Posted in Preventative Care, tagged Boston dentist, Boston Downtown dentist, Boston financial distric dentist, boston financial district dentist, boston general, Carol Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, Carol L Aiken Facebook, carolaikendds.com, Columbia University, Columbia University Medical Center, downtown boston, downtown boston cosmetic dentist, Downtown Boston Fiancial District Dentist, Downtown Boston Financial district dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, Downtown Boston Post Office Square Dentist, downtown crossing, Downtown Crossing Boston, Downtown crossing dentist, gum disease, gum disease prevention, health, marijuana, Periodontal disease, Periodontitis, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, post office square financial district dentist, recreational cannibis, research on July 24, 2017| Leave a Comment »
With the use of recreational cannibis (marijuana) on the rise and legalization of marijuana, patients often wonder how it affects the oral cavity. A study has found that those who use marijuana on a regular basis tend to have more signs of periodontal disease (gum disease). This can include more bleeding and deeper pocket depths. More can be found at: Recreational Cannibis, used often, can increase risk of gum disease
This study was published by Columbia University Medical Center.
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Where in the world is Dr. Aiken?
Dr. Aiken is currently in Morocco giving students a lecture about Dentistry. Be sure to ask Dr. Aiken about her trip the next time you are in the office.
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Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 02110, 02110 dentist, boston, Boston Cosmetic Dentist, Boston dentist, boston financial district dentist, boston general dentist, Boston post office square dentist, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, Dallas Morning News, diet, downtown boston cosmetic dentist, downtown boston dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, Downtown Crossing Boston, Downtown Crossing Boston Dentist, faulty nutrition, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, juicing, low-carb diet, nutrition, oral health, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist on November 5, 2015| Leave a Comment »
As we all scroll through facebook, we see new information about various diets or lifestyle changes people are promoting. These diets can include raw foods, low-carb, juicing, etc. One does wonder how some of this affects the oral cavity. An article written in the Dallas Morning News addresses a lot of your questions. Follow the link here to find out more: How fad diets and faulty nutrition can spell dental doom
Be sure to discuss any diet changes with your oral health provider and come in regularly for dental cleanings and exams.
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 02110, 02110 dentist, boston, Boston Cosmetic Dentist, Boston dentist, boston financial district dentist, boston general dentist, Boston post office square dentist, Cancer, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, cigarette smoking, dental care, dental cleaning, downtown boston, downtown boston cosmetic dentist, downtown boston dentist, Downtown Boston Financial district dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, downtown crossing, Downtown Crossing Boston Dentist, Dr Bicuspid, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, oral cancer, oral cavity, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist on June 16, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Cancer, what a scary topic to discuss. A new study released goes on to explain that those who have cancer of the oral cavity or the pharynx, 47% can be attributed to cigarette smoking. Read more at: http://www.drbicuspid.com/index.aspx?sec=sup&sub=orc&pag=dis&itemid=318017&wf=2328
We are happy to discuss any concerns you may have in regards to cancer of the oral cavity. In our office, we screen for oral cancer as a part of your routine dental cleaning and check up.
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 02110, 02110 dentist, ADA, american dental association, Boston Cosmetic Dentist, Boston dentist, boston general dentist, Boston post office square dentist, Boston's financial district dentist, brushing, brushing teeth, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, dental check up, downtown boston cosmetic dentist, Downtown Boston Financial district dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, downtown crossing, Downtown crossing dentist, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, floss, flossing, New York times, New York Times online, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, toothbrush on June 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »
The great question every patient wants to know the answer to. Which do you do first, do you brush or floss first? According to the ADA and a new blog article written in the New York Times Online, it is recommended that you floss first and then brush. Why is this? It has more to do with habit than the science behind it. People are more likely to remember to floss if they floss before they brush. Read more at: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/05/29/ask-well-floss-or-brush-first/?_r=0
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 02110, 02110 dentist, Boston Cosmetic Dentist, Boston dentist, Boston post office square dentist, Boston's financial district dentist, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, cavities, decay, decay prevention, dental cleaning, downtown boston, downtown boston cosmetic dentist, Downtown Boston Financial district dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, downtown crossing, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, prevent decay, preventive dental care, Time Magazine, untreated decay on May 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We frequently forget how important oral care is. A new article in Time Magazine has found that 91% of adults ages 20 to 64 have at least one tooth that has been treated for decay or has untreated decay. While oral care is being emphasized more and more, the statistics about decay are on the rise.
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 02110, 02110 dentist, bacteria, Boston Cosmetic Dentist, Boston dentist, boston financial district dentist, boston general dentist, Boston post office square dentist, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, downtown boston, downtown boston cosmetic dentist, downtown boston dentist, Downtown Boston Financial district dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, Downtown Crossing Boston, Downtown Crossing Boston Dentist, Downtown crossing dentist, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, Kissing, Medical News Today, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, tongue on May 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »
What do all of these things have in common? According to an article recently published in Medical News Today, kissing a person for 10-seconds transfers about 80 million bacteria from one mouth to the other. How does this affect me? Are you a person who has never had dental decay in your life and one day you go in and have several new areas of decay? Well this is one of the potential reasons for the new decay.
While here in the office, we often stress the need to scrape your tongue. Why is this so important? The article states that bacteria only stays in your saliva for a small period of time, however the bacteria stay on the tongue longer. Your tongue has these finger-like projections that allow the bacteria to stay on it longer if not scraped.
Read more at: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285563.php
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Most dentists who graduate go into private practice to work on people. There are animal lovers who dream of working on animal teeth. Read this article featured in The New Yorker about a dentist who works on the teeth of several types of animals.
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 02110 dentist, Boston Cosmetic Dentist, boston financial district dentist, boston general dentist, Boston post office square dentist, Boston's financial district dentist, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, downtown boston, downtown boston cosmetic dentist, downtown boston dentist, Downtown Boston Financial district dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, downtown crossing, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, infographic, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, radiation exposure on April 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »
A frequent question we receive is about the radiation exposure patients get when they get exposed for radiographs. This infographic is great at explaining the amount of radiation you are getting from a single radiograph (x-ray).
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