Over two decades ago implants changed the face of dentistry that is in the way we treat patients forever. Now we’re in the forefront of another tremendous breakthrough that of growing new teeth and reversing periodontal disease from our own cells!!!

As a dentist we have had three options for replacing one or more missing teeth, that of surgery (implants), a fixed bridge or a removable denture. We will soon have a fourth, more natural alternative to replacing lost teeth as well as treating other dental diseases.

80% of the population has been exposed to cold sores or fever blisters (clinically referred to as Recurrent Herpes Labialis), as discussed in a previous
e-newsletter on canker sores. However 99% of these individuals don’t know when they had their initial exposure with the virus. Though rare (1% of cases), the first clinical appearance can be an extremely virulent, possibly leading to a hospital stay. This rare episode is known as a “Primary Herpetic Stomatitis”.

There is a new (3) three-night home whitening material called Zoom! produced by an industry leader that our office has been using for the past few of months with very successful results. We would like to offer Zoom! to our valued patients at ½ fee ($300) to express our appreciation and to family members and friends. It makes for a great gift idea.

With child abductions and missing juveniles on the rise over the past few years, it’s reassuring to know that the worlds most comprehensive Child Identification Program(CHIP) is now coupled with President Bush’s “Amber Alert System”, greatly increasing successful recovery of lost or missing children. A child is reported missing every 41seconds according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

First and foremost we’ve initiated a digital x-ray system, where patient exposure is but 10% of conventional radiographs, that’s a 90% reduction in radiation.  In addition we’ve added digital photography. 

According to Dr. Sam Yankell in Dental Products Report, Apr.2003, subjects using powered toothbrushes in controlled studies achieved significantly superior results over manual brushing.

 I would like to share some recent research correlating medicine with dentistry. There have been numerous medical and dental publications relating periodontal and coronary artery diseases (CAD) also known as myocardial infarction or heart attack.

Canker sores (clinically referred to as Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis) afflict some 80% of the population. They usually manifest themselves as small white, painful lesions on the side or underneath the tongue (floor of the mouth), on the soft palate, tonsils or in the fold between the cheek and teeth.