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2009-11-12T08:25:00.000-08:00

Good dental health and overall health are linked. There is no two ways about it. If you have an unhealthy mouth, chances are your body is not healthy either. Why? Well, every part of the body is interconnected. So, when you think about your health, don’t just think about blood, heart, lungs, etc. think about your oral health as well.

Dental hygiene affects your health in many ways. Poor dental hygiene often results in poor health, whereas good dental hygiene helps you stay on the road to good health. Let’s look at some examples:

Your mouth has tons of bacteria growing and living in it. This is fact, and can’t be avoided, but it can be better controlled. However, these bacteria are only kept under control by daily hygiene practices. So, how does good dental hygiene’s affect on control of bacteria affect your health? Well, as the plaque and tartar build up, and take over the mouth, they find their way into the blood stream. Your blood travels all throughout your body, so this can be detrimental to a person’s overall health. When infections or bacteria in the mouth enter the blood stream, they can start to attack arteries. In fact, they often attack the heart. It has been shown through many studies that people with poor oral health, and those who practice poor dental hygiene are more at risk for heart disease, stroke, and heart attack than those who take good care of their mouth and practice impeccable dental hygiene.

Dental hygiene does not only affect your health, but if you are pregnant, the dental hygiene your practice can also affect the health of your unborn baby. It is very important for women in childbearing years to be vigilant about keeping good oral health. Many studies have shown that premature birth is often connected to the mother having gum disease. Good dental hygiene almost always eliminates gum disease, and thus greatly reduces your risks of having a baby prematurely. The infection and bacteria caused by poor oral hygiene will lead to gum disease and can end up affecting the development of an unborn child. Although women who are pregnant should not undergo all dental procedures, regular check-ups and cleanings should be maintained, and are important to the health of your fetus.

How else does dental hygiene affect your health? Well, on a more basic level, good oral health means less pain for you to suffer. Pain in your mouth is caused by tooth decay and gum irritation. If you brush and floss properly each day, your gums will be healthy and strong, you will maintain your teeth, and you will have far less decay that leads to cavities. In essence, if you maintain good oral and dental hygiene, you will not have to suffer the pain and stress of trips to the dentist’s office.

Another way good dental hygiene and oral health are connected is in nutrition. Part of keeping a healthy mouth is eating right. Eating the right way means less cavities, it also means your body has the nutrients it needs to fight off infections and disease, including gum disease.

People who develop and maintain good dental hygiene habits are likely to have good overall hygiene habits that affect their general health. If you wash your hands regularly, shower, clean yourself, etc. you are less likely to get sick, and more likely to live a healthy happy life. So, brush, floss, see your dentist regularly, and remember good dental health means more than an attractive smile, it means health and vitality.
Dr. Benjamin Ganjian, DDS, is a leading dentist in New York.

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2009-08-31T22:35:00.001-07:00

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2009-08-31T22:35:00.000-07:00

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About Dr.Demorizi DDS. Orthodontist

2009-07-25T17:40:00.000-07:00

After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Adolescent Psychology from Duke University, Dr. Julissa Demorizi earned her doctorate degree from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine. Upon completion of her doctorate, she completed her orthodontic specialty training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is an Invisalign orthodontic specialist. She has completed Part II certification for the American Board of Orthodontics. A recipient of numerous academic accolades, she was the Chief Coordinator of the craniofacial team and a member of the orthognathic team at Montefiore Hospital. She has volunteered in Operation Smile in Vietnam. Dr. Demorizi is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics and the American Dental Association. She enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her family.
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2009-07-25T17:37:00.000-07:00

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2009-07-25T17:31:00.000-07:00

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United States Patent and Trademark Has Approved Next Generation Dental

2009-07-25T17:29:00.001-07:00

The Trademark Next Generation Dental has been granted and approved for use. Dr Ganjian at next generation dental of New York had been granted the right of use of the name Next Generation Dental. The Next Generation Dental PC has two websites currently at www.nextgenerationdental.com and www.nxdental.com

Next Generation Dental has two main offices. The newest addition to this Corporate Group Practice is @ Lincoln Towers: 180 West End Ave Suite 1F New York,NY.10023.Next Generation Dental Group ,a comprehensive dental practice ready to meet all dental needs. The group of specialists offer a full range of services including: Orthodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery & Cosmetic Dentistry.

They also specialize in: Invisalign, BRITE SMILE & Smile Makeovers.
Offering all these services in one setting allows our dentists and specialists to confer on our patients dental care, giving them the benefit of our collective years of experience. This experience assures you that you will be receiving the best dental care available today. The main office of Next Generation is at Majestic Towers 115 Central Park West New York, NY. 10023.

About Dr Paul & Ben Ganjian:
Paul Ganjian is a graduate of the Columbia University School of Dental and oral Surgery, in New York, where he received his Doctoral Degree. He further completed his hospital residency at Cornel University hospital, in New York. He pursued further training in Cosmetic dentistry at LVI. He later attended New York University where he completed his training in Dental Implantology. He later completed Invisalign certification program for orthodontics.

Paul is a member of American Academy of Implantology and Cosmetic Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, Academy of Laser Dentistry and American Dental Association. Ben Ganjian graduated from SUNY Stony Brook, where he received his Doctoral Degree. He completed his residency at Long Island College Hospital. Ben completed his post-doctoral in Orthodontics from Progressive Orthodontics. He is a winner of the Howard Hughes Research Foundation. As well as, a Golden Key Honor Society winner for his research in Cell-membrane Receptors. Dr Ben is certified in the Invisalign orthodontic treatment. He has been elected to the America's Top Dentist. Dr. Ganjian is a member of ADA, AGD, AAO, and AOS. Both Doctors have been featured in Bride Magazine and Inhale Exhale.

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West Side Orthodontics Blog: United States Patent and Trademark Has Approved Next Generation Dental

2008-12-29T01:57:00.000-08:00

West Side Orthodontics Blog: United States Patent and Trademark Has Approved Next Generation Dental

United States Patent and Trademark Has Approved Next Generation Dental for

2008-12-29T00:43:00.001-08:00

Trademark Next Generation Dental has been granted and approved for use. Dr Ganjian at next generation dental of New York had been granted the right of use of the name Next Generation Dental. The Next Generation Dental PC has two websites currently at www.nextgenerationdental.com and www.nxdental.com

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Idiopathic Sialadenosis-Salivary Gland Clinic Columbia University

2008-12-02T11:43:00.000-08:00

Paul Ganjian DDS., Luis Mandel DDS. Journal of William Jarvie Society enlargement of the salivary glands with no known or determined contributing factors differential diagnosis includes tumors such as Warthin's tumor,masseteric hypertrophy, Sjorgens syndrome,HIV infection,lymphoma,mumps and sarcoid.

P. Ganjian*, L. Mandel (Salivary Gland Clinic, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center) Idiopathic sialadenosis as the name may suggest is the enlargement of the salivary glands with no known or determined contributing factors. This disease process is manifested by a non-inflammatory, non-neoplastic and generally bilateral asymptomatic hypertrophy of the salivary glands, particularly the parotid gland.

Paul_Ganjian_DDS..JPGhere is no sex predilection or association of the swelling due to eating. One common factor associated with most of these patients seems to be a peripheral sympathetic neuropathy (PSN).

The patient selection process for this study was made on the basis of exclusion of every contributing factor associated with sialadenosis which include: medications (sympathomimetic agents, antihypertensive agents, Thiocyanate and thiouracil), endocrine disorders (Diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, acromegaly, hypothyroidism, myxedema, testicular or ovarian atrophy, pregnancy and lactation), Metabolic (Alcoholism, Cirrhosis, avitaminosis A, kwashiorkor, mang, beriberi and pellagra), Neurogenic (Anorexia Nervosa and bulimia), Gastrointestinal absorption disorders (celiac disease, bacillary dysentery, carcinoma of the esophagus, chagas disease, ancylostomiasis and pancreatitis) and lead, mercury or starch poisoning.

The differential diagnosis for idiopathic sialadenosis includes tumors such as Warthin's tumor, masseteric hypertrophy, Sjorgens syndrome, HIV infection, lymphoma, mumps and sarcoid. With the extensive workups (sialography, CT scans, MRI, ultra sound, complete blood counts, blood chemistry, biopsies, etc.) for most of the patients included in this study we may be able to recognize yet another contributing factor to this benign disease entity.

Invisalign Orthodontic Group at Next Generation Dental New York

2008-11-29T17:33:00.003-08:00

Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth, without braces. It works through a series of invisible, removable, and comfortable aligners that no one can tell you're wearing

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