BDS INSIGHTS by Dr Manish Khazane

By Laura McMullen Oh, you don't love spending time and money as a stranger picks, buffs, scrapes, fills or pulls your teeth? Join the club. No one says you ought to enjoy dental appointments, but that doesn't mean you should skip them. It's through the mouth that we breathe, eat , communicate and kiss, so it's usually worth 45 minutes of discomfort to keep your mouth healthy. If you're not convinced, we've debunked three popular excuses for skipping appointments. Dental work is too expensive. Many of us have dropped a swollen, drool-soaked jaw upon leaving a dental appointment and hearing the cost of the procedure. In fact, more than one in three Americans delays dental care because of their financial situation, according to a 2013 survey by ORC International and Aspen Dental , which also shows that 61 percent of workers making less than $...

The circle of 99 To reflect: There once was a very sad King, who had a page, which as every page of a king sad, she was very happy ... Every morning, the page came to the breakfast of your love, always laughing and singing happy songs ... The smile on your face always drawn, and attitude towards life always serene and cheerful ... One day the King sent for him: - PAGE - said the King - what's your secret? - What secret, Highness? - What is the secret of your joy? - There is no secret, ... Majesty - Do not lie page ... you know that I have sent many heads cut for minor offenses than their lie! - But I'm not lying! I do not keep any secrets. - And you're always cheerful and happy? - Majesty, I have no reason to be sad: I am very honored to serve your Highness, I have my wife and children, and live in the house in which the Court granted ; are clothed and fed, and always get a few silver coins to satisfy some tastes .... as not being happy? - If you d...

Researchers from New York University found that gum disease may be associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Inflammation in the gums may also lead to inflammation in the brain which over time can cause cognitive dysfunction. This is based on 20 years of data which supports the theory that there is a link between periodontal disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Participants in the study, aged 70 years old, were nine times more likely to have scored lower on brain function tests than the participants who did not have periodontal inflammation. While other factors may have contributed to the poor test scores, the association between the gum disease and the Alzheimer’s disease was strong. This research supported an earlier study which had found that Alzheimer’s patients had higher levels of antibodies and inflammatory molecules associated with gum disease in their plasma compared to healthy people. If you don’t brush and floss already this is just another reason...

Everyone wants to live a long, healthy life. The evidence is popping up in health food grocery stores and vitamin shops all over the US. While many people may be taking steps to eat better, and lose weight, they often have many habits that jeopardize their health without even knowing it! If you want to live a longer, healthier life, follow these tips below. Quit Smoking When you quit smoking, you can add four to eight years on to your life. Research shows that the younger you quit the better chance you have of extending your life span. People who quit smoking by the time they are 35 may extend their life by six or seven years. No More Fast Food Fast food? More like FAT food! Fast food is full of calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, etc. Studies show that low-calorie diets help people to live longer and avoid getting sick. Start Working Out Exercise can add several years onto your life. While many people avoid it due to lack of time or motivation, any exercise is good exe...

Let’s face it – the media and entertainment industries have always taken delight in portraying dental professionals as buffoons, geeks, dorks and worse yet, torture mongers. From W.C. Fields playing a horrible dentist attempting an extraction to Steve Martin’s nitrous breathing sadist in “Little Shop Of Horrors” to Nick At Nite’s cartoon loser, Glen Martin, D.D.S., we haven’t exactly been portrayed as the coolest people in the world. Even The Three Stooges made us look like morons – something they would never do to physicians or attorneys. And of course who could forget the most famous movie dentist of all time – Lawrence Olivier’s totally creepy and scarily unforgettable dentist in Marathon Man? Just say the phrase “Is it safe?” and chills will go up every spine! Even Jerry the orthodontist on the Bob Newhart show was portrayed as a successful loser. But things may be about to change! Finally – the award winning and highly rated TV show “Glee” has made dentists cool by ...