Sinsational Smile uses patented and FDA approved products. This system combines LED technology with an exclusively formulated whitening (FDA approved) gel. This special gel contains more than just ingredients for whitening. It contains a proprietary catalyst which when combined with LED light, activates the whitening gel to work at a faster rate, resulting in a brighter smile and whiter teeth in less time, allowing you to have a beautiful smile in as little as Twenty minutes! You deserve to have a
beautiful and exceptional smile.

Is teeth whitening safe?

Yes. Research has shown that when teeth are
normal and healthy there are no apparent adverse effects on the tooth’s enamel.

What causes tooth discoloration?

Aging, smoking and the ingestion of dark
pigmented food and drink such as coffee, tea, cola and red wine are the leading
causes of tooth discoloration.

Are there any side effects?

Only a small percentage of people may
experience a slight tingling sensation during treatment. This subsides once the
teeth are rinsed.

Does teeth whitening work for everyone?

Teeth whitening is not effective on
individuals with stained teeth as a result of certain medications,
decalcification, or those who were born with grayish teeth. It is not
recommended for pregnant or nursing women or children under 14.

Will teeth whitening affect my dental work?

Although Sinsational Smile will not whiten
crowns, fillings, veneers or other dental work, the process does not adversely
affect these structures.

How many treatments will you need?

The number of treatments necessary will vary
based on your need and color preference. Ongoing whitening treatments may be
repeated on a scheduled basis to maintain and rejuvenate your smile. Though
most people will notice a big difference after only one treatment, several
treatments could be necessary to achieve the sparkling white teeth you desire.

How long will the results last?

Whitening duration vary greatly from person to
person. Certain food and drinks as well as other factors (i.e. tobacco,
medications, and age) can all affect the longevity of your results. Results can
last for up to one year, especially if between visits you continue to use the
whitening pen. This easy to use pen can be used anywhere and takes only a
couple of minutes to help you keep your teeth looking their whitest.

Who should consider teeth whitening?

Teeth whitening is not for everyone. All
whitening procedures work best on natural, healthy teeth and should not be used
by people with poor oral health, pregnant or nursing women or anyone advised by
their dentist not to have their teeth whitened. However, most people are good
candidates for this treatment and see substantial improvements after one
treatment.

• Oral Cancer
• Bad Breath
• Stained Teeth
• Tooth and bone loss
• Less success with periodontal and implant
  treatment
• Recession
• Mouth Sores
• Facial Wrinkling

If you are ready to quit smoking, talk to your doctor, they
can recommend different methods and options to help you quit. There are also
many health organizations that are ready to help step by step and offer
support. Your insurance company can also direct you smoking cessation programs
that they may cover.  Quitting any tobacco product isn’t going to be easy, but the benefits you gain will be well worth it, because you’re worth it!

Statistics have shown that only half of expecting mothers receive proper dental care. It is very important for women to have good dental hygiene and regular dental check-ups as part their prenatal care, to help prevent pregnancy gingivitis and tooth decay. The problem with gum disease or periodontal disease is that the infected tissues are toxic reservoirs for bacteria. The toxins released can attack the ligaments, gum tissue and destroy the bone surrounding your teeth causing pockets that allow bacteria into the bloodstream. Research has shown that women with gum disease are six times greater at risk for preterm or low birth weight babies.

There is a long standing myth that a woman looses a tooth for every child she has. Of course this is not the case, but circumstances and changes in the mouth may make it appear so. The myth goes on to claim the fetus draws calcium directly from the mother’s teeth and results in weakened teeth that decay or might be lost. In fact, the mother’s diet and nutritional supplements give the developing fetus all he or she needs to develop. Increased cavities are a result of increased snacking and poor oral hygiene.

There are many ways in which you can prevent these oral complications during your pregnancy, the first thing, consult with your physician and your dentist; they will be able to provide the best course of treatment and preventative care.

• Brushing 2-3 times a day after meals  whenever possible
•  flossing every day before bed to remove plaque build up
• If suffering from morning sickness, rinse your mouth frequently with water and/or brush your teeth as often as possible to neutralize the acid caused by vomiting. If tooth brushing causes morning sickness, brush without toothpaste and use a fluoride mouth rinse afterwards
• Eat healthy snacks and rinse with water afterwards
• Schedule routine cleanings and dental checkups

Your oral health is an important part of your overall health, and untreated dental disease can be harmful to you and your baby. Be sure to include your oral health in daily routine and keep your dentist informed of any changes in your health, oral health and the month of pregnancy you are in.

While oral dryness may not sound serious, it can be a contributing factor to many oral health issues including increased plaque build up, tooth demineralization, dental caries, erosion, ulcers of the tongue, lining of the cheeks and lips, and oral candidiasis (yeast infection).

Common Causes of Xerostomia:

• Cancer treatments, such as Chemotherapy and radiation to the head and neck area
• Autoimmune diseases such as: Sjögren’s syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune thyroiditis, and lupus
• Chronic infections  such as Hepatitis C and HIV
•  Some medications such as antidepressants, antihistamines, opiates, antiparkinsonians, anxiolytics, interfere with salivary gland receptors reducing the production and volume of saliva.
• Antihypertensives and diuretics interfere with the body’s water, salt and electrolyte balance, which changes the saliva’s composition.
• Bulimia and anorexia
• Chronic use of drugs and alcohol
• Smoking

Everyone is at risk for xerostomia, but it tends to be more common in the elderly. It isn’t because of age they are more at risk for the condition, but they are more likely to have systemic diseases and health issues that are linked to dry mouth. Women between the ages of 40 and 60 are also at risk, as they are undergoing hormonal changes, such as menopause, which affects salivary gland function and induces dry mouth.

There are medications ands tips to help manage and relieve the symptoms of dry mouth. Over-the-counter saliva substitutes, that mimic saliva to help moisturize and make the mouth feel more lubricated. They come in the form of mouth gels, lozenges, tablets, sprays and mouth rinses. There are also prescription medications that your dentist can prescribe such as pilocarpine and cevimeline which activate the salivary gland receptors and increase saliva production.

Here are some tips you can try at home:

• Sip water frequently throughout the day, this helps moisten the mouth and rinse away debris.
• Use Vaseline or lip balm to soothe dry lips
• Limit amount of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, caffeine is a diuretic and affects the body’s salt, water and electrolyte balance.
• Seek help to quit smoking, check out local smoking cessation classes offered in your area.
• Try using a humidifier in your bedroom at night; dry mouth sufferers usually feel worse at night.
•  Avoid strong mint flavored foods, such as gum or mints.
• Avoid irritating foods or beverages that are dry, spicy, excessively hot or cold or contain alcohol.
•  Avoid using mouth rinses that contain alcohol or are strongly flavored, ask your dentist for recommendations.
• Special food preparation, Blended and moist foods are easier to swallow.

Keep in mind that these are tips to help relieve symptoms and not a permanent solution. It is also important to remember that xerostomia increases the risk of gum disease and dental caries, so maintaining your oral health care by brushing twice a day, flossing and limiting your intake of sugary or acidic foods can reduce these risks significantly.

 There are several ways in which people with Parkinson’s and their caregivers can improve their oral home care and visits to the Dentist. Lets start with home care, using a large handled tooth brush will make it easier for the patient to grasp or an electric tooth brush, which may help remove more plaque and debris.  For flossing you may try flossers  that have handles or a floss fork, both allow you to reach inside your mouth to floss without using your fingers and are easy to hold on to. Mouth rinses are generally discouraged for people with PD because they present the risk of choking, but in cases where they are still an option, look for rinses that do not contain alcohol; that use chlorhexidine (an antiseptic) instead.  They are available only by prescription, so you will need to talk with your Dentist. Office visits, try to plan early morning, or an hour after your daily medication is taken, this way you will be able to take advantage of the response period and improve your time in the chair.  Also talk to your dentist about doing the work in a series of shorter visits, as Parkinson’s progresses the amount of time a patient responds to medications may become less and less, so shorter visits may be more realistic and more productive.

      Being nervous about seeing the Dentist affects people in many different ways, for some it is just the fear of the unknown, others it  ranges from fearing pain, sounds of drilling and suctioning, feeling claustrophobic or embarrassment.  Some causes of dental anxiety come from a previous experience either recently or as a child, and stories we have heard from family or friends.  Our perception is based on how the people close to us feel (especially children) and is another major reason for our anxiety. Dental anxiety is a learned behavior(due to various reasons) and can be overcome.

      The first and best way to control your anxiety is through communication.  Talk to your dentist and let him know how you feel and why.  He won’t be able to help if you don’t.  Ask him questions whether its about the procedure or something else he may have mentioned,  and make a list if you need to, that way you don’t forget anything.  If your in the chair during a procedure, it can be difficult to talk with a mouthful of dental dams or tools, use your hands for communication.  Just a slight raise of your hand will alert the doctor and assistant you need something.  They will also talk you through the procedure so that your not startled by sudden noises.

      The second thing is; distract yourself.  Bring your earphones, listen to an audio book or music, sometimes just blocking the noise while your in the dental chair is enough to calm your nerves.  Just remember to keep the volume low enough so your dentist is still able to communicate with you.  If your in a long procedure don’t be afraid to  “ask for a break”, use the restroom or just to sit up for a minute, your dentist will be fine with it and he will let you know if it is at a point where he can move or not, he can’t just stop in in the middle of an extraction.

       The third step is to relax…, being tense will only make things harder on yourself.  Ask about sedation methods.  There are different types and your dentist will recommend what he feels is right for you.  The most mild and common approach is the use of “laughing gas”, or nitrous oxide.  It lets you stay aware, keep communication open and generally wears off quickly.  Oral sedatives are prescribed by your Dentist and require someone to take you to and from your appointment and prohibit you from driving and possibly even going back to work. Oral sedatives are to be taken only as directed by your dentist and is unsafe to do otherwise.

   There are many ways to overcome your anxiety of going to the dentist, these are just a few tips to get you started. Just try to keep in mind that no matter where your anxiety stems from , for example a prior experience, not every dental visit is going to be the same every time. Just like a bad hair day, you wont have one everyday, just once in a while. Or the friend who had a bad experience with a root canal was the one of a hundred people who had the same procedure and they had no trouble what so ever. We tend to exaggerate about the bad, no one ever runs out bragging about the best extraction they’ve ever had!  Try your own techniques to conquer your anxiety, and if you find something that works for you let us know!

Keep The Mouth Clean:

Do not use a mouth wash for at least 12 hours after leaving the office. The day after surgery, use a solution of 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a glass of water as needed, not to vigorously, since this may dislodge the blood clot and possibly delay healing. resume brushing teeth the following day.

Bleeding:

Following oral surgery, slight bleeding or oozing for several days is not uncommon.  Place a roll of sterilized gauze over the extraction site and bite down firmly for at least thirty minutes.  Repeat if necessary.  If bleeding continues after trying the above, bite on a moisten tea bag for twenty minutes.  The tanic acid in the tea bag helps to form a blood clot by contracting the bleeding vessels.  Apply an ice bag or cold towel compress to the cheek.  Do not become excited, but rather lie down with head elevated on three pillows. If bleeding does not subside, call for further instructions.

Pain:

For sever pain take tablets prescribed for pain. For moderate pain, one or two tablets of Tylenol or Ibuprofen may be taken every two to three hours with milk or juice. IMPORTANT! Swallow tablets; do not dissolve in mouth.  If prescription was given, use as directed.  The prescription for pain will make you a little groggy and will slow down your reflexes.  Do not drive an automobile or work around machinery.  Move about slowly.  If you suddenly sit up or stand up from a lying position, you may get dizzy and a few people blackout for a few seconds.  Without infection or other complications the discomfort following the extraction or other oral surgery will usually disappear in a few days.  However, if pain continues it may require attention and you should call the office.

Antibiotics:

If you have been placed on any antibiotic ( you will be told of this), take all the the tablets or liquid as directed.  The drugs you may be given will minimize swelling, reduce discomfort, prevent infection and promote healing.  Discontinue only in the event a rash or other unfavorable reaction and contact the office.

Swelling:

The swelling that is normally expected in proportion to the surgery involved.  This swelling may be minimized by the immediate use of ice or cold packs.  Use an ice bag or pack on the jaw for thirty minutes of each hour after surgery while awake for the first 24 hours.  Prolonged use of this is of no value.  After 24 hours,  if the swelling or jaw stiffness has occurred, apply moist heat on the outside of the face.  If this causes bleeding, discontinue hot application.  Inflammation with swelling is a natural result of surgery and may persist for several days, but should cause no alarm.  The swelling should be the greatest the second or third day after surgery, and thereafter slowly recede.  Some temperature rise is to be expected after surgery.

Discoloration:

You may develop black, blue, green or yellow discoloration resembling a bruise in the tissue.  This is due to a slight oozing of blood beneath the tissues and is of little significance.  This is a perfectly normal post-operative event.  It should be treated the same as swelling.

Fluids:

For the first 4 hours, cold liquids may only be consumed.  DO NOT USE STRAWS, as the sucking motion causes more bleeding- drink from a glass.  Dehydration must be guarded against when having oral surgery.  Since a patients solid food intake may be limited the first day, it is necessary to compensate for this by increasing the fluid intake ( at least 5 or 6 glasses of liquid a day should be taken). Drink fluids such as water, orange juice, tomato juice, ginger ale or milk the first 24 hours and follow with a soft diet the next two days.

Diet:

After 4 hours, you may anything soft you wish by chewing in an unoperated area.  A high calorie, high protein intake is very important.  Soft nutritious foods such as soft boiled eggs, chopped meats, custards, jello, thick soups, milk, milk shakes or a liquid dietary supplement should be substituted.  try not to miss a single meal.  You will feel better, have more strength, have less discomfort and heal faster if you continue to eat.

Nausea:

In the event of nausea from taking prescribed medications or other drugs for pain, take the following: the juice from one orange, a “pinch” of salt, two teaspoons of Karo Syrup and tap water added to fill the glass. Mix and sip very slowly until full glass has been retained.  Repeat as often as needed,  If this does not help please call the office for further instructions.

Dental caries or tooth decay is a common disease in which plaque/ bacteria converts starches and/or sugars into acids and break down or demineralize the  enamel or hard tooth structure and create holes in the teeth. Dental caries are detected with X-Rays and an oral examination by your Dentist .

 According to the CDC http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5014a1.htm, even though good oral hygiene and  good diet contribute to the prevention of decay, the most effective and widely used method of prevention is fluoride. When minerals such as fluoride and calcium are redeposited to the enamel(remineralization) can sometimes reverse early decay. Adding flouride to your daily dental routine can help minimize your risk to tooth decay and improve your dental health.

1. Careful daily removal of the bacterial biofilm present in the oral cavity and on complete dentures is of paramount importance to minimize denture stomatitis and to help contribute to good oral and general health.
2. To reduce levels of biofilm and potentially harmful bacteria and fungi, patients who wear dentures should do the following:
   1. Dentures should be cleaned daily by soaking and brushing with an effective, nonabrasive denture cleanser.
   2. Denture cleansers should ONLY be used to clean dentures outside of the mouth.
   3. Dentures should always be thoroughly rinsed after soaking and brushing with denture-cleansing solutions prior to reinsertion into the oral cavity.  Always follow the product usage instructions.
3. Although the evidence is weak, dentures should be cleaned annually by a dentist or dental professional by using ultrasonic cleansers to minimize biofilm accumulation over time.
4. Dentures should never be placed in boiling water.
5. Dentures should not be soaked in sodium hypochlorite bleach, or in products containing sodium hypochlorite, for periods that exceed 10 minutes may damage dentures.
6. Dentures should be stored immersed in water after cleaning, when not replaced the oral cavity, to avoid warping.
7. Denture adhesives, when properly used, can improve the retention and stability of dentures and help seal out the accumulation of food particles beneath the dentures, even in well-fitting dentures.
8. In a quality of life study, patient ratings showed that denture adhesives may improve the denture wearer’s perceptions of retention, stability and quality of life; however, there is insufficient evidence that adhesives improve masticatory function.
9. Evidence regarding the effects of denture adhesives on the oral tissues when used for periods longer than six months is lacking.  Thus, extended use of denture adhesives should not be considered without periodic assessment of denture quality and health of the supporting tissues by a dentist, prosthodontist or dental professional.
10. Improper use of zinc-containing denture adhesives may have adverse systemic effects.  Therefore, as a precautionary measure, zinc-containing denture adhesives should be avoided.
11. Denture adhesive should be used only in sufficient quantities (three or four pea-sized dollops) on each denture to provide sufficient added retention and stability to the prostheses.
12. Denture adhesives should be completely removed from the prosthesis and the oral cavity on a daily basis.
13. If increasing amounts of adhesives are required to achieve the same level of denture retention, the patient should see a dentist or dental professional to evaluate the fit and stability of the dentures.
14. While existing studies provide conflicting results, it is not recommended that dentures be worn continuously (24 hours per day) in an effort to reduce or minimize denture stomatitis.
15. Patients who wear dentures should be checked annually by the dentist, prosthodontist or dental professional for maintenance of optimum denture fit and function, for evaluation for oral lesions and bone loss, and for assessment of oral health status.