Archive for April, 2011

Book for Kids Scared of Dental Visits

Monday, April 25th, 2011

If your child has had an unpleasant experience at a dental office, maybe the following book may help…

Brothers write book for kids scared of dentists
By DrBicuspid Staff

January 19, 2009 — A Maryland dentist, picking up the work of his dead brother, has published a book to help children overcome their fear of the dentist, according to the Associated Press (AP).

Blair McNinch was working on the book, Woogie the Wombat in ‘The Dentist,’ when he died in 2005, the AP reported.

In the book, a wombat seeks advice from other zoo animals about visiting the dentist, and ultimately has a successful first visit. The dentist in the book, Dr. Robinson, was named after Blair McNinch’s brother, Eugene Robinson McNinch, D.D.S., of Denton, the Record Observer newspaper reported.

Dr. McNinch finished the book after his brother’s death and reached a deal with Tate Publishing, which released the book in December 2008, the AP said.

Profits will be donated to a charity benefiting schools in El Salvador, the news service reported.

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Now we can treat canker and cold sores with a Laser

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

There is No Need to Prolong the Pain….Let us Heal your Canker Sores in Seconds!

Do you recall noticing a painful open sore with a red border and a white or yellowish center developing in your mouth? Have you ever felt a tingling or burning sensation inside your mouth or lips? It is most likely by now that you know we are talking about canker sores or oral ulcers. Diamond Dental has the perfect solution for these uncomfortable sores!
Why do canker sores appear?
Even though the exact cause of canker sores is unknown, their appearances have been correlated with the excessive consumption of citric fruits (oranges and lemons), sudden weight loss, stress, physical trauma (tooth brush abrasion or accidental biting) and low levels of vitamin B12, folic acid and iron.
How long do they last?
If is it a minor oral ulcer, with a size of 3 mm to 10 mm, it will go away in about one week. A major canker sore, which is greater than 10 mm and is extremely painful, will last for about two weeks. However, the worst kind of canker sore, called herpetiform ulcerations, is characterized by multiple 1 to 3 mm lesions that form clumps and may take around a month to heal.
Does this mean you have to bear the pain for that long?
The answer is NO! At our Diamond Dental, we attend all kinds of oral needs, including canker sores. We count on the newest technological devices, such as our Soft Tissue Laser to make the canker sore healing process faster and less painful.
These are some of the benefits of using our NEW Soft Tissue Laser:

• Almost instant relief from pain and discomfort.
• Faster healing. The ulcer actually heals in 24 to 72 hours.
• Painless procedure that requires no anesthetic.
• Less bleeding.
• Less swelling.
• Reduction of recurrence of lesions.
• Substitutes for treatment.
• Eliminates the need for invasive procedures.
If you are suffering from oral ulcers, contact Diamond Dental’s team for an appointment now, and get rid of the pain. Our Soft Tissue Laser not only cures canker sores, but it also helps treat periodontal (gum) disease, sterilizes canals in endodontic procedures and aids in teeth whitening. Improve your oral health in a Faster, Less Painful and more Effective way!

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