Looking good on the inside and the outside
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 of
these symptoms:
" Bleeding gums during
brushing
" Red, swollen, or tender gums;
" Loose or shifting teeth;
" Persistent bad breath.
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.
Yawn & The Whole World Yawns With You
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 cant 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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