Smile Lines - Winter 2004
- Page 1 - Sedation Dentistry Is Here
- Page 2 - What's All The Fuss About?
- Page 3 - Men's Oral Health
- Page 4 - It's A Privilege
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Men's Oral Health
Traditionally, men have been more
likely than women to ignore their oral
health, even though it is linked with
longevity and an attractive
appearance. It's been said that many
men take better care of their cars than
their oral health! An Academy of General
Dentistry survey found that 34% of
men aged 30-54, and 56% of males
aged 55-90 have gum disease. This
tendency toward dental neglect may be
disappearing as more men are
returning to the dentist's office because
of - surprise - an increased interest in
their appearance!
Grooming items for men have become a $3.5 billion industry, and coinciding with this trend, men are increasingly requesting non-invasive cosmetic dental procedures like whitening, veneers, and bonding to improve their appearance.
Bonding can mask deep stains, repair small cracks or chips, and fill gaps. Contouring can reshape teeth, and whitening can brighten most smiles with ease. Veneers and crowns can restore damaged teeth to their original shape, function, and look.
Three out of four individuals believe that an unattractive smile can hinder careers. Improving your smile power is an excellent reason to make dental visits a regular thing. We'll always encourage you to maintain your oral health and your appearance.
Do You Have These Symptoms?
Men are more likely to have periodontal disease than women, but periodontal disease should be of concern for the whole family. Periodontal disease occurs when plaque and tartar are allowed to build up. It is the leading cause of tooth loss among adults. Please call our office if you have any of these symptoms:
- Bleeding gums during brushing;
- Red, swollen, or tender gums;
- Loose or shifting teeth;
- Persistent bad breath.
Yawn & The Whole
World Yawns With You
Just don't open too wide...
Thinking about yawning, or seeing someone yawn, can make you yawn. So can listening to an audiotape of a yawn. And just reading this article could set you off . but we don't know why.
Research suggests that we yawn when our state of alertness is changing. We know it isn't to get more oxygen . lungs can't sense oxygen levels, and pre-borns yawn even though their lungs aren't ventilated. Scientists think that yawning is a reflexive throwback to prehistoric times.
Extreme yawning can place stress on your jaws, causing them to lock or to become sore. Yawning can trigger symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD), so if you suffer from TMD, just don't open too wide! And watch out... yawning is contagious!
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