Recent News
September 2, 2010
Small correction can have a big impact!
This is a great patient that got a great result from two veneers. This once again shows that even a small correction can have a big impact on your smile.
Drives for Life Golf Outing
A patient in the practice is involved with the Drives for Life Golf Outing scheduled on October 11 at Green Valley Country Club located in Lafayette Hill, PA. I would like to share the information with you and hope you will participate. Read on for more event information.
August 12, 2010
Overall fitness reduces risk of periodontal (gum) disease
This is a really interesting and important finding linking general physical fitness to periodontal disease. It is another illustration of the link between dental health and general health.
July 19, 2010
If mom has tooth decay, child likely does too
Here is an interesting article I found about the link in tooth decay in mothers to tooth decay in their children.
June 30, 2010
Coffee may cut risk of head and neck cancers
This is a really interesting article I saw recently that looks at the link between coffee and a decrease in the rate of several forms of cancer.
June 16, 2010
Replacing Amalgam (silver) fillings with Composite (white) fillings
Many patients have asked me recently about changing their old amalgam (silver) fillings to composite or white fillings. We just did this for a patient and the results were fantastic. Both the patient and myself were really happy with the results and we are both happy to share the before and after pictures!
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http://drspina.posterous.com/replacing-amalgam-silver-fillings-with-compos
May 23, 2010
Digital Radiographs are here!
We have just installed Gendex Digital X-ray systems in each of our treatment rooms. There are many advantages to digital radiographs for both the dentist and patient.
Children's Heart Foundation and AT&T National
As many of you know, we have many patients who are involved in charities. We try to contribute where we can either by raising awareness for a particular cause, raising money for a particular cause, or by donating time or services. Last year we worked with the Children's Heart Foundation-Pennsylvania Chapter in our "1000 Friends Campaign" to raise money and awareness for this great organization. Now, CHF-PA has become a part of the AT&T National's Ticket for Charity program. If you or any of your friends plan on attending the AT&T National golf tournament, which is June 30-July 4th at Aronimink Golf Course, go to www.attnational.org , click on Purchase Tickets and put in our code, CHF10. CHF-PA will receive 50% of every $40 or $45 gallery pass. This is a wonderful opportunity for CHF-PA.
May 2, 2010
Can stress damage your teeth? Absolutely!
A professor of mine once called stress the silent killer. Stress can cause damage to your teeth by leading to bruxism.
April 21, 2010
What is a veneer?
A patient today asked me to explain what a porcelain veneer is and how it works. A veneer is a very thin piece of very strong porcelain that is placed on the front surface of a tooth. They are used to achieve a cosmetic goal such as brightening the smile, correcting poor alignment, or to lengthen the teeth. Because they are cosmetic, they are usually done on the upper or lower front teeth.