Many patients want to update their silver fillings. They want their old metal fillings removed and exchanged with tooth colored fillings.

Cortland, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/21/2014 -- "People often cite esthetic and health considerations about their old metal fillings. It really is correct that the esthetics of your smile can be considerably enhanced using a far more natural, tooth-colored repair," Dr. Bedich states. Additionally, there are other reasons why someone would want to change to a tooth colored porcelain restoration or maybe a resin composite filling. Almost everything wears out, and your silver fillings are no different. They hold up against heavy biting forces every day, and as they age, they split, leak and can result in damaging fractures in teeth. With time, metal amalgam fillings can actually absorb water, causing them to swell and even break away from the teeth.

Silver fillings are much less esthetic than natural-colored fillings. They don't resemble a natural part of the tooth, amalgam expands and shrinks whenever subjected to cold and hot extremes inside your mouth and silver fillings under chewing pressure are at risk of flexing and bending failure, a concept fully understood and shown by continuously bending a metal paperclip until it eventually breaks. Metal fillings are not cemented to the cavity, they just sit in the surrounding tooth and act under pressure to wedge the tooth apart, just like a metal wedge can be used to split logs into firewood. Dr. Bedich explains, "A minute space around the filling edge is present as soon as your silver filling is plugged into the tooth. This unnoticeable space is big enough to allow for bacteria and food particles to seep in over time and cause tooth decay." Composite fillings, however, are essentially bonded to the tooth surface and seal the margins closed. Composites, utilizing their ability to be conservative and using their glue-like attributes, may reinforce and guard against fracture.

"Many dentists say that, bonded natural-colored restoratives are likely to be safer than traditional fillings, because they do not have any mercury. While the American Dental Association suggests using mercury in metal fillings is safe, there is an ongoing disagreement inside the dental sector concerning the adverse effects of mercury amalgam fillings," remarks Dr. Bedich of The Center For Progressive Dentistry in Cortland, OH. Many European countries actually prohibited using mercury amalgam fillings in order to avoid any risks linked to mercury.

About Dr. Bedich
Over the last five years, Dr. Bedich has committed over two thousand hours to continuing education in implant, cosmetic and other restorative dental care. Additionally, his training has focused on providing complete comfort during treatment including various forms of sedation dentistry. Dr. Bedich is a member of many professional organizations including: Master, Academy of General Dentistry, Diplomate, American Board of Implantology/ Implant Dentistry, Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Midwest Implant Institute and many more. If you are interested in having your silver fillings replaced, call 330-637-7971 to make an appointment.

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Snoring has an effect on 30 percent of people in America. Second-hand snoring – being kept awake or even having your own rest disturbed by a snoring partner – has an effect on approximately 73 percent of individuals that sleep at night with someone who snores.

Cortland, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/06/2014 -- Dr. Joseph Bedich explains, "Although snoring seems physically harmless, it may be a red flag for a much more serious and sometimes fatal condition called obstructive sleep apnea." This happens when the air passage deflates, blocking airflow into the lungs. The harder one tries to breathe, the tighter the air passage seals. This airway blockage persists until the brain partly wakes up the person.

The exhausting sleep apnea cycle starts out by falling asleep, the jaw relaxing and the air passage collapsing. Then the brain struggles to rouse itself before suffocation, the person unconsciously awakens with a gasp and then falls back to sleep only to start the cycle again. This cycle could repeat itself 50 or maybe more times each hour during the night. Along with a blocked air passage, the person who snores can't obtain adequate oxygen, and this may lead to other issues.

"Everyone knows about the ugly results of second-hand smoke, but have you seen the news about how bad second-hand snoring can be to you?" asks Dr. Bedich. Research shows that bedmates of people who snore are losing just as much sleep as the snorer. Given that snorers can produce nearly 80 decibels of sound, a bed partners' noisy rumbles are detrimental to the snorer and the bedmate.

According to recent research by the Mayo Clinic and Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario people who sleep next to a snorer have more pain, endure excessive fatigue, are more likely to fall asleep at the wheel and could eventually find themselves deaf in certain sound frequencies. A Mayo Clinic study found that spouses of snorers awakened more than 21 times every hour, nearly matching the snorer's rate of 27 times an hour being aroused from sleep.

What has been shown to be effective at silencing snoring is a lightweight dental device worn by the snorer like a mouthguard and molded by Dr. Bedich of The Center for Progressive Dentistry, who has taken courses in the physiology of snoring. The snore-stopping appliance helps the snorer keep the lower jaw positioned slightly forward, preventing the airway from closing and ending the vibration of the soft tissues. Take the test while you're reading this. Simply lie back, move the lower jaw forward, relax and try to get the throat to make snoring sounds. It's nearly impossible.

About Dr. Bedich and his team
Dr. Bedich and his team offer comprehensive dental services. His skills are centered on the latest, most promising treatments. If you are suffering from sleeping with a snorer, suggest a visit to Dr. Bedich. Call 330-637-7971 to make an appointment with a dentist qualified in snoring and sleep apnea treatment.

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For individuals who wish to replace missing teeth, Dr. Joseph Bedich of The Center For Progressive Dentistry has found that dental implants can be an effective long-term solution. Implants provide greater structural support and last longer than either bridges or dentures.

Cortland, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/26/2013 -- Dr. Bedich explains, "Implants serve as the artificial root to which new teeth are bonded. The placement of dental implants can help prevent the loss of jawbone, a very typical problem associated with missing teeth." Dental Implants are typically constructed of titanium, a strong and safe material that effectively attaches to bone. The procedure to insert dental implants typically involves three steps: the implant insertion stage, osseointegration (the period of healing for the jawbone), and the attachment of the restoration or new tooth.

"Constant denture relining and shifting, dietary restrictions and jaw shrinkage are what many people with missing teeth have to look forward to. For our patients who want to avoid these problems, we believe implants are the best dentistry has to offer," remarks Dr. Bedich. Dental implants can restore complete functionality and natural beauty. Because dentures are not permanently attached to your jaw, the bone can weaken and the jaw can recede. Implants keep your jaw strong and youthful looking. They are especially helpful to those who are severely disabled by missing teeth. Many people with one or two missing teeth also appreciate the benefits of this treatment.

Implants are secured with an amazingly strong titanium post that can last 25 years or more. The titanium tooth root is surgically implanted in your jawbone; your body's bone tissue naturally fuses with the titanium and creates a reliable prosthetic tooth root. Dr. Bedich said, "They don't interfere with speech, eating or comfort. Recent advancements make implants easier and more affordable than ever. The natural, esthetic look of the restorations is another benefit."

In general, dental implants may be right for you if you: Have one or more missing teeth, a jawbone that's reached full growth, if you have healthy oral tissues, if you are unable or unwilling to wear dentures and are willing to commit several months to the implant process.

Dr. Bedich will explain the procedure thoroughly to you so that you are able to make an informed decision.

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Dr. Joseph D. Bedich and members of his team at The Center for Progressive Dentistry attended a hands-on workshop sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics on June 13 and 14. The first day of the workshop focused on new techniques to help patients relieve their Tempromandibular Joint (TMJ) pain, headache pain, migraine pain, and pain that migrates into the neck and shoulders.

Cortland, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/10/2013 -- Botox, which has been used for years to reduce wrinkles and lines as people age, has been found to be an effective medication to reduce and relieve oral facial pain, including TMJ pain and many types of headaches.

Dr. Bedich took patients who suffer from TMJ and migraine headaches to the workshop for treatment. The patients had significant relief of their pain and stated they "got their lives back."

Dr. Bedich, who suffers from neck and shoulder pain from leaning and bending over most of the time at work, had Botox treatment on his neck and shoulders. "I go to the chiropractor for neck and back treatments. I also do my home, neck and back therapy, which gives me moderate relief and lets me function, but the Botox therapy has kept my pain consistently between a 0 and 1 on a scale from 1 to 10. I'm glad I had the Botox treatment. I'm a believer," says Dr. Bedich.

The second day of the workshop focused on eliminating facial wrinkles brought on as people age. Dr. Bedich took patients to this part of the workshop also. The patients saw results in as little as three days removing frown lines, forehead lines, deep lines between their eyebrows, crow's feet around the eyes, and wrinkles around the lips. Dr. Bedich attended the workshop to help his patients who get no pain relief from conventional TMJ splint therapy. Dr. Bedich stated, "What I found the most interesting thing about Botox therapy was that it has two positive effects at the same time, pain relief and making people look more youthful."

Dr. Joseph D. Bedich also recently attended the American Academy of Implant Dentistry's Central and Western District conference in Chicago on June 7 and 8. The conference discussed some of the latest topics and procedures in implant dentistry. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry is the oldest and most recognized organization in the world in the implant dentistry field.

Dr. Bedich is a Fellow in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is also a Diplomate in the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. He has been helping patients and providing them with dental implants for the last 20 years. "Constant denture relining and shifting, dietary restrictions and jaw shrinkage are what many people with missing teeth have to look forward to. For our patients who want to avoid these problems, we believe implants are the best dentistry has to offer. Dental implants can restore complete functionality and natural beauty," states Dr. Bedich.

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Dr. Joseph Bedich, DDS, MAGD of The Center for Progressive Dentistry has been invited by The Dental Library national organization to launch and take the helm as a contributing author for http://www.TheDentalLibraryOfYoungstownWarren.com . Dr. Joseph Bedich serves patients from the communities of Cortland, Youngstown and Warren, Ohio.

Warren, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/05/2013 -- Before opening his practice in Cortland, Dr. Bedich was an associate dentist in Champion, OH from 1990 to 1992, was in a general practice residency at Buffalo General Hospital and The State University of NY in Buffalo, July 1988 through June 1990. He was appointed Chief Resident in his second year. He graduated from the OSU College of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 1988 and received his Bachelor of Arts in Zoology Degree in 1984 from Miami University (Ohio).

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TheDentalLibraryOfYoungstownWarren.com is meant to offer important news and information about changes and opportunities in dentistry specific to this geographic area.

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