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Danbury, CT dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD asks if a toothache can be cured by placing an aspirin next to it....

10/28/2012

Toothache, Danbury, Ct dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD

Aspirin is a good for the lessening of tooth pain when it is used as a pain reliever and taken as directed by your dentist or by following the enclosed instructions, reports Danbury, CT dentist Jay M Marks, DMD.
However by placing a tablet directly on your tooth or against your gums, will cause something called aspirin burn, which is also medically known as an ulceration, where the tissue is eroded, denuded, inflamed and/or dying (tissue necrosis). Therefore, if the cause of the pain is due to gum inflammation, aspirin placed on it will make it much worse. If the cause of the pain is from tooth decay and exposure of the nerve, placing aspirin in that area will make it MUCH worse.

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Can you identify Presidential candidate's smiles, asks Danbury, CT cosmetic dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD

10/20/2012

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Cosmetic Dentistry in Danbury, CT reported by Jay M. Marks, DMD

Above are the smiles of Candidates dating back to the 1960's, but they are all famous enough for you to recognize, even if you weren't breathing yet. Try to guess before seeing the answers below. They represent dentistry treatments available to all, such as Cosmetic Dentistry, Periodontal ( gum disease ) dentistry, Orthodontics,
Root Canal Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, dental crowns, dental bridges, dentures, teeth whitening, tooth extractions (oral surgery ), teeth cleanings, INVISALIGN clear braces, and more.
Ready for the answers? see 'read more' below:

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Danbury, CT dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD discovers first dentistry treatment

10/13/2012

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Danbury, CT dentistry by Jay M. Marks, DMD

This is a picture of a human lower jaw (mandible), that is 6,500 years old. It shows that a crack in an upper eye tooth (canine) was sealed with beeswax. This is shown surrounded by the dotted yellow line).

Researchers from Australia and Italy appear to have found physical proof that restorative dentistry dates to the Stone Age. The researchers identified traces of a dental filling made of beeswax in a Neolithic human tooth discovered in Slovenia, and they are saying it may be the “earliest known direct evidence of [a] therapeutic-palliative dental filling.”

Stone Age caveman dentistry has been discovered by Australian and Italian researchers. They found evidence of this tooth filling that consisted of beeswax. This dentistry was first performed in the tooth of a Neolithic human who lived in, or was visiting relatives in Slovenia. It is believed that this may first known evidence of a restorative (palliative- treatment of pain) dental restoration.

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Toothpaste history and use explained by Danbury, CT dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD

10/6/2012

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DAnbury, CT Dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD explains oral hygiene

Danbuy, CT dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD explains that Toothpaste is a compostion of ingredients in the form of a gel or paste. Its main use is not to polish brass but it is genertally used by placing it on a toothbrush. When used like this, it is the way to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of good oral hygiene. Its mechanism of use is to serve as an abrasive material that removes dental plaque (microscopic colonies of bacteria), and food from the teeth. This is one method of preventing bad breath or halitosis. Some of the active components are fluoride, and/or xylitol, to help prevent tooth and gum disease (gingivitis). Actually, the mechanism of cleaning is achieved by the mechanical actions of the bristles of the toothbrush, (not by the toothpaste, you you have to use elbow grease). Other ingredients sometimes used can be sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or salt. Additionally there is 20-42% water. So the three main compo0nents are abrasives, fluoride, and detergents. If the toothpaste tube had enough room for detailed instructions, you would be warned not to swallow the toothpaste, but have no fear, if you do, it would not be harmful in small amounts.

Toothpaste History The Greeks, and Romans, improved the toothpaste recipes by adding crushed bones and oyster shells, which was used as abrasives. In the 9th century, fashion designer Ziryab, a Persian musician, invented a form of toothpaste, which was popular throughout Spain in its Islamic period. The precise ingredients of his toothpaste are unknown, mystery today, but stories tell us it was functional and pleasant tasting. It is unknown whether these first used toothpastes were used by themselves, or rubbed onto the teeth with early toothbrushes, or rags. There is also evidence that it was usd with neem-tree twigs or miswak, which was a teeth cleaning twig. Present day toothpaste and powders came into general during the nineteenth century.

If you have any questions regarding maintaining your own oral hygiene, or would like an examination and cleaning, please contact our office.

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Danbury, CT cosmetic dentist Jay M. Marks, DMD reports on Cosmetic Procedures

10/1/2012

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In this day and age, people are very aware of their appearances. A beautifully sculpted body can have its appearance ruined by a poor smile, and a beautiful smile may never be seen, if your eyes wander to some physical deficiency. Most people who are concerned with their total appearance, have checked out Cosmetic Dentistry, as well as Plastic or Cosmetic Surgery. A friend of ours, Dan Goldstein, owns a Web Development company that specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry and Cosmetic Surgery. See Page One Solutions for info on both (whether you are a patient, or a provider.

Two Cosmetic Surgery sites they created are Dr. Vasdev Rai's site and David A. Bottger, M.D.'s site.

For those of you who want to concentrate on your smile.....
Please contact us.