Sunday, July 17, 2011

I Need to Find the Right Dentist for Me

There are many general and cosmetic dentists in every city, but people want to find the right dentist for them. In years past, people used the Yellow Pages and word of mouth as the two basic ways of deciding which dentist chair to sit in.

Today, the Internet makes choosing the right dentist a lot easier with websites, reviews and even recommendations showing up on Google and Yahoo’s front page of listings. Dentists who use social media are also helping people discover them by using keywords to get search engine optimization on specific types of dental services. For example, Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky is a holistic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. He's a mercury-free, mercury-safe dentist and those looking for dentists with a holistic approach can easily find him by searching the Internet.

No matter what, there are a few basic rules to finding the right dentist for you: Here’s a partial list:

1. Ask around. Your friends and family know you best, so start with them.
2. Study your options on the Internet or through telephone interviews.
3. Get a free consultation. Here’s where you’ll get a one-on-one visit so you can see if you are comfortable with that dentist.
4. Look around the dental office and make sure the office is using newer technology.
5. If you need a lot of different types of work done, identify a well-rounded dentist who is able to perform many procedures.
6. Insist on cleanliness throughout the dental office. Also, ask about sanitation procedures.
7. Make sure the office staff and the dental assistants are friendly and professional.
8. Confirm that you are comfortable being there.

The relationship between a dentist and a patient is a long-term one, so finding the right dentist is the first step in having a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.

Check out the office of Dr Vladimir Gashinsky, also referred to as Dr. G. He’s a general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. For information on Dr. G, visit www.drgdds.com. You can also follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Why are Dentists Using Zirconia Dental Implants

There’s a lot of talk these days about zirconia dental implants. People are searching the web asking why people are choosing them over traditional titanium dental implants. These same people also want to know which dentists are offering to place zirconia implants, and why they switched.

What people have learned is that zirconia dental implants are in many cases part of a holistic approach to dentistry. The reason for holistic dentists switching from titanium to zirconia is that the metal in titanium has the potential to be toxic. However, research shows that the human immune system does not react to zirconia, which is a major benefit for those with allergies to metals.

Titanium dental implants have been used by dentists for years because of their compatibility, durability and high strength-to-weight ratio. In recent years, metal-free zirconia has proven to have similar attributes, and many believe zirconia dental implants are safer.

Zirconia (Zr02) is described as the dioxide of zicondium, a metal close to titanium in the periodic table. Zirconia has similar biocompatibility properties as titanium and has tooth-like color. This pleases the aesthetic and cosmetic desires of dental implant patients.

Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky places zirconia dental implants. Currently, the general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, is using Z-Systems dental implants. Z-Systems implants have been approved by several safety regulatory agencies across the globe, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

For more information about the use and benefits of zirconia dental implants, visit www.drg@drgdds.com or follow us on Twitter and become a friend on Facebook.