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Are dental implants suitable for everyone?
Are dental implants right for me? That’s a very common question, now that dental implant procedures are becoming more and more popular. The short answer is – probably. Continue reading
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Baby’s New Teeth – Answers For New Parents
Did you know that your baby was born with 20 teeth waiting to erupt below their gum line? Baby teeth usually start to come through between the ages of six months and one year old. By age three, most kids … Continue reading
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What’s the best way to brush your teeth?
Brushing your teeth is essential to good oral health. It helps to protect both your gums and teeth by removing plaque and bacteria. But, if done incorrectly, it may not be working for you the way it should. Our collective … Continue reading
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The Connection between Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure
There seems to be significant evidence to support a connection between sleep apnea and hypertension (high blood pressure). A Very Relevant Statistic: As many as 60 % of individuals with sleep apnea have high blood pressure. Below we briefly discuss … Continue reading
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A Very Simple Sleep Questionnaire
The form below is worth taking the time to fill out. It’s quite short and straight forward and may lead you in a positive direction towards your overall improved physical and mental health. Epworth Sleepiness Scale How likely are you … Continue reading
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Relaxation Techniques for the Anxious Dental Patient
“Focus on the sensation of relaxation, breathe in hope, breathe out fear”… this is a nice mantra and for some anxious people, sayings like this work, but for others it is just not enough. Let’s look at some other coping … Continue reading
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Dentistry and Allergies Part 4: Penicillin and Codeine
We conclude our series on common dental allergies with a brief look at two medications that are frequently prescribed to patients – penicillin and codeine. Penicillin An allergy to penicillin is very common…it includes 10 % of all people. It … Continue reading
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe acute allergic reaction that progresses quickly and can lead to death; therefore, immediate medical attention is necessary. It occurs when an individual is exposed to an allergen. An allergen is a substance which causes the allergic … Continue reading
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Planning for a Dental Implant
There have been great advances in the world of technology over the years…and the world of dentistry is no different. Dental Implants being just one such example. Dental Implants were first placed in the jaw decades ago and to this … Continue reading
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What is the Best Dental Insurance to Have?
That’s a really hard question to answer, but based on my 25 years of experience of working in the dental field, the plan that the patient gets the most out of is a good basic one. 1) Q: What is … Continue reading
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Our office is now open. We are taking the following precautions to combat COVID-19;
- A plexiglass barrier stands on the front desk in the waiting room.
- All patients have their temperature taken with a non-touch digital infra-red thermometer.
- All staff wear mask, gloves, gown, bonnet, goggles and face shield.
- Hand sanitizers are readily available for staff and patient use.
- Patients will wait outside or in their car until their appointment time.
- No visitors are permitted in the office.
- Social distancing will remain in effect in the office.
- Patients experiencing influenza-like-illness (fever with a cough, sore throat or muscle aches) should not come to the office.
- Air purifiers with hepa filters have been installed in each operatory and waiting room.
- All COVID-19 precautions put forth by both the dental and hygiene boards have been put into force in the office.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Dr Axelrad and Staff