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Wednesday, April 30, 2008


Women Have Better Dental Habits

In a nationwide survey, from the American Dental Association, based on telephone interviews with 1,014 adults conducted in December 2003 it was found that:

  • 25% of those surveyed brush their teeth after every meal, reflecting a steady increase. In 2001, that number was 15%; in 2000, it was 18%; and in 1997, it was 12%.
  • One in five -- 19% -- brush their teeth once a day (almost the same percentage as previous years).
  • 53% brush their teeth twice a day -- a drop. In 2001, it was 60%, in 2000, it was 63%, and in 1996, it was 64%.
  • Women were more likely than men to brush teeth after every meal: 29% of women vs. 21% of men.
  • Men were more likely to brush just once a day: 25% of men vs. 13% of women.
  • Women were more likely to have a dentist than men: 89% of women vs. 75% of men.
  • As for daily dental floss use, 51% use it, up slightly from 48% in 1997.
Maybe it's time men started practicing oral hygiene. Are you a male that admittedly needs to start developing better oral hygiene habits? Start by visiting My Dentist USA today to get all the information you need for that sharper smile.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008


Healthy Weight, Better Gums?

Losing extra pounds, revving up physical activity, and eating nutritious foods may give you a new reason to smile.

Healthy teeth and gums are more common in active people who eat nutritiously and aren't overweight, a new study shows.

The study appears in the Journal of Periodontology. It was conducted by researchers including Nabil Bissada, DDS, chairman of the periodontics department at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine.

Read more of the article and find out exactly how a healthier diet can affect your gums on My Dentist USA.

Labels: articles, gum disease

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Monday, April 28, 2008


Cosmetic Dentistry Articles

Chances are you landed on this particular blog because you where searching for cosmetic dentistry articles. If so you're in luck because My Dentist USA is a host to several articles pertaining to popular cosmetic dentistry procedures like Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Bridges, Crowns, Dental Implants and much more. Many of the articles listed are written by the certified cosmetic dentists themselves, so you can be assured that you are receiving some of the best information out there.

Click here to view our list of cosmetic dentistry articles

If you can't find the information you're looking for in are articles section, be sure to check out our cosmetic dentistry FAQ page.

Labels: cosmetic dentist articles

2:09 PM

 


 

Friday, April 25, 2008


E-mailing Dentists is a snap at My Dentist USA

A recent CNN article discusses the problem faced with electronic communication between doctors and their patients. It was found that a fewer than a third of U.S. doctors use e-mail to communicate with patients, making it very frustrating for patients who wanted the convenience of e-mail for their non-urgent medical needs.

However, most studies have shown patients don't abuse e-mail. They generally don't bombard doctors with trivial messages, and e-mail exchanges may even help doctors' productivity and cut down on office visits.

With My Dentist USA it's easier than ever to email a doctor with a question or concern, it's just a click away.

Not only will you get an answer, in most cases you'll get a quick and very thorough answer from the doctor you email. Try it today. Visit My Dentist USA, find the best eye surgeon in your area and you too will find how easy it is to communicate with your doctor.

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Thursday, April 24, 2008


What is Dental Bonding used to repair?

Dental Bonding is used:

  • To repair decayed teeth (composite resins are used to fill cavities)
  • To repair chipped teeth
  • To repair cracked teeth
  • To improve the appearance of discolored teeth
  • Remove stains
  • To fill in gaps between your teeth
  • To change the shape of teeth
  • To protect a portion of the tooth's root that has been exposed when gums recede

Labels: Dental Bonding

10:48 AM

 


 

Wednesday, April 23, 2008


The Best Care is Preventative Care

When caring for your teeth, the most effective approach to good dental health is the preventive approach.
  • Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Ideally, brush after each meal and always before going to bed.
  • Brush your teeth properly. It is recommended to brush for a continuous 2 minutes.
  • Floss Daily.
  • Eat healthy - It makes a difference. Good balanced meals are always better for you than snacking. Stay away from candy and other sweets. If you indulge in a sweet, especially a sticky candy, always remember to brush your teeth as soon as possible.
  • Visit your dentist for check-ups regularly - This truly is the most important thing to do to ensure your oral health. Many people do not realize that no matter how much you brush or how much you floss, the only way to ensure long term oral health is to visit dentist.
And if you need to look for a dentist, look no further than My Dentist USA.

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10:44 AM

 


 

Tuesday, April 22, 2008


Mom's Dental Health Could Affect Baby's Birth

Pregnant women have extra incentive to brush, floss, and take good care of their teeth. Those simple steps could help their babies get a better start in life.

Bacteria in the mouth of the mother-to-be could influence the baby's birth weight and delivery date, says a new study. That's important because babies born prematurely and/or at a low birth weight are more vulnerable to health problems, disability, and even death.

Click here to read full article

Labels: Dental Health

3:20 PM

 


 

Monday, April 21, 2008


Never too late for braces and straight teeth

The truth is, it's never too late to get braces. In fact, if you're on the fence about getting braces but feel you're too old to get them, you might want to keep reading.

Now a days, adults make up nearly half of orthodontic patients. That's good news for those who feel like getting braces was a "kid" thing.

With advances in dental technology as well as medical breakthroughs braces have evolved over the years. Especially now with lightweight and cosmetically friendly options available.

Getting braces is more than just straight teeth. Teeth that have a cross bite, or are misaligned have an increased chance of getting plaque buildup, which can lead to an increased chance in getting periodontal and gum disease. And if you aren't chewing and digesting your food properly, it can lead to gastrointestinal problems.

Has the idea of getting braces crossed your mind? Maybe it's time you looked into it. My Dentist USA will help you find the perfect dentist and orthodontist for you to help you get started on the smiley, straight teeth you've always wanted.

Labels: braces, orthodontics

3:19 PM

 


 

Friday, April 18, 2008


My Dentist USA $500 Visa Gift Card

My Dentist USA regularly holds drawings for a $500 Visa Gift Card to help pay for that cosmetic dentistry procedure you've always wanted. Enrolling is easy. Simply click here to view and fill out the entry form. No purchase is necessary. You don't have to have a procedure done, or make an appointment with a dentist. Just fill out the form and if you win you will be notified by email.

Your name will not be used anywhere on this website without your written consent via email and of course your information will never be sold to any third party company, we hate spam ourselves and respect your privacy.

Fill out the form today on My Dentist USA for your chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card!

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Thursday, April 17, 2008


Welcome to My Dentist USA

At My Dentist USA, we care about which dentists we represent. You can be sure that only the most highly qualified, certified dentists who perform cosmetic dentistry procedures such as Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Dental Bridges, Bonding, Orthodontics and Dental Implants will be found in your area.

Let's face it, when it comes to your teeth, you only want to deal with a screened, highly-qualified dentist right? Who doesn't. Well, to make it easy for you, we provide you with the Cosmetic Dentist Locator; which you can use to search for and contact the top Cosmetic Dentists in your area!

While browsing My Dentist USA, not only will you have access to a ton of resources, you will find cosmetic dentistry articles written by our sponsoring certified cosmetic dentists. By searching our cosmetic dentistry FAQ and viewing before and after photos of actual cosmetic dentistry cases performed by our member dentists you'll find that you've come to the right place.

Find certified dentists anywhere from Sacramento to Houston to Manhattan, and everywhere in between. Also, visit our Cosmetic Dental Procedure Financing Page to learn more about the financing possibilities available to you, and be sure to enter our monthly drawing for a chance to help finance your Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure!


At My Dentist USA, we want you to be confident in the dentists you find on our site and to do that, we make sure that we provide you with the best information, resources and highly qualified certified dentists available.

Labels: articles, Cosmetic Dentistry Before and After Photos, cosmetic dentistry FAQ

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008


Clay Center, Kansas City and Overland Park Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Rick Hammel

Dr. Hammel's goal is to give you that smile you've always dreamed of. He has designed his practice for people like you, so that you and your family can get state of the art care from an office that cares.

Dr. Hammel uses the most advanced dental technology and state-of-the-art equipment to serve you and your family. Every year, Dr. Hammel continues his education with additional training on the latest in dentistry.

Click here to visit Dr. Hammel's Eye Surgery USA profile

Labels: Clay Center Cosmetic Dentist

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008


Periodontal Disease and Coronary Heart Disease

Researchers at Boston University found that periodontal disease is a risk factor for coronary heart disease in men less than 60 years old.

"This is the first study to find a significant association between chronic periodontitis and the risk of coronary heart disease, even after adjusting for important confounding factors," says Dr. Thomas Dietrich, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Research at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

The following factors were taken into account during the study; age, body mass index, smoking, alcohol intake, cholesterol and blood pressure with the men receiving medical and dental examinations every three years for up to 35 years.

So aside from your typical medical examinations, the state of your oral health care can also be an excellent indicator of your overall general health as well as a sign for how your heart is doing. Not sure how your teeth and gums add up? Visit My Dentist USA and find the best dentist near you.

Labels: Dental Health, periodontal disease

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Monday, April 14, 2008


Cosmetic Dentistry Can Put to Rest all Your Smiling Despair!

Cosmetic dentistry is a simple means to change your looks. Cosmetic dentistry is the dental procedure where the primary focus of the dentist is on the alteration and look of the oral cavity of the person, rather than the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. Your smile is the best feature a person can have, and nothing should hold back a person from smiling broadly. Even the simplest of cosmetic dentistry procedure can dramatically alter your looks and change the way you look at the world and the world looks at you.

Cosmetic dentistry is immensely popular among the public these days. In the present days, more than ever before, people are more conscious about the way they look and present themselves to the world. Cosmetic dentists are very much in demand. There are many cosmetic dentists available who can treat your condition and give your favorable results. However you must make a conscious effort to search the dentist who is well equipped to give you good result.

Click here for more information on cosmetic dentisity

Labels: cosmetic dentistry

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Friday, April 11, 2008


Have a lip piercing? You might get receding gums.

People who go in for a lip piercing may get more than they bargained for. Besides attracting attention, they could also wind up with receding gums.

Lip piercing can lead to receding gums and may make the problem worse, say researchers from Ohio State University.

They compared the gums of 29 young adults with pierced lips to those of 29 with unpierced lips. All participants were about 22 years old, and roughly half were women.

About 41% of those with pierced lips had receding gums. That's much higher than the 7% rate seen in those with unpierced lips.

Read more of this article on My Dentist USA, the source for finding a cosmetic dentist near you.

Labels: articles, gum disease

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Thursday, April 10, 2008


What types of Veneers are there?

1. Porcelain Veneers: Porcelain veneers are a very thin porcelain material that is applied to your tooth. This procedure requires at least two (probably three) visits to the dentist and also a dental laboratory to construct your veneers. Some of your tooth is shaved off, so the veneers can fit properly.

2. Lumineer Porcelain Veneers: Lumineer porcelain veneers are rather new to the market and made from Cerinate porcelain.

Cerinate is a thinner type of porcelain than the porcelain used in standard veneers. Lumineer porcelain veneers are as thin as a contact lense. This is great for you because very little and sometimes no tooth reduction is required. Like porcelain veneers, lumineers also require at least two visits to your cosmetic dentist.

3. Composite Veneers: Composite veneers is a procedure which involves applying composite resin substance directly to your tooth's surface. It can be fashioned by your cosmetic dentist for your desired shape of the tooth. The are also known as direct veneers.

Labels: Dental Veneers

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Wednesday, April 9, 2008


Preventative Dentistry

Dr. Miyasaki recommends that certain procedures be performed at regular dental visits as part of your proper dental hygiene. This preventative dentistry prevents problems before they start, corrects routine problems before they worsen, and identifies serious oral problems so they can be properly treated.


Procedures such as:

Cleaning
Dental Exams
Polishing
Scaling
X-Rays

Can be extremely effective in preventing serious problems from occurring. Visit Dr. Miyasaki on My Dentist USA today and get started on your preventative dentistry.

Labels: articles, Dr. Michael Miyasaki, preventative dentistry

3:11 PM

 


 

Tuesday, April 8, 2008


Valdosta Cosmetic Dentist, J Brad Bynum, DMD

Discover the wonders of cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Brad Bynum

One of the first things people notice is your smile. If chipped, stained, or crooked teeth are "hiding" the real you, it's time for a smile make over with J Brad Bynum, DMD.

A beautiful smile can brighten your life every day, professionally and socially. And unlike plastic surgery, cosmetic dentistry isn't a major operation. Imagine coming in for a single appointment or two with Dr. Bynum, and emerging with the smile you've always wanted.

Click here to visit Dr. Bynum's My Dentist USA profile

Labels: Valdosta Cosmetic Dentist

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Monday, April 7, 2008


Pros and Cons of Dental Bridges

Pros of Dental Bridges:

  • Restore your smile, very natural in appearance.
  • Restore your ability to properly chew and speak.
  • Distribute your bite properly by replacing missing teeth.
  • Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
  • Can last 5-7 years and sometimes longer. If you practice good oral hygiene, it is usual that you will see a longer life span of your fixed bridge.
  • Only requires 2 visits to your cosmetic dentist.

Cons of Dental Bridges:

  • Teeth are typically sensitive to very hot or very cold temperatures for about one month after the procedure.
  • If you do not practice good oral hygiene, you can gather bacteria and have both teeth and gums infection.

Labels: Dental Bridges

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Friday, April 4, 2008


Three Things to Consider When Considering Veneers

One of today's hottest beauty accessories is a dazzling Hollywood-style smile. What was once considered a luxury for the rich and famous is now a reality for people from all walks of life looking to enhance their appearance with brighter, more beautiful teeth. After simple whitening, veneers are today's most popular choice for a smile makeover.

Fast, easy and versatile, veneers cover the front surface and biting edge of a tooth and can give you a straighter, whiter smile. What used to be a long, complicated process requiring multiple visits and long hours in the dentist chair is now a remarkably easy and comfortable procedure.

  1. Inquire about background and training. A good cosmetic dentist will have completed a significant amount of academic and hands-on post-graduate coursework from organizations like the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Aesthetic Advantage or the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies.

  2. Explain your goals -- top dentists will be straightforward and recommend the best available options for you.

  3. Ask to see a portfolio of past work and a list of references.

To read more of this article visit My Dentist USA.

Labels: articles, Dental Veneers

11:35 AM

 


 

Thursday, April 3, 2008


Tooth-Colored Restorations - A Better Way

Do you have unnaturally colored, metallic fillings? Are you self-conscious when you smile or laugh? Have you experienced embarrassment as a result? Imagine being able to finally laugh out loud, or smile as wide as you would like, without anyone seeing your fillings. You can experience this great feeling with strong, beautiful, natural-colored restorations.

Most people want their teeth to look natural, and consequently many dentists do not use amalgam (silvered-colored) fillings. These unnaturally colored fillings have a darkening effect on the teeth, making them unappealing to look at. This is especially true when they are visible in the corners of your smile. But this isn't the only negative aspect of amalgam.

Labels: cosmetic dentistry

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Wednesday, April 2, 2008


Smile! You have Healthy Gums

That smile you're flashing around may indicate something more than just a happy disposition.

In a recent study published by the Journal of Periodontology (JOP), which is the official publication of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), that smile can also be a good indicator of healthy teeth and gums. The study found that those with periodontal, or gum disease had a tendency to smile less frequently and even deterred some from displaying positive emotions through a smile at all.

"Since periodontal disease is prevalent in such a large number of adults, we sought to investigate if the disease affects a person's smiling behavior," said study author Dr. Marita R. Inglehart. "Smiling plays a significant and essential role in overall well-being. Previous findings suggest that smiling can affect social interactions, self-confidence and can influence how people perceive one another."

Do you find yourself smiling less because of gum disease or a general dissatisfaction with your oral health? Maybe it's time you looked into getting a smile makeover? At My Dentist USA, you can find the perfect dentist that will put the spark back into your smile. Visit My Dentist USA today.

Labels: articles

9:30 AM

 


 

Tuesday, April 1, 2008


Can Teeth Whitening Become an Addiction?

For seekers of physical perfection who live by the slogan, "You can never be too thin," there's a new one to chew on: "Your teeth can never be too white."

Some are taking the attainment of white teeth to the extreme by exclusively -- and excessively -- using over-the-counter teeth-whitening products.

The most widely used of these over-the counter products are whitening strips and a tray-based technique, in which a plastic tray, containing a bleaching gel, fits over a person's teeth and is worn for part of the day.

Click here to view this article in full

Labels: Teeth Brightening, Teeth Whitening

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