Fluoride and Bacteria Fighting make White Tea the best for dental health
November 24, 2009 at 6:04 pm | In dental health, diet advice | Leave a Comment
The Chinese have been enjoying this pale beverage with its sweet silky flavor sing the Ming Dynasty. White tea has become the infusion of choice among tea – and health – aficionados because it can help your body’s immune system to fight off viruses and dangerous infection-causing bacteria. Fluoride-rich white tea can also help to prevent the growth of dental plaque – the root cause of tooth decay and gum disease – without staining.
Steamed instead of processed, its silvery leaves remain so close to their natural state that white tea also retains more of the powerful anti-oxidant that fights and kills cancer-causing cells than any other type of tea.
You can enjoy this refreshing non-staining brew in a cup or in anti-viral and anti-bacterial toothpastes enhanced by the addition of white tea extract.
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Crowns and Implants Explained
November 24, 2009 at 5:58 pm | In dental health | Leave a Comment
What would it take to keep you smiling and happy? Happiness is a serious issue. Don’t laugh – there’s an actual institute dedicated to researching the topic. One thing is for certain: relationships, work, and social confidence can be affected by your smile.
Whether you need just a little bit of help or a complete smile makeover, here are some options that we can use alone, combined with each other, or in combination with other cosmetic options.
Crown: A crown can cover and protect a tooth that has become fragile through decay or large or recurrent fillings. Natural-looking porcelain is usually used for front teeth, and porcelain fused to metal can be used for either front or back.
Crown & Bridge: Just as a crown refers to the restoration of a single tooth, a crown plus bridge refers to one or more artificial teeth used to span a gap.
Three-quarter Crown: Sometimes called an onlay, this can be used when part of the natural tooth enamel is still healthy. Only three-quarters of the tooth needs to be restored.
Dental implants: A dental implant is a permanently placed artificial tooth which is anchored in your jawbone just like a natural tooth. Implants look and feel like your own teeth.
Modern restorations like implants, crowns, and bridges are durable, stain- and bacteria-resistant, secure, and long-lasting. Most importantly, they look completely natural – only better than before. Now there’s a happy thought!
Want to make an appointment to discuss the dentistry that will give you the best smile possible? www.stuartross.com
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Veneers closely mimic healthy tooth enamel
November 24, 2009 at 5:50 pm | In dental health | Leave a CommentYour teeth’s enamel allows light to pass thorugh in much the way that glass does. That’s why healthy teeth enamel has such a beautiful luster. The glass-like nature of fine translucent porcelain veneers allows them to create this same kind of luminous appearance. Yet in spite of this fineness, bacteria-resistant veneers can add strength to your enamel, brighten your smile by several shades, and mask flaws.
Cosmetic veneers could give you your dream smile if…
- You’re unhappy with the shade or uneven color or mottled appearance of your antural enamel which detracts from an otherwise pleasant smile.
- Mask the cumulative staining effect from coffee, tea, colas and tobacco products, or chemical compounds like fluoride and the antibiotic tetracycline as well as root canal treatment.
- You are unhappy with the shape and proportion of your teeth.
- Enhance the appearance of your smile by acquiring more balanced proportions, disguising gaps and spaces, and covering chipped, broken, or malformed teeth.
- You are unhappy with the misaligned appearance of your teeth but don’t want to wear braces.
- Idealize the appearance of slightly rotated, tipped, or misaligned teeth by using veneers as instant orthodontics.
Whatever you feel, we can work together to determine the best veneer makeover strategy for your hand-crafted custom-fitted porcelain veneers. Be sure to bring your wish list to your initial consultation appointment!
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6 Periodontal Facts, for Women and Men
November 24, 2009 at 5:42 pm | In dental health | Leave a Comment
Around age 40, both men’s and women’s bone-protecting hormones decline, which can lead to thinning bones or osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis has been linked to periodontal disease. As the disease progresses, it can lead to tooth loss, jaw problems, bite problems, and diminished ability to create functional restorations.
Periodontal (gum) disease appears without symptoms, is often considered the sixth complication of diabetes, and has been linked to cardiovascular diseases, cancers, kidney and lung diseases, osteoporosis, and complications of pregnancy.
Regardless of age or gender, minerals like calcium and phosphorus, and vitamins A, C, and D are necessary for strong teeth and bones.
Tobacco and alcohol should be avoided, especially in combination.
Brushing, flossing, and regular checkups are the building blocks behind a healthy mouth and an appealing smile regardless of age or gender.
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Are you concerned about periodontal disease? Stuart Ross offers the latest in gum and tooth treatments to keep you in the best lifelong dental health possible! www.stuartross.com
Five tips for the best dental health
November 24, 2009 at 5:39 pm | In dental health | Leave a Comment- Go for brushes with soft nylon bristles.
- Replace your brush about every three months
- Use a mouthguard if you play contact sports
- Floss every day
- See your dentist regularly!
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New Advances in Bite Theory
November 24, 2009 at 5:12 pm | In dental health, news | Leave a CommentWe have recently been fortunate enough to take about 150 hours of Continuing Education courses on the most effective procedures for diagnosing and treating issues associated with the way teeth come together. For most of us, the fact that we have lived longer than our forbearers, might be a tickler that our teeth may be forced to do more work than they were genetically designed to do.
As a parallel, consider the onset of atherosclerotic arterial plaque. Some people are prone to it in varying degrees and others are not. The same is true with dentition. And as far as the teeth are concerned, issues with the bite can be evident in several ways. When the teeth are exposed to more force than they can tolerate, the following will happen:
- The teeth will wear down, becoming smaller
- The teeth will become painful
- The teeth will get loose
- The changing bite will cause pain in the jaw joint
These courses have allowed us to expand our range of services we provide. We are now in a position to intercept degenerative, detrimental bite activity that in the past we did not havea tool to treat. This is all focused on allowing people to keep their teeth in good shape – both in how they function and how they look through their lives – keeping your teeth as healthy and as good looking as you would want.
If you think you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please contact us for an evaluation. We would love to welcome you as a patient in our Washington, DC practice! www.stuartross.com
Welcome Dr. Kristin Cook!
November 24, 2009 at 5:10 pm | In news | Leave a Comment
We’re so excited! For quite some time, Dr. Ross and all of us have been selectively interviewing for a like-minded dentist with the same value systems and professional skill sets that our patients have come to expect and appreciate. We have succeeded in our search and it is with great pleasure we are very proud to introduce Dr. Cook!
Dr. Kristin D. Cook is a graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore, the world’s first dental school with a national reputation for excellence in clinical training. Following graduation, Dr. Cook completed a hospital-based General Practice Residency in dentistry at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she treated military veterans who served in every conflict from World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom. This additional training gave her particular experience with complex restorative dentistry and with the management of treatments for patients with medical complications.
Dr. Cook is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Women Dentists. She is also a member of various honor societies, including: Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society, and the Gorgas Odontological Honorary Society.
She is an active member in her church, and enjoys traveling, dancing, Pilates, biking, and volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and with Habitat for Humanity. She is very excited to be joining our team and looks forward to meeting all of you.
Yours in good dental health, Dr. Stuart Ross
The Stuart Ross Holiday Party
November 24, 2009 at 4:36 pm | In event | Leave a CommentFriday, December 4, 2009 from 4-7 pm. Stuart Ross’s 29th Annual Holiday Party. Please bring your family, friends and co-workers to help us kick off the Holiday with great food and lots of fun!
Catering by “Top Chef” contestant and DC foodie favorite Carla Hall
The dental office of Stuart Ross & Kristin Cook, 919 18th St NW, Suite LL-50. Washington DC 20006.
Facts about eggs and Omega-3
April 22, 2009 at 11:22 pm | In dental health, diet advice | 1 Comment
Do you think they inject Omega-3 fatty acids into every one of those eggs?
Surprise! Actually, they alter the chickens’ feed – often with pleasant tasting ground flaxseed which is higher in Omega-3 fatty acids and lower in saturated fatty acids than other grains.
Cold water fish like herring, mackerel, and salmon are superior sources of Omega-3, but all sources, according to research, can be beneficial to your health. One caveat, though – if you opt for supplements, Omega-3s have blood-thinning potential and can interact with medications.
Did you know that Omega-3s may prevent soft tissue and bone loss associated with gum disease? Not only that, but research also suggests they may…
- improve cardiovascular health
- help brain function
- protect expectant mothers against post-partum depression
- diminish joint inflammation.
Eggscellent!
A piece of the puzzle about oral cancer
April 22, 2009 at 11:19 pm | In news | Leave a CommentWorldwide, close to 400,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year. If diagnosed early, oral cancer can be highly curable, and now research has provided another clue. Chronic gum disease in men may increase their risk of tongue cancer!
Even after adjusting for smoking, age, and the number of teeth, each millimeter of bone loss due to gum disease was associated with more than five times the increase in the risk of tongue cancer.
This is interesting because today more than 25% of oral cancer victims are young adults who have none of the usual risk factors like tobacco use, alcohol use, diabetes, or HIV.
Viruses and bacteria in gum tissues could be toxic to surrounding cells, or could indirectly contribute to cancer through inflammation. Please have regular periodontal and oral cancer exams.
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