Did you know that athletes lose an estimated 5 million teeth every year from sports injuries? Most of these can be prevented with a custom made dental mouthguard. The newest type of mouthguards are performance enhancing mouth wear, based on the relationship of the phyhsiology of the jaw position. Pro athletes in all sports are starting to use these new forms of dental injury prevention.
Last night I presented to the Ohio Valley Dental Study Club in downtown Cincinnati the latest on the new 3M Lava COS digital scanner. Discussion was very interactive and Joe Crowley our 3M dental rep gave up an update on new upcoming uses for the scanner. This will eventually replace gooey impressions for dental implants, Invisalign, tooth whitening trays and crowns and porcelain veneers. Stay turned for more updates on this great dental technology.
I was very honored today to read in Cincinnati Magazine that I was selected one of the Top Dentists in Cincinnati. I strive to provide my patients excellence not only in cosmetic dentistry but in all phases of the routine dentistry that most people need on a regular basis. I also would like to especially thank my loyal patients.
I just found out today that the types of digital impression scans and indications will be expanded. I have been using the 3M Lava COS scanner for over 7 months now for crowns, porcelain veneers, fixed bridges and full reconstruction cases. There is a learning curve that my lab technician Dwight Rickert, CDT and I have mastered. No more gagging and laser accurate margins. Stay tuned..
A preliminary study shows the potential for periodontal (gum) bacteria to travel from the mouth to joints where inflammation is triggered. While not all people with rheumatiod arthritis have chronic gum disease, more research will determine if the bacteria in the gums do in fact contribute to arthritis.
On your next visit remember to ask us about the Visalite Oral Cancer screening. This simple 60 rinse followed by the use of a special light to detect oral cancer can save your life.
