Posted in Preventative Care, tagged boston, Boston dentist, boston financial district, boston financial district dentist, boston general dentist, Carol Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L aiken dds boston, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, Carol L Aiken Facebook, carolaikendds.com, chronic periodontal disease, Downtown Boston Financial, Downtown Boston Financial district dentist, downtown crossing, Downtown Crossing Boston, Downtown crossing dentist, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, health, macular degeneration, Periodontal disease, porphymonas gingivalis, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, post office square financial district dentist, research, Science on April 23, 2018| Leave a Comment »
New research has found a link between macular degeneration and chronic periodontal disease (gum disease). The common factor is the bacteria which causes periodontal disease, Porphymonas gingivalis. It is very important to have frequent dental visits. Please call our office to schedule your next exam and hygiene visit.
Read more: Science Daily
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 5 tooth truths, ADA, Boston Cosmetic Dentist, Boston dentist, boston financial district, boston general, Boston's financial district dentist, Carol Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L aiken dds boston, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, Carol L Aiken Facebook, carolaikendds.com, children have 20 teeth, downtown boston, downtown boston dentist, downtown crossing, Downtown Crossing Boston, Downtown Crossing Boston Dentist, Downtown crossing dentist, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, Finanical district boston dentist, Happy, health, mouthhealthy, mouthhealthy.org, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, post office square financial district dentist, Science, tooth truths, twigs as toothbrush on August 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »
What does your mouth reveal about you?
Did you know by the time you are born, all 20 teeth you will have in childhood are already formed? Did you know ancient people used to use twigs as toothbrushes? For more fun facts go to: 5 Tooth Truths
(Source: http://www.mouthhealthy.org 08/01/2017)
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.
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged ADA, american dental association, boston financial district, Boston's financial district dentist, Carol Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken Facebook, carolaikendds.com, coconut oil pulling, downtown boston, downtown boston dentist, Downtown Boston Fiancial District Dentist, downtown crossing, Downtown Crossing Boston, Downtown crossing dentist, Financial distric Dentist, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, health, mouth healthy, mouthhealthy.org, oil pulling, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, post office square financial district dentist, research on June 26, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Previously we have written about oil pulling and the possible effects it may have. More recently, the American Dental Association has come out with a statement regarding oil pulling. While there may be benefits, the ADA does not recommended oil pulling as part of a patient daily home care routine. Currently there is not enough scientific research available to definitively determine that oil pulling reduces cavities, whitens teeth and improves oral health and well being (www.mouthhealthy.org).
For more information see: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/o/oil-pulling
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged bacteria, body imbalance, canker sores, Carol Aiken DDS, Carol Aiken DDS Facebook, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS Facebook, carolaikendds.com, downtown boston, downtown boston dentist, Downtown Boston Financial district dentist, Downtown crossing dentist, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, health, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, post office square financial district dentist, RAS, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, recurrent aphthous ulcer, Science, stress on May 11, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Do you get canker sores (recurrent aphthous stomatitis)? If you do, this article explains the causes for them. Frequently they are caused by some sort of imbalance in the body and the bacteria present are able to create these sores. Read more about it: Canker Sores
At your next visit, ask us about canker sores especially if you frequently get them.
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged boston financial district, boston general, boston general dentist, Boston's financial district dentist, cigarette smoking, downtown boston dentist, Downtown Boston General Dentist, downtown crossing, Downtown Crossing Boston, Downtown crossing dentist, e-cigarette, electronic cigarette, Facebook, facebook carol l aiken dds, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, Finanical district boston dentist, harmful effects of cigarettes, harmful effects of e-cigarettes, health, Medical News Today, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, Science, vaping on April 25, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Frequently patients will come in and tell us they have quit smoking cigarettes but they have started using the e-cigarette. Is the e-cigarette as harmful as regular cigarette smoking? Research has recently come out on this topic and has found that vaping or usage of the e-cigarette is as harmful as using regular cigarettes. For your oral health, we encourage out patients to quit smoking in general (whether it be cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, etc). Here is an article about the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes.
electronic cigarettes from Medical News Today
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged boston, Boston dentist, boston general, Carol Aiken DDS, Carol L Aiken DDS, Carol L aiken dds boston, Carol L Aiken Facebook, carolaikendds.com, cows milk, diet, downtown crossing, Downtown Crossing Boston, Downtown crossing dentist, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, Finanical district boston dentist, health, nutrition, Post Office Square, Post Office Square Boston Dentist, Post Office Square Dentist, post office square financial district dentist, Science, soy milk on April 6, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Research has shown that soy contains more sugar than standard milk. The reason for this has to do with the complexity of the sugar. Read more about it Soy Milk is Six Times More Harmful to Teeth than Cow’s Milk, Study Finds
Try unsweetened soy milk if you can’t have milk or other soy alternatives such as coconut milk. Be sure to contact us for more information about how diet can affect your oral health.
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 5K, Boston dentist, boston financial district dentist, boston general dentist, Cancer, dentist 02110, dentistry, downtown boston dentist, financial district dentist, health, Healthy living, Running, Susan G Komen Race for the cure, walking on September 29, 2013| Leave a Comment »
What an exciting Sunday Dr. Aiken and her Team had. Dr. Aiken and her team ran and walked the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure 5K. Here is a sneak peek at some of the photos from the event. We raced for all those who are fighting cancer and have beat cancer. We also raced for our own health. We believe it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Please feel free to see more photos by visiting us on Facebook at Carol L Aiken, DDS.
Posted in Preventative Care, tagged 5K, downtown boston dentist, Downtown crossing dentist, health, Race for the Cure, Running, Susan G. Komen on September 24, 2013| Leave a Comment »
As an office, we will be running/walking the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure 5K on Sunday, Sepetmebr 29, 2013. Make sure to check back for photos and follow us on facebook. #Race4CureMA bit.ly/17P1QHv
Posted in Dental Tip Tuesdays, Home, tagged Boston dentist, boston general dentist, Boston's financial district dentist, Boston dentist, Boston, acid erosion, soda, dental care, preventive dental care, pH of mouth, cavities, dental tips, dentistry, downtown boston dentist, Downtown crossing dentist, financial district boston dentist, financial district dentist, health, healthy smiles, oral health, prevent decay, Web MD, yogurt, yogurt benefits on June 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Yogurt, not just a delicious snack!
Did you know that yogurt is not only good for your digestive tract, but has benefits for your oral health as well? According to the Journal of Periodontology (2008), studies show that eating yogurt on a daily basis can lower your risk for tooth loss and gum disease. The probiotics 
in this dairy treat help to promote proper pH balance of the environment of your mouth. Cavities thrive in an acidic environment; therefore, maintaining a well balanced pH is helpful in preventing decay. Yogurt’s not only has a high calcium content that helps to strengthen the enamel of your teeth, but also has neutralizing qualities that lessen odor causing compounds of bad breath.
The next time you are craving a sweet snack, try a yogurt instead!
