Dr. Anne A. Nicholas

Times are definitely changing. We are seeing more research emerge related to the link between oral health, and systemic health.

Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal posted an article about this very topic. It is one of the better summaries I have read, and puts it all out there in plain English.  Click on the image below to get to the article.

The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is concerned about your overall health.  It is going to be one of our main goals for 2012.  Stop in and get acquainted with our friendly staff, Dr. Pamela MacPherson and Dr. Anne A. Nicholas.  We are located at 73929 Larrea Street, Suite 2 in Palm Desert. Or, call an request an appointment with Dr. Pamela MacPherson or Dr. Nicholas at 760-340-1030.

Important news for you to start 2012!

ScienceDaily (May 27, 2010) — Individuals who have poor oral hygiene have an increased risk of heart disease compared to those who brush their teeth twice a day, finds research published on the British Medical Journal website.

(If You Don’t Brush Your Teeth Twice a Day, You’re More Likely to Develop Heart Disease, Study Finds)!

The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry wishes a Happy and Healthily New Year to all, and encourage all our dental patients and friends to brush twice daily since it may help lower their risk of heart disease. California scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems.

The Science Daily article provides information about the team at the University College in London, how they analyzed data from over 11,000 adults who took part in a Scottish Health Survey. The research team analyzed data about lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, physical activity, and oral health routines. The team concluded:

“Once the data was adjusted for established cardio risk factors, the researchers found that participants who reported less frequent tooth brushing had a 70 percent extra risk of heart disease compared to individuals who brushed their teeth twice a day.”

This Scottish survey is one of many that confirm the link between oral health and overall health. Simply put: you aren’t healthy unless your gums and teeth are healthy.

Our friendly team at The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will help keep your oral health and overall health beautiful for 2012 and for the rest of your life. It starts with just a call to 760-340-1030 or a stop at our office at 73929 Larrea Street, Suite 2 here in Palm Desert.

To read the entire Science Daily article, click on the link below:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100527204227.htm

Again, we wish you a Happy New Year!

Dr. Anne A. Nicholas

Hello Coachella Valley dental blog visitors. Whether you stumbled upon this blog by mistake, or clicked here on purpose, welcome!

I am Dr. Anne A. Nicholas. My Cosmetic, Periodontal and Implant dental practice is called The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry . We are located at 73929 Larrea Street, Suite 2   Palm Desert, California. You can find information about my practice, services, and professional Palm Springs, CA dental team at http://palmdesertimplantdentist.com.

In my The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry dental blog, I post informative articles about dentistry including new Palm Desert cosmetic dental treatments, preventative Rancho Mirage, CA dental care, and news about my dental practice. Many of my patients visit my blog regularly and I hope you will also find useful dental information here.

Do you currently have a Palm Desert dentist? If you are in need of a dentist or are not happy with your current dentist, I invite you to visit my office, meet my friendly staff, and discuss your dental needs with me.

My approach to my profession emphasizes you, the patient.

My first priority is exceeding my patient’s expectations. Before I can provide dental treatment, however, I must become familiar with each patient. That is why your first consultation will take some time. We can’t get to know each other in five minutes.

How are you doing? What is the current condition of your teeth and gums? What are your fears and expectations about Palm Springs dental treatment? Do you have financial concerns regarding your dental needs? I recognize that each one of my patients has a unique set of circumstances.

At The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry, we emphasize preventative dental care. When restorative dental treatment is necessary, I recommend the most conservative procedures. If you have pressing dental needs, let’s talk about your options and consider the long term consequences of each treatment. If I believe it is best to refer you to another specialist, I’ll do so without hesitation. I am committed to your well-being and want you to receive the best possible care.

If you are interested in Palm Desert cosmetic dentistry, I can also help you. I pursue continual training in the latest cosmetic treatments and have extensive experience performing individual tooth restorations, complete smile makeovers and everything in between. Did you know that I can completely redesign your smile if that is what you desire? Miracles are possible with cosmetic dentistry.

Please call us at (760) 340-1030 to book a consultation. I am confident you will feel good about choosing The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry for your dental care.

This recession has really changed the way people do things.
Folks are saving more and charging less. They’re worrying
about the future, eating more dinners at home and putting
off purchases they once would have made without a thought.

There’s one place, though, where tons of people – maybe even
you — are leaving literally MILLIONS of dollars on the table,
and that’s their dental insurance.

How can that be?

My guess is that it’s because dental insurance isn’t like the
other kinds of insurance you buy.

You buy car insurance to cover you if you’re in an accident
or your car is damaged, and health insurance primarily to
insulate yourself from the high cost of treating a
serious illness or injury.

Dental insurance is different, though. It’s meant to
cover the ROUTINE and PREVENTIVE care you need
to protect your smile and your health — as well as contribute
a portion of the cost of more extensive treatment.

That makes dental insurance VERY valuable – if you
understand how it works and how to get the most out of it.

Use it or LOSE it

You see, there’s something else you need to remember
about dental insurance. It comes with an annual maximum
benefit (the top amount it will cover in a calendar year)
– and if you don’t use all of it by the end of that year
whatever is left simply disappears. NO ROLLOVER.

So if, for example, your annual maximum benefit is
$1,000 and you use just $200 of it, you’re leaving
$800 of YOUR money on the table.

That’s something you just can’t afford to do in times
like these.

Beat the System in Palm Desert; Call “The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry” today… 760-340-1030

A new study in the Journal of Dental Research finds bone fluoride levels are not associated with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer more prevalent in males.

A team of researchers from Harvard University, the Medical College of Georgia and the National Cancer Institute analyzed hundreds of bone samples from nine hospitals over an eight year period from patients with osteosarcoma and a control group to measure fluoride levels in the bone.

Considered the most extensive study to date that examines a potential association between fluoride levels in bone and osteosarcoma, the results indicated no correlation. Three branches of the National Institutes of Health were involved in the study. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) approved the design of the study, and funding for the research was provided by the NCI, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

The ADA has issued a press statement and ADA News contains more details about the study.

Below are some points to consider concerning this issue:

• This new study adds to an already strong base of scientific evidence that fluoride is safe and effective at preventing cavities.
• An inconclusive animal study conducted twenty years ago first raised the question of an association between fluoride and osteosarcoma. Since that time, other studies have examined the issue.
• This new study is considered by researchers to be the best science to date because a more accurate and reliable scientific method was used to measure exposure from all sources of fluoride.
• Tooth decay rates have declined dramatically over the past several decades, thanks in part to the use of fluoride.
• The American Dental Association advises that you should brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, eat a balanced diet and maintain regular dental appointments to help prevent tooth decay.

The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is located at 73929 Larrea Street, Suite 2 in Palm Desert, California. You are welcome to stop by and visit with Dr. Nicholas about the best options available for you.

Call 760.340.1030 today to improve your smile.

Dr. Anne A. Nicholas is a periodontist who has experience and training dealing with the treatment and maintenance of the structure that supports your teeth – namely, the gums and bone matter.

Did you know that gingivitis is an early form of periodontitis, or gum disease?  Dr. Nicholas treats many patients who experience an occasional swelling of the gums, gums, that bleed after brushing or flossing, itchy gums, or bright red or purple gums.  These symptoms are signs of gingivitis and with preventive treatments from Dr. Nicholas and her hygiene department that include regular teeth cleanings, followed by a strict oral hygiene regimen, including anti-bacterial rinses, you can control the progression of gingivitis which if left untreated, gingivitis can escalate into periodontitis.

There are other factors that can contribute to the disease of periodontitis, including smoking, genetic tendencies, and unchecked diabetes.  However, with regular visits to a periodontist like Dr. Anne A. Nicholas, you can rid your mouth of periodontitis.  Dr. Nicholas will remove the buildup of bacterial plaque through scraping or sonic vibration.  She may place small pads treated with antibiotic solutions which will be placed between the teeth and gums, which also help to reduce plaque and combat the disease.

If you feel you are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned in this blog posting, please feel free to contact Dr. Nicholas at her office by calling 760-340-1030 or stop by at 73929 Larrea Street, Suite 2, Palm Desert, California and she will be more than pleased to help you.

When considering A Dentist In Palm Desert, sometimes its just a simple matter of getting a referral from a friend. The most common way for people to find a dentist in a new area such as Palm Desert is to ask a friend or neighbor. ‘Who is your dentist?’ is a common question. The answer is usually followed up with an explanation about whether or not your friend likes their dentist or not, and whether they would recommend their Palm Desert dentist to a friend.

Hello, I am Dr. Anne A. Nicholas and I am a Periodontist serving the entire Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Indio, and the Coachella Valley in Southern California community as a licensed Doctor. We call our practice ‘The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry’, and we welcome new patients from the all of  Southern California area.

If you are new to the Palm Desert area and are looking for a Palm Desert dentist, please come by my dentist office in Palm Desert California. I will be happy to spend some time with you to get to know you, and to introduce you to our friendly office staff.

I realize that most of our new patients will come to us by word-of-mouth referrals and our patient testimonials. It is our goal to deliver such a positive dental experience that you will be compelled to tell your friends about how happy you are with our dental service.

I look forward to meeting you.

Dr. Anne A. Nicholas

The association between psychosocial factors and periodontal disease has been widely reported and might be modified by smoking. A recent study by Professor Chi-Cheng Tsai, DDS, PhD, College of Dental Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, investigated the association of periodontal status with psychosocial factors and smoking in a community population.

Dr. Tsai sampled 11,764 civilian Taiwanese from the general population and came to the conclusion: “Poor mental health had a stronger association with periodontal disease among smokers than among nonsmokers, especially in accumulative attachment loss. His findings suggest that mental health and smoking might have a synergistic effect on the risk of developing periodontal disease.” (1)

Periodontitis is one of the most prevalent diseases in adults and it is influenced by a variety of factors, including age, gender, race, education, psychosocial factors, cigarette smoking and infection. Many recent studies have investigated the influence of psychosocial factors on periodontal diseases and reported that different psychosocial factors, including depression, stress, anxiety, loneliness, negative life events, daily strain, occupational stress, life satisfaction, type-A personality and coping behaviors, were associated with periodontal diseases.

One could conclude from these studies that it is important to pay attention to the factors that appear to be the causes of periodontal disease. Many of these symptoms could be avoided by paying attention to the above mention factors and seeking medical and dental assistance to lessen the probability of getting periodontal disease.

Periodontist like Dr. Anne A. Nicholas can help you avoid periodontal disease, or help you if you are currently dealing with it. The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is located at: 73-929 Larrea Street, Suite 2, Palm Desert, CA. Please feel free to stop by or call 760-340-1030 to schedule an exam. Dr. Ann A. Nicholas offices provide dental services to Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and the entire Coachella Valley.

1. Chiou L-J, Yang Y-H, Hung H-C, Tsai C-C, Shieh T-Y, Wu Y-M, Wang W-C, Hsu T-C. The association of psychosocial factors and smoking with periodontal health in a community population. J Periodont Res 2010; 45: 16–22. _ 2009 John Wiley & Sons.

Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness starts this week, April 12-18, 2010.  Contact “The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry” today to schedule your oral cancer screenings.  The oral cancer screenings are free when you have an oral exam or periodontal screening.

If you’re in the Palm Desert, Palm Springs, or Coachella Valley area, please feel free to contact us between 9:00AM and 5:00PM Monday thru Thursday to schedule your appointment.

Oral cancer has increased over the past several years.  The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance (HNCA) has now included to its list of those at risk for oral, head, and neck cancer, people who are sexually active adults who engage in common sexual behaviors, such as open-mouth kissing and oral sex.

We along with the HNCA are urging all who may be at risk for these cancers to take advantage of the free screenings during the 13^th annual Awareness week.

What is oral cancer and why should I be concerned?

Oral cancer is any cancer of the head, neck and mouth, including the pharynx, par nasal sinuses and nasal cavity, the voice box, thyroid and salivary glands, the skin of the face and neck, and the lymph nodes in the neck.

Unfortunately, oral cancer is often diagnosed in its later stages, making it more likely for complications to set in and resulting in disfigurement (i.e. patients with cancer of tongue may have to have their tongue removed). Left untreated, oral cancer results in death.

Watch this YouTube video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eopbcvYEjlw

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate 8,000 people die each year from oral cancer, or about one death per hour.  Don’t become a statistic, it is a simple test and only takes a few minutes, call today for your appointment.

The Palm Desert Center for Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry is located at 73-929 Larrea Street, Suite 2, Palm Desert, CA 92260.  Contact us by phone: 760-340-1030 … www.palmdesertimplantdentist.com

 HNCA website: http://www.ohancaw.com