Monday, December 20, 2010

Smile Tip - Saving Your Smile Could Save Your Life



TIP:  Saving Your Smile Could Save Your Life
The eyes may be the window to your soul,
but the mouth is the window to potential serious health problems

5 Warning Signs Your Mouth May Be Telling You:

Fiery Red Gums and Mouth Lesions: If they fail to heal with treatment, they may be a sign of leukemia, heart disease, stroke or diabetes

Yellow-Tinged Tissue: This could be a sign of liver disease

Eroded Enamel: On the insides of the upper front teeth, eroded enamel may be a result of bulimia or gastric reflux disease

Jaw Stiffness: If the joint that hinges your jaw and mouth together is stiff, this could be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis or TMJ

White Lesions: Particularly on the lower lip, floor of the mouth, and back sides of the tongue, the appearance of lesions may be indicative of mouth cancer. See a dentist immediately if this is the case.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Monday, December 13, 2010

Smile Tip - Fact vs. Fiction

 The Experts Dispel Common Dental Myths

Myth:  A hard-bristle toothbrush is best for removing tartar
Fact:    Brushing too vigorously with a hard-bristle brush may cause irritation and erosion of the gums

Myth:  Chewing gum is bad for your teeth
Fact:    Chewing stimulates saliva production which helps flush your mouth of foods and beverages that can stain teeth





Myth:  Whitening toothpastes bleach teeth
Fact:    They don’t. Whitening toothpaste alone is not strong enough to achieve a whiter smile – it must be used in conjunction with other at-home whitening products or as a follow up to an in-office whitening treatment




Myth:  Women shouldn’t get their teeth cleaned during pregnancy
Fact:    Pregnant women actually need three cleanings during their term. This is due to high estrogen levels which increase blood flow throughout the body, especially to gums, putting them at greater risk of gingivitis

Myth:  Brushing is as good as flossing
Fact:    Wrong! Flossing twice a day is necessary for clean gums and dislodges food that is stuck which can cause bad breath



Myth:  Candy causes cavities
Fact:    As an adult, as long as you brush and floss twice a day, candy does not necessarily cause cavities


Tuesday, December 7, 2010

T, The New York Times Style Magazine - Holiday issue

Great holiday countdown calendar in the Holiday issue of The New York Times Style Magazine with advice from Dr. Marc Lowenberg on when to do power bleaching or at-home whitening with bleaching trays during the holiday season.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Makeover Your Smile in 1 Minute, 1 Hour or 1 Day...

Smile Tip from Lowenberg, Lituchy & Kantor


Tip: Whitening your smile instantly refreshes your appearance and there’s a method that fits into every schedule

1 Minute
Portable Self-Whitening – Quickly and discretely squeeze in an on-the-go whitening treatment with GoSmile Touch Ups

1 Hour
Power Bleaching – One treatment of the mild acid, hydrogen peroxide and high intensity light trio is a quick and dramatic fix. If you’re short on cash, try an over-the-counter option

1 Day
Veneers – THE best way to replicate natural teeth because porcelain veneers last anywhere from 10-20 years and take only two visits to the dentist to transform your smile