tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:29:15 +0000Invisalign TeenMyths and FactsInvisalign NewsTreatment TimingOrthoWorksInvisalignAwardOral HygieneResearch: Organ RegenerationDigital X Rayhttp://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)Blogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-7394735970369851837Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:26:00 +00002011-12-12T17:29:15.813-08:00At our OrthoWorks offices, we know the rumors going around—mostly among young people—that once you swallow a piece of chewing gum it will stake a claim and take up residency in your stomach for at least seven years! We really hate to take all the fun out of the mystery, but the truth is that chewing gum, when swallowed, will enter the stomach and move through the digestive system just like any http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/12/gummy-tummy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-948073336661236359Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:39:00 +00002011-11-28T13:58:03.213-08:00Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Several types of sleep apnea exist, but the most common type is obstructive sleep apnea, which occurs when your throat muscles intermittently relax and block your airway during sleep. The most noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring. Anyone can develop http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-is-obstructive-sleep-apnea.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-659155958326052213Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:40:00 +00002011-11-14T12:54:43.189-08:00What is it? Tooth sensitivity is something that affects a number of people. It is often caused by eating or drinking something hot, cold, sweet or acidic. Under normal conditions, the underlying dentin of the tooth (the layer that immediately surrounds the nerve) is covered by the enamel in the tooth crown, and the gums that surround the tooth. Over time, the enamel covering can get thinner, thushttp://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-causes-tooth-sensitivity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-2732974443090990869Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:47:00 +00002011-10-17T14:16:36.577-07:00If you're trying to reduce the sugar and calories in your diet, you may be turning to artificial sweeteners or other sugar substitutes. You aren't alone. The popularity of artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes is on the rise as manufacturers and consumers seek lower calorie alternatives to regular white sugar without sacrificing sweetness.So-called natural sweeteners are generally http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/10/artificial-sweetners-do-i-need-them.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-6203322190665668244Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:44:00 +00002011-09-19T13:55:20.147-07:00Over time, many different types of diets have been popular, including low-fat and low-carb diets. Some years ago, low-fat was the mantra. More recently low-carb has been the rage, promising effortless weight loss while eating all the high-fat foods you want. Low-fat usually means high-carb but doesn't always mean low-calorie if someone eats too many carbs, particularly processed carbs that are http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/09/low-fat-or-low-carb-which-one-is-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-6970946387630912263Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:28:00 +00002011-08-08T13:36:28.700-07:00 According to Mayo Clinic nutritionist, Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D.,eating a healthy breakfast may help you lose excess weight and maintain your weight loss: Reduced Hunger Eating breakfast may reduce your hunger later in the day, which may make it easier to avoid overeating. When you skip breakfast, you may feel ravenous later and be tempted to reach for a quick fix — such as vending http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-does-eating-healthy-breakfast-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-5207121295803572198Mon, 25 Jul 2011 22:52:00 +00002011-07-25T15:58:20.222-07:00Grape juice: Same heart benefits as wine?According to Dr. Martha Grogan from the Mayo Clinic, some research studies suggest that red and purple grape juices may provide some of the same heart benefits of red wine, including: Reducing the risk of blood clots Reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol Preventing damage to blood vessels in your heart Helping maintain a healthyhttp://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/07/does-grape-juice-offer-same-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-7916832431978760468Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:04:00 +00002011-07-11T17:11:33.081-07:00It's a milestone that few, if any, of us expect to reach.But the first person who will live to see their 150th birthday has already been born, according to a leading scientist.Even more incredibly, Aubrey De Grey believes that the first person to live for 1,000years will be born in the next two decades.The biomedical gerontologist and chief scientist of a foundation dedicated to longevity http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/07/first-person-to-reach-150-is-already.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-7536369414191657195Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:39:00 +00002011-06-27T12:42:16.563-07:00Figures show that people over 65 who use olive oil for cooking and on salads and bread are 41 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke. It can also help protect against other health problems, such as diabetes, high-blood pressure, high-cholesterol and obesity. This scientific breakthrough could help prevent some of the 120,000 strokes suffered by Britons every year. Strokes occur when the blood http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/06/olive-oil-starves-off-strokes-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-9043603040341284793Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:56:00 +00002011-06-13T13:02:18.319-07:00Healthy Diets Do you want to adopt a healthy diet but aren't sure where to start? As you consider the parade of healthy diets in magazines and cookbooks, make sure to look for one that: Includes a variety of foods from the major food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean protein, nuts and seeds, and healthy fatsProvides guidelines for how much food to choose http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-is-considered-healthy-diet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-1198992539656809390Mon, 02 May 2011 19:05:00 +00002011-05-02T13:12:05.981-07:00A recent study from the University of Kentucky reveals that all types of food-borne omega-3 fats (like tuna, walnuts and spinach) cut the numbers of oral disease bacteria by half or more. Link to Article: http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Omega-3-may-combat-mouth-bacteria-boost-oral-health/?c=dmCIFMv2LEZFd%252B97BD4CPw%253D%253D&utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/05/omega-3-may-reduce-mouth-bateria-boost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-264680322222532738Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:30:00 +00002011-04-04T16:46:25.321-07:00Download your FREE CONSULTATION coupon and get an expert's opinion.Download at : http://www.braces.org/The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children at the age of 7 should have an orthodontic consultation with an orthodontist to evaluate your child's bite, eruption pattern of his/her teeth and the growth pattern of his/her jaws. It's important to speak to an orthodontic http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/04/get-free-orthodontic-consultation-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-4960744510321886785Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:56:00 +00002011-03-01T14:02:34.636-08:00The foundation for healthy permanent teeth in children and teenagers is laid during the first years of life. Poor diet, poor habits of food intake and inadequate toothbrushing habits during the first 2 years of life have been shown in several studies to be related to tooth decay in infants. The development of caries in primary teeth further increases the risk of developing caries in new permanenthttp://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/03/importance-of-childhood-oral-hygiene.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-2780366806923561993Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:22:00 +00002011-02-07T16:31:28.402-08:00Mayo Clinic Report: Calcium is important for optimal bone health throughout your life. The Institute of Medicine recently updated the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for calcium and vitamin D. Does your diet deliver? Although diet is the best way to get calcium, calcium supplements are an option if your diet falls short. Before you consider calcium supplements, though, be sure you understand http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/02/calcium-and-calcium-supplements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-1583454177968572753Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:29:00 +00002011-02-02T22:33:36.286-08:00New York Times Report:With widespread alarm about deaths linked to alcohol-and-caffeine-laced commercial drinks like the fruity malt beverage Four Loko, it’s easy to overlook problems that may be linked to the so-called energy drinks that spawned them. But a number of scientists are worried about highly caffeinated beverages like Red Bull, Rockstar, Monster and Full Throttle, which are popular http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2011/02/scientists-see-dangers-in-energy-drinks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-1207073973231527207Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:32:00 +00002010-12-13T12:48:45.498-08:00Oral HygieneOrthoWorksOrthodontic treatment is an important investment in your future. We, at OrthoWorks want you to have the best orthodontic results possible. While you are wearing braces, it is essential that you take care of your teeth and gums. This article explains why and how.More care needed during orthodonticsHave a look in the mirror at your new braces. As you see, the brackets and wires have many nooks andhttp://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/12/protecting-your-healthy-smile-while.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-8754690215049497921Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:19:00 +00002010-12-06T14:44:48.682-08:00Early childhood caries (ECC), a severe deterioration of infants’ teeth due to bacterial infection, is a major global public health concern and its prevalence is rising, mostly within poor populations. Children with ECC are three times more likely than children without ECC to develop tooth decay in their permanent teeth, and ECC has a negative effect on oral health in general.1Xylitol Acts as an http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/12/xilitol-chewing-gum-can-prevent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-8431893449762582243Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:10:00 +00002010-12-06T10:24:01.439-08:00It has been estimated that 17% of American adults have obstructive sleep apnea, with 85% being undiagnosed. OSA is the most common chronic disease in developed countries. The person who is suffering from sleep apnea, has brief periods of interrupted breathing during sleep. He is unaware that this is happening, but the quality of sleep suffers greatly.The symptoms that most likely indicates risk http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/12/have-prolem-breathing-at-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-1468317355927266289Sun, 21 Nov 2010 04:42:00 +00002010-11-20T20:46:16.288-08:00If your hands bled when you washed them, you would be concerned. Yet, many people think it's normal if their gums bleed when they brush or floss. In a 1999 study, researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that half of Americans over 30 had bleeding gums. Swollen and bleeding gums are early signs that your gums are infected with bacteria. If nothing is done, the infection http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-is-peridontal-disease-in-depth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-6285647170646235493Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:38:00 +00002010-10-18T16:47:56.956-07:00Please check out theses designer braces that ROCK!!Click the following link:http://digbro.com/entry/index.cfm?user_id=7153&l=0&r=0&c_id=&getFl=1&fl_id=1Be the first on your block to get these fun braces. Call OrthoWorks at 888-BRACES for a free consultation.http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/10/who-says-braces-have-to-be-boring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-1818052987085407253Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:25:00 +00002010-10-04T17:47:29.938-07:00Check out these Orthodontic Friendly Halloween Recipes at:http://www.braces.org/NOHM/Orthodontic-Friendly-Recipes.cfmhttp://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-is-national-orthodontic-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-5912935685047735467Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:36:00 +00002010-09-08T21:33:54.258-07:00At 16, Lindsay Phillips came up with the idea for a flip-flop with interchangeable straps during art class. Today, she's running a $30 million company.Back-to-school season is upon us, and even the best students need a little motivation to trade the beach, summer camp and carefree days for the classroom. But what if you could turn a school project into a $30 million business? That's exactly what http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/09/why-didnt-i-think-of-that-switchflops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-8548535934034327358Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:10:00 +00002010-09-08T14:15:16.447-07:00Penn Current: Latest News: Penn robotics team heads for competition Down Underhttp://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/09/penn-current-latest-news-penn-robotics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-7852251682814241170Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:04:00 +00002010-08-23T14:20:30.691-07:00Most of our patients maintain a twice-daily brushing routine; however, not everyone knows the professionally recommended technique. Help to avoid cavities and gum disease by watching this short brushing video.http://www.colgateprofessional.com/patienteducation/How-to-Brush/videoWhat Is the Right Way to Brush?Proper brushing takes at least two minutes — that's right, 120 seconds! Most adults do http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/08/do-you-know-how-to-brush.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224397759294129501.post-6793784119085778811Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:57:00 +00002010-08-16T08:02:05.840-07:00University of Buffalo Case Report Raises Tongue-Piercing ConcernsDr. Sawsan Tabbaa, assistant professor of orthodontics at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, and co-authors published a case report on tongue-piercing in the July issue of the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. The patient, who had worn a barbell-style tongue stud for seven years, had a habit of repeatedly pushing http://orthoworks-orthoworks.blogspot.com/2010/08/orthodontic-case-points-to-tongue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (ORTHOWORKS)0