In today’s celebrity culture, glittering white, perfectly straight and even smiles are the norm. But perfecting your smile doesn’t have to just be for the stars. Many people who believe they have a deficient smile – perhaps their teeth are stained or uneven – can be reluctant to show off their teeth, leading to low self-esteem. There are plenty of options out there to help you feel more confident about flashing those pearly whites. It’s important to weigh which ones are right for you – in terms of commitment, cost, and of course, impact. Braces If you are concerned about how straight your teeth are, braces are a holistic way to improve the appearance of your smile. Braces work by exerting gentle force on your teeth over a long period of time, essentially nudging them straight. There are more options than ever for braces, from traditional metal braces to more…

When you hear “root canal,” do you cringe? Root canals have received a negative stigma over the years, but that is not the case. Our techniques, technology, and anesthetics can make this common procedure comfortable and quick. Let us help you put your mind at ease by debunking five root canal myths and how we can help make your visit comfortable with our root canal therapy. Myth 1: Treatment is Painful There is the stigma root canal is a painful, excruciating procedure. But, the truth is root canal therapy is performed to relieve pain. Root canals are needed when an untreated cavity spreads to the pulp of your tooth and causes an infection. This is where the pain comes from, not the procedure itself. Dr. Mitch Marder will numb the area around the infected tooth where you will hardly feel anything during the procedure. Once complete, the excruciating pain you’ve…

Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? If you can relate to these situations, have you considered you might suffer from sleep apnea? Sleep Apnea Facts While not everyone who snores suffers from sleep apnea, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA), some 20 million adults are affected by this condition. Other studies suggest another 10 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea but lack the official diagnosis. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most widespread form of sleep apnea. This means the flow of vital oxygen into your lungs by way of your mouth and nose is significantly hindered. Breathing can become shallow or even stop during frequent episodes that may last an average of 10 to 20 seconds each. Such pauses can occur 20 or more times in a single hour, resulting in disrupted sleep that leaves your body fatigued. (By the way, breathing does generally regulate temporarily after…

Do you often wake up with a headache or feel like you just can’t get enough sleep?  Such a problem can be caused by broad scale of factors like night shifts, stress, or overload with work, but it can also due to sleep disorders like insomnia or sleep apnea. A study of the US National Sleep Foundation, reveals that 40 million American adults suffer from chronic sleep disorders. Out of those, 22 million suffer from sleep apnea – a serious condition, which can lead to high blood pressure, chronic heart failure, and even stroke when left untreated. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition where the sufferer’s airways are blocked for short periods of time while sleeping, which condition interrupts the sleep pattern. Sleep apnea can be of several types. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common one and is caused by obstruction of the upper airway….

A poor sleep can be a distress call, alerting you about the beginning of Alzheimer’s disease. Sleep problems are common for patients who suffer from Alzheimer’s, but recent studies have concluded that poor sleep can contribute to the disease and driving the amyloid plaque buildup in the brain. The accumulation of amyloid plaque in the brain is a hallmark of the Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t disrupt the deep sleep Disturbing the deep sleep can lead to memory impairment. A researchers group has measured the brain waves of 25 cognitively healthy older adults during their sleep. The results showed that those with a periodic disrupted deep sleep presented higher amounts of amyloid plaques in their brain. Furthermore, people with both disturbed sleep and greater amounts of amyloid plaque scored lower results on memory tests before and after sleep. The study showed that interrupted deep sleep contributes to the amyloid buildup, which is…

The Role of Dentistry Position paper by Mitchell Marder, DDS Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a condition affecting 10% of children, 44% of adult males, and 28% of adult females. In fact, there is research that connects ADHD, developmental delay, poor concentration, bed-wetting, night terrors, obesity, and earaches in children with sleep disordered breathing. Accompanying SDB, we often find hypertension (35%), obesity (90% males, 50% females), diabetes (50%), heart failure (50%), atrial fibrillation (50%), heart attack (50%), stroke (67%), asthma (15%), and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (15%). Sleep disordered breathing is also associated with a seven fold increase in the incidence of motor vehicle accidents, linked to an increase in work and home accidents, and implicated in failed personal relationships due to snoring. During sleep, the tongue can fall back into the throat and obstruct the airway. Snoring comes from vibration of the uvula as it is sucked back into the…

The government structures are trying to convince us that fluoride is a panacea for dental diseases. But the question is: Why is the U.S. the only country that fluoridated the drinking water of the citizens? Are all the other countries unaware of the “miracle” powers fluoride has on people’s teeth? Or do they really know that adding a known poison is just a crime against the population? More than 75% of American and Canadian communities voted to end the fluoridation of water, but until now, nothing has changed. In this article, you will find five facts that will make you understand how dangerous fluoride is. In Europe, more than 95 percent of the people drink regular water. In fact, more people from the U.S drink fluoridated water than all the rest of the world combined. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that there is no visible difference in dental erosion…

If you are thirsty, you can try drinking pure water. It is always a safe bet if you are thinking of drinking something simple and healthy. But if you are looking to drink a beverage, to drink it slowly and savor it in the morning or when you are on a break and want to relax, plain water is simply not enough. Lucky for you, there are healthy beverages you can choose from. Although there is no possible substitute for water (the body need a healthy amount of it each day) relaxing and different alternatives are tea and coffee. These are the most consumed beverages in the world. Up to four cups of coffee, each day is still OK This recommendation is based on an evaluation of many meta-analyses and other studies the link between chronic diseases and coffee, including cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and others. Coffee…

Potassium is an essential mineral that can offer you many advantages to your body function. It is found in almost all natural food, especially in those containing green leafs. Potassium is one of the major minerals that is required in high amounts by your body. And according to surveys done in America, only 5% of Americans consume enough vegetables and fruits to receive the amount of potassium they require. The Institute of Medicine has researched the amount of potassium you need each day and have determined that this was 4,700 mg (milligrams). But the Americans consume each day less than 2,640 mg, a number that has not improved in the last 20 years. Potassium maintains your health Potassium is an electrolyte, which helps conducts the electrical charges in your body. You probably know about other electrolytes that help you, such as calcium, sodium magnesium and chloride. By consuming foods that…

Today you find on the market more than five different artificial sweeteners. The one that is mostly used is aspartame, and it is the worst of them.  Aspartame and all other artificial sweeteners are promoted mainly for persons who suffer from diabetes and weight gain. But although artificial sweeteners are considered to be good, in fact, independent scientists (who had nothing to gain) proved that they are doing exactly the opposite.  Researchers have shown that sweeteners are increasing the insulin sensitivity worse than sugar. In addition to this, they promote weight gain in more than one way. In time, artificial sweeteners have become more and more used by the food industries, in products that are not necessarily intended for dieters and diabetics. The industry is hiding artificial sweeteners in your foods In 2013, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) made a petition with the FDA where they requested the agency…