HOLIDAY REMINDERS

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There are some essential holiday safety tips and advice we all need to remember as we celebrate the holiday season…

·         When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant”.

·         Check all tree lights-even if you’ve just purchased them-before hanging them on your tree. Make sure all the bulbs work and that there are no frayed wires, broken sockets or loose connections.

·         Plug all outdoor electric decorations into circuits with ground fault circuit interrupters to avoid potential shocks.

·         Do not burn wrapping papers in the fireplace. A flash fire may result as wrappings ignite suddenly and burn intensely.

·         Keep a list with all of the important phone numbers you or a baby-sitter are likely to need in case of an emergency.

·         Manage stress. Balance work, home, and play. Get Support from family and friends. Keep a relaxed and positive outlook!

As a last note, we would like you to remember that 7 Day Dental will be open during the holidays for any type of emergency, and trust us there are emergencies… take a look at this video.

We wish that you have a wonderful Christmas, and we hope to see you soon. For more information on how to locate us go to our web address at http://www.7daydental.com/, or if you want discounts and interesting information about dentistry and world news like us at www.facebook.com/7DayDentalEuclid or www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLincoln or www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLadera.  

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"Black Friday" is more commonly known as "Plaque Friday," learn why

As most of you already know, this coming Friday is “Black Friday.” It is the day where retail stores offer their best deal on special items, and their net loss numbers in red become net income numbers in black. But while thousands of people help retail stores turn their number back to black, their number in their bank accounts are turning red.

In our dental office Black Friday is more commonly known as “Plaque Friday.” Why? Well this is the day that many people spend a ton of money on gifts for friends and family and then unfortunately will have a very difficult time taking care of necessary dental treatment.

Please remember that your beautiful smile needs to last forever! Don’t let “Plaque Friday” take a “bite” out of your dental health. For more information about how you can start taking care of your teeth today please go to our web address at www.7daydental.com or to find the best deal that we offer, follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/7DayDentalEuclid, www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLincoln or www.facebook.com/7DaydentalLadera.

Kelly Clarkson's Root Canal

On February 2, 2011 the amazing American pop rock singer and songwriter Kelly Clarkson posted this update on her Facebook “Emergency root canal … I’ve had better days,” she wrote. “Oral surgery = sadness.” As you can see on the photo she posted with her update Kelly did not seem very happy to visit the dentist on those conditions.

Source: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/01/31/kelly-clar...

A few hours earlier, Kelly posted another photo of the bottom half of her face with the caption, “I just got finished at the dentist and I can’t feel this portion of my face. It feels so weird and I keep thinking I’m drooling on myself which is so incredibly attractive, I’m aware.”


Source: http://justjared.buzznet.com/2011/01/31/kelly-clar...

As you may have already figure it out from Kelly’s experience, root canal could be a very tedious and painful procedure. The positive side of it is that it could be prevented if you follow the right steps. In this article you will learn all you have to know about root canals and what are some ways to prevented that from happening you.

1. Strong pain upon chewing or pressure
2. Prolonged sensitivity with cold or hot foods and beverages
3. Darkening color of a tooth
4. Swelling and tenderness on gums

Do you know what a root canal is?

A root canal is done to save a tooth that has decay or has become infected. An infected tooth that needs a root canal will eventually develop an abscess which is painful and causes excessive swelling.
When abscesses occur there will be pus that fills the gums and create the abscess at the end of the root of the tooth. The only purpose of the nerve is to give sensation of hot and cold and not having a nerve in a tooth will not affect the overall function of the tooth. The actual root canal can be done with a general dentist, but in some cases will require an endodontist which is a doctor who specializes in performing root canals.
The specialist is able to work with more involved and difficult root canals and have all the appropriate equipment to perform the actual root canal. When a root canal is done the nerve is removed and a post and buildup must be done to reinstate the strength of the tooth where the nerve once was. The tooth is then sealed and will involve a final restoration. The final restoration will include placing a post and crown on the tooth to prevent it from breaking and protecting it properly to function effectively.

How can you prevent getting a rooth canal
The most important part of a root canal or any dental treatment is to detect it early. It is crucial to get dental examinations every 6 months to ensure all procedures are getting taken care of properly. If a root canal is needed there are different options about how to restore the tooth and these options should be discussed with your dentist.

Having a healthy oral hygiene by brushing and flossing everyday and seeing your dentists every six months, is the key to abstain from any oral surgery or procedure. 7 Day Dental has great staff that is ready to answer any question you may have, and we are open for you every day of the year. If you would like to make an appointment please visit our web address at http://www.7daydental.com/, and if you want to receive specials please log on to Facebook and like out page at www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLincolnwwww.facebook.com/7DayDentalEuclid and www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLadera

Delicious Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Because Thanksgiving is coming up soon we want to share with you a recipe that we know you will love. Even if you do not like cooking, this is a great time to spend time with your family and friends make a delicios Punkin Pie.

Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Ingredients:

·         1 package of 8oz softened cream cheese

·         2 cups of canned pumpkin mashed

·         1 cup sugar

·         1/4  teaspoon of salt

·         1 egg plus 2 egg yolks beaten

·         1 cup of half-and-half

·         1/4 cup melted butter

·         1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

·         1 pre-made pie dough

·         Whipped cream as a topping if wanted

Directions:

·        For the crust:

o       Preheat oven to 350 °F

o       Place pre-made pie dough in a 9 inch pie pan and press down along the bottom and sides

o       Pinch the edges of the dough to create your own special design

o       Put the pie shell in the freezer for 1 hour

o       Place aluminum foil on the shell to cover the inside and place pie weights on it

o       Place the pie shell with weights in the oven for 10 minutes

o       Remove the foil and pie weights and bake for another 10 minutes until the crust is dry and beginning to show color

·        For the filling:

o       Beat cream cheese with a hand mixer in a large mixing bowl

o       Add the pumpkin and beat until mixed fully

o       Add the sugar and salt and continue beating

o       Add the eggs with the yolks, half-and-half, and melted butter and continue beating

o       Add the vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, and beat until fully mixed

o       Pour the filling into the warm pie crust and bake for 50 minutes or until the center is set

o       Place the pie on a cooling rack and cut into slices topping it with whipped cream

Dentures Vrs. Implans, Which One is Best for You

Dentures are the replacement for missing teeth and there are many facts about dentures which are misunderstood.

Dentures may seem like a permanent solution but the actuality is that they usually last about 7 years. Initially dentures fit tight and make drastic changes for a patients smile as seen below but over time they begin to change the patients bite. Over the years bone loss occurs and the dentures begin to be less visible and almost seem to have sunk into the mouth making the lip appear to fold inward. Bone loss occurs and as the bone is reabsorbed the denture has less support and will begin to sit higher on the top and lower on the bottom.
In order to accommodate these changes the patient will begin to bite differently and as the lower jaw moves forward the mouth appears more like just an opening without shape. Pain occurs after continual stress on the facial muscles creating sore spots and headaches. New dentures every 7 years are beneficial because they can be reshaped and made to fit tightly again. It is important to have dentures with retention and stability which keep the teeth from having vertical and horizontal dislodgement. Wearing loose dentures for a long time will create soft flabby gum tissue and this will cause the denture to lose its stability. Getting the dentures relined every two years can help with this problem by creating a firmer denture base.

Source: http://www.securefitdentures.com/

Expected changes with dentures are gums with shrinkage, worn out dentures, and a changed bite. Denture patients usually have problems with their bottom dentures and tend to only wear their upper denture since the lower denture is more difficult to be retained. Another major decision to be made is to decide whether plastic or porcelain teeth are more suitable for your lifestyle. Porcelain teeth do not wear but the plastic denture base make it difficult for the teeth to adhere to the base. Plastic teeth with a plastic denture base are durable and have less problems associated with them but should be replaced every five to seven years for best results.
A most stable type of denture would be one with mini implants which retains the denture in position. These types of implants can be inserted into the jawbone in one visit and are less invasive than other implant procedures.
The ideal treatment is subject to each person and their lifestyle but obtaining the necessary knowledge is crucial and can be done by consulting with your dentist.

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My name is Dr. Le, owner of 7Day Dental offices in Anaheim, California. I love to provide the community with important information that would help them save money and time when it comes to dental care. Remember that 7 Day Dental is open 365 days a year for you and your family. For more information check us out at www.7daydental.com or at www.facebook.com/7DayDentalEuclid
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Learn all you have to know about canker sore

 

What is an ulcer and what does it look like? What is the best treatment available, and what is the difference between them all?

I just recently treated a patients for a dental cleaning, and before I started the prophy or most commonly known as the teeth cleaning, she mentioned to me she had a sore that had been creating a lot of pain for the last 7 days that caused her pain and discomfort on her upper lip. I quickly looked at the sore and notice that it was an ulcer. I recommended treating the ulcer with the dental laser. After the patient accepted, I started the procedure, which was quick and painless. The patient was extremely happy and was pleased with how fast the procedure was.
According to current research from oral pathology for the dental hygienist (forth edition). (Ibsen and phelan) Aphthous ulcers also known as “canker sores” frequently occurs in three different forms of episodes. Here they are:

• Minor ulcer: is distinguish because it grows up to 1 centimeter, occurs on the movable mucosa, for example the labial mucosa cheeks or the tongue soft palate and oropharynx.
• Major ulcer: is of course larger than one centimeter in diameter and a lot more painful than a minor ulcer sore. Just like the minor ulcer, occurs on the movable mucosa as well.
• Herpetiform: are very tiny mostly about 1 to 2 mm. They are called herpetiform because they resemble ulcers that are caused by herpes simplex virus. Location is important to distinguish between recurrent ulcers associated with systemic disease and the herpetic form. The herpetic form appear on the hard palate and gingival.

**Important: The canker sores produces vesicles that are contagious until they dry and crust during the healing phase.

This is the laser machine we have @ 7 Day Dental

 

Treatment

The most common treatment are found in the over the counter medication at any pharmacy. For the herpetic canker sores there is Abreva or prescription Acyclovir. The herpetic form cannot be treated with the dental laser because it is caused by the herpes simplex virus which lies dormant in the trigeminal ganglia of the mandible. The machine on the right was the one I used for the patient I previously talked about.

Warning!

When the canker sore first appears most likely due to sun light or stress, you will feel a tingling sensation called the prodromal period. This phase is considered contagious and precautionary measures should be taken to prevent transmission of the virus. Avoid touching the canker sore or kissing until the vesicles dry.

Aphthous & Trama

Aphthous Ulcers are common and occur in about 20% of the general population.
Trama is the most commonly reported type of ulcer. Cause usually by over aggressive brushing, eating something hot or spicy, emotional stress, or eating citrus fruits that have high acid content, such as lemons, oranges. Apthous ulcers can also be caused by systemic disseases such as, Behcet sundrome, Crohn disease, Ulcerative colitis, Cyclic neutropenia, Sprue (gluten intolerance), Intestinal lymphoma.
Dental laser can treatment can be use to treat the non herpetic form in just 1 minute with no more pain whatsoever! It is now available at 7 Day Dental!
7 Day Dental is the standard for TRUSTED Dental excellence!

About Me

My name is Christian Mazilu, I graduated in 2007 from San Joaquin Valley College from their Hygiene program as an honor student. I have been practicing dental hygiene for 4 years now at 7 Day Dental where I am please to recommend them to anyone, please come and visit us at any of our offices www.7daydental.com, or follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/7DayDentalEuclid or www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLincoln.

Love and Smile

Kid at a dental fair

A smile is one of the simplest and most contagious ways of demonstrating happiness to others. A smile can change a person’s day from awful to wonderful. Our smiles give others a first impression of who we are and our personality type. There is no reason why a smile should be contained or hidden from others.
Our smiles identify the feelings we experience from minute to minute.

To achieve a great smile that we are proud of, we must first meet the criteria of what we want our smile to look like. A dentist will take care of any restorative treatment which involves fillings, root-canals, extractions, cleanings and deep cleanings.
If you want to achieve a different appearance for your smile you must let your dentist know how you want to look and feel when you are done with your treatment. If the doctor recommends any type of treatment to be done with a dental specialist it is important to follow the recommendations in order to save your bone, gums, or teeth from further decay or disease.

 

If you want to have a whiter brighter smile then you can ask your dentist what different options there are from whitening toothpastes used at home to our one hour whitening procedure. Taking care of your smile and maintaining its beauty is the best way to experience less pain on dental visits and develop good oral hygiene habits.
For more information about how to maintain a bright smile, please go to our web site at www.7daydental.com or follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/7DayDentalEuclid, www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLincoln and www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLadera

Are you afraid of the dentist?

Many of us have feared the dentist for a long time and hesitate to attend appointments. Many of our fears come from memories we had in our childhood. We hold on to those bad moments for years and let them take over causing us extreme fear. The ironic part of this is that most dentists are usually very quite and nice. They go into this profession to help the community see that their only intent is to help them. They want to teach their patients to care for their teeth and not only visit the dentist when their pain has become unbearable.

The problem is that we stop going to the dentist because we fear the pain of a shot and the pain associated with dental treatment. We fear that the pain will come back to haunt us while we are sitting at the dental office. But in reality the pain we endure with a simple shot is very minimal compared to the pain endured after years or months of neglecting to see a doctor and have necessary dental treatments.

Due to the high levels of anxiety that some patients experience, here at 7 Day Dental we have taken a great step to make sure we are providing the patient with a relax and comfortable environment, where coming to the dentist is no longer a sacrifice but an enjoyable experience. Here is a list of some of the options our patients have at our offices:

1. Sedation: Patients can now get treatment while they sleep and have virtually no pain and their entire dental treatment can be done
2. Nitrous: If sedation is something the patient does not desire, he or she can also get nitrous, previously known as laughing gas, which will relax the patient and ease any tensions. Nitrous is a gas that is inhaled and just causes the patient to feel relaxed and make the dental visit more pleasurable.
3. Movies: we have TVs in almost all our rooms for the patients to enjoy their favorite TV show or the movie we are showing that day.
4. Earphones: we offer earphones or suggest our patient to bring their own earphones to listen to music that would make them feel comfortable and relax.
5. Blankets and pillows: we are now in the process of buying blankets and pillows for the adequate comfort of our patient, hoping to reduce the patient's nervousness.

There are so many options available to ease a patient’s pain and nervousness and therefore your visit at 7 Day Dental can now be enjoyable rather than traumatizing. For more information about our offices go to our web address at www.7daydental.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/7DayDentalEuclid, www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLincoln and www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLadera.

Things to remember from October,2011

October has been a month of surprises. On one hand Steve Jobs, a master mind, died on October 5th because of a cancer he had on his pancreas. Jobs was the co-founder of one of the most stable and self growing companies in America today. On the other hand, on October 20th, fifteen days later Muammar Gaddafi was killed. Gaddafi was Libya’s head of state until a civil war overthrow his government and he was capture and killed.

You may be asking right now, what does all of this has to do with dentistry? Well Steve Jobs and Gaddafi are dead now; it is now impossible to think what else they could have done if they were alive. But what about you? You’re still alive, right? What is it that you have not done, that you can start doing today when you still have time? What about taking care of your teeth and having a healthy smile? If that is one of the things you will like to do, please come to one of our offices and let us help you out with what we know how to do best, which is taking care of your teeth.

For more information:

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How we are taking care of your overall well-being

Did you know that when you come to the dentist, your dentist can uncover important information about your health?

A couple of months ago, a patient came in feeling a little dizzy, and she causally mention to our hygienist that she had chest pain days before coming to her appointment.  Our hygienist immediately checked the patient’s pulse and surprisingly it was in the 200 range, she then called the paramedics and was sent to ER. Days after the patient came in to thank us because if the hygienist would not have reacted to what the patient said, that could have been her last visit to the dentist.

There are many signs that could help a dentist determine the state of your overall health by just taking a look at your mouth. Here are some of them:

·         Enamel worn down: what this means is that you may be suffering form stress and as a result you are grinding your teeth at night.

·         Swollen and bleeding gums: of course this is primarily a sign of gingivitis, but this could also be an early sign of diabetes.

·         Sores in the mouth: if the sore in your mouth do not heal after a period of time, this could be a sign of cancer.

As you can see a dentist is able to examine more the cavities in your mouth when you come to the dentist.

Here at 7 Day Dental we care very much about your oral health, but most importantly we care about your overall well-being.

For more information:

Come and visit us today to any of our offices, we are open everyday of the year. To find out where the closest office is located to you, go to www.7daydental.com and if you want to find out deal and special we are offering follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/7DayDentalEuclid, www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLincoln or www.facebook.com/7DayDentalLadera.