From owner-freebsd-isp@FreeBSD.ORG Thu Jan 15 12:20:26 2009 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 8D83A106567E for ; Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:20:26 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from monitor@1stnewsletters.com) Received: from smtp.1stinfosystems.com (ns1.1stinfosystems.com [207.178.197.212]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 71DA88FC17 for ; Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:20:26 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from monitor@1stnewsletters.com) Received: from mail pickup service by smtp.1stinfosystems.com with Microsoft SMTPSVC; Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:20:29 -0800 From: "Dr. Julian H. Zhitnitsky" X-NEWSLETTER1R: pTmmgXO3F4C78zgpFlpFOOcGt+c= X-NEWSLETTER2A: 000036314 To: "freebsd-isp@freebsd.org" Message-ID: Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:20:28 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 15 Jan 2009 12:20:29.0062 (UTC) FILETIME=[A7389A60:01C9770B] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.5 Subject: Could Dental Cavities be a Thing of the Past? X-BeenThere: freebsd-isp@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list Reply-To: drz@dentistsherwood.com List-Id: Internet Services Providers List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:20:28 -0000 Greetings from Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky! Could Dental Cavities Be a Thing of the Past? Dental cavities are a global epidemic=2E The World Health Organization = estimates that among industrialized nations, 60 to 90 percent of school= children and most adults have cavities=2E Here in the United States, d= ental caries, the disease which leads to cavities, is the most common c= hildhood disease, nearly 5 times more common than asthma=2E Fortunately= , the latest dental research shows help may be on the way=2E Researchers at The Forsyth Institute have made significant advances in = research to develop a vaccine against cavities=2E The research team has= discovered key molecules that can stimulate a human immune response=2E= What does all this mean? The vaccine may inhibit the enzyme that allow= s bacteria to accumulate on your teeth, making dental cavities a thing = of the past (for the most part, anyway)=2E Because bacteria have already begun to accumulate on your teeth, chance= s are the vaccine would have little impact on your oral health=2E If ch= ildren are vaccinated around the age of 1, however, it could give them = cavity-free futures=2E At this age their immune systems are strong enou= gh handle the vaccine, yet the probability that bacteria have begun to = accumulate is low=2E While the vaccine could reduce the number of cavities for future genera= tions, it would not replace proper dental care, such as regular brushin= g, flossing and dental check-ups and cleanings=2E If you'd like to learn more about proper dental care for you and your f= amily, call our office at (818)785-8388 or email us at drz@dentistsherw= ood=2Ecom to schedule a consultation or demonstration! We're always gla= d to help=2E Best Regards, Dr=2E Julian H=2E Zhitnitsky P=2ES=2E If you have any friends or family members who you feel could u= se our services, please don't hesitate to have them call us=2E We'll be= sure to take good care of them=2E