How to Pick the Right Dental Floss?

Greetings from Dr. Pasch, Dr. Yam, Dr. Shirzadnia and Dr. Song!

A lot of our patients admit that they do not floss because they find flossing uncomfortable and even painful, and when they see a little bloody residue on the thread they start to panic and this discourages them from continuing with this extremely important element of dental hygiene. We have to admit that brushing alone is not sufficient. Flossing does about 40% of the work required to remove sticky bacteria,  plaque, and food particles stuck between teeth, which otherwise will be left there if you only brush.  In other words don't feel you have completed your oral hygiene routine without flossing and rinsing with mouthwash.  If you fail do integrate all three components into your regimen, it is as if you  take a shower but forget to clean your ears or clip your nails!

It's amazing how much variety you can find in dental floss.  It is easy to find something that works well for you. All types remove cavity-causing plaque and food debris from between your teeth. Here are a few of your choices:

• Dental Flossers: Often regarded as being easier to manage than conventional floss, flossers are a popular choice. There's no need to wrap any excess thread around your fingers, which some find uncomfortable.
• Conventional Floss: There's nothing wrong with sticking with traditional types of floss. Just tear off a piece at least 18 inches long and wind it around your index fingers. If you find traditional thread-like floss is uncomfortable for your gums, try dental ribbon, its smoother counterpart.
• Floss Threaders: If you have a fixed bridge in your mouth, it doesn't mean you get out of flossing. Nifty little floss threaders allow you to thread  the floss between your teeth, under the bridge work. 

If you have questions regarding flossing and dental health in general, please call our office at (212)689-0024 or email us at appts@newyorkdenturedental.com today.
 
 Regards,

 Herald Square Dental  
& The Denture Center

 
P.S. If you have any friends or family members who you feel could use our services, please don't hesitate to have them call us. We'll be sure to take good care of them.
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References: www.idanewsletters.com; http://www.oralb.com; http://www.webmd.com

Dr. Yam Raced in the IRONMAN Marathon at Mont-Tremblant, Canada!

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Yam!

On August 17th, Dr. Yam successfully completed his first Ironman race at Mont Tremblant- Quebec, Canada. The race consisted of  a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. From a total of 2,269 international participants, Dr. Yam crossed the finish line with a result of 12 hours 35 minutes and 18 seconds, which is better than the results of more than half of the participants! Great job, Dr. Yam! We are very proud of you!

Vitamin D Found Beneficial for Periodontal Health in Recent Study

Greetings from Dr. Pasch, Dr. Yam, Dr. Shirzadnia and Dr. Song

Periodontal disease has established itself as a major culprit for oral health and lately more and more patients are diagnosed with this condition.  It starts presenting itself with the "harmless appearing" at first sight redness and inflammation of the gums. Even though these symptoms may appear harmless and not alarming, they are caused by the toxic waste products of oral bacteria and if left untreated may lead to tooth loss.

We would like to stress out the significant role which the immune system plays for oral health and how it could aid in the fight with periodontal disease and the possible reversal of  this condition. A good diet and in some cases, dietary supplements can enhance the immune system.Vitamin D might be helpful in controlling the inflammation associated with gingivitis and periodontitis. The upper limit recommended by the U.S. Food and Nutrition Board is 2,000IU. Researchers suggest this limit could be safely raised by about 10 times.
Researchers from India executed a three-month study which led to the conclusion that Vitamin D is a safe and effective anti-inflammatory supplement when given in a dose of 2,000IU per day which could aid in the prevention of periodontitis.

Don't forget your vitamin D supplement and spend time outdoors as much as possible since sun exposure is one of the most important sources of vitamin D!

If you have any questions please call us at 212-689-0024 or email us at appts@newyorkdenturedental.com today!


All the best,

Herald Square Dental
& The Denture Center
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References: http://www.dentaltown.com;  http://altmedicine.about.com/od