http://www.yoursmilemiami.com Biscayne Dental Group Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:45:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Julio E. Hernandez, D.M.D. presented a “What does your smile say about you ?” session during Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer. In Spanish. From Julio E. Hernandez at Hablando De La Salud De La Mujer Share This http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/11/julio-e-hernandez-at-hablando-de-la-salud-de-la-mujer/ In the last five years, an amazing new protocol helping people to be comfortable during dental procedures has been developed. In fact, it is being marketed as "sleep dentistry" in many places, even though that is really a misnomer. Using the drug, Triazolam, often in only a single dose, we ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/11/new-vistas-for-the-frightened-dental-patient/ A common type of orthodontic problem seen in our office is some type of a protrusion [the upper teeth are markedly forward of the lower teeth]. In most situations the protrusion is accompanied by other problems ranging from crowding to excessive spacing. The patient could also have an open bite ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/11/protrusions-point-me-in-the-right-direction/ While the enamel [outside covering of the crown of a tooth] is the hardest substance in the human body, undue stress on your teeth may cause them to crack. Causes include chewing hard foods [such as a popcorn kernel], biting on ice cubes, biting on a hard object such as ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/11/its-not-what-its-cracked-up-to-be/ Sleep and exercise are proven stress relievers and help promote health. But, over 90 million Americans don't get a good night's sleep, and many find difficulty developing daily exercise routines. People are constantly seeking new products and looking for more ways to become energized. Many athletes, weekend warriors, business people ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/11/energy-drinks-healthy-or-not/ Dental emergencies may be categorized as toothaches, injuries or broken appliances. • Toothache If a toothache develops, using a brush and floss, clean the suspected area. Rinse with warm salt water. Do not place an aspirin on the gums or tooth [this may cause a burn]. Apply a cold compress ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/11/handling-dental-emergencies/ Xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and taste like sugar. It is found naturally and can be extracted from birch, raspberries, plums, corn and mushrooms. Technically it is not a sugar but a sugar alcohol that is sometimes called wood sugar or birch sugar. Our bodies produce up ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/11/xylitol-the-tooth-friendly-sweetener/ Unlike men, women are unique in that they go through different stages throughout their life determined by hormonal fluctuations. These stages can be summarized as: puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. The ages at which these stages occur can also be categorized by a females mating ritual. ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/11/women%e2%80%99s-issues-affecting-dental-health-beauty/ There are 2 kinds or erosion that affects the teeth: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic erosion results from stomach acids during episodes of gastric reflux or bulimia. Extrinsic erosion results from eating and drinking highly acidic foods and drinks. Acidic foods and drinks can cause ph levels to decline ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/09/the-effects-of-acid-erosion-on-your-smile/ A new study in the Journal of Oral Implantology suggests that implants are 98% successful and cause little or no bone loss. The study was done reviewing 60 patient charts receiving 267 implants in 2 private practices in Israel and Germany. The average follow up time was 7.5 ... http://www.yoursmilemiami.com/2008/09/98-success-rate-for-implants/