Make
Visiting your Dentist a Walk in the Park – Literally
By
Dr. Anna Chukhman
Next
time you’re anxious about being in the dentist’s chair, try
visualizing yourself taking a leisurely stroll in a peaceful park.
Or picture yourself relaxing on a warm beach. Or think of happy
things like cute and fuzzy bunnies. more...
Do
Whitening Toothpastes Work?
By
Dr. Anna Chukhman
Americans
spend nearly $1.5 billion on toothpaste every year. Recently more
and more toothpastes that claim to whiten teeth are being
introduced to the market, generating sales of $615 million a year.
Toothpaste manufacturers are keeping up with the “white hot”
trend of in-office tooth bleaching, but can they keep up with the
results of professional bleaching? more...
Caring
for Your Infant's Teeth
By
Dr. Anna Chukhman
Last
month, we discussed the effects pregnancy has on your teeth. Now
we'll turn our attention to the oral care of your little bundle of
joy. Although you'll have lots to learn about taking care of your
infant - everything from the right formula to the perfect bedtime
procedure - your infant's gums and soon-to-emerge teeth will
become part of your parental concern as well. more...
Your
Aching Jaw
By
Dr. Anna Chukhman
More
than fifteen percent of American adults suffer from chronic facial
pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear,
tenderness of the jaw, clicking or popping noises when opening the
mouth, or even headaches and neck aches. My advice is not
"grin and bear it," but "go and see your
dentist!" more...
Oral
Cancer: The Importance of Early Detection
By
Dr. Anna Chukhman
Some
cancers are more highly publicized than others. Because of
outstanding fundraising efforts and media attention, most of us
are aware of the threats of breast cancer, skin cancer, and more
recently, colon cancer. Currently only half of all patients
diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years. That's a
startling statistic. Though you may not know much about oral
cancer, your dentist does. more...
Bridging
the Gap with Implants and More
By
Dr. Anna Chukhman
When we
were young, we couldn't wait to lose our theeth and see what the
Tooth Fairy left us in exchange. As adults, we can't muster up the
same enthusiasm for a missing tooth. When a tooth is lost due to a
trauma, decay or gum disease, not only may it discourage you from
smiling, it may impair your mouth's function, especially chewing
or speaking. Luckily, advances in dental science have provided
several options to replace those missing teeth and restore your
smile. more...
Diabetics:
Watch your Mouths!
By
Dr. Anna Chukhman, DDS
Being
diabetic has its shares of challenges. You have to test your
blood, pay close attention to your diet, deal with issues like
neuropathy, maybe even give yourself a shot several times a day.
You probably don't want to add anything else to your list of
health concerns, but diabetics do need to watch their mouths,
literally. more...
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