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.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
How to Treat Periodontal Disease
All teeth and gum infections have a bacterial origin. The bacteria that is associated with gum disease, especially in the more advanced stages, is extremely toxic. This is very dangerous because the bacteria and toxins can enter your bloodstream, even when chewing your food in the presence of a gum infection. This bacterial infection can cause changes in your body chemistry that may create more serious health problems.
Recent studies show that not only alcohol, smoking and drug abuse are increasing the risk of premature birth, but now periodontal disease may be one of the threats. With new studies showing the relationship between gum disease and other diseases of the body, it’s time to take this issue seriously. In fact, some dentists say that gum disease needs to be treated with the same kind of intensity as heart disease, diabetes and other major ailments.
Anyone who suspects or knows they have gum disease should have a thorough examination and allow their dentist to develop a plan to eliminate or control it. Certain dentists, like Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky in Millburn, New Jersey, treat periodontal disease aggressively, using a holistic approach to treatment.
Dr. Gashinsky steers clear of antibiotics and surgery in most cases, and instead treats gum disease with herbal remedies and thorough deep cleanings. If this doesn’t solve the problem, this holistic dentist may give a locally delivered antibiotic to kill the bacteria specifically in the area of infection.
To get a check up or to receive compassionate and holistic care from a dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, visit www.drgdds.com. You can also follow Dr. G on twitter and become a friend on Facebook.
Recent studies show that not only alcohol, smoking and drug abuse are increasing the risk of premature birth, but now periodontal disease may be one of the threats. With new studies showing the relationship between gum disease and other diseases of the body, it’s time to take this issue seriously. In fact, some dentists say that gum disease needs to be treated with the same kind of intensity as heart disease, diabetes and other major ailments.
Anyone who suspects or knows they have gum disease should have a thorough examination and allow their dentist to develop a plan to eliminate or control it. Certain dentists, like Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky in Millburn, New Jersey, treat periodontal disease aggressively, using a holistic approach to treatment.
Dr. Gashinsky steers clear of antibiotics and surgery in most cases, and instead treats gum disease with herbal remedies and thorough deep cleanings. If this doesn’t solve the problem, this holistic dentist may give a locally delivered antibiotic to kill the bacteria specifically in the area of infection.
To get a check up or to receive compassionate and holistic care from a dentist in Millburn, New Jersey, visit www.drgdds.com. You can also follow Dr. G on twitter and become a friend on Facebook.
What's Involved with a Smile Makeover?
The term ‘smile makeover’ has gained popularity as the dental profession has increased its capacity to serve patients and offer more types of services than ever before. In the last several years, many new dental methods have been developed to ensure patients have healthy teeth and gums, as well as opportunities to create beautiful smiles.
Straight teeth, clean teeth, healthy teeth and white teeth are all key ingredients to the noteworthy smiles of those who have enjoyed dental smile makeovers. While more and more television and big-screen personalities are showing their upgraded pearly whites for audiences, regular citizens are quickly following suit. Beautiful smiles are no longer considered a luxury, but a matter of taking advantage of new dental technology that over time has become more affordable.
Today, teeth whitening is easier and less expensive than it was just a few years ago. It’s true that over-the-counter products are the least expensive and have a certain level of results, but teeth whitening systems done at the dentist’s office often are usually faster, better and longer lasting.
For example, Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky is a general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. He offers the ZOOM Whitening treatment, and is currently charging patients only $450 instead of the standard fee of $650.
In addition to teeth whitening, Dr. Gashinsky and other dentists offer patients Invisalign braces, porcelain veneers, zirconia and titanium dental implants, tooth bonding, bridges, crowns and when necessary, dentures.
The first step in getting a smile makeover is to choose a dentist with a good reputation. You can find a good dentist by word of mouth or even by doing a Google search in your region or city.
To find out more about Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky and his Dr. G dental practice, visit www.drgdds.com. You can also follow Dr. G’s holistic approach to dentistry on Twitter and Facebook.
Straight teeth, clean teeth, healthy teeth and white teeth are all key ingredients to the noteworthy smiles of those who have enjoyed dental smile makeovers. While more and more television and big-screen personalities are showing their upgraded pearly whites for audiences, regular citizens are quickly following suit. Beautiful smiles are no longer considered a luxury, but a matter of taking advantage of new dental technology that over time has become more affordable.
Today, teeth whitening is easier and less expensive than it was just a few years ago. It’s true that over-the-counter products are the least expensive and have a certain level of results, but teeth whitening systems done at the dentist’s office often are usually faster, better and longer lasting.
For example, Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky is a general and cosmetic dentist in Millburn, New Jersey. He offers the ZOOM Whitening treatment, and is currently charging patients only $450 instead of the standard fee of $650.
In addition to teeth whitening, Dr. Gashinsky and other dentists offer patients Invisalign braces, porcelain veneers, zirconia and titanium dental implants, tooth bonding, bridges, crowns and when necessary, dentures.
The first step in getting a smile makeover is to choose a dentist with a good reputation. You can find a good dentist by word of mouth or even by doing a Google search in your region or city.
To find out more about Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky and his Dr. G dental practice, visit www.drgdds.com. You can also follow Dr. G’s holistic approach to dentistry on Twitter and Facebook.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Should I See a Holistic Dentist?
You’ve been hearing about holistic dentistry, and may have even considered going to see a specific dentist who has a holistic approach. Still, you’re wondering if you need to see a general dentist, a cosmetic dentist or a holistic one.
Dentists with holistic approaches are specialists, but also have skills in general and/or cosmetic dentistry. They use many of the same procedures, but incorporate holistic methods and work from a holistic philosophy. Many dentists with a holistic approach live a holistic lifestyle. And, since holistic dentistry is a way of being, the entire dental staff is usually prone to living holistically at home.
In general, holistic practitioners are those who consider the mind, body and spirit as a whole in their work. There’s holistic physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and others who look at the causes of physical and mental problems, not just the symptoms.
When it comes to a holistic approach, dentists combine modern science and state-of-the-art dental techniques with other healing therapies. The goal is to care about the overall wellness of the person, not just deal with the symptoms of unhealthy gums and teeth.
Holistic dentistry is also referred to as biological dentistry or biocompatible dentistry. Those who practice the holistic dental approach treat the teeth and gums in conjunction with the rest of the body.
Patients who prefer holistic dentistry appreciate that holistic dentists care about their overall wellness, and have developed procedures and systems that protect patients from harmful radiations and toxins.
For more information about the holistic approach to dentistry, contact Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS, a Millburn, New Jersey holistic dentist at the Dr.G website: www.DrGDDS.com. You can also follow Dr. G on Twitter.
Dentists with holistic approaches are specialists, but also have skills in general and/or cosmetic dentistry. They use many of the same procedures, but incorporate holistic methods and work from a holistic philosophy. Many dentists with a holistic approach live a holistic lifestyle. And, since holistic dentistry is a way of being, the entire dental staff is usually prone to living holistically at home.
In general, holistic practitioners are those who consider the mind, body and spirit as a whole in their work. There’s holistic physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and others who look at the causes of physical and mental problems, not just the symptoms.
When it comes to a holistic approach, dentists combine modern science and state-of-the-art dental techniques with other healing therapies. The goal is to care about the overall wellness of the person, not just deal with the symptoms of unhealthy gums and teeth.
Holistic dentistry is also referred to as biological dentistry or biocompatible dentistry. Those who practice the holistic dental approach treat the teeth and gums in conjunction with the rest of the body.
Patients who prefer holistic dentistry appreciate that holistic dentists care about their overall wellness, and have developed procedures and systems that protect patients from harmful radiations and toxins.
For more information about the holistic approach to dentistry, contact Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS, a Millburn, New Jersey holistic dentist at the Dr.G website: www.DrGDDS.com. You can also follow Dr. G on Twitter.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Zirconia Dental Implants: An Alternative to Titanium
Dental implants have been used in restorative dentistry for the past three decades. Patients choose this surgical procedure for its cosmetic and functional benefits. The top three reasons people opt for dental implants include the replacement of one or more teeth, support for a bridge (eliminating the need for a removable partial denture) and for the support, security and comfort of a denture.
For years, titanium was the preferred metal used to manufacture dental implants based on its proven compatibility, high strength-to-weight ratio and 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 safer and stronger than its predecessor. Studies also show that zirconia dental implants retain less plaque and calculus than titanium, which promotes healthier gums.
Since Zirconia is classified as a ceramic and does not conduct electricity, it has no negative effects on meridian energy pathways. Research shows that the human immune system does not react to zirconia, which is a major benefit.
According to Wikipedia, a popular online dictionary, zirconia (Zr02) is the dioxide of zicondium, a metal close to titanium in the periodic table and with similar biocompatibility properties. While its shape is similar to titanium implants, zirconia offers tooth-like color, which makes it more aesthetically and cosmetically pleasing to patients. The use of zirconia in dental implants eliminates the corrosive by-products of titanium, which can disseminate throughout the body. It also removes the possibility of getting dark lines around the gum, which is often the case with titanium dental implants.
Holistic dental practitioners and implantologists such as Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS, a Millburn, New Jersey dentist, are moving toward the high-performance special ceramics as part of an overall holistic approach to dentistry. “Many patients have delayed getting dental implants because of the potential health hazards related to implanting titanium into bone,” explained Dr. Gashinsky. “Now that zirconia is being offered, these same patients are feeling much more enthusiastic about getting dental implants.”
Zirconian implants are a fairly new trend in holistic dentistry, although they were developed and approved of several years ago. Dr. Gashinsky – also known as Dr. G – is currently using Z-Systems Z-Look3 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. The one-piece design reduces the possibility of bone loss.
Only qualified users have access to the Z-Look3 dental implants. For example, dentists and implantologists must have experience and receive initial and ongoing training through Z-Systems. During the training, dental professionals learn from and with their colleagues to better understand the zirconia dental implant process and to become experts in performing dental implant surgery.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky is currently using Z-Systems dental implants in his Millburn, New Jersey dental practice. For more information, visit www.drgdds.com, or follow Dr. G on Twitter at www.twitter.com/drgdds and on Facebook.
For years, titanium was the preferred metal used to manufacture dental implants based on its proven compatibility, high strength-to-weight ratio and 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 safer and stronger than its predecessor. Studies also show that zirconia dental implants retain less plaque and calculus than titanium, which promotes healthier gums.
Since Zirconia is classified as a ceramic and does not conduct electricity, it has no negative effects on meridian energy pathways. Research shows that the human immune system does not react to zirconia, which is a major benefit.
According to Wikipedia, a popular online dictionary, zirconia (Zr02) is the dioxide of zicondium, a metal close to titanium in the periodic table and with similar biocompatibility properties. While its shape is similar to titanium implants, zirconia offers tooth-like color, which makes it more aesthetically and cosmetically pleasing to patients. The use of zirconia in dental implants eliminates the corrosive by-products of titanium, which can disseminate throughout the body. It also removes the possibility of getting dark lines around the gum, which is often the case with titanium dental implants.
Holistic dental practitioners and implantologists such as Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS, a Millburn, New Jersey dentist, are moving toward the high-performance special ceramics as part of an overall holistic approach to dentistry. “Many patients have delayed getting dental implants because of the potential health hazards related to implanting titanium into bone,” explained Dr. Gashinsky. “Now that zirconia is being offered, these same patients are feeling much more enthusiastic about getting dental implants.”
Zirconian implants are a fairly new trend in holistic dentistry, although they were developed and approved of several years ago. Dr. Gashinsky – also known as Dr. G – is currently using Z-Systems Z-Look3 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. The one-piece design reduces the possibility of bone loss.
Only qualified users have access to the Z-Look3 dental implants. For example, dentists and implantologists must have experience and receive initial and ongoing training through Z-Systems. During the training, dental professionals learn from and with their colleagues to better understand the zirconia dental implant process and to become experts in performing dental implant surgery.
Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky is currently using Z-Systems dental implants in his Millburn, New Jersey dental practice. 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
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 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.
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.
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.
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