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The International Center For Dental Excellence

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:

This new publication is starting early this year, in time to welcome all the new and returning patients. I’m very excited about starting this magazine and believe that it will be very successful in the future. The magazine will focus on educating the public about their oral and overall health as well as informing them about current and future technologies as they become available to better suit your convenience.

THE SMILE MAKER

DR Yolanda Cintron and her team are genuinely interested in you and are committed to taking the time to get to know you and discuss your concerns, fears and expectations.

7: BIOCOMPATIBILITY TESTINGIn modern society we come in contact with many substances every day. They exist in every facet of our lives, including the food we eat, the products we use and the treatments we receive.Because biochemical effects vary in each of us, it is vital that these factors be considered when choosing dental and other materials for use in the body.

8: IMPLANTSDental Implants are a natural-looking way to permanently replace one or more missing teeth. A dental implant functions as a substitute root for a missing tooth. Implants offer a stable foundation for supporting crowns, bridges, and dentures. People of all ages who are missing one or more teeth can benefit from dental implants.

9: BONDINGBonding is a tooth-colored filling material that is applied to teeth that are chipped, broken, or crooked. Bonding is placed on front teeth to repair decay, close gaps, or add length to teeth. Bonding is accomplished in one visit and generally lasts seven to ten years.

4: VENEERS Porcelain veneers are thin porcelain facings that are placed over the front of your teeth. Veneers can close spaces, reshape, whiten, and straighten your teeth. Porcelain veneers can dramatically change the appearance of your smile. Every patient is unique, and planning is done on a tooth-by-tooth basis. A consultation appointment will determine how, in a few as two visits, veneers can create your perfect smile.

5: PORCELAIN CROWNS A cap, or “crown”, covers an entire tooth. Years ago, the only options for crowns were metal or porcelain fused to metal. Modern dentistry has provided dentists with the ability give a crown that is full porcelain. Porcelain crowns are completely white and have no dark metal edges allowing the crown to look like a natural tooth.

6: GUM RESHAPINGIt doesn't matter how nice your teeth look if you have a gummy smile. Gum re contouring can even out a crooked gum line and remove overgrown gum tissue. Creating a beautiful smile involves finding the balance between teeth and gums.

1: RELAXATION Relaxation dentistry allows you to have dental work completed without anxiety or discomfort. Safe and painless dental relaxation simply involves taking a small pill before your dental visit. You will arrive feeling comfortable and relaxed. Relaxation dentistry is great for patients who are afraid or have limited time, a severe gag reflex, or extensive dental needs. Relaxation dentistry can help you regain your health and your smile.

2: LASER DENTISTRYWaterlase® is a versatile tool that allows dentists to cut teeth, bone and gum tissue with less trauma and do procedures that can’t be done with traditional tools such as the drill and scalpel. Your Waterlase® dentist will determine what type of treatment is appropriate for your needs.

3: WHITE FILLINGS Unattractive silver fillings can darken the overall appearance of your smile. Now you can have natural-looking white fillings that match the color of your teeth. White fillings, or “composites”, can replace silver fillings, restore areas of new decay, and prevent cracking and the breakdown of your teeth.

NINE THINGS TO SMILE ABOUT

Smile makeovers are more popular today than ever. Advances in modern dentistry make

achieving whiter, straighter and healthier teeth easier than you think. Here are nine ways to transform your less-than-perfect teeth into

the perfect smile.

CREATING SMILES PORCELAIN VENEERS

Create the smile you have always dreamed of. Veneers are thin porcelain facings that are placed over the front of your teeth. A consultation appointment will determine how, in as a few as two visits, veneers can created your perfect smile.

TEETH WHITENING

The color of your teeth can be darkened by coffee, tea, red wine, and smoking. Whitening is a quick and affordable way to give your smile a lift and take years off your face. Whether you choose take-home trays of Zoom! ® same day whitening, you will be amazed with your results.

WHITE FILLINGS

Silver mercury fillings can leak, causing decay and cracking of your teeth. White fillings, called “composites, are tooth-colored fillings that can replace old silver fillings. Composite fillings are a safer, stronger, and more attractive alternative.

INLAYS & ONLAYS

Teeth that have very large silver fillings, chips, or fractures need more than just a filling. Years ago, a tooth in this condition would be fixed using a cap or crown. Now a tooth can be fixed using a more conservative restoration called a porcelain inlay or onlay. Inlays and onlays protect a tooth, add strength and look great.

PORCELAIN CROWNSCaps or crowns are used when teeth are broken or have large cavities. A crown covers the entire tooth, adding strength and protection. Porcelain crowns can be used on front and back teeth. Full porcelain crowns look like natural teeth and do not have any dark metal edges.

Relaxation

Dentistry

If you tend to avoid dental checkups due to anxiety and fear, you are not alone.

Many people avoid checkups due to fear, anxiety or bad past experiences. Relaxation dentistry offers a way for you to take care of your teeth without the anxiety. Safe and painless, relaxation dentistry involves taking a small pill before your dental appointment.

During your dental visit, your dental visit, your comfort level will be continuously assessed, and you will be provided with warm blankets, relaxing music, and more relaxation pills as you need them.

Relaxation dentistry allows you to relax comfortably throughout your dental visit, and our practice offers a relaxing, friendly, and supportive atmosphere.

Taking care of stressDo you have difficulty chewing certain foods? Do you wake up in the morning with tightness

and pain in your jaw or temple areas? Do you clench or grind your teeth? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you may have a jaw condition called TMJD or Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction. TMJD occurs when your teeth, face muscles and/or jaw joints are out of alignment. This misalignment can cause pain in and around your jaw, clicking or popping, headaches, and ear pain. This problem, if not corrected, can lead to serious problems not only with your jaw joints but with your teeth. DR. Yolanda Cintron has extensive training in diagnosing and treating this condition, so ask how she can help you!

Jaw Pain &Headaches

The International Center For Dental Excellence Team Celebrating at their Annual Patient Appreciation Party.

Dental Implants

Dental implants are a natural-looking way to replace one or more missing teeth. The dental implant functions as a substitute root for the tooth. Dental implants can span an area of several missing teeth to create a fixed bridge. Implants can also serve as an anchor for a denture to snap into, preventing it from slipping when you are speaking or eating.

When you choose dental implants, you can enjoy the beauty of a natural-looking smile, reclaim the ability to eat foods you love, and regain the confidence to interact with family and friends. Dental implants not only restore your smile but help you improve your quality of life.

The kiss of DEATHBacteria living in your

mouth can cause gingivitis, gum disease, and decay, which can lead to the loss of teeth. We have all heard the term “gingivitis, but what does it really mean? Gingivitis literally means “inflamed” or swollen gums. Over time, gingivitis

spreads from gums to bone, causing a severe infection called periodontal disease. Periodontal disease destroys gum tissue and bone surrounding your teeth. If periodontal disease is not professionally treated, it will cause loss of teeth.

The KISS of DEATH

Periodontal disease and tooth decay are contagious.Bacteria living in your mouth are transferable through a kiss, and can be

passed between couples and from parents to children. Warning signs that you may have periodontal disease include bleeding gums, bad breath, bad taste, recessions, movement of teeth and tender gums. Research also has linked periodontal disease to serious health problems.

- Bacteria: Bacteria living in your mouth can spread to other areas of your body and lead to serious health problems.

- Stroke: Adult gum disease increase the risk of stroke.- Pneumonia: Inhaling bacteria from your mouth can lead to pneumonia and

serious lung infections.- Heart attack: Gum disease can increase the risk of fatal heart attack and

cardiovascular disease.- Premature babies: Women with advanced gum disease are at risk of giving

birth to underweight or preterm babies.

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Life Saving AdviceAsk Your Dental Hygienist About Oral CancerThis year alone, more than 30,000 Americans will be

diagnosed with oral cancer and 8,000 will die of the disease. More common than leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, and cancers of the brain, liver, bone, thyroid gland, stomach, ovaries, and cervix, oral cancer is a major cause of death and disfigurement in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Risk FactorsApproximately 75% of all oral cavity and pharyngeal

cancers-mouth, tongue lips, throat, parts of the nose, and larynx - are attributed to the use of smoked and smokeless tobacco, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

According to CDC, oral cancer occurs twice as often in males as in females. This is considerably different from the 5:1 male to female ratio of 40 years ago. Increased tobacco use among women is the main reason for the changes in cancer rates compared with the rates in the 1950s. Age is also a factor; 95% of oral cancer occur in persons over the age of 40, with 60 being the average age of diagnosis.

Early Detection Is KeyIn its early stages, oral cancer can be treated in up to 90% of

cases. However, if the cancer goes undetected, it can spread to other parts of the body and become more difficult or nearly impossible to treat.

Signs and symptoms of oral cancer can include:- Sores that do not heal- Lumps on the lip or in the mouth or throat- White or red patches on the gums, tongue, or lining of the

mouth- Unusual bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth- Sore throats that do not go away, or a feeling that

something is caught in the throat- Difficulty or pain with chewing or swallowing

TreatmentAs researchers continually seek out more effective drugs and

drug combinations to help combat oral cancer, the most common current treatment for oral cancer, according to NCI, is to remove any tumors surgically.

Radiation is another option for patients with small tumors. Larger tumors may require both radiation and surgery. Recovery usually takes place through outpatient therapy that requires several days a week for multiple weeks for best results.

Rehabilitation may range from speech therapy and reconstructive plastic surgery to nutritional and phycological counseling. Whatever the treatment used to treat oral cancer, regular oral health care is essential to prevent infection and support the healing process.

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