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.
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Showing posts with label holistic dentist in millburn. Show all posts
Monday, November 22, 2010
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.
Monday, July 26, 2010
What is Gum Disease?
If you find yourself asking “What is gum disease?” you’re not alone. Many people visit the dentist and hear the term, but don’t really know what it is, what the symptoms are, or the level of damage gum disease can do. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease happens when an infection of tissues and bone causes loose teeth, or in advanced stages, teeth to fall out. Often, gum disease is caused by a buildup of plaque, which contains bacteria that produce toxins that in turn irritate or damage the gums.
Since plaque creates an invisible layer of germs that form on the teeth, it’s no wonder dentists recommend that their patients brush and floss several times a day. Add to this the fact that hundreds of types of bacteria are found in the mouth, and it's easy to see that gum disease can happen to anyone, and that there's a need for continual cleaning of the mouth.
Certain people actually inherit the tendency for gum disease so they must be pro-active in their efforts to prevent the disease. While smoking is one of the leading causes of gum diseases (and increases the likelihood of mouth cancer), there are additional factors that increase the potential for gum disease, including the types of snacks people eat. For example, fast food, candy and soda have a lot of sugar and starch. Both of these substances feed the acids that attack the enamel on teeth.
In addition, specific medicines and medical conditions such as diabetes and Down syndrome, increase the risk of gum disease. A poor diet, a lack of sleep and stress also add to the risk.
The following are some signs and symptoms of gum disease:
• Gums that bleed during brushing and/or flossing. (A mild form of gum disease is called Gingivitis.)
• The presence of calculus or tartar, which is plaque that has hardened over time
• Teeth that are pulling away from the gums.
• Gums that are discolored, swollen and tender
• Continual bad breath
• Loose teeth
It’s better to prevent gum disease than to deal with it in the early stages. Managing gum disease in the late stages is even harder but can be accomplished over time. The goal in this case is to counteract some of the damage, and to prevent gum disease from spreading to areas of the jawbone that support the teeth.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky DDS is a dentist in Millburn, New Jersey who works to prevent gum disease and to treat it at all levels. Visit www.drgdds.com, or follow Dr. G on Twitter.
Since plaque creates an invisible layer of germs that form on the teeth, it’s no wonder dentists recommend that their patients brush and floss several times a day. Add to this the fact that hundreds of types of bacteria are found in the mouth, and it's easy to see that gum disease can happen to anyone, and that there's a need for continual cleaning of the mouth.
Certain people actually inherit the tendency for gum disease so they must be pro-active in their efforts to prevent the disease. While smoking is one of the leading causes of gum diseases (and increases the likelihood of mouth cancer), there are additional factors that increase the potential for gum disease, including the types of snacks people eat. For example, fast food, candy and soda have a lot of sugar and starch. Both of these substances feed the acids that attack the enamel on teeth.
In addition, specific medicines and medical conditions such as diabetes and Down syndrome, increase the risk of gum disease. A poor diet, a lack of sleep and stress also add to the risk.
The following are some signs and symptoms of gum disease:
• Gums that bleed during brushing and/or flossing. (A mild form of gum disease is called Gingivitis.)
• The presence of calculus or tartar, which is plaque that has hardened over time
• Teeth that are pulling away from the gums.
• Gums that are discolored, swollen and tender
• Continual bad breath
• Loose teeth
It’s better to prevent gum disease than to deal with it in the early stages. Managing gum disease in the late stages is even harder but can be accomplished over time. The goal in this case is to counteract some of the damage, and to prevent gum disease from spreading to areas of the jawbone that support the teeth.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky DDS is a dentist in Millburn, New Jersey who works to prevent gum disease and to treat it at all levels. Visit www.drgdds.com, or follow Dr. G on Twitter.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Zirconia Dental Implants Offer Holistic Advantages
Although they have been around for several years, zirconia dental implants are a fairly new trend in holistic dentistry. Before the development of zirconia dental implants, titanium was the preferred metal used to manufacture dental implants.
Titanium proved to be compatible, it offered a high strength-to-weight ratio for dental implants and became known for its durability. However, 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 a safer option for them.
The dictionary 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 – offers both zirconia and titanium implants, understanding that patients have reasons for preferring one over the other. 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.drg@drgdds.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dentist_drg.
Titanium proved to be compatible, it offered a high strength-to-weight ratio for dental implants and became known for its durability. However, 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 a safer option for them.
The dictionary 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 – offers both zirconia and titanium implants, understanding that patients have reasons for preferring one over the other. 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.drg@drgdds.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/dentist_drg.
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