Wednesday, December 9, 2009

More Controversy on Fillings Mercury Content

According to an article on the Science Daily website, old fillings do not appear to have the toxic compound that new fillings do. The article goes on to state that "the surfaces of metal fillings seem to lose up to 95 percent of their mercury over time. Loss of potentially toxic mercury from amalgam may be due to evaporation, exposure to some kinds of dental hygiene products, exposure to certain foods, or other factors." Curiously, the possibility of ingestion is not listed as a factor. One would think that mercury would be ingested before it would evaporate. Read the article, draw your own conclusions.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Red Wine's Oral Health Benefits

Red wine has been linked to fighting oral bacteria responsible for tooth decay.

Read all about it here.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Dental Erosion

Dental erosion can occur by ingesting certain drinks, as this article explains.

If you are concerned about dental erosion, speak with you dentist or hygienist on your next visit.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Importance of Good Hygiene Revisited

As we have mentioned time and time again, the importance of good oral hygiene goes beyond having a healthy mouth.

Periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease, is linked to other serious health risks.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

The Gum Disease-Heart Health Connection | StopAgingNow.com

Here is another that details why perio maintenance and oral health can help keep your ticker ticking!


The Gum Disease-Heart Health Connection | StopAgingNow.com

Friday, April 24, 2009

Mouth Hygiene Saves Lives

Many of us have seen loved ones hospitalized and put on a respirator. Some nurses have found that maintaining an oral hygiene regimen, even on unconscious patients, decreases the risk of common infections that may be fatal.

Mouth Hygiene Saves Lives

Friday, March 13, 2009

Celebs ZOOM!

"American Idol's" Paula Abdul and "Dancing With The Stars'" Mario Lopez "Get Zoomed" for the Oscars - MSNBC Wire Services - msnbc.com

This is the in-office whitening system we use! The results we see are worthy of an Academy Award! ;)

Monday, March 2, 2009

Tooth Fairy Makes Cutbacks During Recession

Delta Dental of Minnesota Announces 2009 Tooth Fairy Poll(SM) Results - MarketWatch

Looks like the kids in Minnesota are feeling the crunch of the recession. The preceding link is to an article that states the amount a child gets for a tooth from the tooth fairy has plummeted in that state by a whopping 23%! I wish my 401K was down only 23% over the last year.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Belfast/Camden - THUMBSUCKING AND YOUR CHILD'S DENTAL HEALTH - Health & Wellness - VillageSoup

Dr D'Aleo cautions many parents with young children on the future problems that can arise from thumbsucking. The following article lists the problems, as well as ways to break the habit.

Belfast/Camden - THUMBSUCKING AND YOUR CHILD'S DENTAL HEALTH - Health & Wellness - VillageSoup

News: Childhood chicken pox could affect oral health years later. Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News - Biotechnology from Bench to Business

Had chickenpox as a kid? Read how this can have an affect on your oral health today!

News: Childhood chicken pox could affect oral health years later. Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News - Biotechnology from Bench to Business

Dental Office Magazine Articles - Genetic discovery could lead to advances in dental treatment

Dental Office Magazine Articles - Genetic discovery could lead to advances in dental treatment

Wouldn't it be terrific if you could replace eroded or damaged tooth enamel? The technology may be on the horizon!

When medical care strains your wallet -- chicagotribune.com

When medical care strains your wallet -- chicagotribune.com

Dr. D'Aleo, and the ADA, recommend checkups twice per year. Given the current economic recession, she is allowing her patients to make the decision on whether or not to take check-up x-rays every six months. Yearly x-rays may suffice when trying to keep check-up costs to a minimum.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Our New Location

Sorry for the blog absence, but we were in the process of having a new office constructed and the project consumed most of our waking hours.

We started business operation in our new Hewlett location on Inauguration Day 2009. It seemed like an appropriate date. Nanda, Ria, Jess, and I have all been enjoying working in the new place. It has a very good "feel' to it. More thrilling perhaps, is seeing some of the reactions of our patients, as they come through the door and see what we have built for them.

It may sound odd, when I say that the office was built for our patients, but I will try to illustrate how that is the case. We have added an additional operatory. More operatories translates to shorter waiting times when our patients come in for procedures. We have invested in some of the most current technology available. Improved technology gives Dr. D'Aleo better tools and resources to make diagnoses and perform procedures. Even the color scheme we chose was designed with soothing earth tones, to help instill a feel of nature and tranquility in an environment where anxiety may exist for some of you. To keep you occupied while waiting, we offer digital quality movies in the waiting area, and will also accommodate patients who are having lengthy procedures with the same in the dental chair.

I look forward to seeing you at your next visit.