ample opportunity to eat the sugar  and to produce the by-product of acid which creates holes or cavities in your teeth.  Xylitol containing candy is [...]

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Halloween

October 11, 2011

36.4 million trick-or-treaters will receive 19 billion worth of candy on Halloween. I wonder how many cavities will result from all that candy consumption?  Turn in your Halloween candy to us at 2352 North 7th Street in Grand Junction and receive a free cleaning.  Call us at 242-7373 for more details.

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Would you recognize the signs of a stroke?

August 17, 2011

Getting a family member into an appropriate care facility for the correct care can save their life.  If symptoms are waved off, an important 3-hour window is lost.  Important terms to remember are : unexpected and sudden.  Sudden numbness or weakness of arm, leg, or face, unexpected confusion, sudden trouble speaking, sudden trouble with vision [...]

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sports and energy drinks

July 5, 2011

K ids do not need sports or energy drinks.  They need water.  Some energy drinks contain more than 500 mg caffeine  – which is like drinking 14 cans of soda!  Caffeine has been linked with harmful effects on developing neurologic and cardiovascular systems of children.  Energy drinks are never appropriate for children or teens.  If [...]

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Eat Cheese

June 8, 2011

Swiss, Monterey Jack, and aged cheddar have been shown to protect teeth from decay.  Enjoy your cheese!

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Women prefer female dentists

May 24, 2011

Women, generally, prefer female dentists due to smaller, less threatening hands .  If a person  had a  poor childhood experience at the dental office,  the dentist was usually a male only because, until recently, almost all dentists were male.  Women are generally perceived as more sympathetic listeners and people are often embarrassed about the state of [...]

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Atheletes, Teeth, and Oral Piercings

April 5, 2011

Damage to teeth during contact sports from oral piercings is so prevelant it has been labeled the  “wrecking ball fracture.”  Tongue jewelry can interfere with mouth guards.  Jewelry can be inhaled causing airway obstruction or swallowed causing gastrointestinal injury.  Athletes can develop infections from piercings more easily due to incresed blood flow and breathing rate.

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Emergency Dentist in Grand Junction Colorado

April 5, 2011

In our office we get many calls from patients in pain or swollen who are seeking a dentist to provide some relief and some treatment .  We can usually see patients on the same day during the week or redirect patients to the emergency room if the infection is life threatening or a facial bony [...]

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