Dental implants ‘may be needed by tooth grinders’

Dental implants could be necessary for persistent tooth grinders, according to one US dentist. Dr Sultan Sherzoy from New Jersey revealed that bruxism, or tooth grinding, can often be caused by stress or anxiety and is often noticeable the following morning when a patient wakes up with headaches or pain in the shoulder, jaw ...

This entry was posted in Dental Implants on 6 August 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dental Implants, Dr Sherzoy, Dr Sultan Sherzoy, false teeth, New Jersey, teeth

Over-the-counter products ‘no good for tooth whitening’

Cleaning teeth vigorously in the hope of making them whiter actually does more harm, one expert has claimed. Dr Sultan Sherzoy suggested individuals try Zoom teeth whitening instead to improve the appearance of their smile. He described how stained teeth require professional treatment and that over-the-counter products will not give the desired effect. The ...

This entry was posted in Zoom Teeth Whitening on 25 June 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Sherzoy, Dr Sultan Sherzoy, teeth, tooth whitening, Viral Socialite, zoom whitening

Bleeding gums ‘could be fatal’

Ignoring bleeding gums could put you at risk of more than just needing emergency dentistry, an expert has claimed. Cosmetic dentist Dr Sultan Sherzoy explained that bleeding gums are a sign of tissue damage and although may appear minor, can cause serious conditions such as strokes, heart attacks and even birth defects. Urging people ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentistry on 4 June 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged bleeding gums, British Medical Journal, Dr Sherzoy, gum disease, teeth

Conscious sedation ‘eliminates stress’

People could reduce their stress by having conscious sedation in place of anaesthesia. Conscious sedation could be a better choice for people undergoing emergency or cosmetic dentistry treatments if they find being put to sleep too stressful, it has been claimed. According to Dr Sultan Sherzoy, a dentist from New Jersey, 30 per cent of ...

This entry was posted in Sedation Dentistry on 2 May 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged anaesthesia, Dr Sherzoy, iv sedation, Oromo Index, Sedation Dentistry, teeth

Lumineers ‘a first step to dental veneers’

Dental veneers can help improve a person's appearance, it has been claimed. People who wish to improve the appearance of their teeth have been advised that having a set of dental veneers fitted could be the solution they require, but a first step could be the fitting of Lumineers. According to US dentist Dr ...

This entry was posted in Dental Veneers, Lumineers on 24 March 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dental Veneers, Dr Sherzoy, teeth, US

Dry mouth ‘is an issue for many’

Having a dry mouth could be detrimental to oral health. Many people suffer from a dry mouth but do not realise the harmful effects it can have on oral health, it has been claimed. Business Week reported in its Executive Health section that symptoms of the disorder can include a sore throat, a burning ...

This entry was posted in Emergency Dentist on 26 February 2010 by Clare Ludlam Tagged Dr Sherzoy, Executive Health, oral health, plaque

Smoking ‘can damage teeth’

People who smoke could be severely damaging their oral health. Smokers have been warned that the habit could be damaging to their oral health. Cosmetic Dentistry Guide reported New Jersey emergency dentistry professional Dr Sherzoy, who practices in Bergen County, said that smoking can cause both tooth and bone loss in the jaw. He ...