Safe and Comfortable Dental Options to Ease Your Fear & Provide You a Pain-Free Experience

Statistics tell us that out of the 265 million people in the USA, 145 million have serious anxiety about going to the dentist so they put it off. And honestly, you can't blame them. For instance, say you're deathly afraid of spiders. So would you go out and purchase a pet tarantula? Heck no! It's the same thing. People who fear the dentist are only going to go when absolutely necessary and even then, it might take some work to get them to walk through the door.

Based on these facts, Dr. Lawrence Kaplan
entered the profession in 1970 with the realization that people's biggest objection to going to the dentist was fear of pain. Since then, delivering pain-free dental services has been his mission, and he teaches others around the country techniques to make this happen. Relationship building is an important part of Dental 2000. Dr. Kaplan and staff spend a considerable amount of time with new patients learning about their lives and passions. They take an interest in not only building a long-lasting professional relationship, but a friendship as well. Dental 2000 welcomes people to a happy dental home because that's exactly what it is, a home. Patients become family here.

So where exactly does the pain-free part come into play? Dr. Kaplan takes pride in his promise to provide pain-free dentistry to all his patients or they do not pay for the visit. Yes, that's right. They DO NOT PAY! Now entering his 33rd year of servicing the community at Dental 2000, Dr. Kaplan has never had to refund any patient due to pain during a procedure. Sound too good to be true? Trust me, it's not.

Dental 2000 offers a few different options to ensure a pleasurable, pain-free experience at the dentist. The most common being numbing gels and Novocain. The team of talented dentists numb the area using a gel prior to injecting the gums with Novocain. The end result is that you don't ever feel the needle numbing you up or the work being done!

Another option available is nitrous oxide, most commonly known as laughing gas. Dental 2000 offers this to patients at no additional charge as a courtesy. Nitrous oxide is a safe and effective sedative agent that is mixed with oxygen and inhaled through a small mask that fits over your nose to help you relax. It is not intended to put you to sleep. You will be able to hear and respond to any requests or directions the dentist may have. Your dentist will ask you to breathe normally through your nose, and within a few short minutes you should start to feel the effects of the nitrous oxide. You may feel light-headed or a tingling in your arms and legs. Some people say their arms and legs feel heavy. Ultimately, you should feel calm and comfortable. The effects of nitrous oxide wear off soon after the mask is removed. (1)

Lastly, an option that the most fearful of patients prefer is conscious sedation. With this, a pill is taken the night before a dental procedure and the morning of the procedure. Patients must be driven to Dental 2000 where the rest of the sedation takes place. Imagine being able to accomplish all your dental care in as little as one or two relaxing appointments. With no more anxiety! No discomfort during or after procedures –and no groggy feeling! And little or no memory of the treatment! Dental 2000 does not allow patients to leave on their own either, as a companion must pick them up and accompany them throughout the day until the medication wears off. Patients have no recollection of their treatment and their fear disappears! This works especially well for patients who are in need of quite a bit of work, as the dentist can get a majority or all of it done in one visit.

At Dental 2000, we don't judge anyone. Whether you've been to the dentist 5 months ago or 5 years, we value and appreciate everyone that comes to us for help. Dr. Kaplan and Dental 2000's goal is to provide the ultimate experience in comfort, health and beauty delivered in a pain-free manner. After all, would a dentist promise you a money back guarantee if you experience pain if he couldn't back it up?!

As if the pain-free part wasn't good enough, Dental 2000 is a multi-specialist dental spa with full-time hygienists and general dentists on staff, as well as an orthodontist, periodontist, and oral surgeon. Convenience is a main priority with patients, so Dr. Kaplan doesn't have to refer patients out to see other specialists. Other benefits include State-of –the- Art Technology, flexible financing options, same day emergency visits, walk-ins, and evening & weekend appointments to accommodate busy schedules. And that's not even the best part!

Dental 2000 operatories all come equipped with Netflix and Pandora so you can listen to your favorite tunes or catch up on the latest movies during your visit. Can't find a babysitter? Dental 2000 does see children starting at age 2 so you can bring them in for an exam or they can hang out in our kid's room where we have PlayStation, games and other activities to keep them occupied during your visit.

A lot of our patients with kids can't wait for their appointments because it's their time to relax! Dental 2000 offers candlelight spa dentistry using aromatic organic candles, ideal for reaching one’s inner calm. Soothing music delights the senses and relaxes the body and mind. Celebrate the beauty of simplicity while Dental 2000 sets the right mood for relaxing even while at the dentist. Candle light dentistry is available for any patient undergoing any procedure. This technique was adopted to make the patient feel at home and serene, relieving any stresses you may have. Also offered are paraffin wax hand treatments along with heated neck pillows! Anything to make patients comfortable and at ease!

Dental 2000 is always welcoming new patients. We have no limit to the amount of new patients we schedule in our office! If you'd like to find out more about Dr. Kaplan and Dental 2000, visit www.dental2000nj.com or call 973-890-0600. Staff responds to e-mail quickly and efficiently. If you prefer to e-mail, please direct any questions, comments or concerns to Kellym@dental2000nj.com.

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The Unexpected Benefits
of Good Dental Hygiene

Source: Babble

Have you brushed, flossed, and rinsed yet this morning? If not, I promise that you will want to after reading this post. If so, you will probably want to grab your toothbrush and do it again.
Good oral care is not just important for being able to flash those big pearly whites and for staying out of the dentist’s chair. While it is necessary for keeping those cavities at bay, it’s important to know that oral care is also absolutely vital to your overall health. Keeping your mouth clean and healthy substantially decreases your risk of developing complications and disease.

Growing up with a dentist in the family, it was instilled in me early on that brushing, flossing, and rinsing twice daily is super important, but I never truly understood the deep connection between dental care and our overall health. After learning more I will be darn sure to instill those same habits in my children from the get-go. Here are 8 reasons why you need to maintain good dental hygiene and why you too might want to get your kids in the habit of having a good brushing, flossing, and rinsing routine:

Guard against oral cancer

 

HPV has been in the news a lot lately, thanks to Michael Douglas and public conversation about the HPV vaccine. About 60% of oral cancers are linked to the human papilloma virus. In addition to sexually transmitted diseases, poor oral health is also a risk factor for oral HPV infection, and therefore could contribute to oral cancer. A research team studied more 3,400 participants ages 30-69, and those with poor oral health had a 56% higher rate of HPV infection. Additionally, people who had gum disease or dental problems had a 51% higher risk of being infected with HPV.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research 
Reduce risk of head and neck cancer

One form of gum disease called chronic periodontitis is characterized by a progressive loss of bone and soft tissue surrounding the teeth. It is also a risk factor for head and neck cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma. When researchers looked at the relationship by tobacco use, they found that the association persisted even in people who never used tobacco.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research

Ward off potential esophageal and lung cancer

In another study, Japanese researchers found a strong link between tooth loss and an increased risk of three cancers - esophageal, head/neck, and lung cancer. People with tooth loss were 136% more likely to develop esophageal cancer, 68% more likely to develop head and neck cancer, and 54% more likely to develop lung cancer.
It is thought that bacterial infections and inflammation resulting from a lack of proper oral care is the culprit for both the tooth loss and the development of these cancers. And now to increase the ewwww factor, the rate of cancer increases proportionally to the number of teeth a patient has lost.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research
Lower likelihood of pancreatic cancer

As if the link between gum disease and cancer were not strong enough, here is one more for you. Periodontal disease, especially one that leads to tooth loss, also increases one's risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Researchers at Harvard studied more than 52,000 men over 16 years, to find out if periodontal disease might be related to pancreatic cancer. Men who had periodontal disease have a 63% higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, and those who had periodontal disease resulting in tooth loss are at an even higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, American Association for Cancer Research
Defend against heart disease

If all those cancers were not depressing enough for you, let's move right on to heart disease. A 2010 study out of Scotland found that poor oral hygiene is linked to an increased risk of heart conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. People who brush their teeth less frequently had a 70% higher risk of heart disease. Those with poor oral hygiene were also more likely to test positive for inflammatory markers in the bloodstream.
Source: National Institutes of Health, BMJ.com

Lower risk of diabetes


Let's keep on moving right down the line of major diseases that are linked to oral care. Next up is diabetes. Diabetes and periodontal disease go hand-in-hand, as in each one could lead to the other. Those with diabetes are at a higher risk for getting periodontal disease, and vice versa.
Source: American Diabetes Association, Medical News Today, Journal of the American Dental Association


Lessen stroke risk


Since they are interrelated, we could not bring up heart disease and diabetes without mentioning stroke, could we? Typically the two major risk factors for stroke are high blood pressure and diabetes. However, it is now known that gum disease makes it three major risk factors. In fact, periodontal disease carries a higher risk of causing a stroke than diabetes, and about the same risk factor as high blood pressure.
So, are you brushing yet?
Source: American Stroke Association, Medical News Today

Prevent preterm labor

Pregnant women are always told to make sure they take extra good care of their teeth during pregnancy for reasons like an increased risk of gingivitis, loose teeth, and gum decay during pregnancy. As it turns out, there is another, even more important reason. It is estimated that bacteria found in the mouth could be responsible for up to 80% of preterm labors.
As someone who delivered preterm (for an entirely different reason), I can tell you first hand that it is much better to take care of your teeth than to be watching your baby lie in an incubator in a NICU.
Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology  

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believed to have significant tooth-staining potential. Consider lighter cream sauces

for less damaging options & rinse or brush soon after eating to reduce the potential for teeth stains. Source: WebMD.com

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Here is a healthy tip for pregnant women! If you have morning sickness and are vomiting frequently, try rinsing with a teaspoon of baking soda mixed with water, according to the ADA.  If possible, avoid tooth brushing directly after vomiting when stomach acids repeatedly come into contact with teeth, the effects of erosion can eventually cause tooth enamel to wear away. 

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Did you know that 44 million Americans suffer from chronic clenching and grinding resulting in broken crowns, sore muscles, worn teeth, disturbed sleep and even neck and jaw pain? Protect your mouth today and ask our team about NTI-tss Plus. It’s a small taco shaped device that fits securely and comfortably in your teeth while sleeping. 

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