Yes, it has been a few days, and I was not around to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your holiday was blessed and that you enjoyed a brief break from school or work, or possibly just time spent with family and friends.
Dr. Sperbeck, West Los Angeles
http://www.xdr-radiology.com/index.htm
By reading the information provided on this website, there’s almost no need for me to explain…well, anything! I’ve been using this system for a while now, and it is far superior to any other. The picture is clear and sharp, yet captures the depth of the x-rayed area so thoroughly that it makes it much easier to see what is beneath the surface in your mouth. This increases dental precision and effectiveness.
What’s also great is that all of the files, pictures, x-rays, and records for each patient are stored digitally. No more sorting through gigantic file cabinets or spilling a super-thick folder’s contents all over the ground, mixing up patients’ films and records. As long as you take measures to keep your internet reliable (utilize at least two methods; for example, use cable/DSL as your primary source, and satellite as your backup), this is definitely a great time, money, and space saver.
Dr. Sperbeck, West Los Angeles
Always be paying attention to signs and signals your body gives you. If you’re hungry, eat something nourishing. If you’re tired, get some rest. If you don’t feel well, try to cut out habits that might be detrimental to your health. Make time to take care of yourself.
This includes your dental health as well. If, for some reason, you are in good health but still experience headaches, neck aches, ear pain, jaw pain, jaw clicking/popping/crookedness, bruxing, stiffness or pain while chewing, or any other unexplained symptom in your jaw/neck area, talk to your dentist. You may have TMJ (short for temporomandibular joint…the joint in each side of your jaw) disorder. If your dentist cannot give you very much information, find a TMJ specialist and call him for an examination. TMJ can grow into a severely restricting, delicate problem and is best treated when in the early stages of development. You won’t have to keep swallowing painkillers if the source of the problem is fixed!
Dr. Sperbeck, West Los Angeles
http://www.isolitesystems.com/system.asp
At the ADA Session last month, I encountered Isolite’s exhibit where they were performing some demonstrations with their new-and-updated versions. I have been using this technology in my dentistry for some time, and it is, hands down, one of the best tools ever invented.
Lately, my Isolites have been tiring out and not functioning as well as they could have been. I actually spoke with the inventor at the Session, and he offered to replace all of mine at no cost! It was very generous of him.
Dr. Sperbeck, West Los Angeles
Each year seems worse with the ever-increasing boatloads of candy the kids are bringing home? Not only do parents find the effect of sugar on their children’s energy/noise levels an annoyance, but also the fact that candy is terribly bad for their growth, development, and long-term health. The idea that sugar rots your teeth has been around for a long time, and it is true to a certain point; but keep in mind that tooth degeneration begins from inside the body. That means the health of your teeth is very much related to your overall health and quality of your diet. So watch what you eat, because it comes back at you! There’s a reason behind every negative symptom you experience, from headaches to fatigue to cravings for more sweets. Limit your kids’ candy eating by keeping it a special treat to be eaten only after a healthy meal. Monitor the youngsters’ brushing routine more carefully to make sure they are cleaning the remnants out. They will thank you for their pearly whites later on!
Dr. Sperbeck, West Los Angeles
