When sharks lose a tooth, another erupts.
It’s a great thing for a predator that relies on its teeth to make a living,” says Ellen Pikitch, of the Institute for Ocean Conservation Science at the Stony Brook University School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. The record-holder is probably the sand tiger shark which can produce 40,000 teeth over a lifetime – assuming it lives that long, a problem in these days of over-fishing. She maintains that sharks play a pivotal role in our ocean ecosystem and it’s not ok to kill them for food or sport or just because people think sharks are dangerous killers. Take away sharks, she says, and we end up compromising the ocean’s immune system. Her office displays handcarved wooden sharks with authentic teeth and the jawbone of a bronze whaler shark – one of the confirmed handful of people-eaters. (Wouldn’t I love one of these for my Long Island dental office!)download ant bully the dvdrip home alone divx download

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A new study shows that pregnant women can safely undergo essential dental treatment and receive local anesthesia at 13 to 21 weeks’ gestation. Obstetricians generally consider dental care safe for pregnant women but supporting clinical trial evidence had been lacking. To address this issue, researchers at the U. of Minnesota School of Dentistry compared safety outcomes from a trial in which pregnant women received scaling and root planning (deep cleaning) and essential dental treatment. The women’s medical records were reviewed to monitor for adverse reactions. The results of the study showed that periodontal treatment, essential dental treatment and use of local anesthetics were not associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes. So if you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, it’s a good time to visit my Long Island dental office for an examination and tooth cleaning.

During pregnancy, the body’s hormone levels rise considerably. Gingivitis, especially common during the second to eighth months of pregnancy, may cause red, puffy or tender gums that tend to bleed when brushed. This sensitivity is an exaggerated response to plaque and is caused by an increased level of progesterone in the system. We may recommend more frequent cleanings during the second trimester or early third trimester to help you avoid problems.

It’s especially important to maintain good oral health during pregnancy. Studies indicate that pregnant women who have severe periodontal (gum) disease may be at increased risk for pre-term delivery, which in turn increases the risk of having a low-birthweight baby.

If you are planning a pregnancy, be sure to schedule a dental checkup. If you are pregnant, don’t forget to continue your regular dental visits, and call our Long Island Dental office if you notice any changes in your mouth during your pregnancy.

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You may have heard recent news reports about lead in dental crowns made in overseas Chinese laboratories. Previously most Americans had given little thought to where their dental restorations were being made - but now patients are asking questions.

The new global economy is changing everything, and that includes the dental profession… or SOME of the dental profession. Cheap overseas labor and shrinking profit margins have forced some dentists to outsource their laboratory work to foreign laboratories. These dentists are typically those who participate in low-fee “managed care” insurance programs such as HMOs. When a dentist signs a contract with these plans, he or she must agree to the insurance company’s fee schedule, which is typically 50% or even LESS than their normal fees. But to remain in business, corners MUST be cut if these dentists are reducing their fees by 50% or more. One way to lower expenses is by sending laboratory work to China.

Always check where your dental restorations are being made. Remember that, “The bitterness of poor quality is remembered long after the sweetness of low price has faded from memory.” In the case of lead-contaminated dental crowns, poor quality may have negative effects on your health.

In my Long Island dental office I use only American laboratories that do not outsource and which follow strict quality standards. We use certified, high-quality materials and laboratories - only the best for our dental patients!

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Two prospective patients came into my Long Island dental office recently with the same emergency situation. Both were edentulous (no teeth) and were wearing old, ill-fitting dentures. Their dentures were loose, they had trouble eating foods they would have liked, their faces had that sunken-in look and they were in constant pain.

Their previous dentists recommended implants to stabilize the dentures. The problem was that as they were both retired and on fixed incomes they could not afford implants. What to do? Yes, the best implants are a wonderful service and have revolutionized what we can do to improve lives. I love implants! But due to the laboratory and materials costs involved, they are expensive.

My approach is different from most other dentists. I make new, custom-fitted dentures for the patient and tell them that if the new denture doesn’t fit and function well, we can then add implants. My experience is that the denture patient does very well with the new dentures and rarely decides to go ahead with the implants. Implants are always an option but they don’t have to be the first option. I believe that patients like these can be well served with the best dentures.home alone 3 movie downloadfree redlineoscar dvdripconfessions of a dangerous mind free download

“A child can’t learn when he or she has a toothache,”
says Amy Paulin, a Democratic state Assemblywoman from Westchester County. Thus she was instrumental in passage of a new state law that requires school districts across New York State to ask parents to take their children for a dental examination before they begin school.

The new law is effective for the 2008-09 school year and families will be asked to voluntarily present a dental health certificate when a child enters pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or first grade in public school. The certificate must contain a report of a comprehensive dental examination performed on the child.

The law will only require schools to request parents take their children for a dental check-up twice in elementary school and twice in the secondary grades. There is no requirement that families do so. There is also no requirement that school districts follow up with families who do not turn in dental health certificates.

A dental examination assesses untreated dental disease and addresses good oral health, all of which can affect a child’s performance in school. Hopefully the new law will raise awareness about dental health and encourage regular dental care. The new law with its voluntary compliance is the first step to better dental health for all of our children - so call my Long Island office today to schedule your child’s dental checkup!meltdown free download changing lanes free hostel divx downloaddivx blown away

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When they were a year old, I gave the twins their first toothbrushes - green for Rehaan and yellow for Naseem. They each gleefully grabbed their brush, stuck it in their mouth and started brushing. It looked like they knew what they were doing! Maybe they liked the feel of the bristles against their teeth. In any case, hopefully they were accomplishing something. My hope was that they were establishing a habit. Their parents were concerned that they would swallow the toothpaste, but I told them that they really did not have to put any toothpaste on the brush or just a speck if they really wanted to. The brushing action alone was enough to clean the teeth.

Parents should assist the brushing until the child is old enough to accomplish the task without supervision. Parents or caregivers should use a piece of gauze to regularly clean the infant teeth as soon as they erupt. It’s also a good idea to introduce a young child to floss so they get into the habit of cleaning in between the teeth. And don’t forget a healthy diet and regular twice yearly visits to my East Setauket, Long Island dental office.