Wednesday, September 22, 2010
What to do in Claremont: Calilfornia Beer Festival October 16th 2010
The California Beer Festival (CBF) comes to the city of Claremont on Saturday October 16, 2010. CBF will showcase some of the best craft beers from around the world, mouth watering food from local restaurants and a great list of entertainment! The event will be located in downtown Claremont on 1st street at Indian Hill Blvd. in "The Village".
For one low price you will receive beer samples from some of the best craft brews around and great entertainment from three live bands! Proceeds of the California Beer Festival will benefit DARC (Dyslexia Awareness and Resource Center). The money raised will go to help children in Claremont battling dyslexia and ADHD.
Dr. Oz: Children and Tooth Decay
Every year, children across America develop infections and die from illnesses related to tooth decay, says Dr. McHenry "Mac" Lee. Dr. Oz talks with Dr. Lee, a third generation dentist, about educating parents and children on the dangers of tooth decay and how to prevent it.
Dr. Lee says tooth decay should be a public health enemy because many children are suffering from the problem. "Children with decay, they can't eat, they can't sleep, and socially they are laughed at," he says. "We believe that dental disease should be on the same level as diabetes and obesity in the schools, as far as education is considered."
Dr. Lee suggests a few things any parent can do to improve their family's dental health.
Avoid foods with sugar and acid such as:
* Gum made with sugar
* Sports drinks
* Hard and sticky candy
Check for these signs of dental health problems:
* Bleeding gums, which could be a sign of gum disease.
* Black or brown areas on teeth, which could indicate tooth decay.
* Worn or flat spots on teeth, which usually mean your teeth no longer fit together properly.
Oprah.com Beauty Advice: Cosmetic Dentistry
Whiter! Straighter! Brighter!
By Valerie Monroe
Oprah.com | June 01, 2007
How to get brighter teeth
Because your smile is one feature you can totally make over without doing anything drastic, invasive, or (necessarily) wildly expensive, here are five ways to boost your dazzle quotient, and two radiant before-and-afters. Valerie Monroe has a choppers advisory.
I can't tell you who she is, because it would embarrass her, but I can tell you that one morning not long ago, a colleague came to work with six stitches in her forehead and—way worse—a front tooth chipped nearly in half. She'd had one hell of a fall (and big, beautiful, straight, white teeth). Her long bangs would cover her forehead till it healed, but the tooth! She called a dentist, described her problem, and arranged to see her the next day. Forty-five minutes after she left for her appointment, she was back at the office. The dentist had applied a composite of glass-reinforced plastic to the broken tooth, sculpting it to match the tooth's original shape (in a process called composite bonding). Her smile was perfect. I mean symmetrically, blindingly perfect.
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, whitening is still the most requested cosmetic dental service (more on that later), but advances in dentistry have made all kinds of smile improvements possible. There are porcelain veneers that fit over the surface of the teeth, Invisalign braces that straighten with a clear plastic guard that snaps over the teeth, and dental implants that replace lost teeth with titanium posts that lock into the jawbone. If you're thinking your smile could use an upgrade, we have options for you.
Light-Activated Bleaching
What it is: In-office whitening treatments, like Zoom! and BriteSmile, use peroxide (the same bleaching agent in drugstore kits). Lip and tongue retractors hold your mouth open, and a wax is painted over your gums, fillings, and any spots the peroxide might irritate. Next, a bleaching gel is applied to the teeth and a blue light activates it for about an hour.
Best for: Those who want instant results and who have sensitive teeth. "Because we cover the areas where the nerves might be exposed, patients are much less likely to experience sensitivity than with other whitening options," says Jeff Golub-Evans, DDS, in New York City, who practices cosmetic dentistry.
Does it work? Yes. It may be slightly uncomfortable to sit in the chair for an hour with your mouth held open, but the procedure can remove about 10 years' worth of staining, says Golub-Evans. As with all whitening treatments, you can't eat or drink anything deeply pigmented, such as berries, soy sauce, red wine, or coffee, for at least 48 hours. "The bleaching agent opens pores in the teeth, which makes them ultra-absorbent to color," says Pia Lieb, DDS, clinical assistant professor at New York University College of Dentistry. Results last a couple of years if you brush and floss regularly.
Cost: $300 to $600.
Tray Bleaching
What it is: The dentist makes a mold of your teeth to create thin plastic trays that fit like mouth guards. You fill the trays with bleaching gel and wear them for three days, an hour a day, every three months. Steven Fox, DDS, a New York City dentist who has done extensive research in the field of remineralizing teeth, recommends tray bleaching for a few days every two to three months as a good way to maintain the results of an in-office bleaching treatment.
Best for: Maintenance after an in-office whitening treatment.
Does it work? Yes. Because the trays are made specifically to fit your mouth, the peroxide spreads evenly on teeth. But beware of overbleaching: Peroxide can dissolve the calcium in tooth enamel (the outer layer), which exposes the nerves, resulting in sensitivity. Calcium depletion can also cause decay, says Fox. Though teeth can be remineralized with a paste or a fluoride treatment, you shouldn't wear the trays more than four to six times per year.
Cost: $400 to $800.
Drugstore Whitening Kits
What they are: Clear strips coated with peroxide gel that you apply to your teeth for five to 30 minutes, depending on the intensity of the peroxide on the strip.
Best for: People with mild staining and plenty of tooth enamel. "Don't use these kits if you grind your teeth, have recessed gums, or think you might have a cavity, because the peroxide has a propensity to seep into sensitive areas caused by recession or grinding," says Michael Apa, DDS, founder of New York University's Aesthetics Dental Society.
Do they work? Not as well as in-office bleaching. Drugstore whitening kits simply aren't able to achieve the kind of bleaching you can get in the dentist's office or with trays, says Robert Reiss, DDS, who has a private practice in New York City. At-home kits will lighten teeth, but you have to be committed and patient; it can take several weeks or more of daily applications to see results, and your teeth may become temporarily sensitive in the process. A common complaint is that the strips are either too narrow and short to fit large teeth, so they don't bleach evenly, or they're so big that they irritate the gums, says Lieb.
Composite Bonding
What it is: The composite material is reinforced plastic that can repair chips, cracks, and small gaps between the teeth, as well as cover white spots (caused by calcium deposits) that become more apparent as teeth wear down with age. The dentist sculpts the plastic onto the tooth and hardens it with a special light. After it's hardened, it's sanded and polished so that the surface appears seamless with the natural tooth.
Best for: Small fixes.
Does it work? Yes, and very well. Though the composite material can gradually stain, bonding can be done in one office visit, and it's less expensive and invasive than other fixes like veneers. It lasts from five to 15 years, depending on the quality of the dentist's work and whether or not you're a grinder.
Cost: $200 to $500 per tooth, depending on the complexity of the restoration.
Porcelain Veneer
What it is: A very thin layer of porcelain, about 0.5 to 1 millimeter, that's bonded onto the entire front of the tooth. To prepare teeth for veneers, the dentist may have to reduce the enamel surface from 0.7 to 1 millimeter or slightly more, depending on the position and shape of the teeth and how crowded they are (so the veneer doesn't look too thick). The dentist delivers a mold of the patient's tooth to a lab where a ceramicist makes the veneer, working closely with the dentist on the shape and color. The process typically takes a week. When the veneer is ready, the dentist etches the surface of the tooth, which allows a bonding agent to be absorbed, attaches the veneer, and hardens the bonding agent with a light.
Best for: Improving crooked, widely gapped, or badly stained teeth. With veneers, a dentist can change the size, shape, color, and position of teeth in a few office visits.
Does it work? Yes. Veneers can make a dramatic difference in a smile, last about 20 years, don't stain or chip, and require no maintenance.
Cost: $1,000 to $2,000 per tooth.
Invisalign Braces
What they are: A series of clear plastic retainers, called aligners, that fit over your teeth, gradually straightening them. Each aligner is worn for two weeks at a time. (The number of aligners worn depends on how crooked the teeth are.)
Best for: Straightening teeth without a mouthful of metal. Invisaligns aren't recommended for people with extremely crooked teeth or a severe bite problem; in those cases, traditional braces are more effective.
Do they work? Yes. It can take anywhere from three months to two years to get final results (and longer if you aren't consistent about wearing your aligners). But because the aligners are removable, it's easier to eat, floss, and brush than with metal braces.
Cost: $7,000.
Dental Implant
What it is: A titanium rod placed in the jawbone. The rod fuses to the bone in three to six months; then the dentist attaches an abutment to the rod and, finally, a permanent ceramic or porcelain crown.
Best for: Those with healthy gums and enough bone to support the implant. If a tooth has been missing for a long time or if you have gum disease, a bone graft may be required.
Does it work? Extremely well. "Implants are natural-looking and can last a lifetime," says Kim Harms, DDS, a consumer adviser for the American Dental Association. They won't shift or move, and you don't have to drill adjacent, healthy teeth in order to add crowns to make a bridge. Getting an implant is a surgical procedure and requires a few days of recovery time.
By Valerie Monroe
Oprah.com | June 01, 2007
How to get brighter teeth
Because your smile is one feature you can totally make over without doing anything drastic, invasive, or (necessarily) wildly expensive, here are five ways to boost your dazzle quotient, and two radiant before-and-afters. Valerie Monroe has a choppers advisory.
I can't tell you who she is, because it would embarrass her, but I can tell you that one morning not long ago, a colleague came to work with six stitches in her forehead and—way worse—a front tooth chipped nearly in half. She'd had one hell of a fall (and big, beautiful, straight, white teeth). Her long bangs would cover her forehead till it healed, but the tooth! She called a dentist, described her problem, and arranged to see her the next day. Forty-five minutes after she left for her appointment, she was back at the office. The dentist had applied a composite of glass-reinforced plastic to the broken tooth, sculpting it to match the tooth's original shape (in a process called composite bonding). Her smile was perfect. I mean symmetrically, blindingly perfect.
According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, whitening is still the most requested cosmetic dental service (more on that later), but advances in dentistry have made all kinds of smile improvements possible. There are porcelain veneers that fit over the surface of the teeth, Invisalign braces that straighten with a clear plastic guard that snaps over the teeth, and dental implants that replace lost teeth with titanium posts that lock into the jawbone. If you're thinking your smile could use an upgrade, we have options for you.
Light-Activated Bleaching
What it is: In-office whitening treatments, like Zoom! and BriteSmile, use peroxide (the same bleaching agent in drugstore kits). Lip and tongue retractors hold your mouth open, and a wax is painted over your gums, fillings, and any spots the peroxide might irritate. Next, a bleaching gel is applied to the teeth and a blue light activates it for about an hour.
Best for: Those who want instant results and who have sensitive teeth. "Because we cover the areas where the nerves might be exposed, patients are much less likely to experience sensitivity than with other whitening options," says Jeff Golub-Evans, DDS, in New York City, who practices cosmetic dentistry.
Does it work? Yes. It may be slightly uncomfortable to sit in the chair for an hour with your mouth held open, but the procedure can remove about 10 years' worth of staining, says Golub-Evans. As with all whitening treatments, you can't eat or drink anything deeply pigmented, such as berries, soy sauce, red wine, or coffee, for at least 48 hours. "The bleaching agent opens pores in the teeth, which makes them ultra-absorbent to color," says Pia Lieb, DDS, clinical assistant professor at New York University College of Dentistry. Results last a couple of years if you brush and floss regularly.
Cost: $300 to $600.
Tray Bleaching
What it is: The dentist makes a mold of your teeth to create thin plastic trays that fit like mouth guards. You fill the trays with bleaching gel and wear them for three days, an hour a day, every three months. Steven Fox, DDS, a New York City dentist who has done extensive research in the field of remineralizing teeth, recommends tray bleaching for a few days every two to three months as a good way to maintain the results of an in-office bleaching treatment.
Best for: Maintenance after an in-office whitening treatment.
Does it work? Yes. Because the trays are made specifically to fit your mouth, the peroxide spreads evenly on teeth. But beware of overbleaching: Peroxide can dissolve the calcium in tooth enamel (the outer layer), which exposes the nerves, resulting in sensitivity. Calcium depletion can also cause decay, says Fox. Though teeth can be remineralized with a paste or a fluoride treatment, you shouldn't wear the trays more than four to six times per year.
Cost: $400 to $800.
Drugstore Whitening Kits
What they are: Clear strips coated with peroxide gel that you apply to your teeth for five to 30 minutes, depending on the intensity of the peroxide on the strip.
Best for: People with mild staining and plenty of tooth enamel. "Don't use these kits if you grind your teeth, have recessed gums, or think you might have a cavity, because the peroxide has a propensity to seep into sensitive areas caused by recession or grinding," says Michael Apa, DDS, founder of New York University's Aesthetics Dental Society.
Do they work? Not as well as in-office bleaching. Drugstore whitening kits simply aren't able to achieve the kind of bleaching you can get in the dentist's office or with trays, says Robert Reiss, DDS, who has a private practice in New York City. At-home kits will lighten teeth, but you have to be committed and patient; it can take several weeks or more of daily applications to see results, and your teeth may become temporarily sensitive in the process. A common complaint is that the strips are either too narrow and short to fit large teeth, so they don't bleach evenly, or they're so big that they irritate the gums, says Lieb.
Composite Bonding
What it is: The composite material is reinforced plastic that can repair chips, cracks, and small gaps between the teeth, as well as cover white spots (caused by calcium deposits) that become more apparent as teeth wear down with age. The dentist sculpts the plastic onto the tooth and hardens it with a special light. After it's hardened, it's sanded and polished so that the surface appears seamless with the natural tooth.
Best for: Small fixes.
Does it work? Yes, and very well. Though the composite material can gradually stain, bonding can be done in one office visit, and it's less expensive and invasive than other fixes like veneers. It lasts from five to 15 years, depending on the quality of the dentist's work and whether or not you're a grinder.
Cost: $200 to $500 per tooth, depending on the complexity of the restoration.
Porcelain Veneer
What it is: A very thin layer of porcelain, about 0.5 to 1 millimeter, that's bonded onto the entire front of the tooth. To prepare teeth for veneers, the dentist may have to reduce the enamel surface from 0.7 to 1 millimeter or slightly more, depending on the position and shape of the teeth and how crowded they are (so the veneer doesn't look too thick). The dentist delivers a mold of the patient's tooth to a lab where a ceramicist makes the veneer, working closely with the dentist on the shape and color. The process typically takes a week. When the veneer is ready, the dentist etches the surface of the tooth, which allows a bonding agent to be absorbed, attaches the veneer, and hardens the bonding agent with a light.
Best for: Improving crooked, widely gapped, or badly stained teeth. With veneers, a dentist can change the size, shape, color, and position of teeth in a few office visits.
Does it work? Yes. Veneers can make a dramatic difference in a smile, last about 20 years, don't stain or chip, and require no maintenance.
Cost: $1,000 to $2,000 per tooth.
Invisalign Braces
What they are: A series of clear plastic retainers, called aligners, that fit over your teeth, gradually straightening them. Each aligner is worn for two weeks at a time. (The number of aligners worn depends on how crooked the teeth are.)
Best for: Straightening teeth without a mouthful of metal. Invisaligns aren't recommended for people with extremely crooked teeth or a severe bite problem; in those cases, traditional braces are more effective.
Do they work? Yes. It can take anywhere from three months to two years to get final results (and longer if you aren't consistent about wearing your aligners). But because the aligners are removable, it's easier to eat, floss, and brush than with metal braces.
Cost: $7,000.
Dental Implant
What it is: A titanium rod placed in the jawbone. The rod fuses to the bone in three to six months; then the dentist attaches an abutment to the rod and, finally, a permanent ceramic or porcelain crown.
Best for: Those with healthy gums and enough bone to support the implant. If a tooth has been missing for a long time or if you have gum disease, a bone graft may be required.
Does it work? Extremely well. "Implants are natural-looking and can last a lifetime," says Kim Harms, DDS, a consumer adviser for the American Dental Association. They won't shift or move, and you don't have to drill adjacent, healthy teeth in order to add crowns to make a bridge. Getting an implant is a surgical procedure and requires a few days of recovery time.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Harvey Mudd College
The setting is intimate and strictly undergraduate—perfect for producing well-rounded scientists. It also helps that we have meaningful and challenging classes, research that undergraduate students at other schools can only dream of, every club imaginable to keep us entertained and connected, student athletics so we can flex more than our brains, and musical and artistic outlets galore.
But really, it’s the people that make us HMC. We’re a tight-knit community where everyone knows your name, even the professors. We prioritize teamwork and collaboration in & out of the classroom, and govern ourselves through a student-run Honor Code. And when the caps and gowns come off, we’re looking at full fellowships at prestigious Ph.D. programs, starting salaries anywhere from $45,000-$75,000, and everything in between.
Here at Claremont Serenity Dentistry, we support all students who aspire for higher education. We are a local Claremont dentist office that welcome students of Harvey Mudd College. For more information, please visit www.hmc.edu.
Claremont School of Theology
While maintaining a strong School of Theology to prepare Christian ministers, Claremont is developing other schools to prepare teachers, counselors, scholars and community leaders for the interreligious realities of the 21st Century. We call this plan the University Project.
The initial changes are already taking shape. New master's degree concentrations and a new Ph.D. in Religion are being offered, offering students more options for their futures.
Here at Claremont Serenity Dentistry, we support all students who aspire for a higher spritual education. We are a local Claremont dentist office that welcome students of Claremont School of Theology. Fore more information, please visit www.cst.edu
Pomona College Campus
Today, Pomona offers its approximately 1,500 students-evenly divided between men and women-a comprehensive curriculum in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. With a student-faculty ratio of eight to one, students have the opportunity to work closely and collaboratively with professors who are also top scholars in their fields. Students and faculty challenge each other in laboratories, classrooms, and co-curricular activities, and everyone benefits from the energy generated by such an assemblage of sharp and eager minds. Friendships forged among Pomona faculty and students frequently endure far beyond the four years of college.
Few institutions can match Pomona's ability to combine such intimate qualities as an average class size of 16.5 with such large-scale resources as a two-million-volume library. As the founding member of The Claremont Colleges, a unique consortium of seven independent institutions on adjoining campuses, Pomona offers its students the personal experience of a small, academically superb liberal arts college and the breadth of resources normally associated with major universities.
Students challenge and learn from one another not only in the classroom but also in daily life. On-campus housing is guaranteed, and few students choose to live anywhere else. The extraordinary ethnic and social diversity of its student body gives Pomona a broader mix of backgrounds than just about any comparable educational institution. Please visit www.pomona.edu to read more about the campus.
Here at Claremont Serenity Dentistry, we support all students who aspire for higher education. We are a local Claremont dentist office that welcome students of Pomona College.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Use It or Lose It Dental Coverage
Monday, August 30, 2010
Zoom Whitening!
As a person ages, mineral exposure causes the teeth to gradually darken. Over time, some food, drink, or tobacco products also create unattractive yellowish-brown stains. Less commonly, you may experience discoloration due to some medications or bacterial infections.
We offer Zoom! Teeth Whitening procedures for eliminating discoloration to give you a brighter, more attractive smile. Most often, stains have gotten deep below the outermost layer of the tooth. Zoom! Whitening uses light treatment to remove the deeply rooted stains and restore your teeth to their natural white color. Over-the-counter products, such as whitening toothpastes, remove only surface stains.Whitening procedures are not a solution for all discoloration (e.g. darkening caused by cavities). Similarly, whitening does not work on all stains. Your dentist will discuss your options for care with you. Some cases that are not appropriate for whitening procedures can be effectively treated with restorative options.
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