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AGING TEETH: YOUR GUIDE TO MAINTAINING ORAL HYGIENE AS YOU AGE
Over time, you may notice the color of your teeth changes. According to Dr. Joseph Salim, DMD, a New York top-rated cosmetic dentist, “the difference in appearance is due to both the cumulative effects of dyes and food colorings over the years. But the change also results from enamel’s thinning. When enamel wears down, the tooth layer directly underneath, the dentin, will be exposed.” …
IF YOU DO THIS WHILE DRINKING WATER, YOU COULD BE DAMAGING YOUR TEETH
“The damage resulting from chewing ice is not reversible in adults, since enamel does not grow back,” says Joseph Salim, DMD, founder of Sutton Place Dental Associates. “Once damaged, the only solution to chipped teeth is veneers, dental bonding, or fillings.” And for more reasons to pay attention to your mouth, If You See This in Your Mouth, Your Heart Attack Risk Is High, Study Says…
12 BEST PACIFIERS TO SOOTHE YOUR BABY, ACCORDING TO EXPERTS
Pacifiers aren’t just good at soothing your baby and giving parents a few minutes of peace, it turns out that they have many other benefits for babies as well. Dr. Joseph Salim, DMD of Sutton Place Dental Associates, tells Best Products that they can also help a baby developmentally, and that “even in premature babies who are not yet able to latch on to the breast or who are fed with a nasogastric tube, the use of a pacifier can help develop the ability to suck and swallow. This will later facilitate breast or bottle milk feeding.” …
SMALL BUSINESS EXPERTS SHARE THE LESSONS THEY LEARNED FROM THE CHALLENGES OF 2020
Supporting and listening to employees was a top lesson for the year. Joseph Salim, founder of Sutton Place Dental Associates, says he spent time checking in with his employees every day, lending an ear and offering help where he could.
“By so doing, you not only create a positive and productive work environment, but you also give them a voice.”
DENTISTS SAY THIS TEETH WHITENING HACK FROM TIKTOK ACTUALLY WORKS
How To Naturally Whiten Your Teeth At Home
Of course, brushing with the two green fruits combined with baking soda isn’t the only way to whiten your teeth at home. If you’re looking for other natural teeth whitening tricks, simply eat more high-fiber foods like apples, celery, pears, almonds, and carrots…
16 ENTREPRENEURS EXPLAIN THE CEO HACK THAT MAKES THEM SUCCESSFUL
Effective leaders serve best when they show humility and compassion towards those whom they seek to lead. They build relationships based on trust. They are always ready and eager to help others, as they coach and mentor their team members to be the best they can be. Every person is unique, with different characteristics and skillsets. A strong leader realizes that no two persons are alike, and thus is able to respect others while tapping into the potentials of his or her team members.
45 UNHEALTHY HABITS YOU NEED TO RETHINK
Brushing your teeth just isn’t enough to maintain good oral hygiene. Flossing is the only thing that can cleanse the contact points between teeth to prevent what are called interproximal cavities and inflammation of the gums leading to gum disease. “Another corollary of not flossing is that many people end up over-brushing forcefully to make their teeth feel cleaner,” Salim says. “This mistake causes trauma and leads to irreversible recession of the gums.”
BEST CHARCOAL TOOTHPASTE FOR TEETH WHITENING: FLAVORS, BRANDS, REVIEWS
I have personally tried charcoal toothpaste a few times, and I can’t say whether it has helped me or not. I don’t think these kinds of toothpaste are harmful to use, but their benefits have hardly been studied. Hence, the jury remains out (on their usage). To date, very little research has been done on their effectiveness…
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU DRINK APPLE JUICE
Dr. J. Salim, DMD, explains that the “matrix effect” is to blame for many of the health concerns that come when you drink apple juice. For those unfamiliar with this effect, it refers to the fact that fructose, the organic sugar found in fruit, naturally occurs within a matrix of fibers, minerals and vitamins…
NASTY HYGIENE HABITS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU HAD, SAY EXPERTS
Even those who are the most conscientious about their hygiene can inadvertently be doing damage to their own health. That’s the case with those who really get in there with the toothbrush. “As an NYC dentist, I would say that one of the bad habits I have encountered in patients and friends (alike) is brushing one’s teeth way too hard,” says Joseph Salim, DMD of Sutton Place Dental Associates…
THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU STOP FLOSSING
According to Dr. Joseph Salim, owner and founder of Sutton Place Dental Associates, we essentially get cavities in two ways: Through the grooves, pits, and fissures of the chewing surfaces of our back teeth, or at the contact point between two adjacent teeth …
9 FOODS AND DRINKS THAT CAN STAIN YOUR TEETH
According to Joseph Salim, DMD, acidic foods and drinks like red wine can roughen and open up the pores within the enamel of your teeth.
“As the enamel becomes rougher and its overall surface area increases, this can pave the way for the colors found within foods and beverages we consume to become etched to the surface of your teeth,” Salim says …
HOW WILL YOU KNOW WHEN A CROWN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED?
According to Michael H. Reshad, DDS, of Sutton Place Dental Associates, the only way to know if a crown needs to be replaced is by clinical examination or dental X-ray.
“If the existence of decay is visible, either clinically or radiographically, the crown needs to be replaced,” he says.
Reshad also says if there are any open margins where the crown isn’t seated properly on the tooth, or there’s a gap between the crown and the tooth, the crown needs to be changed…
WHICH FOODS AND DRINKS CAN STAIN YOUR TEETH?
According to Joseph Salim, DMD, acidic foods and drinks like red wine can roughen and open up the pores within the enamel of your teeth.
“As the enamel becomes rougher and its overall surface area increases, this can pave the way for the colors found within foods and beverages we consume to become etched to the surface of your teeth,” Salim says…
THE 7 BEST FLOSSING ALTERNATIVES FOR KEEPING YOUR GUMS HEALTHY, ACCORDING TO DENTISTS
Water flossers and airflossers work by spraying water, mouthwash, air, or a combination of these between the teeth. Now, if you’re considering a water flosser, chances are pretty high you’re considering a Waterpik. However, Joseph Salim, DMD, a cosmetic dentist in New York, told Insider the Sonicare Airfloss Pro/Ultra is actually his first choice of products for lazy flossers.
WHY YOUR TOOTH MIGHT HURT WHEN YOU EXERCISE
“Sensitivity increases, especially when your mouth is open and the cold blast can directly hit your teeth,” says Joseph Salim, DMD, dentist and founder of Sutton Place Dental Associates in New York City. If you have receding gums and the roots are exposed to the cold, Dr. Salim says you may experience pain and sensitivity. “Your teeth lack enamel and have no insulation against the cold stimuli,” he says.
THE 14 BEST TOOTHACHE REMEDIES, ACCORDING TO DENTISTS
“Garlic is a popular remedy for toothaches, especially when the pain is due to the presence of cavities,” says Joseph Salim, DMD, a dentist at Sutton Place Dental Associates in New York City.
To use garlic for a toothache, he recommends chopping a clove of garlic and applying it to the painful area for its numbing effect. He also suggests chewing slices of raw onion because, like garlic, it may help relieve pain caused by inflammation of the gums.
DENTISTS: SALARY, JOB DESCRIPTION, HOW TO BECOME ONE, AND QUIZ
The key to becoming a better listener is to value and respect others. If we consider others as worthy as ourselves, we are much more likely to pay attention to what they say.
To improve in this, we should pretend that we are a reporter, listening to what the other person has to say, without having the tools to record what they are uttering.
In other words, we should challenge ourselves to summarize what that person just said, concisely and accurately, if we were obligated to do so …
DENTAL HYGIENISTS: SALARY, JOB DESCRIPTION, HOW TO BECOME ONE, AND QUIZ
Working experience from Shahrzad KosariSource: Direct
I am a hygienist working in NYC at Sutton Place Dental Associates.
I work as an independent health professional in collaboration with Dr. Joseph Salim at Sutton Place Dental Associates.
My task is not only to ensure patients’ good dental hygiene during my interactions with them, but I also focus on the prevention of pathologies and therapies related to the teeth and mouth …
BOTOX CAN HELP TMJ—SHOULD YOU GET IT?
Botox is priced per unit and varies based on geography, but is approximately $10-$20 per unit. TMJ usually affects people bilaterally, making the cost of TMJ for Botox approximately $250-750. Dr. Joseph Salim, a cosmetic dentist in New York City, says that, “On average, a person needs 20 units of botox on each side of the face, at a cost of 12 dollars per unit. In other words, it costs about 480 dollars to do this treatment …
BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR SMES TO RECOVER IN 2021
We are a multi-specialty dental office. In 2021 we plan to bring more specialists into the practice to see patients needing orthodontic or endodontic work. Hence, we will no longer have to send them outside to other providers (which previously led to a loss of revenue from those referrals, since there is no revenue sharing with other outside providers in dentistry) …
THE FACE MASKS DOCTORS, DENTISTS, AND OTHER HEALTH-CARE WORKERS BUY THEMSELVES
Dentist Joseph Salim of Sutton Place Dental Associates custom-ordered masks from OC Mask with his practice’s logo for everyone who works at his practice. The mask has an antiseptic liner and, with three layers of cloth, it’s thick enough for sufficient filtration. While he wears a medical-grade mask in the office, he says that for everyday wear this cloth one is “lighter, more breathable [and] much more comfortable.”
TAKING CARE OF YOUR MOUTH CAN HELP IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP — HERE’S HOW
According to Dr. Joseph Salim of Sutton Place Dental Associates, SB can cause you to wake up often throughout the night.
23 EXPERT ANXIETY MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES TO HELP YOUR EMPLOYEES
The most common symptoms we have encountered is fear of infection and possibly even death as a result of exposure to the virus, and loss of potential income and job security.
As a practicing dentist, we have incorporated several techniques to combat this issue. We were closed for 11 weeks and reopened on June 1. We knew several patents and staff members had fear and anxiety regarding the pandemic, as expressed by their emails and phone calls…
WHY WORRYING IS A WASTE OF TIME [25+ REASONS]
A very wise thinker, Ostad Elahi, once said that “Everything worthwhile needs to either have a material benefit or a spiritual one; otherwise, it is worthless.”
Worrying is one of those worthless things that accomplish nothing and creates fear.
It will also paralyze you from taking the proper course of action. For you to accomplish your goals, you need to be at your optimal level of physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Worrying will undoubtedly take you out of that zone, decreasing the likelihood of accomplishing your objectives…
30+ REASONS WHY KINDNESS IS IMPORTANT
According to a highly respected Eastern thinker, Ostad Elahi, “Kindness towards others permeates their hearts and wins them over.”
If you like to influence people and capture their minds and hearts positively, you need to be genuinely kind to them. If this kindness is not real and is full of ulterior motives, it will not have a lasting effect…