There’s good news for the mercury-free movement in the United States. With the government’s announcement that it will support a phase-down of mercury amalgam, the mercury-free dental community and their members are celebrating what they call a “radical reversal” in the government’s position. Although it’s early in the negotiations, this new development could result in the eventual elimination of mercury-based fillings in the United States.
The dangers versus the benefits of amalgam have long been debated between the pro-mercury faction (made up of members of the World Dental Federation and the American Dental Association) and the mercury-free faction (the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry and Consumers for Dental Choice). The Mercury Policy Project set the groundwork for negotiations regarding a phase out of amalgam at a 2009 World Health Organization meeting, and a series of meetings has resulted in the latest announcement.
According to an April 5, 2011 letter written by Charles G. Brown, National Counsel, Consumers for Dental Choice and the President of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, the debate has shifted from ‘whether to end amalgam’ to ‘how to end amalgam.’ In his words: “We applaud the U.S. government. But tough work lies ahead. For example, we must demonstrate to the world that the available alternatives – such as composites and the adhesive materials used in atraumatic restorative treatment (“ART”) – can cost less than amalgam and increase access to dental care particularly in developing countries.”
To learn more about mercury free dentistry, visit the website of Dr. Vladimir Gashinksy, a mercury-free, mercury-safe dentist in Millburn, New Jersey at http://www.drgdds.com. You can also find Dr. G on Facebook and on Twitter.
* Full text available at http://www.unep.org/hazardoussubstances/Portals/9/Mercury/Documents/INC3/United%20States.pdf
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
What is Oral Cancer Awareness Month?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. This means that dentists around the country are participating in a month-long project to remind the public about this extremely serious disease of the mouth. In most cases, American dentists are performing free oral cancer screenings for patients and others in their communities. These screenings are fast and painless.
It’s estimated that upwards of 37,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. With awareness and screening, this disease can be found in the early developmental stages (pre-cancer), which means that it’s treatable and curable.
The goal of Oral Cancer Awareness month is to make the screenings part of an annual overall health check-up. Early detection of this disease eliminates costly and painful treatments at later stages, and ensures that survival rates for oral cancer patients remain high.
The most at-risk groups for contracting oral cancer are those who smoke cigarettes and have a long history of drinking alcohol to excess. Others are those who have been exposed to the HPV 16 virus (human papilloma virus version 16), a newly identified etiology. This virus is also responsible for most cervical cancers in America and for making healthy, non-smokers the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer population.
The following are three early signs of oral cancer:
• The soft tissue around the mouth has red and/or white discoloration.
• The existence of sores in the mouth for longer than 14 days.
• A continual hoarse voice.
In addition to early signs, people who have the later stages of oral cancer experience the following:
• The feeling that something is stuck in your throat.
• Your mouth is numb.
• It becomes harder to move your jaw or tongue.
• You have increased trouble swallowing.
• Sores under your dentures won’t heal properly.
• You have a lump in your mouth or on the neck that won’t go away.
To get an oral cancer screening, contact a dentist in your area. If you are looking for a dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky does the oral cancer screenings. Visit his website to learn more about this dentist with a holistic approach at www.drgdds.com, or follow him on Twitter and Friend him on Facebook.
It’s estimated that upwards of 37,000 U.S. citizens are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. With awareness and screening, this disease can be found in the early developmental stages (pre-cancer), which means that it’s treatable and curable.
The goal of Oral Cancer Awareness month is to make the screenings part of an annual overall health check-up. Early detection of this disease eliminates costly and painful treatments at later stages, and ensures that survival rates for oral cancer patients remain high.
The most at-risk groups for contracting oral cancer are those who smoke cigarettes and have a long history of drinking alcohol to excess. Others are those who have been exposed to the HPV 16 virus (human papilloma virus version 16), a newly identified etiology. This virus is also responsible for most cervical cancers in America and for making healthy, non-smokers the fastest growing segment of the oral cancer population.
The following are three early signs of oral cancer:
• The soft tissue around the mouth has red and/or white discoloration.
• The existence of sores in the mouth for longer than 14 days.
• A continual hoarse voice.
In addition to early signs, people who have the later stages of oral cancer experience the following:
• The feeling that something is stuck in your throat.
• Your mouth is numb.
• It becomes harder to move your jaw or tongue.
• You have increased trouble swallowing.
• Sores under your dentures won’t heal properly.
• You have a lump in your mouth or on the neck that won’t go away.
To get an oral cancer screening, contact a dentist in your area. If you are looking for a dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky does the oral cancer screenings. Visit his website to learn more about this dentist with a holistic approach at www.drgdds.com, or follow him on Twitter and Friend him on Facebook.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
What are Porcelain Veneers?
Many people think that porcelain veneers are for the wealthy and for actors, dignitaries and high level executives. However, porcelain veneers are becoming more affordable and more popular for the average American citizen.
Porcelain veneers are not necessary in terms of medical or dental care, but they do improve a person’s smile. As a result of such aesthetic improvements, porcelain veneers often enhance self esteem, and in many cases, give people the added confidence necessary for increased success.
Those who choose a smile makeover using porcelain veneers often have chipped, stained, crooked or gapped teeth. They want a quick and safe way to achieve a beautiful and natural-looking smile. With porcelain veneers, teeth can appear more perfectly aligned – without spending a lot of time with braces that actually move the teeth to preferred positions.
Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain which are bonded on to the sides of teeth. Although porcelain is inherently brittle, it becomes strong and durable when bonded to a sturdy substance such as a tooth. Porcelain veneers are glass-like and translucent, so they closely mimic the characteristics of dental enamel. Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to stains and can last up to 50 years. Those who get them brush and floss them like they do their natural teeth.
Here’s how they are made: Impressions of teeth are taken in order to individually fabricate the porcelain veneers for each tooth. They are attached – or bonded – to natural teeth using a strong adhesive. The process takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the dentist.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky DDS is an expert at porcelain veneers. As a cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, Dr. G (as he is also called), provides the highest level of skills to create a masterful smile for his patients. Visit www.drg@drgdds.com or follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
Porcelain veneers are not necessary in terms of medical or dental care, but they do improve a person’s smile. As a result of such aesthetic improvements, porcelain veneers often enhance self esteem, and in many cases, give people the added confidence necessary for increased success.
Those who choose a smile makeover using porcelain veneers often have chipped, stained, crooked or gapped teeth. They want a quick and safe way to achieve a beautiful and natural-looking smile. With porcelain veneers, teeth can appear more perfectly aligned – without spending a lot of time with braces that actually move the teeth to preferred positions.
Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin shells of porcelain which are bonded on to the sides of teeth. Although porcelain is inherently brittle, it becomes strong and durable when bonded to a sturdy substance such as a tooth. Porcelain veneers are glass-like and translucent, so they closely mimic the characteristics of dental enamel. Porcelain veneers are highly resistant to stains and can last up to 50 years. Those who get them brush and floss them like they do their natural teeth.
Here’s how they are made: Impressions of teeth are taken in order to individually fabricate the porcelain veneers for each tooth. They are attached – or bonded – to natural teeth using a strong adhesive. The process takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the dentist.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky DDS is an expert at porcelain veneers. As a cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, Dr. G (as he is also called), provides the highest level of skills to create a masterful smile for his patients. Visit www.drg@drgdds.com or follow him on Facebook or Twitter.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
What is Smile Restoration Dentistry?
The term “Smile Restoration Dentistry” is often used by dentists who specialize in cosmetic dentistry. However, over the past several years the term has evolved to include all levels of dentistry. Simply put, smile restoration dentistry is bringing a person’s dental health and aesthetics back to an earlier stage of life.
Age and a lack of proper dental care are two of the main reasons people’s teeth become unhealthy. Often times, teeth get pulled when they are too far gone or the patient doesn’t have the insurance or money to cover the cost of root canals, crowns or other dental procedures that can save a tooth.
When it’s time to restore a smile, dentists often do a full mouth exam with x-rays followed by a detailed plan of the procedures necessary for healthy teeth and gums. Several of the following procedures are necessary in smile restoration dentistry:
• Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are used to replace lost teeth, and attach to adjoining natural teeth. This is for aesthetics as well as health since missing teeth allows your other teeth to drift from their proper position. This in turn causes jaw pain, headaches and a higher increase of decay.
• Tooth Crowns
Smile restoration often includes tooth crowns, often referred to as a “cap.” Crowns help to strengthen and protect tooth structure in case of fracture or heavy decay.
• Dental Implants
Many dental patients choose dental implants over dental bridges. Implants are more permanent and are known to stop bone deterioration caused by tooth loss. In addition, dental implant specialists believe that implants add to a more youthful appearance, restores natural biting and chewing, and eliminates the pain and inconvenience of dentures, bridges and partials.
• Dentures
When people have lost many or all of their natural teeth due to periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, the best solution for restoring their smile is to create partial or complete dentures. With today’s technology, dentures look completely natural. In many cases, they improve speech and the ability to chew.
Dr. G is a general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey who specializes in Smile Restoration Dentistry. Visit the website at www.drgdds.com, or you can follow on Twitter or Facebook.
Age and a lack of proper dental care are two of the main reasons people’s teeth become unhealthy. Often times, teeth get pulled when they are too far gone or the patient doesn’t have the insurance or money to cover the cost of root canals, crowns or other dental procedures that can save a tooth.
When it’s time to restore a smile, dentists often do a full mouth exam with x-rays followed by a detailed plan of the procedures necessary for healthy teeth and gums. Several of the following procedures are necessary in smile restoration dentistry:
• Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are used to replace lost teeth, and attach to adjoining natural teeth. This is for aesthetics as well as health since missing teeth allows your other teeth to drift from their proper position. This in turn causes jaw pain, headaches and a higher increase of decay.
• Tooth Crowns
Smile restoration often includes tooth crowns, often referred to as a “cap.” Crowns help to strengthen and protect tooth structure in case of fracture or heavy decay.
• Dental Implants
Many dental patients choose dental implants over dental bridges. Implants are more permanent and are known to stop bone deterioration caused by tooth loss. In addition, dental implant specialists believe that implants add to a more youthful appearance, restores natural biting and chewing, and eliminates the pain and inconvenience of dentures, bridges and partials.
• Dentures
When people have lost many or all of their natural teeth due to periodontal disease, tooth decay or injury, the best solution for restoring their smile is to create partial or complete dentures. With today’s technology, dentures look completely natural. In many cases, they improve speech and the ability to chew.
Dr. G is a general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey who specializes in Smile Restoration Dentistry. Visit the website at www.drgdds.com, or you can follow on Twitter or Facebook.
Monday, May 10, 2010
What is Holistic Dentistry?
The term 'Holistic Dentistry' is defined in different ways by many people, but in general, it is an approach to dentistry in which overall health and wellness is the goal of the practice. These dentists don't just treat symptoms and the various diseases related to gums and teeth. Holistic dentists combine modern science and new dental techniques with natural healing therapies.
Holistic dentistry is also referred to as biological dentistry or biocompatible dentistry. Those who practice it are focused on the teeth and gums, but are also concerned with the mind, body and spirit of the patient.
Patients who prefer holistic dentistry want to protect themselves from harmful radiations and toxins. While standard dentists continue to use mercury, silver and amalgam fillings, holistic dentists use mercury-free alternatives and are certified in advanced amalgam removal protocols. They also advocate non-surgical procedures for treating gums and use biocompatible aesthetics and dental materials.
Holistic dentistry is a way of being, so in most cases, the entire staff has the holistic mindset. As a result, patients are more relaxed in the office of holistic dentists, and report having less pain and less stress in the overall experience.
For more information on the subject of holistic dentistry, visit the website of Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, a New Jersey dentist with a holistic approach. www.drgdds.com.
Holistic dentistry is also referred to as biological dentistry or biocompatible dentistry. Those who practice it are focused on the teeth and gums, but are also concerned with the mind, body and spirit of the patient.
Patients who prefer holistic dentistry want to protect themselves from harmful radiations and toxins. While standard dentists continue to use mercury, silver and amalgam fillings, holistic dentists use mercury-free alternatives and are certified in advanced amalgam removal protocols. They also advocate non-surgical procedures for treating gums and use biocompatible aesthetics and dental materials.
Holistic dentistry is a way of being, so in most cases, the entire staff has the holistic mindset. As a result, patients are more relaxed in the office of holistic dentists, and report having less pain and less stress in the overall experience.
For more information on the subject of holistic dentistry, visit the website of Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, a New Jersey dentist with a holistic approach. www.drgdds.com.
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