In support of U. S. troops serving overseas, Dr. Strauss is hosting a candy buy-back program this Halloween at his Fairfield cosmetic dentistry practice. Dr. Strauss encourages parents to bring their children to his Aesthetic Dental Care office to trade in their candy regardless of whether they are patients or not. In fact, he adds that there will be extra prize opportunities for current patients that refer friends and family to the event.
Located in Essex County, New Jersey, Dr. Strauss’ cosmetic dentistry practice will be buying all unopened Halloween candy for $1 per pound. Once the candy has been collected and weighed, Dr. Strauss and his staff will send it to U. S. troops around the world. In addition to the candy trade-in, Dr. Strauss will be handing out raffle tickets for each pound of candy, as well as special prizes for the largest candy donations.
After shattering the previous year’s record with 283 pounds of candy at the 2009 Candy Buy-back celebration, Dr. Strauss says he hopes he and his patients are able to do the same this year. In the end however, Dr. Strauss says he is happy to help his community contribute to such a worthy cause, and believes the program provides another chance to protect and maintain his patients’ oral health.
Just returned from the Myotronics 44th anniversary seminar in Seattle. This is one of the great programs of the year with lectures given by the leading neuromuscular dentists in the country. There is so much information to take home from this seminar that will make people’s lives better. Myotronics pioneered the use of mild electrical stimulus to treat dental patients that were experiencing TMJ and facial pain. The importance of the role muscles play in occlusion has become widely recognized in recent years. The myomonitor allows for gradual relaxation of the muscles and restoration of normal blood flow and the washing away of waste products responsible for pain. Myotronics is also the manufacturer of the K-7 unit which is used to scientifically determine where a person’s most comfortable bite relationship is and can be verified with electromyography or muscle tracking. All of their products assist us in gaining pain relief for so many people that experience daily TMJ pain, migraine headaches, shoulder and neck discomfort, ringing in the ears, chewing difficulties and facial pain. Additionally, we now know that TMJ problems can be associated with sleep breathing disorders which can be life threatening. It is so great that we can reduce many of these problems, often eliminating pain, changing people’s lives and even giving them a good, healthy night’s sleep.
I just returned from the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. It was really an international meeting with presenting dentists and physicians from around the globe. New ideas based in clinical research were shared in helping people who suffer from snoring and obructive sleep apnea and are unable to tolerate the CPAP machines. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a major problem in the population and can cause severe medical complications often times resulting in death. Fortunately, there is help available with oral appliance therapy which can be a “lifesaver.” Continuing education is a wonderful thing. It keeps us informed of new options to help our guests.
Last week, I went to a terrific seminar with one of the pre-eminent neuromuscular dentists in the world, Dr. Clayton Chan. The program was limited to 20 dentists from the United States and Canada. They were all high level clinicians dedicated not only to dentistry but to relief of chronic head and neck pain. The program was dedicated to optimizing the technique to finding the most comfortable bite for each individual patient. This benefits the TMJ patient in that it allows us to obtain quicker pain relief and maintain a level of comfort. Neuromuscular dentistry is an evolving science that is delivering wonderful results to many people that have unable to find adequate pain relief from TMJ discomfort and headaches.
We Would Like to Take This Opportunity to Remind You:
That’s right, on Dec 31st your Flex Benefit Dollars and Insurance Benefits will go away, never to return. To avoid losing your benefit dollars, we encourage you to call and schedule your appointment now. Failure to do so is the same as handing a check to your insurance company!! Dr. Strauss will be out of the office the last week in December, and our remaining appointments are being booked up quickly. Please call now to reserve your appointment and use the money and benefits that you earned! (973) 227-8998
We hope to see you soon!
Aesthetic Dental Care, LLC
Thank you to all of our wonderful patients and community members who participated in our annual “Trade-A- Treat” campaign. In October, we invited you to bring us all of your unopened Halloween candy and you listened! We set a new record in collecting 283 pounds of candy which topped last years 110 pounds and are now packing it up to send to the troops in Iraq & Afghanistan.
Below is a photo of Dr. Strauss with the candy & a few of the raffle prizes that were donated. Thanks again to everyone who participated!
Flossing is just as important as brushing your teeth when it comes to oral care. It is important to understand that brushing alone leaves as much as 40% of the tooth surfaces untouched. By augmenting your brushing routine with flossing, you are getting into all the areas between and under teeth that a toothbrush simply cannot reach. Flossing at night is particularly beneficial, because that is when bacterial and plaque builds up most. It isn’t just your gums and mouth that benefit from regular flossing, but your overall well-being. Periodontal disease, which can be prevented with regular flossing, has been linked to heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. Your teeth can last a lifetime if you practice basic dental care, which involves brushing and flossing regularly, eating a mouth-healthy diet, and visiting your dentist for regular checkups and cleanings. Developing good dental health habits is the best way to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
If it’s been too long since you had professional oral care, we invite you to call Aesthetic Dental Care of New Jersey at (973) 287-3829 to schedule an appointment and get you back on track. Even severe periodontal disease may be arrested with proper dental treatment. Aesthetic Dental Care is located at 389 Passaic Avenue in Fairfield, NJ (973) 287-3829
Keep Smiling,
Dr. Jerry Strauss
P.S. Just like most everything, there is acorrect way to floss. Be sure toask your dentist for instructions, and follow them toget the most benefit.
We’re Doing it Again! Trade-a-Treat & It’s Gonna Be Even Bigger & Better!
Dr. Jerry Strauss & the team at Aesthetic Dental Care want to make this a safe and profitable holiday for everyone. We invite you to bring us all your unopened candy. We’ll buy it from you for $1 per pound, and then we’ll send the treats to our soldiers in Iraq so that they can enjoy it. They do so much for us, let’s all do something sweet for them. You’ll be doing a good deed, get some cash, and get all the nosh out of the house. We collected and sent over 110 pounds of candy last year. This year we’re aiming for 200!! As an added incentive, there will be prizes for the largest trades, and for each pound brought in, you will receive one ticket for a raffle. There are great prizes!! Don’t miss out. Everyone is welcome to participate. No need to be a regular patient to join in. Please tell all your friends & neighbors about this opportunity. Extra prize opportunities for our patients who get friends who aren’t patients to participate.
Drop Off Information:
Aesthetic Dental Care
389 Passaic Avenue
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Monday, November 2
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Thank you!! Have a safe and happy Halloween!! Aesthetic Dental Care, LLC
The noise made when you open your mouth or chew is no laughing matter. TMJ is a disorder of the jaw joint where the ball, socket and disk are damaged or misaligned. This puts pressure and undue wear on the joint,causing deterioration of the structures. The body naturally attempts to realign the joint using muscles in the face, jaw and neck. As these muscles become fatigued, additional muscles in the shoulders, back and arms also become stressed. This results in varying degrees of pain and dysfunction, including headaches, facial pain, noise emanating from the TM joints difficulty in opening and chewing, numbness in the face or hands, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and postural problems. Grinding, or bruxing, is your way of trying to find the right position, an instinct that unfortunately only exacerbates all the other symptoms. Neuromuscular dentistry utilizes a combination of electromyography, ultrasound,and computer scans to track and relax facial, neck and back muscles, and guide your jaw into its ideal and most comfortable position. A neuromuscular orthotic maintains the position, and allows the joint to heal. Patients report relief of symptoms within hours of wearing a neuromuscular orthotic. The greatest advantage of neuromuscular dentistry is that it is completely noninvasive, as there is no surgery involved, and adjustments are easily made. There is no longer a need to suffer because of TMJ. A dentist skilled in the treatment, and with the proper equipment, can help. At Aesthetic Dental Care, we have both the expertise and hi-tech equipment to treat your TMJ issues. Call for your appointment today (973)227-8998…Aesthetic Dental Care is located at 389 Passaic Avenue in Fairfield, NJ.
P.S.Sometimes, the symptoms of TMJ dysfunction can be so unusual, and seemingly unrelated to your jaw, that most people, including physicians, don’t even consider that the problems could be jaw related.
Dry Mouth, called xerostomia, results from an inadequate flow of saliva, and is a symptom rather than a specific disorder. Adequate salivary flow lubricates oral tissues, cleanses the mouth and begins the digestive process as foods are chewed. When salivary flow is reduced, harmful organisms grow in the mouth. Left untreated, dry mouth may lead to oral yeast infection, a burning sensation, rampant tooth decay, bad breath and other oral health problems. Chronic dry mouth can make swallowing difficult. Drying irritates the soft tissues, which can make them inflamed and more susceptible to infection. Without the cleansing and shielding effects of adequate salivary flow, tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease become more common. Constant dryness and the lack of protection provided by saliva contribute to bad breath. Dry mouth also causes dentures to become uncomfortable. Prescribed and over-the-counter medications are the most common cause of dry mouth. These include antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers, diuretics, anti-hypertensives and anti-depressants. Dry mouth also may result from radiation treatment for head and neck cancers, salivary gland disease, emotional stress, and auto immune diseases. Pregnancy and menopause have also been associated with dry mouth. Increasing fluid intake might alleviate dry mouth. Your dentist or physician may recommend using artificial saliva-available at local pharmacies to keep oral tissues moist. Other remedies include sugar-free gum or candy (to stimulate salivary flow); frequent sips of water; alcohol-free oral rinses; restricted intake of caffeine, alcohol and carbonated beverages.
P.S. Regular dental checkups are important, too. Taking good care of your teeth and gums is critical if you have dry mouth to minimize decay and periodontal disease. Brush and floss twice a day. Your dentist may recommend additional fluoride products to help control tooth decay. If you have specific questions about your dry mouth symptoms, we invite you to contact us at Aesthetic Dental Care of New Jersey for more information.
