We’re headed into the peak of cold and flu season, which typically comes with stuffy noses, sore throats, fevers, and loads of medicine to help ease symptoms. But did you know that any sickness from the common cold to the flu can also put oral health at risk, too? Your dentist in Jenkintown has some… Read More
Gum disease is one of the many oral health conditions that can affect other parts of the body. It’s a potentially serious infection that can lead to anything from tooth loss to cardiovascular diseases. Gum disease can’t be reversed by your dentist in Jenkintown in its more advanced stages, so it’s important to know the most… Read More
Allergies can be triggered at any time of the year. In turn, sinuses can be affected, causing discomfort in many different areas. Sinus pressure or a sinus infection can have various symptoms, such as a stuffy nose, pressure in the eyes, discomfort around the cheeks, and tooth pain. But as your dentist in Jenkintown knows, any… Read More
What’s Your Color? Losing someone to suicide or struggling with a mental illness can feel like no one understands what you are goiong through. Each color shows our personal connection to the cause and helps us identify others who understand our experience. Why Walk? Because we need to change the culture. Depression, bipolar, anxiety disorder,… Read More
The body needs sleep to be healthy. Sleep is the time the body recovers and repairs itself. Scientist have discovered another important function of sleep and that is when the glymphatic system works to wash the brain of harmful proteins and toxins. The accumulation of toxic proteins such as beta amyloid and tau in the… Read More
Patients should be evaluated by a dentist prior to initiation of antiresorptive or antiangiogenic therapy according to the guidelines below. All invasive dental procedures that involve manipulation of bone should be completed at least 4-8 weeks (or longer if clinically feasible) prior to initiation of therapy. • Update (within one year) radiographs sufficient to rule… Read More
Osteoporosis Update: Many patients are on medication such as Zometa, Fosamax, Boniva, or Actonel to help treat and prevent osteoporosis. While these medications provide many benefits, they can also lead to side effects which affect your oral health. Healthcare providers and patients need to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and latest information regarding Medication-related… Read More
About a third of adults usually get less sleep than they need to stay happy and healthy. Not getting enough quality sleep has negative short- and long-term consequences. More and more research has confirmed the link to poor sleep and serious medical conditions. We can screen our patients’ sleeping patterns to make sure you are… Read More
By Dr. Matt Garbin There was a time when most people associated charcoal with summer barbeques grilling with your family. Recently there has been a trend of putting activated charcoal in various healthcare and food products including face masks, ice cream, and even toothpaste. Toothpaste with charcoal has become a topic conversation in the practice… Read More
Johanna Johanna took on the role as our office manager in 2016. She began her career in dental and insurance operations in 2002. She has been extremely successful in maximizing our patient’s benefit coverage and reimbursement. Recently we partnered with Dedicated Sleep, a third-party billing group, to facilitate medical billing for our patients being treated… Read More