Although they have been around for several years, Zirconia dental implants are a fairly new trend in holistic dentistry. Before the development of zirconia implants, titanium was the preferred metal used to manufacture dental implants. Titanium proved to be compatible, it offered a high strength-to-weight ratio and became known for its durability. However, it was known to give off corrosive by-products which could disseminate throughout the body, and the metal often created a dark line around the gum where the implant was placed.
In recent years, metal-free zirconia has made its way to the forefront of the dental implant industry and into mouths of patients who believe that it is safer and stronger than its titanium predecessor.
The online dictionary, Wikipedia, describes zirconia (Zr02) as the dioxide of zicondium, a metal close to titanium in the periodic table. It notes that 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 – also known as Dr. G – is currently using Z-Systems dental implants in his Millburn, New Jersey dental practice. The zirconia dental implants come in four different one-piece implant designs for a broad range of indications. For more information, visit www.drgdds.com, or follow Dr. G on Twitter at www.twitter.com/drgdds and on Facebook.
Monday, November 22, 2010
The Silencer: Treatment for Snoring and Sleep Apnea
The night hours are for deep sleep and preparing the body and mind for the next day. But snoring and sleep apnea interrupt sleep, much to the frustration of both the sufferer and their loved ones. Over the years, doctors have recommended many different treatments for snoring and sleep apnea. Some offered levels of relief, but for most, snoring persisted and sleep apnea continued to be a health concern.
There have been some breakthroughs in the treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in the past few years, but one dental invention that’s been proven to work is the Silencer System. This appliance fits in the mouth for night time use. The Silencer prevents airway obstructions that cause snoring. It’s a removable device that offers the following benefits.
• Make breathing easier
• It’s customized and comfortable
• Eliminates the need for machines and masks
• Limits the need for surgical intervention
The Silencer was invented by Dr. Wayne Halstrom in the 1990s. It works while people sleep and often takes the place of sleep apnea breathing machines that are bulky and uncomfortable. To use it, dentists take an impression of a patient’s teeth, then create a customized appliance that's ready for use in about 10 days.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky uses The Silencer on his patients that suffer from snoring or sleep apnea. This procedure is performed in his dental office in Millburn, New Jersey. To find out more about Dr. G and his treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, visit www.drgdds.com.
There have been some breakthroughs in the treatment for snoring and sleep apnea in the past few years, but one dental invention that’s been proven to work is the Silencer System. This appliance fits in the mouth for night time use. The Silencer prevents airway obstructions that cause snoring. It’s a removable device that offers the following benefits.
• Make breathing easier
• It’s customized and comfortable
• Eliminates the need for machines and masks
• Limits the need for surgical intervention
The Silencer was invented by Dr. Wayne Halstrom in the 1990s. It works while people sleep and often takes the place of sleep apnea breathing machines that are bulky and uncomfortable. To use it, dentists take an impression of a patient’s teeth, then create a customized appliance that's ready for use in about 10 days.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky uses The Silencer on his patients that suffer from snoring or sleep apnea. This procedure is performed in his dental office in Millburn, New Jersey. To find out more about Dr. G and his treatment for snoring and sleep apnea, visit www.drgdds.com.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
What is TMJ?
These days, many dentists are treating TMJ with great success. TMJ is an abbreviated common name for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. In general, TMJ is a disorder of the jaw joint. It causes pain with certain movements of the jaw, muscles, ligaments and nerves. TMJ occurs when the jaw joint is worn down, when the joint is injured or when arthritis negatively affects it.
Signs of TMJ include:
• A stiff or tender jaw in the mornings
• Difficulty with opening the mouth
• Pain and swelling of the muscles
• General pain in the jaw that spreads to the ear
• Jaw joint popping or clicking
• Unexplained headaches
Long-term effects of TMJ result in damage to the jaw bone and the muscles that surround it. These damaging affects, combined with the discomfort of TMJ often necessitate the need for intervention. However, in worst case scenarios, people with TMJ can actually experience a type of lock jaw. This happens when a person with TMJ opens their mouth too wide and it gets stuck in that position. To close their mouths, they have to open wider or close their mouths manually.
Over the past several years, the dental industry has made great strides in identifying and treating TMJ. Dentists are able to make the diagnosis of TMJ with a physical examination and an x-ray of the jaw. They understand that TMJ usually occurs when a person’s teeth don’t meet when they bite down – referred to as malocclusion of the teeth. In addition, those who grind their teeth, chew a lot of gum, are stressed out, or are born with an overbite are susceptible to TMJ.
Dentists who treat TMJ use anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxing medications to reduce pain, swelling and tight jaw muscles. For those who grind teeth, dentists can make a special bite plate to be worn at night. Surgery is a last resort, only performed in extreme cases of TMJ.
If you need a dentist in Millburn who treats TMJ, contact Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky. You can visit the website of Dr. G at www.drgdds.com. You can also follow Dr. G on Twitter and Facebook.
Signs of TMJ include:
• A stiff or tender jaw in the mornings
• Difficulty with opening the mouth
• Pain and swelling of the muscles
• General pain in the jaw that spreads to the ear
• Jaw joint popping or clicking
• Unexplained headaches
Long-term effects of TMJ result in damage to the jaw bone and the muscles that surround it. These damaging affects, combined with the discomfort of TMJ often necessitate the need for intervention. However, in worst case scenarios, people with TMJ can actually experience a type of lock jaw. This happens when a person with TMJ opens their mouth too wide and it gets stuck in that position. To close their mouths, they have to open wider or close their mouths manually.
Over the past several years, the dental industry has made great strides in identifying and treating TMJ. Dentists are able to make the diagnosis of TMJ with a physical examination and an x-ray of the jaw. They understand that TMJ usually occurs when a person’s teeth don’t meet when they bite down – referred to as malocclusion of the teeth. In addition, those who grind their teeth, chew a lot of gum, are stressed out, or are born with an overbite are susceptible to TMJ.
Dentists who treat TMJ use anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxing medications to reduce pain, swelling and tight jaw muscles. For those who grind teeth, dentists can make a special bite plate to be worn at night. Surgery is a last resort, only performed in extreme cases of TMJ.
If you need a dentist in Millburn who treats TMJ, contact Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky. You can visit the website of Dr. G at www.drgdds.com. You can also follow Dr. G on Twitter and Facebook.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
How to Treat Gum Disease
A dentist can quickly assess whether a patient has gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. However, there are several symptoms that can raise a red flag for people, including:
• Bad breath that you can't get rid of
• Red or swollen gums
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Painful chewing
• Loose teeth
Between 75 and 90 percent of Americans are affected by gum disease at one level or another. Many researchers say that the diet of Americans is the major cause of the increasing numbers of periodontal patients.
Periodontitis is often referred to as advanced Gingivitis. It is caused by bacterial plaque (germs on the teeth). This results in inflammation of the tissues that support the teeth, and can cause deep tooth and bone loss. With this in mind, it’s important to manage gum disease with brushing and flossing multiple times a day, along with regular cleanings of the gums.
Preliminary research into the affects of periodontal disease on the human body actually link the disease to an increase risk of heart attack, stroke, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and it has also been linked to pancreatic cancer.
In recent years, holistic dentists have treated gum disease, and then suggested that patients use natural supplements to assist in preventing or reducing the damage caused by gum disease. Research shows that certain nutrients will correct a vitamin deficiency in the body.
The following are supplements used to combat gum disease:
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Coenzyme Q10
• Cranberry Juice
• Folic Acid
• Calcium
To find out more about how to prevent and treat gum disease, visit www.drgdds.com. Read about Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky (Dr. G), a holistic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. You can also follow Dr. G on Twitter and Facebook.
• Bad breath that you can't get rid of
• Red or swollen gums
• Tender or bleeding gums
• Painful chewing
• Loose teeth
Between 75 and 90 percent of Americans are affected by gum disease at one level or another. Many researchers say that the diet of Americans is the major cause of the increasing numbers of periodontal patients.
Periodontitis is often referred to as advanced Gingivitis. It is caused by bacterial plaque (germs on the teeth). This results in inflammation of the tissues that support the teeth, and can cause deep tooth and bone loss. With this in mind, it’s important to manage gum disease with brushing and flossing multiple times a day, along with regular cleanings of the gums.
Preliminary research into the affects of periodontal disease on the human body actually link the disease to an increase risk of heart attack, stroke, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and it has also been linked to pancreatic cancer.
In recent years, holistic dentists have treated gum disease, and then suggested that patients use natural supplements to assist in preventing or reducing the damage caused by gum disease. Research shows that certain nutrients will correct a vitamin deficiency in the body.
The following are supplements used to combat gum disease:
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Coenzyme Q10
• Cranberry Juice
• Folic Acid
• Calcium
To find out more about how to prevent and treat gum disease, visit www.drgdds.com. Read about Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky (Dr. G), a holistic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. You can also follow Dr. G on Twitter and Facebook.
Monday, September 20, 2010
How to Maintain Proper Oral Hygiene
No one doubts the need for brushing their teeth. Most parents teach their children to brush after every meal, and before bedtime. Over time, brushing your teeth became a daily routine. Later, the dentist introduced you to flossing, telling you that it was necessary to maintain proper oral hygiene.
Still, not everyone follows the basic dental guidelines of brushing and flossing. Some brush three times a day or more, but don’t floss. Others brush their teeth in the morning and maybe at night, and floss every once in a while. Many people visit the dentist twice a year as recommended, but others limit their visits to emergency situations, including toothaches or chipping of the teeth.
To maintain proper oral hygiene, it’s important to brush and floss a minimum of three times a day as a routine. Flossing helps you to reach the undetected morsels of food that get caught between your teeth. It’s equally as important to find a good dentist who will not only provide you with care in emergencies, but will help you be pro-active in your dental care.
Tooth decay is caused when plaque builds up and becomes tartar. Plaque is a bacteria that forms on the teeth when a combination of saliva, foods and fluid collect on the teeth and where the teeth and gums meet. Plaque begins to form as early as four hours after brushing. The buildup of plaque over time hardens into tartar – also referred to as calculus. Tartar is can’t be removed by brushing. Only a dentist can remove these crusty, yellowish deposits.
One goal in good oral hygiene is to eliminate plaque and prevent tartar by brushing regularly, using a tartar-control toothpaste and having your teeth cleaned twice a year.
To learn more about maintaining proper oral hygiene, contact Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky – a holistic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. You can also visit his website at www.drgdds.com and follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Still, not everyone follows the basic dental guidelines of brushing and flossing. Some brush three times a day or more, but don’t floss. Others brush their teeth in the morning and maybe at night, and floss every once in a while. Many people visit the dentist twice a year as recommended, but others limit their visits to emergency situations, including toothaches or chipping of the teeth.
To maintain proper oral hygiene, it’s important to brush and floss a minimum of three times a day as a routine. Flossing helps you to reach the undetected morsels of food that get caught between your teeth. It’s equally as important to find a good dentist who will not only provide you with care in emergencies, but will help you be pro-active in your dental care.
Tooth decay is caused when plaque builds up and becomes tartar. Plaque is a bacteria that forms on the teeth when a combination of saliva, foods and fluid collect on the teeth and where the teeth and gums meet. Plaque begins to form as early as four hours after brushing. The buildup of plaque over time hardens into tartar – also referred to as calculus. Tartar is can’t be removed by brushing. Only a dentist can remove these crusty, yellowish deposits.
One goal in good oral hygiene is to eliminate plaque and prevent tartar by brushing regularly, using a tartar-control toothpaste and having your teeth cleaned twice a year.
To learn more about maintaining proper oral hygiene, contact Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky – a holistic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. You can also visit his website at www.drgdds.com and follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
What is ZOOM! Teeth Whitening Treatment?
Years ago, only certain people enjoyed white teeth and others wished they did. But today, everyone has the opportunity to get rid of stained or discolored teeth. Just take a look at the TV and movie screens where celebrities have whiter teeth than they once did.
So how do people get their teeth so white? How do you get the WOW factor going with your smile? Some have opted for porcelain veneers, which come in many shades of white. Others have a complete set of very white false teeth. Years ago, dentists recommended that patients match their new teeth with the original color. But now, white teeth are more commonplace, so people are encouraged to have the color of teeth they have always wanted.
Many people are using over-the-counter teeth whitening systems. They work, but not as fast, or for as long, or as good as the professional systems used by dentists. One such professional system is 1-hour ZOOM! Teeth Whitening. This deep bleaching system works by restoring the teeth’s ability to absorb oxygen and dissolve stain molecules. It is so potent that it is even effective on tetracycline-stained teeth.
Zoom! is the world leader in chairside whitening systems. In 2004, the Zoom! System was recognized as Reality's #1 rated in-office whitening system, awarded Dental Advisor's 5 Plus rating and won the Dental Town's Townie Award for both best in-office system and best Whitening Lamp.
Unlike other bleaching methods, Zoom! deep bleaching lasts up to three years when followed up with easy home maintenance systems. Many dentists who use Zoom! Teeth Whitening treatments send their patients home with a free maintenance touch-up kit.
One such professional is Dr. Vladimir Gashisnky (Dr. G) who is a dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. As a holistic dentist, he has made sure that the Zoom! Teeth Whitening system is safe and effective. You can find Dr. G on his website at www.drgdds.com or on Twitter
So how do people get their teeth so white? How do you get the WOW factor going with your smile? Some have opted for porcelain veneers, which come in many shades of white. Others have a complete set of very white false teeth. Years ago, dentists recommended that patients match their new teeth with the original color. But now, white teeth are more commonplace, so people are encouraged to have the color of teeth they have always wanted.
Many people are using over-the-counter teeth whitening systems. They work, but not as fast, or for as long, or as good as the professional systems used by dentists. One such professional system is 1-hour ZOOM! Teeth Whitening. This deep bleaching system works by restoring the teeth’s ability to absorb oxygen and dissolve stain molecules. It is so potent that it is even effective on tetracycline-stained teeth.
Zoom! is the world leader in chairside whitening systems. In 2004, the Zoom! System was recognized as Reality's #1 rated in-office whitening system, awarded Dental Advisor's 5 Plus rating and won the Dental Town's Townie Award for both best in-office system and best Whitening Lamp.
Unlike other bleaching methods, Zoom! deep bleaching lasts up to three years when followed up with easy home maintenance systems. Many dentists who use Zoom! Teeth Whitening treatments send their patients home with a free maintenance touch-up kit.
One such professional is Dr. Vladimir Gashisnky (Dr. G) who is a dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. As a holistic dentist, he has made sure that the Zoom! Teeth Whitening system is safe and effective. You can find Dr. G on his website at www.drgdds.com or on Twitter
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
How to Find the Right Dentist
If you look at Yellow Page directories in the phone book or online, it’s obvious that there are plenty of dentists in every city. So what’s the best way to go about finding a dentist that is right for you? The following are some general rules to follow:
1. Get referrals from friends, family members and neighbors. When you meet the dentist, ask him/her for additional referrals from satisfied customers.
2. Check out the credentials and specialties of the dentist. If they don’t have a website, call their office and ask them to send you information.
3. Make sure your dentist takes ongoing educational courses and their office has the latest in technology.
4. Find a dentist that can do a variety of procedures in their office. This way you don’t have to get shuffled from one office to another.
5. Take advantage of free consultations. This is how you can learn their style of dentistry and their chair-side manners.
6. On your first visit, look for cleanliness in the office and at the chair. Also, make sure that the dentist and his/her assistants care about sanitation and that they sterilize their equipment.
7. Check the support staff and dental assistants to see if they are focused on client care and if they provide a comfortable atmosphere. It’s the entire dental team that matters.
At the office of Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky DDS – a general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, you’ll find that they pass all the tests for experience, technical know-how and client care. For information on Dr. G, visit www.drgdds.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
1. Get referrals from friends, family members and neighbors. When you meet the dentist, ask him/her for additional referrals from satisfied customers.
2. Check out the credentials and specialties of the dentist. If they don’t have a website, call their office and ask them to send you information.
3. Make sure your dentist takes ongoing educational courses and their office has the latest in technology.
4. Find a dentist that can do a variety of procedures in their office. This way you don’t have to get shuffled from one office to another.
5. Take advantage of free consultations. This is how you can learn their style of dentistry and their chair-side manners.
6. On your first visit, look for cleanliness in the office and at the chair. Also, make sure that the dentist and his/her assistants care about sanitation and that they sterilize their equipment.
7. Check the support staff and dental assistants to see if they are focused on client care and if they provide a comfortable atmosphere. It’s the entire dental team that matters.
At the office of Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky DDS – a general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, you’ll find that they pass all the tests for experience, technical know-how and client care. For information on Dr. G, visit www.drgdds.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
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