Posted on October 20, 2009 in Practice News, Uncategorized
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
Posted on November 4, 2008 in Uncategorized
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.
