Anthony Marengo, Jr., D.D.S., P.A.
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Our goal is to develop a strong partnership with every patient. When you understand the importance of your dental health, we can help you maintain a healthy mouth, as well as treat the causes and symptoms of any dental condition.
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Don't Let Your Teeth Flunk College!
College life is challenging. Baggy-eyed, you gulp down a soda on your way to that 7 A.M. class and a bag of chips when you cram late at night for a midterm. On-the-run nutrition choices, stress and hit-and-miss oral care can cause your teeth to weaken and decay. Studies show that college students have a high incidence of tooth decay caused by acid erosion.
Sodas, sports and energy drinks, designer coffees laden with sugary delights, chips, candies, or any high carbohydrate or starchy food like pasta or bread provides the source for the acid that erodes and destroys teeth.
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Veneers—Spice and Everything Nice
Porcelain veneers are an excellent choice to spice up your smile and your life. Your sexy new smile will be stunning for as many as 20 years when you maintain a daily oralcare routine. Veneers need only a slight modification to the good care you already give your natural teeth. Toothpaste: Veneers are strong and durable, but your regular toothpaste can scratch a veneer’s surface. We can recommend gentle toothpastes for you to use.
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You May Have a Retro Pharmacy in Your Kitchen
If you are interested in exploring dietary supplements or herbal medicines, sometimes called retro medicines, you may already have your own retro pharmacy in your kitchen cupboards. About one-third of our patients use dietary supplements or herbal medicines and we want to ensure your safety while you are in our care. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Herbal medications include products made from plants such as teas, tinctures and extracts.
Supplements and herbal medicines are not FDA-regulated. This means they have not been scientifically approved to be safe and effective according to their advertised claims.
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Have You Made a 20 Thousand Dollar Mistake?
Sports-related dental injuries don’t happen to only boys and guys. Rapidly increasing numbers of girls and adult women are participating in a wide range of sports and activities. To protect your beautiful smile, an inexpensive piece of sports equipment everyone—men, women, boys and girls—should think first about when they put on their game face is a mouthguard. The choice is simple: a $75–100 dollar custom-fitted mouthguard or a $20,000 dental injury. Because girls and women usually don’t play contact sports like football, they may not think a mouthguard is necessary.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: How Your Dentist Can Help
It is possible that rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease are related to each other.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease in which the body doesn't recognize its own cells and attacks certain cells.
RA causes debilitating bone deformity and inflammation. Periodontal disease (perio) is a chronic inflammation that destroys oral tissues, especially teeth and the jawbones. [image shows normal bone height and bone loss caused by perio]
RA and perio share several characteristics, but the most striking is that they are chronic inflammatory diseases that destroy hard and soft tissues.
Studies show that someone who has RA is likely to have perio. The severity of someone's RA is equal to the severity of their perio.
It is very encouraging that patients who underwent perio treatment reported that the severity of their RA decreased after the treatment!
RA and perio patients can greatly benefit from a home oral care routine that consists of regular brushing and flossing to remove harmful bacteria and plaque from their teeth.
They need to also keep their regular appointments for professional dental cleanings. Your hygienist uses special instruments to remove bacteria, plaque and tartar from places that you cannot reach at home.
Call today and schedule your regular cleaning appointment. Be sure and let us know if you have RA or any other medical condition. We can take...