DR BHASKAR & DR SILVA'S BLOG

Oral cancer remains the 6th deadliest cancer, with 35,000 cases discovered yearly in the United States alone, and only half of those patients surviving 5 years post-diagnosis. The high death rates for oral cancer are contributed to the fact patients do not generally detect signs or symptoms until it has advanced and further metastasizes. Fortunately, when detected early, patients with oral cancer have an 80-90% survival rate. The American Cancer Society recommends a complete oral examination for signs of cancer once a year. Continue Reading Saving Lives One Oral Cancer Screening at a Time.

While they may not be the first thing people see when you smile, your back or posterior teeth are key to maintaining good oral and physical health. And just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean you can forget about them! By not replacing missing back teeth, you will also lose the bone that supports them. You run the risk of bite collapse as well as a decrease in your chewing efficiency thus impacting your dietary choices. Losing back teeth causes your face, cheeks, and lips to sag—in short you look old. To make matters worse, you can also experience excessive wear or erosion of remaining front teeth because they are receiving more stress as fewer teeth are handling the workload. Once you’ve decided to replace your missing teeth, your options include implants or fixed bridgework. Learn the pros and cons of each and more in “Replacing Back Teeth.”

Dr Bhaskar and his family traveled with the group International Health Emissaries to Guatemala this Christmas to provide dental care to the people of the Rio Dulce region of eastern Guatemala. They left Christmas day with Dr Bayless and his family, returning on January 2nd 2012. Drs Bhaskar and Bayless were joined by Dr Abramsky from New York and Dr Patel from Cleveland. The team traveled 6 hours by bus after landing in Guatemala city and then 30 minutes by boat to Rio Dulce. The trip was a great success and provided dental care to over 200 children and adults who otherwise have no access to dentistry. After 4 days of work, the group traveled west to visit the town of Antigua, that was founded in 1524 as the capital of colonial Guatemala and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

You’ve broken or severely damaged a tooth and need an implant…do you know your options? Chances are you don’t which could cause needless worry. We can provide you with all the education you will need to be confident in your decision. In a consultation with our office, you will learn the basics about implant dentistry and the fact that as surgical techniques and technology have improved, so have your tooth replacement options. And once your implant is in place, you will be well on your way to good oral health as your new implant is not susceptible to decay or periodontal (gum) disease in the same way as a natural tooth! Learn more in “Read Full Article.”

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True or false…did our first president, George Washington, have wooden teeth? Surprisingly most Americans believe he did when in reality, he tried dentures made of many materials—but never wood! Washington’s life-long dental problems are well documented. In fact, when he became the first president of the United States at age 47, he only had one natural tooth left in his mouth. And as one of the wealthiest men in America at that time, Washington could afford the very best in dentistry. He had dentures made from gold, hippopotamus tusk, elephant ivory, and even human teeth as he searched desperately to find a proper and comfortable fit. While Washington is known for his place in our country’s history, his dental problems serve as an excellent warning to us all: “look after your teeth and they will look after you.”

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A video of Dr. Bhaskar volunteer trip to Quito Ecuador in August of 2010 with the group, International Health Emissaries. Dr. Bhaskar was joined by his colleagues, Dr. Bayless and Dr. Abramsky and their families. They treated over 250 patients during a 4 day period. Dr. Bhaskar has volunteered for numerous Medical/Dental expeditions to Mexico, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Ecuador.