The Blog of Michael S. Eisenberg, DDS, FAGD

When Was Your Last Dental Cleaning?

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:28:33 +0000

You water the garden three times a week, you change your car’s oil every three months, and you replace the batteries in your smoke detectors once a year. Your teeth need to see your dentist on a regular schedule, too.
While daily oral hygiene habits are essential to good oral health, professional dental cleanings at our office ensure your teeth are treated to a deeper level of cleaning. We recommend for most of our patients to have a checkup at least every six months. In addition to a thorough cleaning and polishing of your teeth, these regular visits help us detect and prevent the onset of tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. During your visit, we’ll check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. We’ll also check old fillings and restorations, as these can wear away over time from constant chewing, grinding, or clenching.
If you are predisposed to oral diseases, you may need to visit our office more often than every six months. Factors at play in these diseases include age, pregnancy, tobacco use, medical conditions (such as diabetes, dry mouth, or HIV infection), along with how well you take care of your teeth on a daily basis.
Make sure your teeth get the professional attention they deserve – If you’re overdue for your next cleaning, check with our office to schedule an appointment!

When Was Your Last Dental Cleaning?

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:05:44 +0000

While daily oral hygiene habits are essential to good oral health, professional dental cleanings at our office ensure your teeth are treated to a deeper level of cleaning. We recommend for most of our patients to have a checkup at least every six months. In addition to a thorough cleaning and polishing of your teeth, these regular visits help us detect and prevent the onset of tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. During your visit, we’ll check the health of your mouth, teeth, gums, cheeks, and tongue. We’ll also check old fillings and restorations, as these can wear away over time from constant chewing, grinding, or clenching.

If you are predisposed to oral diseases, you may need to visit our office more often than every six months. Factors at play in these diseases include age, pregnancy, tobacco use, medical conditions (such as diabetes, dry mouth, or HIV infection), along with how well you take care of your teeth on a daily basis.

Make sure your teeth get the professional attention they deserve – If you’re overdue for your next cleaning, check with our office to schedule an appointment!

Patient question: “What should I expect during my first visit?”

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:55:23 +0000

Thanks for the question! Your first visit typically includes an x-ray that allows us to view the structure of the jaw, the position of any teeth that have not yet erupted, malformed roots, and tooth decay.

The initial visit also involves getting your medical history. When you share your medical history with us, be sure to provide complete, up-to-date information on your health. Please let us know if you have experienced recent hospitalization or surgery, or if you have recently been ill. Also tell us the names, doses, and frequency of any medications you are taking — whether prescription or over-the-counter products — and the name of your physician. Please also let us know about any changes in your health or medications. This information will us select the most safe and effective method of treatment path for you.

Have any more questions about your first visit? Please give us a call!

May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:12:58 +0000

Our practice knows that image can be everything. May happens to be National Teen Self-Esteem Month, and during this time, parents are encouraged to act as positive role models, help stop negative self-images, and improve confidence and security among teenagers.
We know one of the great ways to improve your confidence is to improve your smile. And that begins with a visit to our office. Has your child visited our office in the past six months for his or her regular check-up? We invite you to give us a call to book your appointment!
See you soon!

Celebrating Earth Day by Doing Our Part to Help the Planet!

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:39:22 +0000

We are living in an age with a renewed commitment to conservation, and are frequently reminded to recycle, reduce and reuse. Last Sunday marked Earth Day, so today we thought we would discuss some of the things we do to conserve our natural resources and the environment.

Our office is digitalized, which means we can operate without the use of large amounts of paper and printing materials. The information in our office can be sent and processed digitally, which is also more efficient. We take all of the steps possible to be a ‘green’ office, making us better for the planet and more convenient for our patients.

We would love to hear how you minimize your impact on the environment. Leave us a comment below or post on our Facebook page!

If I use fluoride toothpaste and the water in my area is fluoridated, do I still need additional fluoride?

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:44:05 +0000

Cities have been adjusting the fluoride levels in water since 1964. Since that time, fluoridation has dramatically improved the oral health of tens of millions of Americans. Community water fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay, but you may not be drinking as much fluoridated water as you may think. If bottled or home-purified water is your main source for drinking water, you may be missing out on this extremely safe and effective mineral that prevents tooth decay.

Of course, using toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Approval is a good source of fluoride, but optimal levels of absorption can only be achieved if you use it as directed: brushing twice a day for two to three minutes each time.

At our office, you can receive professionally applied topical fluoride during your next dental checkup. This is extremely important for people who are at high risk for tooth decay, including children, people with less than perfect oral hygiene, people undergoing orthodontic treatment, and people with weakened enamel due to lifestyle choices or genetic factors. If you have any questions regarding fluoride, please feel free to ask us at the office. We want you to have the healthiest smile possible.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:16:29 +0000

Visiting our office regularly will not only help keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but will also help keep the rest of your body healthy. The fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which is the sixth-most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our patients about the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.

We are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent oral health problems. Please let us now if you have any questions about your oral health during your next appointment. Take care of your teeth!

Dr. Eisenberg is pleased to offer BriteSmile® professional teeth whitening

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:01:34 +0000

Just because the weather is dull doesn’t mean your teeth have to be! Schedule an appointment with our office to receive the BriteSmile teeth whitening. The BriteSmile system provides immediate and long lasting results, it’s safe and comfortable, and performed by a dental professional! Did you know the BriteSmile whitens your teeth an average of 8 shades? With proper care, your smile will sparkle all season long!

Give us a call today to inquire, and put your best smile forward!

What do you love about Dr. Eisenberg’s office?

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:39 +0000

From your very first visit to Dr. Eisenberg’s office, our doctor and team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. We thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Eisenberg’s work? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback. Simply select the link below to leave a review on our Google Place Page.

Or, you can tell us by posting on our Facebook page or by giving us a call!

Thank you,
The team at Dr. Eisenberg’s office

Fun with dental floss, from Dr. Eisenberg

googlelogin0512@sesamecommunications.com — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:35:50 +0000

We know what you’re thinking…”Fun things to do with dental floss? Yeah, right!” Well, today Dr. Michael Eisenberg and team have some suggestions on how to use dental floss around the house, besides the obvious:

1. Stringing beads. If you’re an aging flower child, you know that love beads, necklaces, bracelets, and ankle bracelets work best on dental floss.

2. Placing a hem when you want the garment to be super strong.

3. Cut a crumbly cake.

4. Slice dough and cube cheese.

5. Sew a button if you’re in a pinch.

6. Make a popcorn garland for the Christmas Tree.

Any other uses? Please share your thoughts or ideas with us. We would love to hear them!