Safely Capturing Clearer Images with Digital X-Rays
April 25, 2012
If you’ve ever visited Dr. Canzoneri’s Arcadia dental office, you know how committed we are to treating patients with contemporary techniques and technology. That’s why we use digital X-rays instead of traditional radiography.
Why are we are committed to this technology? Because of the many benefits that come with it.
First and foremost, digital X-rays emit much less radiation than traditional X-rays do. That benefits everyone in the office, but especially you, the patient.
Second, digital X-rays use a simple digital sensor to capture images. Compare this with the clunky materials used to take X-rays the traditional way.
Third, digital X-rays don’t have to be developed. For us, that means not having to work with harmful chemicals. For you, that means less time waiting to see the results. Instead, we can simply display your results on a monitor, where you and Dr. Canzoneri can clearly look at them together. We can even make adjustments to the images, making them clearer to see, all so that you can be completely up to speed about the health of your smile.
We don’t want any of our patients to leave with unanswered questions on their mind. With digital X-ray technology, it’s now easier than ever to educate patients about how their smile is doing.
Want to know more about digital X-rays? Call Dr. Canzoneri’s Arcadia office today. We serve patients from Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, and Los Angeles.
Support Your Heart Health by Making Your Oral Health a Priority
February 27, 2012
Valentine’s Day is behind us and February is almost gone, but it’s never too late to talk about the connection between oral health and heart health. As studies have shown, the connection between the two isn’t negligible. Even though their relationship isn’t entirely clear to doctors yet, one clearly exists. And in large part, that connection is believed to involve gum disease, and the bacteria and plaque that cause it.
When left untreated, gum disease can lead to the formation of pockets in the soft tissue around the base of teeth. These pockets then make it possible for bacteria and plaque to find a way inside the bloodstream and, from there, to other parts of the body. When bacteria reaches the heart, the danger is that it might aggravate your arterial walls, eventually causing protective plaque to build up, blocking blood flow in the process and eventually triggering a heart attack.
If you’d like to find out more about the connection between your oral health and your general wellbeing, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Canzoneri’s Arcadia dental office. Dr. Canzoneri serves patients from all across the Los Angeles area and would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Give us a call today.
Oral Care Tips to Help Your Smile This Christmas and New Year
December 20, 2011
Given how many parties the holiday season is filled with and the prevalence of sweets served at these parties, our smiles need all the help they can get this time of year. That’s why, from all of us at Dr. Canzoneri’s Arcadia dental office, we’d like to share a few oral care tips with you, in addition to wishing you all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Maintain your regular brushing and flossing routine, and try to brush in between snacks if possible. One way you can do this is by keeping a travel-size toothbrush with you. If you’re not able to do this, another simple way you can keep your teeth clean and fight cavities is with xylitol gum.
Teach Your Little One about Brushing and Flossing This Halloween
October 28, 2011
Another Halloween is right around the corner. That means costumes, of course, but it also means candy—and lots of it.
Candy, as we’ve all be taught from a very early age, causes cavities, but that’s no reason to stay at home on Halloween night. Holidays are for splurging a little, after all, and so with that in mind, Dr. Canzoneri and the rest of the team at our Arcadia office would like to wish everyone a safe, fun, and happy Halloween.
We’d also like to encourage you to use this upcoming holiday as an excuse to teach your little one about brushing and flossing. Both are important for maintaining strong, healthy smiles, and learning about them at a young age can do a lot to help children develop habits that could last for a lifetime.
Have any questions about how you can teach your son or daughter about brushing and flossing? Feel free to give our Arcadia office a call any time. Dr. Canzoneri and the rest of our team would be happy to answer any questions you might have, in addition to scheduling an upcoming appointment.
Diabetes and Gum Disease
August 30, 2011
I am always concerned that people do not understand the importance of regular dental cleanings. One of the many reasons I feel dental cleanings are so important is the relationship between gum disease and diabetes. When a person has diabetes they are at risk of developing periodontal disease. Once a diabetic has gum disease the treatment and healing process is dramatically slower. For a person who has diabetes, regular cleanings, usually every 4 months is vital.
The Diabetes Research Wellness Foundation has a great website with some excellent information regarding diabetes and gum disease connection.
The Differences Between Amalgam and Composite Fillings
August 8, 2011
For years, dentists have been using amalgam fillings to protect teeth from decay. Made from a combination of metals, including mercury, amalgam fillings are considered safe and effective, and many dentists the world over still use them for restorations.
But a new type of filling is quickly becoming the preferred choice for many dentists, including Dr. Canzoneri—composite fillings. With composite fillings, Dr. Canzoneri can offer patients of our Arcadia office better protection from bacteria and plaque, protection that also matches a patient’s natural tooth color, resulting in a stronger, more esthetically pleasing smile.
Protect Your Heart by Protecting Your Smile
July 8, 2011
You know that daily brushing and flossing, plus regular dental visits, can help you prevent cavities. But did you also know taking care of your smile is important for your heart health, too?
Without regular brushing or dental visits, bacteria and plaque can harden into tartar, which works with bacteria to create infected pockets between your teeth and gums. These pockets allow bacteria to enter your bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body, including your heart, where the cycle only continues.