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Time for a change!

2012-02-21T10:30:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

Are you keeping up with your New Year's Resolutions? I notice most of us want change and that's why we make resolutions and goals, but then often loose or forget our resolutions not because we are lazy, but subconsciously maybe were not ready for the change?

Here is a case I recently did, just to prove to you that change is GOOD!!!! It doesn't have to be a big change, just a little change can make a huge difference! This patient of mine had this chip in his front tooth for years and never saw anything wrong with it and really did not care to fix it. Of course after he let me fix it he was ecstatic and of course you would be too, look at what a huge difference what a tiny bit of bonding (and a really great dentist :) ) can do!!!!

Best,

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

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Dental Health Month

2012-02-10T07:52:00.000-08:00

Can you believe we are half way through February already, time flies so fast when you are having fun! Did you know that February is National Children's Dental Health month?

Approximately 80 percent of tooth decay in the U.S. is suffered by 25 percent of the country's children, according to the National Institutes of Health. Decay can be debilitating to children resulting in missed school and poor nutrition. If you or someone you know has children here are some key points to remember with baby teeth:

1. They are essential to maintain, because the are the space holders for the permanent teeth, therefore without them the permanent teeth can erupt into poor positions creating an even greater problem.
2. Baby teeth are whiter and weaker because they have much thinner enamel than permanent teeth, therefore brushing 2x/day and flossing before bed is ESSENTIAL!
3. Parents/Guardians should help children brush their teeth till the age of 8-10yrs. Children's manual dexterity is not as great as an adult's, and also their perception of brushing for 2min is often 10 seconds!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Cheers,

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

What is a root canal exactly?!?

2012-01-27T09:49:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

Hope 2012 is treating you well!!!! I can't believe it's almost February, but I love how the days are gradually getting longer. So this week I thought I would talk about a subject that many of you will shudder at and believe to be frightening, ROOT CANALS! What exactly is a root canal? I will break it down for you, and you will be surprised that they really are not that bad :)

Okay folks, so here it goes......

When the nerve in your tooth starts dying; which could be due to a multitude of reasons (decay, fracture, trauma, spontaneous, etc), you begin to feel discomfort. This discomfort could be in the form of extreme sensitivity to cold that lingers, pain to hot temperatures, pain on biting or just simply touching the tooth. Sometimes you'll never experience any pain but will notice a swelling or little pimple on your gums near the tooth, these are all signs that the nerve is or has died.

Once we establish the nerve is dying or has died, we in most cases decide to perform root canal therapy (RCT) on the tooth. An RCT is necessary to clean the area where the nerve once lived and eradicate the extremely strong and dangerous bacteria from the tooth root and bone. We do this by cleaning and shaping the area within the root with a series of files, thereby removing all of the harmful bacteria within the walls of your root and preparing to place a filling material (gutta percha) with a plugger to keep all the bacteria out. After the RCT is completed we need to restore the tooth by placing a filling and/or post and crown to protect the tooth. Root canal treated teeth are very brittle teeth because the blood supply to the tooth is removed when the nerve dies, this is why we like to place crowns on root canal treated teeth to protect them.

See its not that bad!!!

Smiles,

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

5 healthy dental habits for 2012!!!!

2012-01-10T18:51:00.000-08:00

Hi All!

Hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are geared for 2012, because it is here and it is going to be a fantastic year, I can just feel it! So I thought I would give you some tips for a healthy mouth, you may have heard these before, but a little reminder doesn't hurt :)

1. 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' - Did you know that an apple contains Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 , Niacin , Folate, Pantothenic Acid , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and other vitamins in small amounts. It also contains Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus , Magnesium, Manganese , Iron, Sodium, Copper , Zinc and trace amount of other minerals. You diet is essential to your overall mouth and overall health. Many nutrient deficiency are first seen in the oral cavity from bleeding gums to mouth sores, so make sure you have your apple today!

2. Flossing- I know its not your favorite thing to do, but flossing is essential to your teeth and gum health (which relate to you're overall health) so pick up a new hobby this year....... FLOSSING!!!

3. Brush- at least 2x a day for 2 minutes. Make sure you brush really well right before bedtime, because during the night is when most damage is done because we are not swallowing or drinking, therefore all the food you ate during the day is rotting between your teeth if its not mechanically removed!!!! Have I mentioned how much I looooove electric toothbrushes? They do a great job.

4. See your dentist regularly. Make sure to stay up with your routine check-ups. Gum disease has been linked to numerous diseases and aliments (if you haven't heard I can give you the never ending list)

5. Make sure your loved ones and friends are caring for their mouth and have a dentist they see regularly, did you know:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/insurance-24-year-dies-toothache/story?id=14438171#.Twz4aYGVpgE

Cheers!!!!

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

Holidays and Sugar.....

2011-12-13T16:25:00.000-08:00

Holidays are such a fun time of year getting together with friends and family and eating the most delicious foods!!! The holidays are the peak season for broken teeth and toothaches as well, believe it or not! Amidst the peppermint bark, fudge, and peanut brittle are broken teeth and decay, but it doesn't mean you can't enjoy your holiday treats, here are a couple suggestions to keeping your pearly whites looking and functioning their best:

1. Take small bites
2. Rinse or drink water after having sweets so that the sugar is not just sitting on your teeth
3. Floss and brush well before bed
4. Indulge in moderation

Here's some pictures of my holiday baking extravaganza! What are your favorite holiday treats? I love sugar cookies!!!!

Happy Holidays!!!!

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

A Thanksgiving poem for you!

2011-11-23T20:50:00.000-08:00

'Twas the night of Thanksgiving,
But I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned -
The dark meat and white
But I fought the temptation
With all of my might.
Tossing and turning
With anticipation
The thought of a snack
Became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen,
Flung open the door
And gazed at the fridge,
Full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey
And buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots,
Beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling
So plump and so round,
'Til all of a sudden,
I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling,
Floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding
And a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell
As I soared past the trees....
Happy eating to all -
Pass the cranberries, please.
May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy
Have nary a lump,
May your yams be delicious
May your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off of your thighs.
May your Thanksgiving be blessed!!

Wishing you all very Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving,

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

Alligators

2011-11-15T11:02:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

Hope you're off to a great week so far! I just wanted to share with you this amazing signed photograph by Thomas De Soto that a very special patient gave to us yesterday!

Did you know that alligators have 80 teeth, 40 teeth per jaw. As their teeth wear out or break, alligators grow new teeth, therefore they could have up to 3000 teeth in a lifetime (30-35yrs)!!!!

Doesn't that make you wish you were an Alligator?!? :)

Best,

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

Last Week

2011-11-08T10:18:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

How are you enjoying this lovely fall weather we have?!? Last week I went to the Spears Institute in Scottsdale Arizona to further my dental education. It was a very intense 3-course which provided me with a wealth of knowledge and challenged the conventional way of dentistry. I am very excited to share my new skills will all of you and have already signed up to take more courses from the Spears Institute!

I truly enjoy learning and being a student, whether it is new techniques in dentistry, new challenging poses in yoga, learning to paint or learning to restore furniture. I challenge you (if you have not already) to go outside of your comfort zone and learn something new, it doesn't matter your age or background, you may find you have a hidden talent waiting to be explored! I would love to hear what things you are inspired to learn more about!

Best,

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

New contest and previous contest winners

2011-10-31T12:16:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!!!!

Send us pictures of your child, dog, or family's halloween costume and the best costume will receive a brand new 2GB I-pod shuffle. Even if you have no use for it, it makes a great Christmas gift!!! The winner will be announced on November 15th, so send in your pictures no later than Monday Novemeber 14th!!!!

We wanted to thank everyone for participating in our contest and leaving us such nice testimonials. Congratulations our contest winners:
Jeff and Becky Hamilton- Chargers tickets
Shonna Jordan- 7- day whitening

Good luck and please don't eat too much candy today, or better yet go ahead $$$$$ :)

Recipe for........

2011-10-18T11:24:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

So I thought this week I would share with you my favorite recipe for........ pizza! I thought you could use a break from my dental 'carats' and enjoy a food 'carat'! I am a big fan of pizza, and have tried many dough recipes for both the bread maker and by hand, but this is by far my favorite, and it is super quick and easy too! I love to make it on my pizza stone, but if you don't have one a pan is good too. You can use whatever toppings/sauce you like but I like to make my own sauce and use Trader Joe's applewood smoked mozzarella, yummm! When I was out to dinner this weekend I saw the chef painting olive oil on the dough with a brush before he placed the toppings and cooked the pizza, I want to try that next!

Enjoy!

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

Prep. Time: 0:40

Yield: 1 Pizza

1 (.25 oz) packet of active dry yeast
1/4 tsp. granulated sugar
3/4 cup 110 degree water
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
pizza sauce of your choice, as needed
shredded cheese - of your choice, as needed
toppings - of your choice, as needed

-Dissolve yeast and sugar in water; allow to rest for 8 minutes.
-In a separate bowl, combine flour and salt.
-Pour yeast mixture over flour mixture and mix well with a heavy spoon.
-Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes.
-Working from the edges to the center, press dough into a 12" circle.
-Place dough on a lightly greased pizza pan and stretch dough to edges.
-Spread sauce over crust and top with cheese and desired toppings.
-Bake in a 500 degree oven for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.

Gums and Diet

2011-10-07T12:09:00.000-07:00

Diet plays a very important role in your oral, and overall health. The mouth is the gateway to the body and often times malnutrition, stress, and systemic disease are detectable in the oral cavity. One of the most common maladies seen in the mouth is gingivitis. Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums and can be linked to many systemic diseases, as it is detrimental to your health. Usually, gingivitis is present concurrently with an abundance of plaque, but sometimes not. Often times poor nutrition can cause the appearance of gingivitis, which is one of the body's inflammatory responses when it is not receiving the proper nutrients.

Along with a balance diet of lots of fresh fruits and veggies, it is important to obtain essential fatty acids, Omega 3's and 6's in the proper ratios. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, and some omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 - 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids.

For general health, there should be a balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids. The ratio should be in the range of 2:1 - 4:1, omega-6 to omega-3. The average diet provides plenty of omega-6 fatty acids, so supplements are usually not necessary.

Fish, plant, and nut oils are the primary dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are found in cold water fish such as salmon, mackerel, halibut, sardines, tuna, and herring. ALA is found in flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, grapeseed oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil, purslane, perilla seed oil, walnuts, and walnut oil. EPA, ALA and DHA can be taken in the capsule form, just be sure they are made by established companies who certify that their products are free of heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium.

Cheers to your health!

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

Thinking about a change?

2011-09-27T10:34:00.000-07:00

Fall is all about change. With the new season there is a change in colors and overall feel. Have you been considering a change in your smile but not sure what there is to do? Most patients I encounter do want to improve their smile because it improves your appearance and the way you feel about yourself. Almost all of us want a subtle, natural change that one is not able to finger point what caused the improved appearance. We want a change that is recognizable, yet people will ask "did you change your hair or get more sleep? Whatever your doing you look great!"

Here is a case we recently completed, let me know what you think!

Best,

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

Old Silver Fillings

2011-09-20T11:28:00.000-07:00

Old silver fillings are not only toxic to our health because they leak mercury into our bodies, but they are also bad for our teeth. Over time they continue to expand such that they create open margins for bacteria to seep into the tooth causing decay, as well as the expansion can cause tooth fracture.

It is very important to replace these fillings before your tooth breaks so that we can repair the tooth conservatively. Often times the break or crack can propagate too far so that the tooth may need a root canal or implant.

Here is a case we recently saw in our office, where luckily a small part of the tooth broke off, and we were able to repair the tooth with a porcelain onlay. Let me know what you think!

Best,

Sarah Jebreil, DDS

September Special!

2011-09-13T13:36:00.000-07:00

Fall is time for renewal, therefore in the month of September, in honor of our NEW website, we are offering Zoom! Advanced 1-hour whitening for $179 ( a $500 value!!!!). Please tell your family and friends!

Call to schedule your appointment today!

(760) 967-8899

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