tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79587848737391411002024-03-05T05:43:40.993-08:00San Diego / Carlsbad Cosmetic Holistic DentistDr. Al Fallah - Carlsbad Cosmetic, General and Holistic DentistUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-18104998551561243242015-07-30T15:19:00.000-07:002015-09-08T17:29:56.670-07:00<div class="item ik1">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-39768206998563373582014-04-11T10:29:00.002-07:002014-09-16T10:22:47.514-07:00Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Dr. Fallah and his entire office make every effort to offer the most
comfortable and personalized attention possible to each patient visiting the
lovely and relaxing dental offices in the Carlsbad
(northern coastal San Diego)
area. They endeavor to make sure patients are happy
with their experiences and are treated with the latest, state-of-the art dental
techniques.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">One of Dr. Fallah's latest advanced dental services is a brilliant <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/gum-rejuvenation-san-diego.htm" target="_blank">new gum rejuvenation</a> technique that is offered by only a few dentists in the
world. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Conventional vs Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation</b></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">This new less invasive and much
faster treatment than traditional gum surgery for gum recession is called
<b>Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation</b> or the "<b>Lunchtime</b> <b>Gumlift</b>." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">As seen on the TV show "The Doctors" - this receding gum treatment
is fast, safe and nearly completely pain-free. It can be done so quickly that you literally can be treated during your
lunch hour.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Benefits of Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation</span></span></i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></b></span></h4>
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">PAIN RELIEF</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">This latest gum rejuvenation technique is so non-invasive
and so gentle that it is almost entirely painless. Patients are amazed at how comfortable this
gum treatment actually is -- and how they do not have to have stitches!</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">SHORTENED TREATMENT TIME </span></b></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Dr. Fallah treats 4-6 teeth per hour with the Pinhole Gum
technique as opposed to the 1-2 teeth an hour speed of the traditional gum
grafting. Because so much gum area can
be treated in a single day - multiple trips to the dentist are not required for
repeated gum graftings.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">EFFECTIVITY</span></b></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The state-of-the-art Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation treatment has been proved to
effective (see study results below) and
can provide results you hope for almost immediately that last long-term.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">LESS INVASIVE</span></b></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">The incision size is literally the size of a pinhole - and DOES NOT
required stitches.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FAST HEALING</span></b></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Traditional gum surgery required 3 weeks for healing. Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation only needs 1 day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you are concerned about gum recession, need a solution, but are worried
about the time, pain and inconvenience of gum surgery, contact Dr. Fallah's
office today and arrange for your quick and easy "Lunchtime Gumlift."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Call today to meet your friendly and caring San Diego Holistic Dentist - Dr. Fallah - </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial;">760-730-1600</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">and relax in our comfortable, state-of-the-art surroundings...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dr. John Chao researched, refined and developed the new gum recession
treatment technique. A 33-month study of 43 patients with 121 gum recessions
using the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ was published in the <span class="xn-chron">October 2012</span> issue of The International Journal of
Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry. The results of this study indicated
that the technique was as successful as traditional gum grafting procedures requiring
surgery, cutting and sutures. It also reported that patients who underwent
the Pinhole Surgical Technique™ indicated there was virtually no pain, no
bleeding and that they were highly satisfied with the rapid transformation of
the defective gum line. (Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent 2012; 32: 521-531.)</span></i></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-46536674782039432692012-10-29T18:31:00.000-07:002012-10-29T18:38:06.174-07:00PRF and Dentistry<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14.0pt;">PRF
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The use of PRF in dentistry was first introduced by its
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Healing
factors as related to the patient:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">1) When a patient has low vitamin D levels; below 30 ng per ml of blood, healing
will be slowed, and it is also associated with higher levels of allergies. The
human body produces its own antibiotics, vitamin D is necessary for this
process. (Reference: Olsen, European Journal of clinical microbiology)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Deficiency
of vitamin D increases the prevalence of the harmful strains of the following
bacteria in the body: Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Klebsielia, E. coli, and
Candida.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">57% of
patients going through surgery of any kind have a deficiency in vitamin D. Deficiency
in vitamin D also increases the prevalence of neuromuscular pain by 50%. Supplementation
with vitamin D should be with D2 & D3 for one month before surgery for
patients who are deficient in vitamin D.</span></div>
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there is a correlation between higher levels of vitamin D and lower LDL and
" bad cholesterols".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">2) High
levels of LDL are proportional with high levels of oxidized LDL, which is
responsible for the death of the osteoblast cells. (Reference M. Brudeur 2009
cholesterol metabolism and osteoblasts)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">3) Higher
viscosity of blood is proportional to Hematocrit levels over 45%, which
creates sluggish blood flow and slows down the healing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">4) High
blood pressure and Atherosclerosis also reduce the blood flow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">5)
Smokers typically have high LDL, high hematocrit levels, high blood pressure,
and Atherosclerosis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you have any questions, please contact your <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/holistic-dentistry.htm" target="_blank">San Diego Holistic Dentist</a>, Dr. Fallah for more information. </span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-64748064546566577002012-08-16T09:47:00.001-07:002012-08-16T09:48:44.278-07:00Toxic Mercury and Changes<h3>
WHY is Mercury Still Used?</h3>
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<b>At Least One Dental School is Forward-Looking</b></div>
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<a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQe4jU2mZ1LHqGJqJz_6W3geJBAMrbuUEjZ9bt_n-uMM_P9ZHXyvQ" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQe4jU2mZ1LHqGJqJz_6W3geJBAMrbuUEjZ9bt_n-uMM_P9ZHXyvQ" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;">Research from major universities and the
World Health Organization (WHO) clearly indicate that amalgam, mercury-based
filling are toxic, adversely affecting the body’s immune response and the
environment in general.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><b>Research has
also indicated that the most toxic metal is mercury --
considered to be more toxic that lead, arsenic or cadmium.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">With all of the negative indicators
piling up, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>nearly fifty percent of all U.
S. dentists still use mercury fillings in their practices and a large number of
U. S. dental schools continue to teach with mercury fillings as the material of
choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">In contrast, graduates of the New York
University (NYU) College of Dentistry will not be taught with mercury amalgam
materials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A faculty letter recently
sent to students at NYU cited the United Nations Environmental Program which
proposes that mercury-containing products, including amalgam, be phased out of
use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The faculty letter also cited the
large mercury load in the waterways of the world, including those of America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A major source of that mercury is dental
offices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">NYU, reported these and other issues
that caused it to take the course of teaching students alternative ways to care
to patient teeth, stating that, "all treatment plans should consider
alternative restorative materials other than amalgam."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">NYU is not going completely
mercury-free, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>will still include amalgam
preparation design and placement, however, they have officially revised the
default restoration material from amalgam to composite. The letter also states
that:</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Amalgam may
still be used, however, approval for placement must be received from faculty
after student-proposed justification. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dental students
will be trained in use of amalgam, but will be instructed in <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>indications and contraindications. </span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;">Strict mercury
hygiene procedures are to be followed when using amalgam in both the clinic and
preclinical settings. </span></div>
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<b>For more information on the effects of mercury -- watch the video below ...</b></div>
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<b style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then call your holistic dentist - Dr. Fallah -- 760-730-1600 - TODAY!</b></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-946516327487702872012-05-21T10:09:00.001-07:002012-05-21T10:09:25.133-07:00The Headache and TMJTension headaches are the most commonly occurring type of headache. These may be due to depression, anxiety, stress or holding the neck and head in abnormal positions. This causes the headache as the muscles tighten in the neck, shoulders, scalp and jaw. Tension headaches most often occur on both sides of the head, generally starting at the back of the head and spreading forward. Pain associated with tension headaches can be squeezing or dull, like a tightening vice or band – that’s why we often feel the urge to rub the painful area – a natural move to loosen the muscles.
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Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) headaches may feel similar to the tension headache, as the mucles of the head, neck and jaw contract.
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Additional symptoms, however, may be associated with TMJ problems such as:<br>
• Jaw popping, clicking or grating sounds when opening and closing the mouth<br>
• Pains and dull aching of the face and facial muscles<br>
• Discomfort or difficulty when chewing or biting.<br>
• Biting or chewing difficulty or discomfort<br>
• Earache<br>
• Painful jaw – or jaw tenderness<br>
• Reduction in jaw range – or inability to widely open or easily close the mouth.
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Whatever the symptoms and causes of your own TMJ and headaches, Dr. Fallah is specially trained in dealing with TMJ and all of its ramifications. He uses state-of-the art procedures and equipment to measure and analyze your unique situation.
Call today and find immediate relief. <br><br>
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<br><br><br><br>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-76133211592771153652012-03-09T12:08:00.000-08:002012-05-21T10:21:24.751-07:00Mercury Free Dentist -- Alzheimer's InformationApolipoprotein E (APOE), a class of apolipoprotein found in the chylomicron and IDLs, binds to a specific receptor on liver cells and peripheral cells.<br />
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APOE was initially recognized for its important role in cardiovascular disease and lipoprotein metabolism. Recently APOE has been studied for its the part it plays in a number of biological processes not directly related to lipoprotein transport, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), immunoregulation, and cognition.<br />
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APO-E4 was identified in 1997 as a significant risk factor for early onset of Alzheimer's. APO-E2 was identified as protective against Alzheimer's. <br />
APO-E has 299 amino acids with different ratios of arginine and cysteine at position 112 and 158. <br />
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APO-E2 has 2 cysteines. APO-E3 one cysteine and one arginine. APO-E4 two arginines. <br />
Arginine, unlike cysteine, lacks the sulphydryl (SH) groups that potentially bind bivalent metals such as mercury, lead, copper or zinc.<br />
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Logically, the possibility of increased metal accumulation could be suspected in chronically exposed individuals <br />
who did not gnentically inherit APO-E2. <br />
In 2003, Godfrey found a statistically significant increase in adverse effects to patients having APO-E4/4 and APO-E 3/4 when those patients were chronically exposed mercury. <br />
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Boyd E. Haley, PhD surmises that mercury released from dental amalgams could be a potential cause of <br />
autism and Alzheimer's disease. See his video below for more information:<br />
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Be sure to call Dr. Fallah -- your <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/tmj-headaches-facial-pains.htm"><b><ul><strong><em>San Diego Mercury Free Dentist</b></em></strong></ul></a> holistic dentist -- TODAY!<br />
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<center><big><b>760-730-1600</b></big></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-17242059995047840242011-10-17T18:44:00.000-07:002011-10-17T19:01:37.245-07:00Maternal Blood Mercury Concentration and Infant WeightBirth weight is a strong determinant of attained weight at early ages. Until now, many studies have reported that low birth weight corresponds with high mercury levels. However, the relationship between mercury exposure and attained weight of infant has not been well studied. <br />
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Therefore, the aim of a recent study was to assess the degree of prenatal exposure to mercury by measuring the total mercury levels in maternal and cord blood, and examine the relationship between the mercury level during pregnancy and the attained weight of infant during the first 24 months of life. <br />
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The prospective cohort study of Mothers and Children's Environmental Health (MOCEH) was built up in 2006, and 921 mother–infant pairs were recruited. Information on the socio-demographic characteristics, health behavior and environmental exposure were collected from an interview with trained nurses. <br />
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After delivery, infants and mothers were followed up at 6, 12 and 24 months and the weights of the infants were measured. <br />
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<b>The mercury concentrations in the late maternal blood (β=−0.19. p=0.05) and cord blood (β=−0.36. p=0.01) were negatively associated with the infants' attained weight over the first 24 months of age</b>. <br />
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The infants' attained weight in the small for their gestational age (SGA) group was lower than the normal birth weight group at the highest quartile of the mercury level. <br />
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<b>Therefore, efforts should be made to reduce the mercury level in the maternal blood at late pregnancy and cord blood<b></b></b>. <br />
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Further research on the possible harmful effects of prenatal mercury exposure on postnatal growth is recommended.<br />
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1. Safe removal of mercury filling protocol. <br />
2. Biocompatible metal free restorations<br />
3. Laser/ O3 treatment as an adjunct modality for gum disease, tooth decay and treatment of jaw bone infections. <br />
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I am also a fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (FICCMO), graduate of LVI, graduate of Occlusal Studies in Neuromuscular Orthodontics, training in Osteopathic Cranial Techniques, and Chirodontics. I also have many years of experience in treating TMJ/TMD patients.<br />
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In addition to ceiling mounted TV's with headphones, Nitrous Oxide, Oral Conscious Sedation, we have added Alpha Stim technology for the comfort of our patients. Alpha Stim is a totally harmless FDA approved technology that promotes drug free relaxation. Recently we had a 5 year old patient in our office who had a very deep cavity. We turned on the ceiling TV to her favorite cartoon, and put the Alpha Stim on her ear lobes. Without any anesthesia, we were able to completely take care of her deep cavity as she giggled while watching her cartoon. <br />
Also being a graduate of LVI, Esthetic Dentistry residency, and trained in Cerec Technology, I have over 20 years of experience in esthetic dentistry, smile makeovers and full mouth reconstruction that has given me the pleasure of creating many happy, healthy, beautiful smiles.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-91374224562360694852011-06-17T17:28:00.000-07:002011-06-17T20:07:42.279-07:00Holistic Dentistry Approach<b>Metal-Free Dentistry</b><br />
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Following our holistic philosophy, we use only materials that are bio-compatible with the patient's mouth and body.<br />
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We do several bio-compatability tests to ensure that the patient's mouth is not going to create an adverse reaction and that the material to be used is going to be neutral to that patient's body.<br />
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People in the profession of acupuncture understand that the teeth have an electromagentic connection to the body that is called the meridian-system which connects the body to the teeth and vice versa.<br />
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Metals can interfere with that field and that is one of the reasons that we avoid metals, not to mention that metal-free dentistry is very beautiful and natural looking dentistry which we prefer from all angles.<br />
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<b>Infections and Treating Infected Teeth</b> <br />
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One of the prevalent measures used to treat infected teeth is root-canals or endodontic treatment. Our philosophy is to avoid root canals any time it is possible and we go to great lengths to prevent root canals from happening. <br />
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We treat a large number of <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/tmj-california-doctor.htm">TMJ patients</a> and that is something we'd like to avoid if we can because the associated bio-mechanical problems can create their own separate health issues. That leaves us with the option of saving the tooth with a root-canal procedure. <br />
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The biofilm needs to be addressed. The biofilm is the environment where the bacteria proliferate. Bacteria can thrive inside the cavernous area of the root system or even within the bone area all of which need to be cleaned with lasers or ultra-sonic measures and, of course, addressing the pH of the area is very critical. For example, cavitational lesions or apical lesions tend to be very acidic. In fact the pH may range from 3 to 5 and in that range the immune system cannot function, cannot thrive so that addressing the pH becomes very important so that the immune system can re-boot in the bone area and the vicinity of the tooth. Calcium hydroxide, being both anti-microbial and highly alkaline in nature, helps tremendously in creating more of a balanced pH to address the acidic environment.<br />
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So there are many, many measure that need to be carefully addressed in order to provide the safest possible root canal treatment for the patient.<br />
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In looking at this from an overall picture, our philosophy is to prevent root canals but the presence of infection is the worst circumstance that can occur and one in which the tooth needs to be removed or needs to be addressed with biologically sound root canal therapy.<br />
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<BR>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-17395395848670414202011-03-06T15:29:00.000-08:002011-03-06T15:33:35.408-08:00THE MERCURY - SAFE ENVIRONMENTIf you choose to have silver-mercury fillings replaced, make sure that you are protecting yourself in the process of the removal.<br />
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The amalgam removal process needs to be very safe. The drilling on the silver-mercury filling releases a tremendous amount of mercury vapor. It is essential, especially if you have higher sensitivity to toxic substances that you are well-protected during this highly critical phase of the treatment.<br />
We have two different protocols. One is a protocol that is advocated by the <b>International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology</b>, and we have another protocol that is even more stringent that the Academy's. With either protocol we create an extremely safe environment where we are practically eliminating the exposure of the patient to mercury during the removal phase. <br />
For example, one approach that I use is to place a rubber dam with a special ring around the tooth that has the silver-mercury filling, then squeeze a flowable composite material that literally flows between the rubber dam and the tooth <br />
and the clamp. Then we use a light on it and it becomes solid so that a one-hundred percent seal is accomplished.<br />
The seal is tested with water and air to check that nothing seeps in and that we do have a perfect seal. <br />
Next an oxygen mask is placed on the patient's nose. We use a minimum of two very high-speed vacuum systems, one custom-manufactured for our office and the other is the high-speed suction that evacuates the material into a system which traps all the debris, such as the silver-mercury filling. <br />
This is what we term "<b><a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com"><b>mercury-safe</b></a></b>" dentistry. Just being "mercury-free" is not sufficient to protect the patient because it's also important to practice in the "mercury-safe" environment.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-73420381098128783842011-01-29T21:18:00.000-08:002011-01-29T22:50:16.020-08:00About Holistic DentistryHolistic dentistry comes from the philosophy that the health of your mouth can effect your health and your over all well being.<br />
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Any sort of infection in the mouth can burden the immune system, can spread to other parts of the body and this is very well documented in scientific literature.<br />
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Infections from the tooth or gum area can spread into distant parts of the body and can cause heart problems, brain abscess and can lead to the death of a person. Therefore, it is very important to address the health of the mouth, first and foremost, from the point of eliminating any acute and chronic infections.<br />
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The second aspect of practicing Holistic Dentistry is looking at the materials within the oral cavity.<br />
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One of the most prevalent restorative materials of the past 200 years has been the mercury-silver amalgam or dental amalgam. It is over 50% mercury and about 35% silver with the remainder variable metals such as copper, tin and other fillers.<br />
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The reason that amalgam, or silver-mercury fillings, have been prevalent for hundreds of years is because the material is durable and the fillings are easy to place in a tooth cavity area, requiring very little expertise or isolation.<br />
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Much research by prominent scientists, some of whom have been featured by the Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, demonstrates that there is a release of mercury vapor from these restorations which actually intensifies with heat, chewing, grinding and anything acidic within the oral cavity.<br />
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Mercury is a known neuro-toxic material - there is no debate on that within the scientific community. The only debate concerns what the safe limit of mercury is within your body.<br />
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The effect of Mercury, like most toxic materials, is additive. If we have 7 or 3 or 2 mercury fillings, on top of that a diet high in certain foods, such as tuna, and a number of environmental exposures, then it's all additive.<br />
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Additional research indicates that about 5% of the population has a hard time eliminating toxins, in general, and mercury being a toxic material, falls within that category. Depending upon the genetic makeup of an individual, that individual may be able to eliminate some or a good amount of that toxic substance.<br />
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However, 5% of the population has a difficult time eliminating toxic materials (due to detoxification pathways within the liver and kidneys).<br />
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For that group, the toxic effects become much more of an issue. This may be the portion of the population that we see with more prevalence of problems that are a more of a mystery such as autism, movement disorders, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease and so forth.<br />
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To this day we do not have a good measuring tool to determine who is able to detoxify toxins and who is not. At this stage it is not possible to discern who is at risk and who is not. Therefore, it is important to avoid toxic materials as much as possible and adhere to a regimen where we are minimizing the presence of toxic materials within our system.<br />
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One of the things that patients who are seeking more of a holistic environment often desire is the removal of silver=mercury fillings.<br />
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Coming Next: Removal of amalgam fillings -- Precautions and more...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-16743312035090284962010-11-17T14:50:00.000-08:002010-11-17T14:50:44.148-08:00Your Teeth - Your HealthAre your teeth and gums healthy? Their health may be an important indicator of your general health.<br />
More and more research suggests that the same good health and nutritional practices that prevent cavities and gum disease may also keep you healthy and prevent other illnesses.<br />
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Research has shown that serious chronic health problems are often associated with dental caries, or cavities, and gum pathology. This connection is documented by a large number of recent studies performed after 1990. For example - poor mental health is associated with cavities [1-4]. In a study published in the Journal of the <i>American Geriatrics Society</i>, January 2008 [1], elderly individuals without dementia were found to have an average of only 2.7 fillings. Elderly individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease averaged 7.8 teeth with fillings.<br />
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A recent authoritative review showed a clear association between cavities, gum health and heart diseases [5}. Additionally, this same study reported that people with poor oral health, on average, lead shorter lives. Recent publications concerning <a href="http://www.perio.org/consumer/media/releases.htm#health" target="_blank"><b>Periodontal Disease and Your Heart</b></a> <br />
are listed by the American Association of Periodontology. <br />
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You can take this quiz to asses your risk of gum disease: <br />
<a href="http://service.previser.com/aap/default.aspx" target="_blank" ><b>Gum Health Self-Assessment Quiz</b></a>. <br />
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Connections between diabetes, as well as heart disease, and dental decay have been suspect for decades. Active, ongoing research [6-8] deals with the association between cavities and diabetes. While recent publications concerning <a href="http://www.perio.org/consumer/media/releases.htm#diabetes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b>Periodontal Disease and Diabetes</b></a> are listed by the American Association of Periodontology. <br />
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A large number of scientists studying this relationship have proposed that diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates were common cause of these diseases [9-15].<br />
Nutrition is suspect as a possible factor in heart disease, infectious respiratory diseases, dental diseases and mental diseases. These diseases can result, in part, from common failures in metabolism. When a deficiency of essential nutrients occurs, particularly vitamins D, C, and niacin, metabolic failures are inevitable.<br />
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The relationship between vitamin D deficiency and cavities is especially strong in dozens of studies conducted in the 1930's and 1940's [16-27]. More than 90% of the studies concluded that Vitamin D supplements prevented children's cavities. <br />
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Cancer, respiratory infections, diabetes, heart disease, and other ailments [29] are also linked to a Vitamin D deficiency. For example, a study published in the <i>Archives of Internal Medicine</i> in 2008, indicated that compared to individuals with highest vitamin D levels, individuals with the lowest vitamin D levels had more than double the risk of dying from heart disease and other causes over an eight-year study period. Linus Pauling [15] reviewed evidence for vitamin C was and the evidence for niacin was described by Abram Hoffer [29].<br />
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Individuals who ensure their good levels of nutrition through balanced diet and nutrient supplements, in conjunction with good dental care, will have dramatically fewer cavities and gum problems than individuals who only receive good dental care. <br />
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References:<br />
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[1] B Ellefsen; P Holm-Pedersen; D E Morse; M. Schroll; B. Andersen; G. Waldemar. Caries Prevalence in Older Persons with and without Dementia. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, Volume 56, Number 1, January 2008, 59-67(9).<br />
[2] J M Chalmers, K D Carter, A J Spencer. Caries incidence and increments in community-living older adults with and without dementia. Australian Research Center for Population Oral Health, Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia. Gerodontology Volume 19 Issue 2, 80 – 94.<br />
[3] Friedlander, A.H.; Mahler, M.E. Major depressive disorder psychopathology, medical management and dental implications. Graduate Medical Education, Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (14), Los Angeles, CA, USA. Journal of the American Dental Association (2001), 132(5), 629-638.<br />
[4] Stewart, R.; et. al. Oral Health and Cognitive Function in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), Psychosomatic Medicine 70:936-941 (2008).<br />
[5] Meurman, J.H.; Sanz, M.;Janket, S. Oral infection and vascular disease. Institute of Dentistry, University of Helsinki, Finland. Vascular Disease Prevention (2007), 4(4), 260-267.<br />
[6] Touger-Decker R, Sirois D A, Vernillo A T. Diabetes mellitus: Nutrition and oral health relationships. Department of Primary Care, School of Health-Related Professions, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, USA. Editor(s): Touger-Decker, Riva. Nutrition and Oral Medicine (2005), 185-204.<br />
[7] Diaz-Romero, R.; Casanova-Roman, R.; Beltran-Zuniga, M; Belmont-Padilla, J.; Mendez, J.; Avila-Rosas, H.. Oral Infections and Glycemic Control in Pregnant Type 2 Diabetics. Instituto Nacional de Perinatologia, Mexico City, Mex. Archives of Medical Research (2005), 36(1), 42-48.<br />
[8] Twetman, S.; Johansson, I.; Birkhed, D.; Nederfors, T. Caries incidence in young type 1 diabetes mellitus patients in relation to metabolic control and caries-associated risk factors. Caries Research (2002), 36(1), 31-35.<br />
[9] Bommer, S. Diseases of civilization and nutrition. Ernaehrungsforschung (1963), 7 598-612.<br />
[10] Miler-Sosnkowska, M. Role of dietary carbohydrates in relation to their metabolism. Inst. Zywienia Czlowieka, Akad. Roln., Warsaw, Pol. Postepy Higieny i Medycyny Doswiadczalnej (1975), 29(4), 537-55.<br />
[11] Cremer, H.D.; Eyer, H. Carbohydrates. Inst. Ernaehrungswiss. I, Univ. Giessen, Giessen, Fed. Rep. Ger. Ernaehrungs-Umschau (1975), 22(10), 291-3.<br />
[12] Newberne, P.M.. Nutrition: summary of evidence. Sweeteners: Issues, uncertainties. Acad. Forum, 4th (1975), 76-85, 252-3.<br />
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[14] Nuttall, F.Q.; Gannon, M.C.. Sucrose and disease. Diabetes Care (1981), 4(2), 305-10.<br />
[15] Pauling, L. "How to Live Longer and Feel Better." W.H. Freeman and Company, 1986. Revised 2006, Oregon State University Press. <br />
[16] Tisdall, F.F. The effect of nutrition on the primary teeth. Child Development (1937) 8(1), 102-4.<br />
[17] McBeath, E.C. Nutrition and diet in relation to preventive dentistry. NY J. Dentistry (1938) 8; 17-21.<br />
[17] McBeath, E.C.; Zucker, T.F. Role of vitamin D in the control of dental caries in children. Journal of Nutrition (1938) 15; 547-64.<br />
[19] East, B. R. Nutrition and dental caries. American Journal of Public Health 1938. 28; 72-6.<br />
[20] Mellanby, M. The role of nutrition as a factor in resistance to dental caries. British Dental Journal (1937), 62; 241-52.<br />
[21] His Majesty's Stationery Office, London. The influence of diet on caries in children's teeth. Report of the Committee for the Investigation of Dental Disease (1936).<br />
[22] McBeath, F.C. Vitamin D studies, 1933-1934. American Journal of Public Health (1934), 24 1028-30.<br />
[23] Anderson, P. G.; Williams, C. H. M.; Halderson, H.; Summerfeldt, C.; Agnew, R. Influence of vitamin D in the prevention of dental caries. Journal of the American Dental Association (1934) 21; 1349-66.<br />
[24] Day, C. D.; Sedwick, H. J. Fat-soluble vitamins and dental caries in children. Journal of Nutrition (1934) 8; 309-28.<br />
[25] Agnew, M. C.; Agnew, R. G.; Tisdall, F. F. The production and prevention of dental caries. Journal of the American Dental Association, JADA (1933) 20; 193-212.<br />
[26] Bennett, N. G.; et al. The influence of diet on caries in children's teeth. Special Report Series – Medical Research Council, UK (1931) No. 159, 19.<br />
[27] Mellanby, M.; Pattison, C. L. The influence of a cereal-free diet rich in vitamin D and calcium on dental caries in children. British Medical Journal (1932) I 507-10.<br />
[28] Brodsky, R. H.; Schick, B.; Vollmer, H.. Prevention of dental caries by massive doses of vitamin D. American Journal of Diseases of Children (1941) 62; 1183-7.<br />
[29] Hoffer A, Saul AW. Orthomolecular Medicine for Everyone. Laguna Beach, California, Basic Health Pub, 2008Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-79213495040452016992010-08-31T10:38:00.000-07:002010-09-02T07:05:46.146-07:00CEREC - One Appointment CrownsDr. Fallah uses CEREC technology for many repairs and restorations of teeth - such as replacing whole teeth, fixing and filling cavities, and also for porcelain crowns.<br />
CEREC stands for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. <br />
This state-of-the-art CEREC CAD CAM technology is used in Dr. Fallah's <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/san-diego-dental-office.htm"><b>Carlsbad</b> <b>dental</b></a> office and allows Dr. Fallah to provide his patients top of the line, natural-looking, and fast ceramic restorations.<br />
The in-house <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/cerec-one-day-crowns.htm"><b>CEREC</b></a> computer assisted restoration procedures can be completed in only one visit in most cases, and are often referred to as One Visit Crowns or One Day Crowns.<br />
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<b>Exactly how does the CEREC process work?</b><br />
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1. Dr. Fallah prepares your tooth for the restoration simply by putting a coating of white powder over it. <img src="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/images/cerec-blog.jpg" width="180" height="132" alt="Cerec Blue Cam" border="0" align=right hspace=10 vspace=5><br />
This tooth preparation is done in a matter of seconds rather than minutes, and you do not have to endure the old messy impression material <br />
dripping in your mouth.<br />
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2. Dr. Fallah then captures 3-D digital impressions with CEREC AC Blue Cam which uploads the information to a computer.<br />
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Once the image of the damaged area is loaded, CEREC software automatically designs the shape of the restoration.<br />
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The model created is refined and refinished by Dr. Fallah, using 3-D software and this information is sent electronically to a milling machine in the office. <br />
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3. This machine creates your repair or restoration out of a block of ceramic or composite. <br />
The cutting and shaping of crowns is completed by computer-controlled diamond head cutters. <br />
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Once completed, it is simply fitted and then placed in your mouth all within one convenient visit - one office, one appointment, one day.<br />
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<a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/"><b>More information about CEREC and Dr. Fallah</a> >>></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-63353283263410552072010-03-02T09:00:00.000-08:002010-03-02T09:00:01.930-08:00San Diego Invisalign Teen Now Great Alternative to BracesWhen you or your Teen want straight teeth without the embarrassment of metal braces – it is possible with Invisalign (nearly invisible braces).<br />
Invisalign (invisible orthodontics) is the clear way to straighten teeth without braces. Invisalign uses a series of transparent, removable aligners to gradually straighten teeth, without metal or wires.<br />
Dr. Fallah uses 3-D computer imaging technology to depict the complete treatment plan from the initial position to the final desired position from which a series of custom-made, clear "aligners" are produced. Each "aligner" moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two weeks, then replaced by the next in the series until the final position is achieved.<br />
<a href="http://www.DentistryForSanDiego.com/orthodontics/invisalign.htm" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/images/invisteen.jpg" width="237" height="300" alt="Teen Invisalign" border="0" align=right></a><br />
<b><i>Advantages of Invisalign</i>:</b><br />
Invisalign is plastic, clear, nearly invisible. <br />
You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing.<br />
Invisalign is removable. <br />
Unlike braces at the orthodontist, you can eat and drink what you want during treatment. You can also brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene.<br />
Invisalign is comfortable. <br />
There are no metal brackets or wires as with braces to cause mouth irritation, and no metal or wires means you spend less time in the doctor's chair getting adjustments.<br />
Invisalign allows you to view your own virtual treatment plan before you start<br />
so you can see how your straight teeth will look when your treatment is complete.<br />
Aligners are made of clear, strong medical grade plastic that is virtually invisible when worn.<br />
Aligners look similar to tooth-whitening trays, but are custom-made for a better fit to move teeth. Some orthodontists and dentists have referred to them as "contact lenses for teeth."<br />
The new Invisalign Teen system is now available from Dr. Fallah - your <a href="http://www.DentistryForSanDiego.com/orthodontics/invisalign.htm" ><b>San Diego Invisalign</b></a> cosmetic dentist.<br />
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A whole lot of reasons to say cheese! Invisalign is a FDA-cleared orthodontic treatment - chosen by nearly one million patients worldwide.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-48698494786365847152010-02-20T13:22:00.000-08:002010-02-22T07:45:26.349-08:00Dentures - Then and Now<img src="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/images/washington_teeth.jpg" width="132" height="166" alt="Dentures" align=left hspace=5>George Washington's dentures - were not wooden but were made from gold, ivory, lead, human and animal teeth (horse and donkey teeth were common denture components). The dentures had springs to help them open and bolts to hold them together.<br />
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Humnankind has been struggling with the replacement of decaying or lost teeth for literally thousands of years. Ivory or bone replacements for lost teeth date back to 700 B.C. <br />
While improved dental care has caused a decline in tooth loss in recent years, it is predicted that the number of patients requiring dentures will actually increase with the advancing age of the large "baby boomer" generation.<br />
Modern dentistry and availability of vastly improved materials have made great headway in providing dentures that are more functional and better appearing. <br />
Still, there are denture patients whose teeth are obviously dentures - unnaturally even teeth or sometimes the "Popeye" look - and who struggle with functional problems such as difficulty in chewing tough foods and speech interference.<br />
People with dentures commonly report discomfort or even associated pain as well as dissatisfaction with their appearances. <br />
<h3><b>Neuromuscular Dentistry and Dentures Today</b></h3>Dr. Fallah, a Neuromuscular Dentist, precisely measures muscle and joint involvement in a bite. He then develops functional, precise customized, natural-looking and comfortable dentures (something George Washington could have used for a better-looking profile and a lot less pain in his life).<br />
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Dr. Fallah utilizes detailed computer-generated information concerning the status and function of a myriad of elements involved in your bite (occlusion) in addition to all of the traditional means of dental diagnosis. <br />
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Read more about the use of <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/dentures-san-diego-nmd.html">neuromuscular dentistry and dentures</a> by your <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/about.html"><b>Encinitas Dentist</b></a>, Dr. Fallah.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-82096773610633779742010-02-12T08:02:00.000-08:002010-02-12T08:02:09.070-08:00Beauty and Health"Aesthetic Dentistry" - a combination of artistry and functionality which simultaneously produces exquisitely aesthetically pleasing results and promotes patient health via harmonization with your overall biology.<br />
All dental restorations (such as porcelain veneers, crowns, implants or fillings) are designed by Dr. Fallah to achieve an aesthetic, natural-looking result, but equally important, each restoration is designed to withstand the forces of biting and prolonged use.<br />
Dental work, custom designed and crafted for each patient provides the patient with not only a refined natural look, but also more comfortable feel and function to the mouth. <br />
You are a unique individual, and in true artistic dentistry, there is no room for" one size or color fits all.” Dr. Fallah meticulously discusses your needs and desires with you. He pays careful attention to your speech patterns, the specific shapes of your existing teeth and uses the latest technology to measure how your upper and lower teeth interaction and jaw movement. <br />
Dental translucency and reflectivity are also analyzed. Your smile <br />
Is your own personal work of art and a trained and experienced eye and perfected<br />
skills are critical to very fine dentistry. There are a myriad of personal and technical insights required to develop an artistic plan for smile renewal. That’s why Dr. Fallah spends a great deal of time getting to know you. He knows that the best possible outcome for your dental treatment starts with taking the time to understand your unique desires for your ideal smile. <br />
Your treatment is completely individualized and custom-designed to complement your facial structure, skin, eyes, and functional demands.<br />
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In the end, you’ll have your the custom-designed, comfortable and aesthetically pleasing functional smile of your dreams -- which may provide some added bonuses ---<br />
<a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/success-stories.htm"><b>Read about Stacey's experience -- and watch her video</b></a>:<br />
"I initially came to see Dr. Fallah because my teeth were aging... yellowing... chipped. I absolutely love my new smile. What I didn't expect was to get a mini-face lift out of it. Like a total rejuvenation of my face...<br />
Everybody that sees me thinks I've had a face lift."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-89322445514128250502010-01-21T07:50:00.000-08:002010-01-21T07:50:40.960-08:00TMJ Dysfunction, Neuromuscular Dentistry and Relief for San Diego PatientsHead and neck mobility and pain-free motion are considered the norm by most people.<br />
However, thousands of people suffering from TMJ dysfunction live with daily painful head and neck movement as well as headaches, jaw pain, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), shoulder pain and clicking and popping in the jaw.<br />
Consider the extent to which the head, neck and jaw are typically used. <br />
Aside from basic tasks like talking and chewing, the average person simply swallows from 2,000 - 3,000 times in a day. <br />
Each swallow causes the upper and lower teeth to meet for a fraction of a second. For the person with TMJ dysfunction, such a simple, necessary act can cause nearly continuous discomfort.<br />
Dr. Fallah, with advanced training in Neuromuscular Dentistry, is able to utilize cutting edge technology and computer diagnostics to pinpoint the source of the pain and correct TMJ dysfunction. <br />
Dr. Fallah uses a variety of techniques to relieve patient discomfort including:<br />
- interruption of muscle spasm<img src="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/images/tmj2.jpg" width="100" height="170" alt="Muscle Relaxation" border="0" align="right" hspace=10 vspace="10"><br />
- bite optimization<br />
- full mouth reconstruction<br />
- neuromuscular orthodontics<br />
Dr. Fallah can precisely measure the patient jaw and bite registration. The registration of the ‘normal’ position of the jaw is calculated – the position of the jaw in a relaxed, non-contracted position. With the jaw in the corrected, comfortable state, spasms, neck and jaw pain are relieved. This ideal, relaxed position can be obtained and retained with a fix as simple as restructuring a broken tooth with a veneer to a total re-alignment of the bite.<br />
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Please visit Dr. Fallah's site to find out more about his specialized training and the state-of-the-art equipment and techniques he uses to help patients with <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/tmj-headaches-facial-pains.htm"><b>San Diego TMJ</b></a> dysfunction >>>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-78231644150764216142010-01-14T07:41:00.000-08:002010-01-14T07:41:15.773-08:00White Smile -- NaturallyThe most unattractive thing about a smile is discolored teeth, according to a recent American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) consumer poll. And the numbers prove it! Whitening treatment is the number one requested cosmetic dental procedure and has increased more than 300% since 1996, according to the AACD.<br />
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“While daily home care and regular professional cleanings are essential for maintaining healthy teeth and gums, certain foods can help remove stains from your teeth,” says AACD President Dr. Marty Zase. “Foods such as apples, pears, celery, carrots, cauliflower, and cucumbers produce saliva which combines with the foods’ natural fibers to naturally clean teeth and remove bacteria.”<br />
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<b>Natural White Smile Foods and Tips include</b>:<br />
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* Strawberries - naturally whiten your teeth.<br />
* Avoid drinking coffee, dark syrup sodas, red wine and blueberries. All stain teeth quickly.<br />
* Drink from a straw whenever possible…allows food dyes to bypass teeth altogether.<br />
* Baking soda helps remove stains and build up. Brush it on your teeth twice a month, just as you would toothpaste, and rinse.<br />
* Raw veggies are not only healthy to eat, but they will clean your teeth and remove surface stains.<br />
* The mechanical action of chewing sugarless gum can also stimulate saliva and clean teeth surfaces, though not recommended for patients with TMJ. <br />
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Dr. Fallah provides <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/cosmetic-dentistry-services/teeth-whitening.htm" >Teeth Whitening </a> and for yellowed, chipped, cracked and discolored teeth, <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/cosmetic-dentistry-services/porcelain-veneers.htm" >Porcelain Veneers</a> -- all in his comfortable, friendly <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/" >San Diego Dental</a> offices.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-5923241143984892562010-01-04T09:09:00.000-08:002010-01-04T09:58:18.310-08:00Benefits of Cosmetic DentistryDr. Anne Beall, a social psychologist and market research professional carried out an independent study on behalf of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). Pictures of eight individuals were shown to 528 Americans, a statistically valid cross section of the population. The respondents were asked to quickly judge the eight people as to how attractive, intelligent, happy, successful in their career, friendly, interesting, kind, wealthy, popular with the opposite sex, and sensitive to other people they were.<br />
<CENTER><a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/porcelain-veneers-photos.htm"><img src="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/gallery/porcelain14basm.jpg" width="250" height="161" ALT="Click for more of Dr. Fallah's Before & After Photos" ></a></CENTER>Two sets of photos were created, with each set showing four individuals before undergoing cosmetic dentistry, and four after treatment. Half the respondents viewed set A, the other half set B. The eight subjects viewed by respondents were evenly divided by gender. Two had mild improvements through cosmetic dentistry, two had moderate improvements, and four had major improvements to their smiles, to give a wide range for respondents to view. None, however, had visibly rotten teeth, missing teeth or catastrophically bad dental health in the before shots. Respondents were not told that they were looking at dentistry, but were asked to make snap judgments rating each person for the ten characteristics, on a scale of one to ten, with “one” being “not at all,” and “ten” being “extremely.”<br />
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The results indicated that an attractive smile does have broad ranging benefits:<br />
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<tr><td><strong>Characteristic Average</strong></td><td><strong>“Before” rating </strong></td><td><strong>“After” rating</strong></td><td><strong>Increase </strong></td></tr>
<tr><td>Attractive</td><td>4.6</td><td>5.9</td><td>1.3</td></tr>
<tr><td>Intelligent</td><td>5.9</td><td>6.5</td><td>.6</td></tr>
<tr><td>Happy</td><td>6.2</td><td>6.8</td><td>.4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Successful in their career</td><td>5.8</td><td>6.7</td><td>.9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Friendly</td><td>6.3</td><td>6.8</td><td>.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Interesting</td><td>5.4</td><td>6.1</td><td>.7</td></tr>
<tr><td>Kind</td><td>6.0</td><td>6.4</td><td>.4</td></tr>
<tr><td>Wealthy</td><td>4.9</td><td>5.9</td><td>1.0</td></tr>
<tr><td>Popular with the opposite sex</td><td>5.0</td><td>6.2</td><td>1.2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Sensitive to other people</td><td>5.6</td><td>6.1</td><td>.5</td></tr>
</tbody></table><p><b>“Based on a lot of interaction with happy patients, we were expecting this type of difference in attractiveness and popularity with the opposite sex,”</b> said Dr. Marty Zase, President of AACD, <b>“but to have large gains in how successful, intelligent, interesting and wealthy patients appeared after cosmetic dentistry caught even us by surprise. We’ve been telling people that a beautiful smile was a great investment in their futures. Now we have independent evidence.”</b><br />
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While the change was most dramatic for <b>Attractive</b>, <b>Popular with the opposite sex</b>, <b>Wealthy</b> and <b>Successful in their career</b>, the change was statically significant in all areas.<br />
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Contact Dr. Fallah, your <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/about.htm"><b>San Diego Cosmetic Dentist</b></a>, for a <b>Beautiful New Year</b>!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-60647449611732066772009-12-16T14:48:00.000-08:002009-12-16T14:59:44.067-08:00TENSTENS is the abbreviation for Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation. It is a description covering a wide range of devices used in medicine and dentistry for a variety of purposes.<br />
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High frequency TENS delivers an electrical stimulus of 80 - 100Hz. Commonly referred to as 'pain blockers' TENS - as they are used to relieve pain by inhibiting the transmission of pain signals through neural pathways.<br />
Low frequency TENS units deliver an electrical stimulus of 0.5 to 4 Hz and are considered ultra-low frequency stimulators. Gentle, repetitive electrical muscle stimulation below 1 Hz allow muscle tissue to restore itself.<img src="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/images/myomonitor.jpg" height=159 width=150 align=right hspace=5><br />
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In TMJ, facial, neck, shoulder and body chronic muscle spasms impair circulation and result in an accumulation of waster products of metabolism. The gentle repetitive electrical stimulation (pulsing) of the muscle creates a pumping action.<br />
This is the type of healing available with the Myotronics unit. The TENS unit and Dr. Fallah's work with it for TMJ patients is described in detail on Dr. Fallah's site.<br />
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Read more about the <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/tmj-headaches-facial-pains.htm"><b>San Diego TMJ dentist</b></a> and <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/"><b>Carlsbad Cosmetic Dentist</b></a> >>>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-65033945842764620732009-12-04T19:50:00.000-08:002009-12-04T19:57:36.213-08:00TMJThe term "TMJ" is the acronym for "TemperoMandibular Joint." The TMJ is a ball and socket joint that allows you to open your lower jaw, close the jaw and move it sideways when chewing and speaking. <br />
Everyone has two TMJ joints, each located about one centimeter in front of the ear. These are the only joints in the head and if one or both joints develop problems or become off balance, you may develop TMJ problems -- sometimes called TMD (as an acronym for TemperoMandibular Dysfunction).<br />
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There are a wide variety of symptoms associated with TMJ / TMD such as:<br />
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- Tinnitus (ringing ears)<br />
- Jaw popping / crackling sounds<br />
- Neck pain or stiff neck<br />
- Ear Ache<br />
- Shoulder pain<br />
- Headaches<br />
- Facial pains<br />
- Jaw pain<br />
- Painful chewing<br />
- Inability to fully open jaw<br />
- Tendency to dislocate jaw<br />
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TMJ can result from injuries to the face or jaw possibly caused by sport accidents, accidental blows to face, falls or auto accidents. Jaw and jaw joint injuries can lead to swelling, tearing of jaw or facial ligaments and cartilege which usually heal but can lead to long-term issues that are classified as TMD / TMJ problems.<br />
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People without injuries can also suffer TMJ symptoms. Bruxing (tooth grinding), tooth clenching and even misalignment of teeth after dental work can cause issues. Even problems with teeth that change in position or dimension, can cause symptoms to occur. Misaligned postures of the body, holding the jaw in an unnatural position or anything that causes undue or uneven pressures on the jaw can lead to TMJ.<br />
<a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/tmj-headaches-facial-pains.htm"><img src="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/images/tmjmeasurement1sm.jpg" width="140" height="218" alt="Advanced TMJ Treatment" border="0" align=right></a><br />
Dr. Fallah has extensive training and experience in dealing with TMJ and using the latest techniques and equipment to provide relief from TMJ. The Myo-monitor used by Dr. Fallah, releases facial, neck and back tension and often relieves patient symptoms significantly on the first visit. <br />
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To find out more about Dr. Fallah's <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/tmj-headaches-facial-pains.htm"> TMJ treatment</a> >>>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-85928485716214245042009-11-25T15:41:00.000-08:002009-11-26T07:53:30.983-08:00State-of-the-Art Technology<b>Computerized Digital Accuracy versus Articulation Paper</b><br />
Dr. Fallah uses state-of-the-art, accurate diagnostic and measurement devices such as the T-Scan II. The T-Scan is a device that virtually eliminates the old "trial and error" approach necessary when articulation paper is utilized in analysis of jaw and tooth pressure and alignment during occlusal measurements.<br />
<a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/dental-implants.htm"><img src="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/images/t-scansm.jpg" width="180" height="181" alt="T-Scan" border="0" align=left hspace=10></a>Dr. Fallah uses this advanced technology to ensure unsurpassed accuracy of occlusal and bite data for his patients -- for the most complex -- and even simplest of dental treatment. <br />
The assessment procedure is extremely efficient. No clumsy or messy articulation paper to deal with. The digital data provides a permanent record and guesswork is eliminated.<br />
The T-Scan's 3-D representations are easy to comprehend and provide easy to interpret data for patients. These concise data and occlusal information can be critical in complex dentistry including measurements required for correct placement of <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/dental-implants.htm">dental implants</a>.<br />
The T-Scan allows corrections to bite issues that have the potential to be associated with loose, shifting teeth or teeth that are overly-impacting each other. Excessive pressures on supporting gum and bone structure can be avoided with biting and chewing loads evenly distributed. This balance helps prevent or overcome issues such as <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/tmj-headaches-facial-pains.htm"><b>TMJ</b></a>.<br />
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A study was performed in 2007 with results that showed the ineffectiveness and inaccuracies of articulating paper: <br />
<b><i>Determining a Relationship Between Applied Occlusal Load and Articulating Paper Mark Area</b></i> - Jason P. Carey*,a,Mark Craigb, Robert B. Kersteinc and John Radked<br />
"Articulating paper mark size has been widely accepted in the dental community to be descriptive of occlusal load. The objective of this study is to determine if any direct relationship exists between articulating paper mark area and applied occlusal load. A uniaxial testing machine repeatedly applied a compressive load, beginning at 25N and incrementally continuing up to 450N, to a pair of epoxy dental casts with articulating paper interposed. The resultant paper markings (n = 600) were photographed, and analyzed the mark area using a photographic image analysis and sketching program.<br />
A two-tailed Student's t-test for unequal variances compared the measured size of the mark area between twelve different teeth (p < 0.05). Graphical interpretation of the data indicated that the mark area increased non-linearly with increasing load. When the data was grouped to compare consistency of the mark area between teeth, a high variability of mark area was observed between different teeth at the same applied load. The Student's t-test found significant differences in the size of the mark area approximately 80% of the time. No direct relationship between paper mark area and applied load could be found, although the trend showed increasing mark area with elevating load. When selecting teeth to adjust, an operator should not assume the size of paper markings, accurately describing the markings' occlusal contact force content."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-85214354810550647862009-11-20T08:14:00.000-08:002009-11-20T08:32:22.048-08:00Amalgam Silver FillingsDental amalgam is made of 50% pure elemental mercury, 35% silver, 13% tin, 2% copper, and a trace of zinc and may be called 'silver fillings', amalgam or alloy. These materials are mixed and once placed in the tooth, the mesh enters a solid state.<br />
The World Health Organization has a set of publications that have reported a significant amount of mercury in human bodies that is coming from the dental amalgam. <br />
The FDA has recently advised against used of amalgam fillings in pregnant women and young children - which is a significant step.<br />
Calgary University looked at effects of very minute levels of mercury to the nerve tissues (the amounts that we would be exposed to with dental fillings) and found that the mercury actually caused the nerve cells to degenerate.<br />
Dr Fallah uses rubber Dam, micro seal and oxygen mask to eliminate any mercury exposure to his patient's during removal of their old silver mercury amalgam.<br />
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Porcelains and other composites are new materials that cannot just fix a tooth, but truly restore its function, as well as its natural appearance and youthful beauty. Today's restorations are not only esthetically natural and healthy looking, but they feel and wear surprisingly similarly to natural teeth. Obviously no material is as nice as naturally beautiful and healthy teeth, but teeth repaired by or replaced with new materials come amazingly close.<br />
Call or email (info@dentistryforsandiego.com) Dr. Fallah, your <a href="http://www.dentistryforsandiego.com/about.htm">Encinitas Cosmetic Dentist</a>, for more information.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-44877255739062646542009-11-18T08:29:00.000-08:002009-11-18T08:33:39.019-08:00The HOLISTIC ApproachThe holistic approach is a philosophy for ensuring that entire patient is being treated.<br />
<b>Infection</b><br />
For example: when looking at the patient -- Dr. Fallah deals with infections, whether due to gum disease, mouth problems or an infected tooth.<br />
Dr. Fallah states that he "... checks for infection and makes certain to deal with it in the best possible way - with a biological approach and an approach that is kindest to the patient."<br />
For example: disease can be present without pain to the patient, as with gum disease - when space between gum and tooth opens and bacteria enter.<br />
Without proper cleanings and oral hygiene, the bacterial changes become more anaerobic and the bacteria basically digest and break down the space between the tooth and gum - with no pain to the patient. These bacteria cause a lot of damage without pain and can enter the lymphatic system, the blood system and lodge in the heart, lungs or the brain. More importantly it can create low-grade chronic infections. In addition, there is an infant low birth weight associated with women with gum disease and increases in incidence of heart problems for people with gum disease.<br />
Dr. Fallah states that, "... we want to look at the whole body because there are systemic problems that can affect the mouth as well. If someone has an autoimmune disorder such as Lupus and seeks treatment for jaw pain, the process of the treatment will go slower if the Lupus is not addressed."<br />
Dr. Fallah works with rheumatologists and other health care professionals that deal with systemic aspects of health problems.<br />
<b>Structure</b><br />
Another important aspect of holistic treatment is the structure of the patient.<br />
If someone has a crooked bite, if the upper jaw is canted, or there are issues with the bite, it can cause problems with the jaw, neck and spine. <br />
If someone has sublaxation in their spine, back problems or structural issues and that individual’s bite is prematurely fixed without dealing with spine issues, that spine imbalance will come back and make the bite unstable.<br />
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The holistic approach quite literally considers the entire patient.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7958784873739141100.post-62498003170946758922009-11-15T17:23:00.000-08:002009-11-20T18:30:28.206-08:00Choosing a Dentist<b>When choosing a dentist for you and your family, there are things you should evaluate before you make a decision</b>.<br />
For example, ask yourself the following questions:<br />
Are the dentist and staff personable? <br />
Do they listen to your individual needs and / or goals? <br />
Will they tailor your treatment plan to keep you healthy? <br />
Will they offer you amenities to keep you comfortable and calm? <br />
- oral conscious sedation<br />
- laughing gas<br />
- massage chairs<br />
- ceiling mounted plasma TVs? <br />
- mutual respect in a relationship? <br />
and most importantly<br />
- are they using biocompatible materials to ensure your safety?<br />
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Dr. Fallah: "When a patient comes to see us for a consultation we really want to find out what their needs are.<br />
What are you looking for in terms of your dental needs?<br />
What are your expectations? <br />
What are your goals?<br />
Are you looking for routine maintenance? <br />
Do you have pain issues or <br />
are you interested in orthodontia or cosmetic dentistry?<br />
We basically get to know each other and get to be comfortable with each other.<br />
Our goal is to really get in tune with exactly why you are seeking our help.<br />
And then from that, we schedule an appointment for records that are pertinent such as digital x-rays. We'll spend a significant amount of time at the examination appointment to really find out what your options are <br />
and then go from there."<br />
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More coming soon on Dr. Fallah's patient-centered, holistic dentistry.<br />
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