Dental X-Ray Study Questionable

by Dr. Nadine on May 8, 2012

A study published in an American Cancer Society peer-reviewed journal, found that people with meningiomas are more likely to report that they’ve had certain dental x-rays.  The  American Dental Association reviewed the study and noted that the results rely on the individual’s memories of dental x-rays taken years earlier.  The kind of studies that rely on recall information can be unreliable.  I cannot remember what kinds and numbers of x-rays I’ve had taken over the years and I’m a dentist!

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Floss for Fertility

by Dr. Nadine on April 10, 2012

Women with gum disease took an average of two months longer to conceive.  Floss everyday and get pregnant faster!

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Prevent Tooth Decay and Gum Disease with Licorice Root

February 28, 2012

Two licorice compunds, licoricidin and licorisoflavin A, kill two of the major bacteria responsible for cavities and two of the bacteria that promote gum disease.  The dried root of the licorice plant is used in traditional Chinese medicine.  Anise oil has replaced licorice root in US licorice candy.  Scientists hope the licorice compounds can be [...]

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Biting Force

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 [...]

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Osteoporosis

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 [...]

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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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