Milan A. SeGall, DDS

06/06/2016

http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/hormones-oral-health

Learn from WebMD how hormones impact a woman's oral health, including her risk for gum disease and tooth decay.

05/09/2016

or as often as your dentist recommends

05/02/2016

http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/athletes-and-dental-care?source=facebook

Having a healthy mouth is important for athletes of all skill levels. Learn more about mouthguards, what sports drinks do to your teeth and why a daily dental hygiene routine is so important for people who play sports.

09/14/2015

Did you know tooth decay is the number one reason for hospitalization in children and while we cannot blame the food and drink industry entirely, they do have to take a sizable portion of the blame. We believe that if decisive action is not taken soon, then all of our dental health, not just children's, will continue to suffer the consequences. Click the link below to learn more. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/298879.php

Important changes need to be made at the highest level to urgently address the UK's deteriorating dental health from sugar consumption, an oral health charity says.

04/28/2015

Beware of Brushing Teeth Too Long or Too Vigorously. 'Manhattan dentist Milan SeGall says patients often have a hard time switching because they don't believe a softer brush will clean their teeth as well. "They end up doing more harm than good in the interest of being thorough," he says' Check out the full article in The Wallstreet Journal. http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB949613195388458013

It's possible to brush your teeth too much. The problem is commonly called "toothbrush abrasion," and it can lead to sensitive teeth, receding gums and wear around the root of the tooth.  

03/18/2015

09/24/2014

The American Dental Association’s (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs, on an ongoing basis, monitors and evaluates the safety of all ADA Seal-Accepted products. If the council’s evaluation determines sufficient scientific evidence exists that an ADA Seal-Accepted product poses a health risk, the council has the authority to withdraw the Seal from that product. At this time, clinically relevant dental health studies do not indicate that the Seal should be removed from toothpastes that contain polyethylene microbeads.

Polyethylene microbeads are commonly used as scrub beads, such as in exfoliating products, but are also sometimes used in chewing gum and toothpaste, as part of the product design. Small quantities of the colored polyethylene specks are included in some of Crest’s toothpastes, including Crest Pro Health, which has the ADA Seal of Acceptance.

07/23/2014

According to News 12 "Experts suggest residents keep a close eye on their mouths as gum disease can be a sign of serious health issues.Medical research has shown that people who have a prolonged inflammatory response are more prone to heart attacks, more prone to strokes, more prone to complications in diabetes," says Dr. Jerry Simon, of Dental Care of Stamford." http://connecticut.news12.com/news/gum-disease-linked-to-strokes-heart-attacks-1.8228488

07/22/2014

ADA Seal Statement

"The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs’ Acceptance of Fresh Guard Soak is based on its finding that the product is effective for use in cleaning removable prostheses, when used as directed."

07/15/2014

According to the FDA;
Parents and caregivers should follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations for treating teething pain:
Use a teething ring chilled in the refrigerator (not frozen).
Gently rub or massage the child’s gums with your finger to relieve the symptoms.
Topical pain relievers and medications that are rubbed on the gums are not necessary or even useful because they wash out of the baby’s mouth within minutes. When too much viscous lidocaine is given to infants and young children or they accidentally swallow too much, it can result in seizures, severe brain injury, and problems with the heart. Cases of overdose due to wrong dosing or accidental ingestion have resulted in infants and children being hospitalized or dying.
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm402240.htm