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Happy National Nutrition Month!
March is National Nutrition Month, which means it’s the perfect time to start focusing on improving your diet! Eating healthy is not only important for your overall well being, but also your dental health because your teeth, gums, and mouth play a huge role in eating, chewing, and swallowing. Signs of poor nutrition can be easily detected from the status of your oral hygiene. Although what you need to eat to maintain your health depends on your age, gender, weight, and level of exercise, the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion recommends the following nutritional guidelines:
- Fruits and vegetables should cover half your plate
- Whole grains (oatmeal, whole wheat bread, rice, etc.) should make up half of the grains you eat
- Dairy (choose low-fat/fat-free options)
- Protein (lean meat, eggs, beans, fish, peas, legumes, etc.)
Other tips for a healthy lifestyle include:
- Moderate exercise for 2.5 hours a week
- Avoiding sugary and acidic foods and beverages (protect your teeth!)
- Try not to snack too much between meals, but if you do, choose healthy options such as nuts, fruit, or yogurt
- This is especially important, because bringing cakes and sweets into the workplace has become a common unhealthy trend. Say no if you can!
- Choose foods that benefit your dental health, including leafy greens (high in fiber), almonds, dairy (calcium rich), and protein-rich foods (great sources of phosphorous)
- Drink lots of fluoridated water
Try to make nutrition a priority this month!
Feel free to contact Drs. Ali & Ali and their newest addition to the team, Dr. Zarah Ali, if you have any thoughts or concerns. The caring team at Wellesley Dental Group will be happy to answer your questions! Contact us today at 781-237-9071 or smile@wellesleydentalgroup.com to set up an appointment and consultation.
Your little ones and teens are welcome to visit our pediatric dentist Dr. Van. Dr. Emad is happy to help with your orthodontic needs. For wisdom teeth extractions or any other periodontal or oral surgery needs, Dr. Ghazi would be more than willing to help.
Resources:
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/nutrition/food-tips
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/national-nutrition-month
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Restorations With CAD/CAM Technology
Looking to create durable, well-fitting individual or multiple tooth restorations? Using precise CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) technology, we can help you make the restorations of your dreams!
Beginning in the 1970’s in Europe, CAD/CAM has been used to build dental restorations using computer and imaging technologies. The CAD/CAM system has three main parts: a scanner, a design software, and a milling machine. The scanner helps convert solid models into digital data, the design software can modify the original digital model, and the milling machine builds the designed model with the material you want to use, which is bonded to your mouth.
From these images of restored front teeth and molars, you can see how amazing your teeth can look with a little help from our new CEREC Omnicam! Because not all of us can have perfect teeth and many of us have chipped teeth or teeth with fillings, which are often made of metal materials that could cause additional tooth decay and problems. With this new technology, you can easily replace these fillings and broken teeth and make them look as good as new.
A major advantage of CAD/CAM technology? While traditional tooth restorations can take several days and visits, you can have a beautiful smile in just one visit!
Feel free to contact Drs. Ali & Ali and their newest addition to the team, Dr. Zarah Ali, if you have any thoughts or concerns. The caring team at Wellesley Dental Group will be happy to answer your questions! Contact us today at 781-237-9071 or smile@wellesleydentalgroup.com to set up an appointment and consultation.
Your little ones and teens are welcome to visit our pediatric dentist Dr. Van. Dr. Emad is happy to help with your orthodontic needs. For wisdom teeth extractions or any other periodontal or oral surgery needs, Dr. Ghazi would be more than willing to help.
Resources:
http://www.wellesleydentalgroup.com/cad-cam
http://www.dentistrytoday.com/laboratory/1341–sp-489580286
http://www.sirona.com/en/products/digital-dentistry/cad-cam-materials-practice/
http://www.greenwooddental.com/advanced-technology/same-day-crowns-cadcam-technology/
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February is American Heart Month!
Did you know that heart disease is the MAIN cause of death of both women and men in the United States? Heart disease is the reason behind 25% of deaths each year, which is why the American Heart Association is working so hard to increase awareness during February, American Heart Month.
Although these statistics may seem scary, it’s easy to prevent heart disease if you make healthy choices! For instance, use spices instead of salt to add flavor to your food, and prioritize physical exercise. Other health tips include scheduling regular visits with your doctor, eating healthy foods, avoiding smoking, and taking medication if needed. If you are obese or have diabetes, your risk for heart disease could increase.
Preventing heart disease involves taking care of your entire body, which includes your teeth! Excellent oral health is connected to a healthy heart, as proven by the link between bacteria from periodontal disease and heart disease.
So this month, make sure to not only prioritize your cardiovascular health, but also your dental health!
Feel free to contact Drs. Ali & Ali and their newest addition to the team, Dr. Zarah Ali, if you have any thoughts or concerns. The caring team at Wellesley Dental Group will be happy to answer your questions! Contact us today at 781-237-9071 or smile@wellesleydentalgroup.com to set up an appointment and consultation.
Your little ones and teens are welcome to visit our pediatric dentist Dr. Van. Dr. Emad is happy to help with your orthodontic needs. For wisdom teeth extractions or any other periodontal or oral surgery needs, Dr. Ghazi would be more than willing to help.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/
https://healthfinder.gov/NHO/FebruaryToolkit.aspx
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Spread the Love at the Wellesley Community Blood Drive!
It’s February, the month of Valentine’s Day, which means that love is in the air! Circulate the love by giving blood to the Wellesley Community Blood Drive on Friday, February 17 from 1-6 PM sponsored by Wellesley Dental Group at the Wellesley Community Center! The drive, held in cooperation with the American Red Cross, aims to collect at least 50 units of lifesaving blood.
Millions of people in need are helped by the critical blood donations provided by American Red Cross. We are delighted to sponsor this event with this incredible organization and have the opportunity to help our fellow Americans through this blood drive. Your donation can make a huge difference, since every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
The American Red Cross has also issued an emergency call for blood and platelet donations due to cancellations from ice, snow, and subfreezing temperatures in many states.
Interested in helping a great cause? Join our Facebook event!
Here’s what you need to know if you want to donate:
Donors with the following blood types are invited to donate by the Red Cross’ double red cell technology (2RBC): O- , O+, A- , B-. There are height and weight requirements, more information is available here.
You can also pre-register by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code WellesleyCC or click HERE. You can also complete pre-reading and health history questions online at Red Cross RapidPass and print out the form on the day of the blood drive.
Note: The American Red Cross is closely monitoring the Zika virus. We ask that you not to donate if any Zika Virus exposures apply to you. (Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Miami, Dade and Broward Counties, Florida). Donate blood four weeks after your last risk exposure.
Please bring picture identification and remember to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of fluids before donating! We look forward to seeing you!
Feel free to contact Drs. Femina, Ejaz, and Zarah Ali if you have any thoughts or concerns. The caring team at Wellesley Dental Group will be happy to answer your questions! Contact us today at 781-237-9071 or smile@wellesleydentalgroup.com.
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Are You At Risk For Sleep Apnea?
It’s common knowledge that sleep is important for learning and your overall health, but did you know that your sleeping habits are also linked to your tongue and tonsils?
According to a recent study published in the Saudi Medical Journal, tonsil size, tongue indentations, and tongue teeth imprints may be indicators for obstructive sleep apnea risk. This condition, which affects over 18 million adults in the US, stops and restarts your breathing due to blocked upper airways while you sleep. Common symptoms include interrupted sleep, sleep loss, fatigue, irritability, and a lack of focus.
OSA can also result in learning and memory problems, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, or depression in severe cases. Obese individuals over 40 years old with large tonsils and tongue indentations are most at risk for OSA.
If you have enlarged tongue or tonsils, we recommend that you visit a sleep specialist.
Feel free to contact Drs. Ali & Ali and their newest addition to the team, Dr. Zarah Ali, if you have any thoughts or concerns. The caring team at Wellesley Dental Group will be happy to answer your questions! Contact us today at 781-237-9071 or smile@wellesleydentalgroup.com to set up an appointment and consultation.
Your little ones and teens are welcome to visit our pediatric dentist Dr. Van. Dr. Emad is happy to help with your orthodontic needs. For wisdom teeth extractions or any other periodontal or oral surgery needs, Dr. Ghazi would be more than willing to help.
Resources:
http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/s/sleep-apnea-and-snoring
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Dr. Ejaz and Dr. Femina Ali have a strong desire to provide the very best that dentistry has to offer, and have a combined 40 years of clinical experience to meet that commitment! Graduates of Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Drs. Ali and Ali have become recognized leaders in cosmetic, implant, and restorative dentistry. In order to remain on the leading edge of dental technologies and techniques, their personal commitment includes hundreds of hours each year in advanced dental training. Drs. Ali and Ali consistently stay up to date on the most current techniques including procedures in restorative, TMJ, sedation, implant and laser dentistry. 
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