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Older Adults Subdomain Doubles by 2030*

Older AmericansBut, coming soon, a new online resource can help you prepare to meet the oral healthcare needs of older Americans.www.gsk-orallongevity.com will be GSK’s portal to the latest information on the OralLongevity™ program. This initiative between GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, the American Dental Association, and the ADA Foundation has been designed to increase national awareness about oral healthcare needs in older Americans—the fastest growing segment of the U.S. Population. This site will be your professional connection to:

  • The latest OralLongevity™ news
  • The OralLongevity™ oral health DVD educational program—specially designed to help promote oral healthcare to older Americans, via self-care, caregivers, and by dentists and their team
  • Consumer-friendly patient education materials (English and Spanish)
  • Information from the OralLongevity and Healthy Aging multi-day Continuing Education courses at the 148th ADA Annual Session
  • A 56-page Journal of American Dental Association (JADA) supplement, “Oral Health and an Aging Population,” devoted to raising the awareness of oral health through a lifetime.
  • Products to help older patients and their caregivers manage oral care conditions at home
  • And more!

Click here learn more about the OralLongevity™ initiative.

*Dental-Professional.com

November 18, 2007 Posted by dradeledoherty | Older Americans | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Modern Quest For Beauty - Tooth Wear?*

Beautiful Smile An article in September’s issue of Inside Dentistry highlights how Americans’ concern with physical beauty is leading to tooth wear. In “Worn Out- How Americans are Damaging Their Teeth,” you’ll learn how today’s emphasis on physical perfection is connected to an increase in acid erosion and the resulting tooth wear. Discover what you can do to identify tooth wear in your patients and what simple lifestyle changes may help them prevent further damage.

And for more information on one way to help patients strengthen softened enamel and increase resistance to acid attack, click here to read about Sensodyne® Pronamel. Pronamel— one of Dentistry Today’s Top 100 Products for 2007— is formulated to help microharden the softened enamel that can lead to tooth wear.

* From Dental-Professional.com

November 11, 2007 Posted by dradeledoherty | Tooth Wear & Beauty | , , , , , , , , | No Comments

We Celebrate Quinceanera

At Quinceanera PartyGoing to Party at the Hall!Por Favor llame Hoy Para Hacer Cita de Limpieza Gratis!

Tu hija va cumplir 15 anos muy pronto, llama a nuestra officina, para aserle una cita, GRATIS un examen dental y limpiar los dientes GRATIS!

Mandenos fotos de la celebracion o un video corto para poder ponerlo en la internet.

|Felicidades! 615-777-1411

November 11, 2007 Posted by dradeledoherty | Quinceanera | , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments

Mouth Irritation-Take Action to Manage

There are many different types of mouth irritations.
Canker sores occur only inside the mouth, on the tongue and inside linings of the cheeks, throats and lips. They are not contagious. These sores are usually larger than fever blisters and do not heal quickly. This condition is not well understood. They do not appear to be caused by bacteria or viruses. Research suggests that they may grow from a fault in one’s body’s immune system or from nutritional deficiencies, emotional stress and mouth injury can trigger outbreaks. 
Fever Blisters, also called cold sores, are small sores that usually occur outside the mouth on the lip, chin or cheek. When blisters appear in side the mouth, they usually are found on the gums or the roof of the mouth. Unlike canker sores, the blisters are caused by a virus, herpes simplex. This virus is highly contagious unlike canker sores when the blisters are present. The blisters may disappear but the virus remains in the body. This explains why some people may have recurrent cold sores. Many things can trigger reoccurrence including, fever, stress, illness, injury and exposure to sunlight. There is no known cure for fever blisters. There are medications to help reduce the pain from the outbreak of any of these two. Ask your dentist, or e-mail us at dentallwellness@juno.com

November 5, 2007 Posted by dradeledoherty | Everyday Dental Tips: | , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Are You at Risk for Gum Disease?

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Gum disease is painless. It affects 87% of the population, and often victims are unaware.

There are early warning signs, and the American Dental Association and your dentist want you to be aware of them: 

  • Do your gums bleed when you brush your mouth or toothpick between them?
  • Are your gums red, swollen, or tender?
  • Are your gums pulling away from your teeth?
  • Do you see pus between your teeth and your gums when the gums are pressed? 
  • Are your permanent teeth loose or separating?
  • Is there any change in the way your teeth fit together when you close your mouth (bite)?
  • Is there any change in the fit of your partial denture?
  • Do you have bad breath?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you may want to bring it to the attention of your dentist or dental hygienist.

November 5, 2007 Posted by dradeledoherty | Everyday Dental Tips: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Dradeledoherty’s Weblog

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We are very glad that you are visiting us. We hope you will find it interesting and informative. Feel free to visit us again and again. Here you will find information to help you improve your dental health and in the near future keys to play our dental game. If you wish to select us as your provider and you are currently enrolled in a D-HMO program, we have information for you. 

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November 5, 2007 Posted by dradeledoherty | Uncategorized | , , , , , , | 2 Comments

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