David J. Martin, DDS Blog

Diabetes is a disease that can affect the whole body, including your mouth. Dental care is particularly important for people with diabetes because they face a higher than normal risk of oral health problems due to poorly controlled blood sugars. The less well controlled the blood sugar, the more likely oral health problems will arise. This is because uncontrolled diabetes impairs white blood cells, which are the body’s main defense against bacterial infections that can occur in the mouth.
What Dental Problems Are People With Diabetes at Higher Risk For?

People with diabetes face a higher risk of:

* Dry mouth . Uncontrolled diabetes can decrease saliva flow, resulting in dry mouth. Dry mouth can further lead to soreness, ulcers, infections, and tooth decay.
* Gum inflammation (gingivitis and periodontitis). Besides impairing white blood cells, another complication of diabetes is that it causes blood vessels to thicken, which slows the flow of nutrients to and waste products from body tissues, including the mouth. When this combination of events happens, the body’s ability to fight infections is reduced. Since periodontal disease is a bacterial infection, diabetics with uncontrolled disease may experience more frequent and more severe gum disease.
* Poor healing of oral tissues. People with uncontrolled diabetes do not heal quickly after oral surgery or other dental procedures because blood flow to the treatment site can be impaired.
* Thrush . People with diabetes who frequently take antibiotics to fight various infections are especially prone to developing a fungal infection of the mouth and tongue. The fungus thrives on the high levels of sugar in the saliva of people with uncontrolled diabetes.
* Burning mouth and/or tongue. This condition is caused by the presence of thrush.

People with diabetes who smoke are at even a higher risk — up to 20 times more likely than nonsmokers — for the development of thrush and periodontal disease. Smoking also seems to impair blood flow to the gums — which may affect wound healing in this tissue area.

Looking for a unique bachelorette party idea? If you’re tired of the usual cheesy party games, over-indulgence in alcohol, and dealing with inappropriate pictures the next day, think about hosting an at-home Juvederm party!

What’s Juvederm? Juvederm is one of the newest dermal-filling products on the market and so far, we’re extremely impressed! Juvederm is an injectable substance used to plump minor folds around your smile, vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows, and add volume to thin or aging lips. And the results are incredible!

With immediate results, little-or-no downtime, and no need for anesthesia, Juvederm is one of the fastest, non-surgical aesthetic procedures in the United States. More and more brides are turning to Juvederm to give the gift of confidence to others.

Say “thank you” to your bridesmaids, friends, and family with an opportunity to enhance their looks in an easy and relatively painless way! Dr. Martin will travel to your home to perform the Juvederm system for the ultimate level of comfort and confidentiality. Serve cocktails, appetizers, and host an elegant bachelorette party your guests are sure to enjoy.

For more information about Juvederm, and to learn other ways Dr. Martin can help prepare you for your big day, make an appointment today!

It’s official–wedding season is here! If you’re the bride-to-be, you’ve been busy planning the seating chart, picking out a dress, coordinating wedding decorations, and registering for fine china. But have you planned any pampering services for you?

Of course you’ll have your hair and makeup done on your big day, but what about services that last longer than just a few hours? Dr. Martin and the rest of his staff have several ways to pamper you before your wedding!

First, is our ZOOM! Whitening Service. Your wedding day is one of the happiest days of your life, so we know you’ll be smiling a lot. You could spend weeks and weeks with frustrating and messy at-home whitening trays to improve your smile, or you could come in for a 1-hour office visit and see amazing results in a fraction of the time! Whitening your teeth is a quick procedure that will last for months, but you’ll be happy with your wedding photos forever.

The second way Dr. Martin can help you look your best is by offering Botox. You probably thought you had to visit a plastic surgeon’s office or your local hospital to decrease facial lines and wrinkles, but Dr. Martin can provide you with Botox services at your next dental visit! Botox injections are mostly painless and take only minutes to administer. When finished, you’ll enjoy a smoother, younger complexion without having to worry about imperfections on your wedding day–what’s better than that?

If you’re looking to enhance your overall look on your wedding day, a whiter smile and a rejuvenated face will make all the difference! Come in today for a free consultation and more information on our services.

I found this article on the fact there is a correlation between TMD and posture. The occlusal arrangement becomes the cornerstone to the rest of your body and having all the parts in sync is so important. More support for the Neuromuscular approach to TMD pain.

“If you experience frequent headaches and pain in your lower jaw, check your posture and consult your dentist about temporomandibular disorder (TMD), recommends the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing dental education.

Poor posture places the spine in a position that causes stress to the jaw joint. When people slouch or hunch over, the lower jaw shifts forward, causing the upper and lower teeth to not fit together properly, and the skull moves back on the spinal column.

This movement puts stress on muscles, joints and bones and, if left untreated, can create pain and inflammation in muscles and joints when the mouth opens and closes.”

Good posture is important, yet many people don’t realize how posture affects their oral health.

An oral appliance can help align the teeth in a position that will reduce facial pain caused by poor posture. The appliance can also prevent future damage to teeth.

Just wanted to share this with all that their is positive value to treating Temporal Mandibular Dysfunction utilizing Neuromuscular theories. This was posted on facebook today and wanted to share how positive factor on one’s life being pain free and able to absorb trauma if in the proper physiological position. I will continue to post patient responses to treatment.

“Jackie Brady David J Martin DDS MAGD/ Debra M Ferraiolo DMD FAGD: I just had to write to you all to tell you that I was in a multi-car accident on Tuesday. (I’m good, just sore) And to thank you for treating my TMD because my jaw is FINE! If this had happened before, it would have been terrible. I think my jaw’s the only thing that *doesn’t* hurt on my head/back/shoulders/neck. So thank you so much.
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What is Juvederm?
Juvederm is one of the newest, “next generation” substances in cosmetic surgery known as “dermal fillers” or “injectable fillers.” Because more patients want quick procedures that show almost immediate results with little, or no, downtime, Made of a natural substance known as hyaluronic acid, Juvederm is FDA approved and — like Botox — is one of the fastest growing non-surgical aesthetic procedures in the United States.
Juvederm is often used to:
• Plump up folds that run from the bottom of the nose to the corners of the mouth
• Fill in the prominent vertical wrinkles, (the “11s”) between the eyebrows
• Reduce the “Marionette lines,” the downturned creases at the corner of the mouth
• Augment thin or aging lips
Hyaluronic acid is important because one of its chief functions in the human body is maintaining skin volume and hydration. In medicine, hyaluronic acid has been used to ease joint pain, treat wounds and in eye surgery. In was used for the first time in 1996 in Europe for facial tissue augmentation. We know that we lose 1% of dermal (just below the skin) collagen over age 50. The use of fillers are curative and preventative and continued maintenance is crucial. Dermal fillers are not a substitute for a face left to correct wrinkles and sagging skin.
What are the Benefits of Juvederm?
An injectable filler like Juvederm can accomplish the same facial rejuvenation, as a surgical procedure, so the patient can leave the doctor’s office immediately and fully resume his or her normal activities by the next day. Moreover, the cost is less than surgery. There is no need for anesthesia or down time.

Where Do I Begin?
With a consultation at the office of a trained individual. Using During consultations, doctors can learn more about patients and vice versa. Moreover, the consultation visit gives the doctor a chance to evaluate the current state of the patient’s skin and face while discussing options that will help the patient achieve the desired look. Consultation visits also give patients the opportunity to talk about their goals and expectations for their treatments, ask any questions they might have, and look at before and after pictures of previous patients who had the same procedure. These visits also allow doctors to tell their patients about the benefits, precautions, treatment response, adverse reactions, method of anesthetic administration, if any, and other important issues.
What Are The Risks and Side Effects To Having Juvederm?
Depending on the procedure and the amount of Juvederm injected, risks include bruising, swelling and infection, all of which are minimized by seeing a trained practitioner. In clinical testing, the most commonly reported side effects included temporary injection site reactions like redness, pain and tenderness, skin firmness and lumps and bumps under the skin known as granulomas. According to Allergan, Juvederm’s manufacturer, treated areas should not be exposed to excessive sun, or extremely cold weather until initial swelling and redness has been resolved. Laser treatments, chemical peel and other procedures on the skin should be delayed until after receiving Juvederm due to a possible risk of inflammation at the injection site. Most Juvederm providers caution patients that bruising or bleeding at the injection site can be increased by taking aspirin, ibuprofen or any other substance that thins the blood. Juvederm is not indicated for people who have allergies to bacterial proteins or patients with severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or multiple severe allergies.

What Are the Results of Juvederm and How Long Do They Last?
Juvederm’s results are usually natural, seen immediately and look about the same as with surgery. However, the body absorbs the hyaluronic acid over time so the injections must be repeated periodically to maintain the refreshed look; Juvederm lasts about four to six months. For longer results, the manufacturer, Allergan, also offers Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus which are said to last about a year.

What Are the Costs of Juvederm?
Costs vary according to the region of the nation in which you live. The national average for a vial of Juvederm runs between $400 and $500. One-half vial of Juvederm treats one nasolabial fold.