Perio Supplements

Hello!

I hope everyone is doing well! Today we wanted to share some exciting information about a few new supplements we will be carrying in the office. They come from a company called Pharmaden and they have created 3 dental supplements focused on periodontal health. These three products are called PerioTherapy, OsteoTherapy, and PerioCare. Here is how they work:

 
PerioTherapy: This supplement is designed to help support the immune system to promote normal gum health. The ingredients selected to formulate this supplement are balanced to achieve the ultimate bio-availability (which is the body's ability to absorb nutrients). It is a diligent homecare program, that along with personalized care from your dentist and hygienist are key components to good oral health. Some of the ingredients include: Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Echinacea Angustifolia Root, Grape Seed Extract, and CoQ-10. This is used as a 60 day regiment to kick start getting the mouth healthy again.


OsteoTherapy: This is a remineralization supplement. Bone loss support and mineral support is essential but sometimes overlooked in gum disease. This supplement is designed to provide mineral support to assist the body is maintaining bone density. The ingredients include: Calcium Citrate, Magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6 and B12, Folic Acid and Grape Seed Extract. Again this is used for 60 days.

 
PerioCare: This is designed to be the perfect compliment following PerioTherapy and helps maintain the results of the dentist's treatment. It is developed to enhance the body's host resistance. Some of the ingredients include: Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, Grape Seed Extract, and CoQ-10. This supplement is used after the 60 days of using PerioTherapy and OsteoTherapy to continue good oral health.

We are very excited to be carrying these new products and will be incorporating them into our normal hygiene program depending on the patient's needs and wants. So next time you are in, make sure to pick up and brochure and ask our staff about how these products can work for you! You can find more information on their website as well.

Take care,
Richard Stickney DDS

TA-65

Hello!

Today's blog post is about a supplement called TA-65, taken from an email we received from TA Sciences. Now for those of you who don't know what TA-65 is, it is a cell rejuvenation supplement that activates our telomerase. So what is a telomere? It is strings of DNA located at the ends of chromosomes. They maintain the structure of the chromosome and protect the genes. These telomeres shorten as our cells divide and once one becomes too short the cell will either stop working properly or it dies. These telomeres shorten as we grow older and certain things, such as environmental, physical and emotional stress can accentuate that.

Leading a healthy lifestyle will help slow down the shortening of our telomeres but what can we do to LENGTHEN them? Activating our telomerase! So what is telomerase? It's an enzyme that maintains the telomeres at the end of chromosomes in order to prevent cell death. And how do we activate it? TA-65!

TA-65 is those only proven way to activate telomerase. It also lengthens shortened telomeres, restores an aging immune system and increases bone density. Many people who have taken this supplement have noticed an increase in energy, vision improvements, better skin elasticity and improved endurance. So now the question is...What is it? What makes it different than anything else? Well, TA-65 is a purified molecule taken from the Astragalus plant. Astragalus is a well known Chinese medicinal plant that has been used for over 2,000 years. This is the only known supplement to be using this kind of technology.

So knowing all this, again, we wanted to share with you an email we received from the makers of TA-65 about Suzanne Somer's new book called "Bombshell".

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Suzanne Somers is a fan of TA-65®MD - here's what she had to say about our product in her new book, Bombshell:

"Telomeres and telomerase - these are two words that will change the way you age! So it's only fitting that they are the next Bombshell I'll introduce you to. There is a new supplement that may turn the medical world on its ear. It works by lengthening your telomeres, which appear to be the key to the fountain of youth. And best of all, the supplement that does this work is all natural."

"TA-65 is the only telomerase activator available right now."

"TA-65 can rejuvenate and strengthen an aging immune system. Seems it's worth it if only for that."

"I see this supplement as a step toward health and away from the present aging paradigm."

"It's like rolling the clock back."

Please click the link below to download the segment of Suzanne Somers discussing TA-65®MD on Fox & Friends:

Suzanne Somers on Fox & Friends  

Bombshell is available now!  You can get a copy of the book on Amazon:

Suzanne Somers new book, Bombshell

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I have personally been using this supplement now for about 1 year and I can say with confidence that I have noticed a difference in how I feel. It has definitely made me feel better and more energized. I am a registered distributor of this product and am happy to explain in more detail what TA-65 can do for you! Feel free to pick up a brochure or ask about this supplement next time you're in for a check-up.

To your health,
Richard Stickney DDS

Protecting You and Our Environment

Protecting You and Our Environment

Fifteen years ago I became one of the first dental practices to install digital x-ray system in our office. I am still excited because every x-ray we take has 80-90 per cent less radiation than traditional dental x-rays. Using the digital system also eliminates the dental developing and fixing chemicals. By eliminating them none of us are exposed to these toxic chemicals and do not have to breath them in. It also eliminates disposing of them into our environment. We also have filters that remove mercury and other chemicals from the air while we work. We have specific air filters to remove mercury and a filter on the waste line that also traps the old amalgam that is removed from the tooth. We place any mercury amalgam scrap into a sealed container for disposal by a hazardous waste company. Our lead apron recently wore out and we wanted to replace it. We also wanted to dispose of it safely as lead is another big concern in the environment. My assistants, Xia and Katlyn spent hours searching for a safe place to take it for disposal.

We have also reduced the use of chemicals in our office by using melaluca which is natural and also an approved disinfectant. We even filter our office water supply with reverse osmosis and carbon block filters to provide pure water for drinking and for use in the dental water we use for procedures and for the laser.  

I came across the following information about mercury and the environment from Dr Mercola. Dr Mercola is a ostheopathic physician and a health advocate and he has many interesting articles on his web site. He sends out a free daily health newsletter. This is from his newsletter:

(You can read more here)

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Coal Plants and Dentists May be Accelerating Wildlife Extinctions 

Coal generates 54 percent of the electricity in the United States and is the single largest cause of air pollution. Coal fired power plants are also the number one source of environmental mercury pollution. Mercury is extremely tenacious once in the air, water and soil, and levels gradually increase over time, as it accumulates.

Each coal plant discharges an average of 170 pounds of mercury into the air each year, along with other pollutants. There are about 600 coal plants in the United Statesⁱ. So, if you do the math, you will discover that coal plants in the U.S. are releasing about 51 TONS of mercury into the environment each year. Just one gram of mercury can make the fish in a 20-acre lake unfit for consumption for a year.

A study by Island Restoration Network found dangerous mercury levels in 68 percent of swordfish, high enough to cause harm to wildlife. Recent evidence indicates mercury is now present in all fish. Other studies have demonstrated high levels of mercury in sensitive and endangered species across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems, indicating that mercury pollution may be a significant factor in species population reduction.

The second largest mercury polluters in this country are dental practices. As a result of their continued use of mercury amalgam fillings, another 29.7 tons of mercury is discharged into the air, water and soil each year from installation and removal of amalgams.

Don't let the "cheap" price of these fillings fool you. When environmental cleanup costs are included, dental amalgams are actually the most expensive type of dental fillings on the market. Besides its toxic effects to wildlife, mercury is terribly harmful to humans as well.

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Another source of mercury in the environment is cremation. When a body is cremated, any amalgam fillings in the person's mouth are vaporized into the air and then is put forth into our environment.

We try to be very conscience of our environment and how we can best serve our patients. We make efforts in any way that we can to eliminate harmful chemicals from our office, as well as safe handling and disposal of metal's that are harmful to our environment.

Stay well!

Richard Stickney