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.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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