Screening for oral cancer is conducted every six months during your teeth cleaning appointment at our office. We look at the lips, cheeks, gums, tongue, under the tongue, and at the back of the mouth for any white or red changes. This routine examination is done regularly and at no charge when paired with your regular dental exam. If something unusual is detected visually, it will prompt further examination.
Early detection and treatment may well be the key to a complete recovery. If you have any questions, please let us know, Dr. Jalbout will provide you with the best possible care.
For further reading, please refer to:
http://www.cancer.gov/types/head-and-neck
Gum disease is the most under-diagnosed disease affecting the teeth. The primary reasons is that like high blood pressure, often there are no symptoms. Gum disease can still be present when pain isn't.
Some of the subtle symptoms of gum disease include bleeding gums when brushing and flossing, loose teeth, and receding gums.
Gum disease can be divided in two categories: the first is inflammation of the gums around the teeth (gingivitis) and the second is a loss of the bone which supports the teeth most often accompanied by inflammation of the gums.
At Making You Smile we are committed to prevention of gum disease through comprehensive dental exam and diagnosis, patient education and thorough treatment and prevention plan.
How do my snacking habits affect my risk for cavities?
In the same way that a diet rich in unhealthy fats increases your risk of heart disease, frequently snaking on fermentable carbohydrates increases your risk of caries disease. It is important to understand the relationship between snacking and caries to take action to lower your risk for future caries. At Making You Smile NYC we call that Caries Diet Counselling.
As we mentioned in previous blogs, fermentable carbohydrates are used by bacteria in our mouth to produce acids that melt the tooth, thus making a cavity. Caries Diet Counselling focuses on reducing the amount and duration that fermentable carbohydrates are present in our mouth thus starving the bacteria and subsequently their production of acids.
The most important factors are:
Cariogenic Foods
Non Cariogenic Foods
At Making You Smile NYC, everyone gets a Caries Diet Counselling to identify daily snacking habit harmful to your teeth. Our goal is a cavity-free future for your teeth.
While you sleep and rest, your teeth should get some rest too!
I have clients from all walks of life, but I often make the same observation with those in the corporate world: flattened enamel tooth cusps and sore jaws. The stress of their "Big City Jobs" cause them to grind their teeth at night.
I've joked that when one moves into a high power position in NY, the negotiations should include a coupon for a fully covered nightguard at the dentist of their choice. Or, it should be part of a Welcome to NY basket given to all new residents at the tollbooth at all the river crossings!
Apparently, New Yorkers (native or otherwise) exhibit more loss of tooth structure during the night than average.
A recent New York Magazine article backs up my observations.
http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/12/grinding-your-teeth.html
You only get one set of adult teeth. Gotta make them last any way you can!
Many of our patients buy expensive over-the-counter fluoride mouthwash. We applaud them for their healthy habits, but we have a tip that will leave their wallet and teeth feeling happy!
Changing up the brushing routine
Most of us brush our teeth and rinse our mouths out with water, but what if we left the faucets off? Over the counter fluoride toothpaste much more fluoride than its mouthwash counterpart.
So what's the deal?
Here is a tip that can save you time and money:
After brushing your teeth for 2 minutes spit out the excess tooth paste and DO NOT rinse with water, drink or eat for an hour. This way you will maximize on the fluoride in the toothpaste and save you time and money on using a fluoride mouthwash.
You'll get the most of your fluoride toothpaste, and the earth will thank you for leaving the faucet off and saving water!
We do note however, that children should rinse after brushing until the age of 16.
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/colgates-super-bowl-ad-is-a-haunting-reminder-of-w/
Dental implants are the long-term replacement of missing teeth without the destruction of the adjacent natural teeth.
Why choose Dental Implants?
They restore your smile and chewing capacity to that of your natural teeth.
Dental implants are a replacement of the root: the part of the natural tooth that lies beneath the gums. They are similar to the natural root in that the implant is anchored directly into our jaw bone. This provides the foundation to attach a natural-looking ceramic replacement of your tooth.
Dental implants will allow you to restore your smile and chewing capacity to that of your natural teeth. A dental implant is the most functional, most long lasting, and most cost-effective replacement of missing teeth.
At Making You Smile, we'll provide you with the entire range of options and procedure related to replacing your missing teeth with dental implants. We have the experience and expertise to walk you through our comprehensive cosmetic analysis of your entire mouth.
"What is a Dental Implant?" is the first article in a series that answers your questions about dental implants as a permanent solution for replacing severely damaged and missing teeth.
Do you have questions about dental implants and cosmetic dental procedures? Please do not hesitate to contact us to assess your dental implant options or book an appointment on ZocDoc.
Dental cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are by far the most common oral disease affecting the hard structure of the tooth. Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
What are cavities?
Cavities are the melting of the hard outer layer of the tooth leading to a hole in that tooth.
What causes cavities?
Bacteria in our mouth feed on the carbohydrates in our diet. These bacteria produce acids which attack the tooth’s hard structure and cause it to erode.
Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
How can we prevent cavity formation?
There are three strategies we can use:
How do we determine which strategy is best for you?
Depending on each individual "risk profile", we choose the strategy that has the best chance of reducing cavities in the future. We call this process "Caries Management By Risk Assessment". To read more about caries management, see our posts on CAMBRA.
Are cavities transmissible?
Cavities aren't contagious, but bacteria is. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria are most often transferred to our mouths as babies from our caregivers. Studies have shown, however, that if we can delay the process and keep the bacteria from babies in the first two years of life, we can significantly reduce the risk of future cavities. We will post more on early prevention and infant dental care in the future.
At Making You Smile we are committed to cavity prevention and each of our patients is presented with a prevention plan that fits their particular needs. Call and book your appointment today. 1-646 484-0197
Dental cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are by far the most common oral disease affecting the hard structure of the tooth. Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
What are cavities?
Cavities are the melting of the hard outer layer of the tooth leading to a hole in that tooth.
What causes cavities?
Bacteria in our mouth feed on the carbohydrates in our diet. These bacteria produce acids which attack the tooth’s hard structure and cause it to erode.
Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
How can we prevent cavity formation?
There are three strategies we can use:
How do we determine which strategy is best for you?
Depending on each individual "risk profile", we choose the strategy that has the best chance of reducing cavities in the future. We call this process "Caries Management By Risk Assessment". To read more about caries management, see our posts on CAMBRA.
Are cavities transmissible?
Cavities aren't contagious, but bacteria is. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria are most often transferred to our mouths as babies from our caregivers. Studies have shown, however, that if we can delay the process and keep the bacteria from babies in the first two years of life, we can significantly reduce the risk of future cavities. We will post more on early prevention and infant dental care in the future.
At Making You Smile we are committed to cavity prevention and each of our patients is presented with a prevention plan that fits their particular needs. Call and book your appointment today. 1-646 484-0197
Dental cavities, also known as caries or tooth decay, are by far the most common oral disease affecting the hard structure of the tooth. Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
What are cavities?
Cavities are the melting of the hard outer layer of the tooth leading to a hole in that tooth.
What causes cavities?
Bacteria in our mouth feed on the carbohydrates in our diet. These bacteria produce acids which attack the tooth’s hard structure and cause it to erode.
Cavities are also the most preventable dental disease.
How can we prevent cavity formation?
There are three strategies we can use:
How do we determine which strategy is best for you?
Depending on each individual "risk profile", we choose the strategy that has the best chance of reducing cavities in the future. We call this process "Caries Management By Risk Assessment". To read more about caries management, see our posts on CAMBRA.
Are cavities transmissible?
Cavities aren't contagious, but bacteria is. Cavities are caused by bacteria in the mouth. These bacteria are most often transferred to our mouths as babies from our caregivers. Studies have shown, however, that if we can delay the process and keep the bacteria from babies in the first two years of life, we can significantly reduce the risk of future cavities. We will post more on early prevention and infant dental care in the future.
At Making You Smile we are committed to cavity prevention and each of our patients is presented with a prevention plan that fits their particular needs. Call and book your appointment today. 1-646 484-0197
In the previous post, we introduced you to CAMBRA, Caries Management by Risk Assessment, which evaluates the possibility of developing certain diseases in the future. Now we'll go into further detail on how it all works.
How is Caries Risk Assessment done?
We meet with patients and collect information about their dental history and current condition and make projections for future risk. Once we establish a risk level, we can develop and appropriate plan to reduce future risk.
Some of the information we collect for cavities includes:
The American Dental Association and the California Dental Association developed extensive lists of items to be evaluated. After we review of all the information, we determine the Risk Level as either Low, Moderate or High.
At Making You Smile, everyone gets a risk assessment for caries and a customized caries management plan for a future free of cavities.
Reduce your chance of developing cavities with a regular checkup at Making You Smile Cosmetic Dental Studio - call 1-646-484-0197 in Manhattan or book an appointment via ZocDoc.
