http://www.drspina.com/blog/ Tooth Talk is the blog of Dr. Joseph Spina. Dr. Spina practices family and cosmetic surgery out of his Wayne, PA office. en Copyright 2010 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:36:40 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss This is a great patient that got a great result from two veneers. This once again shows that even a small correction can have a big impact on your smile. http://www.drspina.com/blog/small_correction_can_have_a_bi/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/small_correction_can_have_a_bi/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:36:40 -0500 A patient in the practice is involved with the Drives for Life Golf Outing scheduled on October 11 at Green Valley Country Club located in Lafayette Hill, PA. I would like to share the information with you and hope you will participate. Read on for more event information. http://www.drspina.com/blog/drives_for_life_golf_outing/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/drives_for_life_golf_outing/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:34:39 -0500 This is a really interesting and important finding linking general physical fitness to periodontal disease. It is another illustration of the link between dental health and general health. http://www.drspina.com/blog/overall_fitness_reduces_risk_o/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/overall_fitness_reduces_risk_o/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:40:29 -0500 Here is an interesting article I found about the link in tooth decay in mothers to tooth decay in their children. http://www.drspina.com/blog/if_mom_has_tooth_decay_child_l/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/if_mom_has_tooth_decay_child_l/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:09:46 -0500 This is a really interesting article I saw recently that looks at the link between coffee and a decrease in the rate of several forms of cancer. http://www.drspina.com/blog/coffee_may_cut_risk_of_head_an/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/coffee_may_cut_risk_of_head_an/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:26:29 -0500 Many patients have asked me recently about changing their old amalgam (silver) fillings to composite or white fillings. We just did this for a patient and the results were fantastic. Both the patient and myself were really happy with the results and we are both happy to share the before and after pictures! Cut and Paste this link into your browser: http://drspina.posterous.com/replacing-amalgam-silver-fillings-with-compos http://www.drspina.com/blog/replacing_amalgam_silver_filli/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/replacing_amalgam_silver_filli/ Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:21:06 -0500 We have just installed Gendex Digital X-ray systems in each of our treatment rooms. There are many advantages to digital radiographs for both the dentist and patient. http://www.drspina.com/blog/digital_radiographs_are_here/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/digital_radiographs_are_here/ Sun, 23 May 2010 17:19:25 -0500 CHF-PA has become a part of the AT&T National's Ticket for Charity program. If you or any of your friends plan on attending the AT&T National golf tournament, which is June 30-July 4th at Aronimink Golf Course, go to www.attnational.org , click on Purchase Tickets and put in our code, CHF10. CHF-PA will receive 50% of every $40 or $45 gallery pass. This is a wonderful opportunity for CHF-PA.]]> http://www.drspina.com/blog/childrens_heart_foundation_and/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/childrens_heart_foundation_and/ Sun, 23 May 2010 17:02:59 -0500 stress the silent killer. Stress can cause damage to your teeth by leading to bruxism. ]]> http://www.drspina.com/blog/can_stress_damage_your_teeth_a/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/can_stress_damage_your_teeth_a/ Sun, 02 May 2010 18:33:15 -0500 very thin piece of very strong porcelain that is placed on the front surface of a tooth. They are used to achieve a cosmetic goal such as brightening the smile, correcting poor alignment, or to lengthen the teeth. Because they are cosmetic, they are usually done on the upper or lower front teeth. ]]> http://www.drspina.com/blog/what_is_a_veneer/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/what_is_a_veneer/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:12:09 -0500 most beneficial to the patient. The patient knows that I perform many procedures from crowns, veneers, and implants to white fillings. Although every patient's needs are different, I would say that dental cleanings and exam (good old-fashioned checkup!) is the most important. ]]> http://www.drspina.com/blog/what_dental_procedure_is_the_m/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/what_dental_procedure_is_the_m/ Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:39:05 -0500 This is a great patient who had a great cosmetic makeover with six porcelain crowns. She was unhappy with the color and shape of her front teeth. We were able to give her a beautiful smile in just two visits. Both myself and the patient are proud of the result and we are both happy to share it with you. Cut and paste this link into your browser: http://drspina.posterous.com/six-porcelain-crowns http://www.drspina.com/blog/six_porcelain_crowns/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/six_porcelain_crowns/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:43:39 -0500 This is a great patient who had a great result using Invisalign. Her four upper front teeth were overlapped. She wanted to straighten them and improve her smile. We were able to give her a new smile with Invisalign in about 12 months. Both the patient and myself are proud of the result and we are both happy to share it online. Cut/Paste the following link to your browser's toolbar: http://drspina.posterous.com/invisalign-beforeafter http://www.drspina.com/blog/invisalign_beforeafter/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/invisalign_beforeafter/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:27:27 -0500 I just want to thank everyone who helped vote me one of the "Top Dentist of the Main Line" for 2009. The fact that our patients took the time to think of me and vote for me is truly flattering. Thank you so much for your confidence and support. http://www.drspina.com/blog/top_dentist_2009/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/top_dentist_2009/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:51:35 -0500 Joseph Spina III DMD Family and Cosmetic Dentistry). If we meet our goal, we will donate $1000 to CHF. We hope to accomplish this goal be May 16, 2009. This is the date of the annual fund raising dinner dance that is being held in Newtown Square, PA. Information about Children's Heart Foundation as well as information about the dinner can be found on www.childrensheartfoundation.org. Please join us in making the goal ]]> http://www.drspina.com/blog/news/1000_friends_campaign_on_faceb/ http://www.drspina.com/blog/news/1000_friends_campaign_on_faceb/ News Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:29:44 -0500