The Power of Melatonin
When the lights go out, melatonin ignites your sleep cycle—and moonlights as one of the world's most powerful antioxidants. Now you just need to harness it...
Check out the full article. Click here.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Get Better Sleep
The Power of Melatonin
When the lights go out, melatonin ignites your sleep cycle—and moonlights as one of the world's most powerful antioxidants. Now you just need to harness it...
Check out the full article. Click here.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Need to Outrun All of Those Holiday Shoppers? Here Are Some Tips to Improve Your Running Speed
6 Rules for Running Faster
1. Start Out Slowly
2. Focus On Form
3. Follow a Plan
4. Disconnect to Connect
5. Redefine Your Comfort Zone
6. Be Limitless
http://www.shape.com/fitness/cardio/6-rules-running-faster
Friday, December 9, 2011
5 Signs You've Had Too Much Caffeine
You know you’re a caffeine addict when your eyes won’t open before you’ve taken your first sip of morning Joe, or if your co-workers call you “Crabby” when you skip your afternoon Diet Coke. While the best part of waking up may indeed be Folgers in your cup, being over-caffeinated may also be harmful... Read More
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Easy Stress Relief Tips l Men's Health
The 5-Minute Vacation
1. Turn off your phone and leave the office for your lunch break: "Our bodies are designed to deal with stress intermittently, not 24 hours a day," says David Posen, M.D., the author of The Little Book of Stress Relief. "Removing the source of stress, even for a short time, allows your body to recover, restore, and relax." Brooks Gump, Ph.D., who found that taking more vacations cuts heart-attack risk, says we need to grab chances to be safe from stressors. "And that may mean going out to lunch and not telling anyone where you go." Read More
Friday, December 2, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving: Fact or Fiction?
How much do you really know about Thanksgiving? Can you tell Thanksgiving fact from fiction?
Click here to read about some fun facts on Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Wrinkle-Fighting Smoothie
At just under 150 calories per serving, this treat does more than satisfy your taste buds. It can also help stop signs of aging. Get your blender out and try this delicious guilt-free smoothie!
Want to check out the recipe? click here
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Do you have trouble with snoring at night? Good news, there’s an alternative to the widely known, uncomfortable CPAP machine and something less extreme than surgery, a mouth piece made by your dentist. Visit the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to read more on the topic. http://www.aasmnet.org/
Your teeth are covered with plaque, a sticky film of bacteria. After you have a meal, snack or beverage that contains sugars or starches, the bacteria release acids derived from dietary sugars that attack tooth enamel. Repeated attacks can cause the enamel to break down and may eventually result in cavities.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Emphasis on Prevention
We know how to control dental disease and want to help you understand the destructive nature of bacterial activity. When you understand it, you can control it. Prevention of dental disease is one of our primary goals.
We know things now that we didn’t know - even a few years ago. Periodontal disease is a result of the imbalance between bacterial plaque accumulation and the strength of the patient’s resistance factors. Periodontal disease may have some serious effects on the cardiovascular system as well.
Dental disease can be controlled if we control bacterial plaque activity on a daily basis. Indeed, we place great emphasis on prevention.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The end of the year is approaching...
Don’t let your insurance benefits slip away. Now is the time to take advantage of unused money and maximize your dental benefits. Putting off needed treatment or visits with the hygienist to the new year will leave you with less money to use during 2012. Call us to schedule an appointment at (818)785-0750.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Do you ever feel neck, shoulder or back pain as soon as you sit up from bed? Most of us probably think it’s time for a new mattress; however, the answer to your restless sleep could be something you may not be aware of is a problem. These pains could be symptoms of an uneven occlusion (bite) or of improperly aligned teeth. Come in for a dental examination to evaluate your occlusion and TMJ.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Dental Hygiene Visits Be sure to make that long over due appointment to see the hygienist and the annual exam with the doctor. Sure, not getting regular check-ups may make you less kissable, but did you know that studies have linked heart attacks and strokes to gum disease associated with poor oral hygiene? A trip to your dentist every 3-4 months could reduce your risk of serious health problems!
Friday, September 30, 2011
Email and Text Message Appointment Reminders
Our office now offers email and/or text message appointment reminders. Call us at (818)785-0750 or email us at optimumdentistry@sbcglobal.net today!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Whitening Forever
Unhappy with your smile? Take action...DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Call or email us to find out a how to achieve that pearly white smile with our Whitening Forever program.
Visit our website for more information.
Call or email us to find out a how to achieve that pearly white smile with our Whitening Forever program.
Visit our website for more information.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
TMJ DISORDER
TMJ Disorder may affect one or both of the joints in the jaw which work together to control chewing, speaking and swallowing.
What causes it? The disc that pads the Temporomandibular joint (which connects the lower jaw to the skull) wears down or gets displaced as a result of chronic teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism), or trauma to the face.
Could you have a TMJ disorder? If you have symptoms which include headaches, an achy jaw first thing in the morning, a clicking or popping of the joint while eating, muscle spasms in the jaw area or headaches-you may have TMJ Disorder.
The Solution: Repeated trauma to the joints can be extremely painful and in severe cases surgeries is the only treatment that can remedy it. But before reaching this point, there is a preventable tool that may aid in taking care of the all these symptoms. The solution is splint therapy. A splint (mouth guard) creates proper alignment between the upper and lower teeth to take pressure off the jaw. Call us to find out more information about our custom mouth guards and splint therapy.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Tips to Maintain Your Pearly Whites:
Milk it-According to a study published in the Journal of Periodontology, as little as 2 ounces of dairy a day may reduce your risk of gum disease. Calcium helps keep your teeth and jawbones strong. Some products also contain lactic acid which help fight off bacteria.
Take a breather-Deep breathing and exercise helps lower cortisol levels (which is the hormone produced in excess when your body and mind are stressed). High levels of cortisol has been associated with gum disease. Deep breathing will reduce your stress and therefore, reduce your risk of gum disease.
Consider fluoride treatments-If you’re prone to decay, or have dry mouth or high levels of bacteria, the American Dental Association (ADA) says you can benefit from fluoride treatment.
Chew sugarless gum-Chewing gum increases saliva flow, helping to flush plaque away.
Take a breather-Deep breathing and exercise helps lower cortisol levels (which is the hormone produced in excess when your body and mind are stressed). High levels of cortisol has been associated with gum disease. Deep breathing will reduce your stress and therefore, reduce your risk of gum disease.
Consider fluoride treatments-If you’re prone to decay, or have dry mouth or high levels of bacteria, the American Dental Association (ADA) says you can benefit from fluoride treatment.
Chew sugarless gum-Chewing gum increases saliva flow, helping to flush plaque away.
Friday, July 8, 2011
TMJ DISORDER
TMJ Disorder may affect one or both of the joints in the jaw which work together to control chewing, speaking and swallowing.
What causes it? The disc that pads the Temporomandibular joint (which connects the lower jaw to the skull) wears down or gets displaced as a result of chronic teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism), or trauma to the face.
Could you have a TMJ disorder? If you have symptoms which include headaches, an achy jaw first thing in the morning, a clicking or popping of the joint while eating, muscle spasms in the jaw area or headaches-you may have TMJ Disorder.
The Solution: Repeated trauma to the joints can be extremely painful and in severe cases surgeries is the only treatment that can remedy it. But before reaching this point, there is a preventable tool that may aid in taking care of the all these symptoms. The solution is splint therapy. A splint (mouth guard) creates proper alignment between the upper and lower teeth to take pressure off the jaw. Call us to find out more information about our custom mouth guards and splint therapy.
http://guymangiadds.com/
What causes it? The disc that pads the Temporomandibular joint (which connects the lower jaw to the skull) wears down or gets displaced as a result of chronic teeth clenching or grinding (bruxism), or trauma to the face.
Could you have a TMJ disorder? If you have symptoms which include headaches, an achy jaw first thing in the morning, a clicking or popping of the joint while eating, muscle spasms in the jaw area or headaches-you may have TMJ Disorder.
The Solution: Repeated trauma to the joints can be extremely painful and in severe cases surgeries is the only treatment that can remedy it. But before reaching this point, there is a preventable tool that may aid in taking care of the all these symptoms. The solution is splint therapy. A splint (mouth guard) creates proper alignment between the upper and lower teeth to take pressure off the jaw. Call us to find out more information about our custom mouth guards and splint therapy.
http://guymangiadds.com/
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Pregnancy: Tooth Care for Two
The Do’s and Don’ts:
Do tell your dentist as soon as possible if you believe you are pregnant.
Don’t skip visits. Regular visits will help minimize plaque build-up, identify decay, localize infection and prevent periodontal disease.
Do rinse frequently, especially if morning sickness occurs.
Do postpone major dental treatment during your first trimester (with the exception of regular checkups and hygiene visits). The baby develops most during this time.
Do maintain a healthy diet with sufficient amounts of nutrients-especially calcium, protein, phosphorous and vitamins A, C and D. This will affect the development of the unborn child in a positive way.
Don’t wait if you have a dental emergency! According to the American Dental Association, untreated dental infections can pose a risk to the fetus, and dental treatment may be necessary to maintain the health of the mother and the child. If x-rays are needed, the dentist will take precautions to minimize exposure to Radiation
Don’t be alarmed with changes in your mouth. You may experience symptoms of dysgeusia (changing tastebuds) or ptyalism (excessive saliva).
Do tell your dentist as soon as possible if you believe you are pregnant.
Don’t skip visits. Regular visits will help minimize plaque build-up, identify decay, localize infection and prevent periodontal disease.
Do rinse frequently, especially if morning sickness occurs.
Do postpone major dental treatment during your first trimester (with the exception of regular checkups and hygiene visits). The baby develops most during this time.
Do maintain a healthy diet with sufficient amounts of nutrients-especially calcium, protein, phosphorous and vitamins A, C and D. This will affect the development of the unborn child in a positive way.
Don’t wait if you have a dental emergency! According to the American Dental Association, untreated dental infections can pose a risk to the fetus, and dental treatment may be necessary to maintain the health of the mother and the child. If x-rays are needed, the dentist will take precautions to minimize exposure to Radiation
Don’t be alarmed with changes in your mouth. You may experience symptoms of dysgeusia (changing tastebuds) or ptyalism (excessive saliva).
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? The death rate associated with oral cancer is particularly high not because it is hard to discover or diagnose, but due to the cancer being routinely discovered late in its development. For patients over the age of 14, the single most important thing that you can do to protect yourself is be sure to have your comprehensive oral cancer screening yearly. This is not a postponable, elective procedure to have done. Annual opportunistic oral cancer exams are a must.
Please call to schedule your complementary exam for your family and friends, new patients are welcome!
Offer expires 4/30/2011
Some restrictions apply
Physicians were able to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer by over 70% in one decade by giving annual Pap smears to American women. You have the chance to help reduce the occurrence of oral cancer please join us during the month of April as we are trying to make a difference.
We hope to see you soon and call to receive a complimentary oral cancer screening in the month of April.
Visit our website to request an appointment or call today. www.guymangiadds.com
Friday, March 18, 2011
Introducing Digital X-Rays!
Dexis Platinum
Our office continually strives to provide important enhancements in oral health care for our patients. This is why we now offer digital x-rays using the first intra-oral digital radiography system to be accepted by the American Dental Association into the highly prestigious ADA Seal Program, Dexis Platinum!
Unlike conventional radiographs (x-rays) on film, we do not have to wait for the dental assistant to develop a digital radiographic image like in the past. Now we can view an enhanced dental x-ray on a computer screen instantly. Dr. Mangia can now magnify the x-ray, allowing him to better see problem areas and making it possible for him to diagnose treatment sooner and faster, before it becomes a bigger problem and more expensive.
What Does This Mean For You?
Digital images remain crisp when enlarged which allow for clinically meaningful images that are extremely clear and highly detailed. This means Dr. Mangia will not only see areas of concern more clearly, he will also see them sooner. This will help prevent extensive work on your teeth.
Digital x-rays are more comfortable for the patient and also allow for shorter appointments because we do not need to wait for the films to develop. That means less time in the chair and less time out of your busy schedule.
Worried About Radiation Exposure?
Recently, there have been several warnings regarding radiation. Here at Dr. Mangia’s office we take every precaution to minimize the exposure to radiation when taking x-rays. When using film x-rays in the past, our office used the fastest capturing film in order to give the patient the least amount of radiation exposure. We also provide the patient with an x-ray shield made of lead to protect you when radiographs are necessary.
By switching to digital x-rays, we reduced the already minimal radiation exposure by 50%! The new advancements in digital radiographs allow us to reduce the number of retakes due to under-and over-exposure and have lower radiation dosages. It is important to weigh the costs and benefits of radiographs. The benefits of taking them are vast when it comes to your health because x-rays are an essential tool in diagnosing infection, decay and many other problems. The cost of not taking x-rays may be extensive and expensive treatment that could have either been minimized or even prevented.
More Benefits
In addition to reducing radiation exposure and decreasing chair time, digital radiographs are a green technology! They do not require film and therefore, there is no developer or fixer to dispose. They provide a more accurate tool for Dr. Mangia overall, and are faster, of a better quality and a more comfortable experience for our patients. And no, there is no increase in cost.
Still Worried about Radiation?
Advances in radiograph technology have overwhelmingly reduced exposure to radiation. As stated previously, digital x-rays have reduced exposure by 50%! But just how much radiation do you get from a dental x-ray and how harmful is it? The answer may please you.
Dental x-rays are expressed in millirems (mrem). 1 mrem is equivalent to .001 rem. A rem is a unit used to measure radiation. The typical dental x-ray exposes you to 2 or 3 millirems, a fraction of one unit of radiation. But what does this even mean?
To put this into perspective, here are a few facts on radiation exposure that occur in your everyday life from a peer
reviewed journal entitled “Radiation Exposure: The Facts vs. Fiction” by the University of Iowa Radiation Protection
Office:
Smoke detectors give off less than 1 mrem per year
Living in a brick house versus a wood one gives off about 10mrem per year
Cooking with natural gas produces about 9 mrem annually
Smoking may give you up to 16,000 mrems
Reading a book for 3 hours per day gives off about 1mrem due to the materials in the wood/paper
Watching T.V. will expose you to 30mrems per year
Taking a flight from Los Angeles to New York will put you into contact with 5 mrem
Sleeping next to someone for eight hours will give you 2mrem
Obviously, you probably would not refuse to fly on an airplane, live in a brick house, read books, live without smoke detectors, or sleep with your spouse because of the small amount of radiation. If you would not refuse these activities, why would you refuse x-rays if the exposure to radiation is either about the same or less than the activities listed above?
The benefits of x-rays definitely outweigh any risks. Here at Dr. Mangia’s office we take every precaution to protect you from radiation exposure. We would never recommend radiographs if we did not deem them necessary or benefit you.
We used Steven D. Rima’s article entitled “How Much Do You Get From Dental X-Rays” as a reference. Steven D. Rima is a Board Certified Health Physicist with over 20 years of experience in radiation safety, including teaching medical and dental professionals for state licensure to take medical and dental x-rays.
Rima, Steve D. "Dental X-Rays." Welcome to the Physics Department at ISU. Web. 12 Jan. 2011..
If you have any questions feel free to call us anytime at (818)785-0750 or email us at
optimumdentistry@sbcglobal.net.
Our office continually strives to provide important enhancements in oral health care for our patients. This is why we now offer digital x-rays using the first intra-oral digital radiography system to be accepted by the American Dental Association into the highly prestigious ADA Seal Program, Dexis Platinum!
Unlike conventional radiographs (x-rays) on film, we do not have to wait for the dental assistant to develop a digital radiographic image like in the past. Now we can view an enhanced dental x-ray on a computer screen instantly. Dr. Mangia can now magnify the x-ray, allowing him to better see problem areas and making it possible for him to diagnose treatment sooner and faster, before it becomes a bigger problem and more expensive.
What Does This Mean For You?
Digital images remain crisp when enlarged which allow for clinically meaningful images that are extremely clear and highly detailed. This means Dr. Mangia will not only see areas of concern more clearly, he will also see them sooner. This will help prevent extensive work on your teeth.
Digital x-rays are more comfortable for the patient and also allow for shorter appointments because we do not need to wait for the films to develop. That means less time in the chair and less time out of your busy schedule.
Worried About Radiation Exposure?
Recently, there have been several warnings regarding radiation. Here at Dr. Mangia’s office we take every precaution to minimize the exposure to radiation when taking x-rays. When using film x-rays in the past, our office used the fastest capturing film in order to give the patient the least amount of radiation exposure. We also provide the patient with an x-ray shield made of lead to protect you when radiographs are necessary.
By switching to digital x-rays, we reduced the already minimal radiation exposure by 50%! The new advancements in digital radiographs allow us to reduce the number of retakes due to under-and over-exposure and have lower radiation dosages. It is important to weigh the costs and benefits of radiographs. The benefits of taking them are vast when it comes to your health because x-rays are an essential tool in diagnosing infection, decay and many other problems. The cost of not taking x-rays may be extensive and expensive treatment that could have either been minimized or even prevented.
More Benefits
In addition to reducing radiation exposure and decreasing chair time, digital radiographs are a green technology! They do not require film and therefore, there is no developer or fixer to dispose. They provide a more accurate tool for Dr. Mangia overall, and are faster, of a better quality and a more comfortable experience for our patients. And no, there is no increase in cost.
Still Worried about Radiation?
Advances in radiograph technology have overwhelmingly reduced exposure to radiation. As stated previously, digital x-rays have reduced exposure by 50%! But just how much radiation do you get from a dental x-ray and how harmful is it? The answer may please you.
Dental x-rays are expressed in millirems (mrem). 1 mrem is equivalent to .001 rem. A rem is a unit used to measure radiation. The typical dental x-ray exposes you to 2 or 3 millirems, a fraction of one unit of radiation. But what does this even mean?
To put this into perspective, here are a few facts on radiation exposure that occur in your everyday life from a peer
reviewed journal entitled “Radiation Exposure: The Facts vs. Fiction” by the University of Iowa Radiation Protection
Office:
Smoke detectors give off less than 1 mrem per year
Living in a brick house versus a wood one gives off about 10mrem per year
Cooking with natural gas produces about 9 mrem annually
Smoking may give you up to 16,000 mrems
Reading a book for 3 hours per day gives off about 1mrem due to the materials in the wood/paper
Watching T.V. will expose you to 30mrems per year
Taking a flight from Los Angeles to New York will put you into contact with 5 mrem
Sleeping next to someone for eight hours will give you 2mrem
Obviously, you probably would not refuse to fly on an airplane, live in a brick house, read books, live without smoke detectors, or sleep with your spouse because of the small amount of radiation. If you would not refuse these activities, why would you refuse x-rays if the exposure to radiation is either about the same or less than the activities listed above?
The benefits of x-rays definitely outweigh any risks. Here at Dr. Mangia’s office we take every precaution to protect you from radiation exposure. We would never recommend radiographs if we did not deem them necessary or benefit you.
We used Steven D. Rima’s article entitled “How Much Do You Get From Dental X-Rays” as a reference. Steven D. Rima is a Board Certified Health Physicist with over 20 years of experience in radiation safety, including teaching medical and dental professionals for state licensure to take medical and dental x-rays.
Rima, Steve D. "Dental X-Rays." Welcome to the Physics Department at ISU. Web. 12 Jan. 2011.
If you have any questions feel free to call us anytime at (818)785-0750 or email us at
optimumdentistry@sbcglobal.net.
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