Periodontal disease bacteria may kick-start Alzheimer's https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-10-periodontal-disease-bacteria-kick-start-alzheimer.html via @medical_xpress
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Dr Shireen Malik got voted among the Elite Cosmetic Dentists in Philadelphia.
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Your best smile starts with the best dental care,
whether that be with prevention treatment, orthodontic care, cosmetic
correction or even pediatric dentistry. Yet, when you don’t know where
to find a valued professional, it can be difficult to get the right care
your smile deserves.
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where we come in. We polled the Greater Philadelphia Area for the most
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all aspects of dental care, from fixing a smile, relieving a toothache
to general upkeep.
Here,
you’ll find our 2017 Top Dentists results sorted by speciality spanning
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care for those pearly whites. After all, your smile is your best asset.
Dr. Shireen Malik
Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center
Philadelphia
(215) 279-1193
Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center
Philadelphia
(215) 279-1193
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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Friday, March 16, 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Botox Procedure
Botox procedure being done by Dr Shireen Malik at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center.Please call us today at 215-023-3910 or book your appointment online at www.nicholascosmeticdentalcenter.com
Botox procedure
Botox procedure being done by Dr Shireen Malik at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center.Please call us today at 215-023-3910 or book your appointment online at www.nicholascosmeticdentalcenter.com
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Implants are the Superior Dental Prosthetic
If you are missing a tooth or need one replaced, the Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center in Philadelphia’s Center City is your place for implants. While our Dr. Shireen Malik and Dr. David Azizyan are highly skilled in providing a number of prosthetic tooth replacements, implants stand out by repairing some of the damage to the patient’s facial structure and by allowing them to return to a normal lifestyle.
Endosteal implants are called that because they are inserted into the endosteum, a thin layer inside bones. Dental crowns, including bridges, replace the part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line, and in some cases, this is sufficient. But the tooth roots play an important part in strengthening the jaw bone and providing support to the surrounding teeth. When a tooth root is diseased or has to be removed, the jaw bone begins losing mass, weakening the other teeth. Crowns alone cannot fix this, but an implant inserted into the jaw bone stimulates the growth of new bone tissue. Once the implant and jaw bone have fused together through a process called osseointegration, the crown supported by the implant will be stable and the surrounding teeth will be at less risk of shifting and becoming loose.
An implant looks like a small metal screw and is attached to the jaw bone through a surgical incision. Osseointegration will usually take between six to twelve weeks. While recovering, the patient will wear a temporary artificial crown to enable them to chew and keep the gap between their teeth open for the permanent crown. Once the implant and bone are fused together, another incision will be made and an abutment will be put on top of the implant. The permanent crown is made in a dental laboratory from an impression of the patient’s mouth. It will be durable and the same color as the patient’s natural teeth.
There are several advantages to having an implant. The prosthetic is long-lasting and often does not need to be replaced for more than ten years. The reinforcement of the jaw bone not only strengthens the other teeth, it also helps the patient’s face to retain its shape, preventing lop-sided, withered appearance. Unlike dentures, implants can be cleaned in the same way as natural teeth, with regular brushing and flossing. Artificial teeth cannot be whitened, but at our cosmetically-focused dental center, we take pride in helping patients to select shading which is pleasing to them (and we can remove stains from their natural teeth). Implants are one of the surgical procedures with the highest success rate, so if you need a second chance with your oral health, they’re one of the best options to consider.
Dr. Shireen Malik and Dr. David Azizyan operate the Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center, conveniently located downtown at 1128 Walnut Street, Ste 500, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107. To schedule an appointment, call 215-279-1193 or visit us online at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center.
Endosteal implants are called that because they are inserted into the endosteum, a thin layer inside bones. Dental crowns, including bridges, replace the part of the tooth that is visible above the gum line, and in some cases, this is sufficient. But the tooth roots play an important part in strengthening the jaw bone and providing support to the surrounding teeth. When a tooth root is diseased or has to be removed, the jaw bone begins losing mass, weakening the other teeth. Crowns alone cannot fix this, but an implant inserted into the jaw bone stimulates the growth of new bone tissue. Once the implant and jaw bone have fused together through a process called osseointegration, the crown supported by the implant will be stable and the surrounding teeth will be at less risk of shifting and becoming loose.
An implant looks like a small metal screw and is attached to the jaw bone through a surgical incision. Osseointegration will usually take between six to twelve weeks. While recovering, the patient will wear a temporary artificial crown to enable them to chew and keep the gap between their teeth open for the permanent crown. Once the implant and bone are fused together, another incision will be made and an abutment will be put on top of the implant. The permanent crown is made in a dental laboratory from an impression of the patient’s mouth. It will be durable and the same color as the patient’s natural teeth.
There are several advantages to having an implant. The prosthetic is long-lasting and often does not need to be replaced for more than ten years. The reinforcement of the jaw bone not only strengthens the other teeth, it also helps the patient’s face to retain its shape, preventing lop-sided, withered appearance. Unlike dentures, implants can be cleaned in the same way as natural teeth, with regular brushing and flossing. Artificial teeth cannot be whitened, but at our cosmetically-focused dental center, we take pride in helping patients to select shading which is pleasing to them (and we can remove stains from their natural teeth). Implants are one of the surgical procedures with the highest success rate, so if you need a second chance with your oral health, they’re one of the best options to consider.
Dr. Shireen Malik and Dr. David Azizyan operate the Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center, conveniently located downtown at 1128 Walnut Street, Ste 500, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107. To schedule an appointment, call 215-279-1193 or visit us online at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center.
Monday, November 13, 2017
Smile makever with Dr Shireen Malik at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center!
Dr Shireen Malik explaining how a smile make over is planned Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center
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Sunday, October 29, 2017
Holiday season is here!
Get your smile festival and Holidays ready at Nicholas Cosmetic Dental Center #Veneers #cosmetidentist #philadelphiadentist #teethwhitening #philadelphia #invisalign #shireenmalik #drshireenmalik
Friday, October 20, 2017
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Go to the Gym-Your gums will thank you!
When you’re sweating it out on the treadmill or sidewalk, you’re probably thinking about how all that exercise is going to make you look fitter or help your heart run a bit better. But what if there was another rather unusual benefit? What if going to the gym was also good for your gums?
This statement comes from a study published this past May in the journal Oral Diseases:
OBESE PEOPLE ARE SIX TIMES MORE LIKELY THAN IDEAL-WEIGHT FOLKS TO DEVELOP SEVERE GUM DISEASES.
In the study of 160 people in Thailand, researchers found an increased likelihood of oral diseases, especially gum disease, in those who were overweight or obese, which they defined as having a body mass index greater than or equal to 23 and 25, respectively.The study also found increased leukocyte counts, which usually happens when the body is fighting an infection, in obese and overweight participants as compared to ideal-weight participants.
WE’RE ONLY JUST GETTING TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH AND OTHER DISEASES.
The connection? One expert blames our fat cells. They “produce many chemical signals and hormones, and many of these substances lead to inflammation throughout the body,” says Dr. Terrence Griffin, president of the American Association of Periodontology. The inflammation, in turn, leads to decreased immunity, making us more susceptible to periodontal diseases, he adds. Fat or any foreign material will trigger or activate inflammatory cells — such as macrophages or neutrophils — and this results in the production of cytokines that will destroy soft and hard tissues, explains Dr. Salomon Amar, a professor of molecular and cell biology at Boston University.
When you’re brushing your teeth, you’re doing much more than just getting rid of bad breath or removing that piece of spinach that your dinner date didn’t mention. In 2006, Dr. Amar did a study on how periodontal health relates to complications during pregnancy, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and osteoporosis. The link to cardiovascular diseases, in particular, is emerging as a substantial threat, he says. Meanwhile, the association with diabetes has been found to work both ways, meaning if you have severe periodontal disease, you should probably get checked for diabetes.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Long-term gum disease linked to Alzheimer's disease
(Reuters Health) - Chronic gum inflammation, known as periodontitis, is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, researchers from Taiwan report.
Chronic periodontitis, a leading cause of tooth loss, is also associated with increases in markers of inflammation throughout the body. Some recent studies have suggested that chronic periodontitis might contribute to a decline in thinking ability, the authors note in Alzheimer's Research and Therapy.
Dr. Yu-Chao Chang’s team from Chung Shan Medical University in Taichung City used data from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database to examine whether patients age 50 or older with chronic periodontitis had an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
They found no overall link between periodontitis and Alzheimer's, but people who had the chronic gum inflammation for 10 or more years were 70 percent more likely than people without periodontitis to develop Alzheimer's disease.
The link between long-term periodontitis and Alzheimer's was present even after researchers adjusted for other factors that might influence the development of Alzheimer's, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and urban environment.
"Our findings support the notion that infectious diseases associated with low-grade inflammation, such as chronic periodontitis, may play a substantial role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease," the study team concludes.
"These findings highlight the need to prevent progression of periodontal disease and promote healthcare services at the national level," they add.
"In fact, it is believed that the association between periodontitis and Alzheimer´s disease may be bi-directional,” said Dr. Yago Leira Feijoo from Universidad de Santiago de Compostela in Spain who wasn’t involved in the study. “Currently, with the scientific evidence that is available, we cannot be sure if the risk factor is either periodontal disease or Alzheimer´s disease,” Leira Feijoo said by email.
“Because periodontitis is a preventable and treatable disease, periodontal patients should be aware of the potential risks of gum infection and the systemic impact that could have,” he added.
Dr. Ingar Olsen from University of Oslo in Norway, who also wasn’t involved in the study, told Reuters Health, “Dental care of old people should not be neglected.”
“Brush your teeth carefully to prevent development of periodontitis," Olsen added.
Dr. Chang did not respond to a request for comments.
SOURCE: bit.ly/2vMA0hd Alzheimer's Research and Therapy, online August 8, 2017.
Thursday, July 6, 2017
"Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary." - Chinese Proverb
A note from the Oro Facial Pain Specialist
After the end of a long tiring day-its a good idea to often indulge in a soothing cup of peppermint tea.
Not only does it have a soothing and refreshing taste it also offers several health benefits.
For example peppermint has significant antimicrobial and antiviral activities,strong antioxidant and antitumor actions,and some antiallergenic potential.
Animal model studies demonstrate a relaxation effect on gastrointestinal(GI) tissue,analgesic and anesthetic effects in the central and peripheral nervous system,immunomodulating actions and chemopreventive potential.
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