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March 3, 2010

Implants Restore Confidence in Denture Wearers, Says Philadelphia Dental Implants Specialist

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COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Losing teeth shouldn’t mean losing self-confidence and the ability to eat certain foods.

And yet, that is what happens to many Americans when they lose their teeth due to trauma, periodontal disease or decay and replace them with traditional dentures.

Although dentures can provide an natural-looking alternative for missing teeth, wearers often complain about their difficulty in eating, speaking and even smiling while wearing them, said Philadelphia dental implants specialist, Dr. David DiGiallorenzo. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

For years, DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia periodontist, has used dental implants to provide patients with a better alternative to traditional dentures that allows a person to smile, speak, eat and even kiss with confidence. Known as implant supported overdentures, these dentures use precise dental attachments to hold the denture in place and prevent it from slipping. (more…)

February 17, 2010

Williamsport, PA Periodontist Takes Patients from Toothless to Toothy, Often in one Visit

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COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – We all want a bright white “toothy” smile to show off, but what happens when you are born with congenitally missing teeth?

Thanks to modern periodontics, Williamsport periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo is able to alleviate this problem for patients, often in just one visit.

The condition of congenitally missing teeth also is referred to as tooth agenesis. Studies show that nearly 3 percent of people in the United States are born with missing upper lateral incisors. Slightly more than 3 percent are missing second molars, and almost 20 percent of the American population is born without third molars, according to dental health Web site.

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January 30, 2010

Philadelphia PA Dental Implants Specialist Celebrates National Sleep Awareness Week to Promote Sleep Apnea Treatment

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 7-13, 2010 is National Sleep Awareness Week and one Philadelphia, PA periodontist is using it as an opportunity to educate the public on a non-surgical sleep apnea treatment option offered in his practice.

In preparation for National Sleep Awareness Week, Dr. David DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia, PA dental implants specialist, recently added a new page to his Web site devoted to sleep apnea and snoring.

The site explains what sleep apnea is, types of sleep apnea, and treatment options available today. Sleep apnea is a condition where a person quits breathing for seconds at a time during sleep. This often happens up to 10 times an hour in people with obstructive sleep apnea.

“Getting a truly restful sleep each night is necessary for overall health,” said DiGiallorenzo, who owns a Collegeville and Williamsport practice that routinely treats Philadelphia, PA periodontics patients, as well as patients suffering from sleep apnea and disruptive snoring.

Patients who have sleep apnea typically do not get a restful sleep each night, and that can have long-term consequences when left untreated, he said. The challenge with sleep apnea sufferers is that often, they don’t realize they have the condition. It typically is brought to light when a spouse notices that the sleep apnea sufferer quits breathing as they sleep, or snores loudly during sleep.

A snoring and sleep apnea treatment option offered by the Philadelphia, PA periodontists in DiGiallorenzo’s practice is a sort of retainer that is custom made for each individual patient. The device keeps the lower jaw in a protruded position, which helps reduce or stop snoring.

National Sleep Awareness Week is an annual awareness and public education campaign sponsored by the National Sleep Foundation that will be kicked off this year with its first Sleep Health & Safety Conference in National Harbor, Md. on March 5-6. Topics will include diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including circadian rhythm disorders, obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia.

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If you would like to learn more about treating sleep apnea or you would like to schedule a free consultation to determine if you are a candidate for non-surgical treatment, please call (610) 409-6064 in Collegeville; (570) 322-4741 in Williamsport; or visit Dr. DiGiallorenzo’s Web site: http://www.perioimplants.us/.

About Dr. David Digiallorenzo
Dr. David Digiallorenzo, or “Dr. D,” graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1993 and completed a specialty in periodontics and dental implantology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995.

He is a past associate clinical professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Periodontics. He teaches nationally and internationally and is a regular contributor to dental literature.

Dr. D’s private practice in suburban Philadelphia concentrates on periodontics, dental implantology, advanced reconstructive case management and TMJ treatment. It is a unique dental spa with two full-time massage therapists that specialize in reflexology, reiki, massage, aromatherapy and homeopathy. This combination creates a relaxed, optimal healing response.
Dr. D has two office locations: 184 W. Main St., Ste. 200, in Collegeville, PA; and 121 E. Fourth St. in Williamsport, PA.

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January 13, 2010

Pennsylvania Periodontist Provides Treatment for Sleep Apnea

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COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Snoring has been the scourge of many a marriage throughout history.

But in addition to being an annoyance to spouses, snoring can be a sign of a more serious problem: sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a breathing problem caused when the tonsils, tongue or fatty tissue in the throat blocks the airway to the lungs. Approximately 18 million people have sleep apnea, according to Orbit Medical.

Pennsylvania Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo treats many sleep apnea patients by fitting them with a device called Silent Nite, which is manufactured by Glidewell Laboratories. (more…)

January 11, 2010

Philadelphia Dental Implants Expert Discusses Five Signs of Sleep Apnea and How to Treat It

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PHILADELPHIA, PA– Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition that affects about 18 million Americans and often can be corrected with a simple oral device.

There are at least five signs and symptoms that a person may suffer from sleep apnea, said Philadelphia Dental Implants Dr. David DiGiallorenzo.

Choking and Gasping During Sleep
People with sleep apnea often exhibit this behavior as they struggle to get air into their lungs.
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December 28, 2009

Collegeville Periodontist Treats Chronic Inflammatory Disease with LANAP

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COLLEGEVILLE AND PHILADELPHIA, PA – Your gums could be killing you.

The truth is that chronic oral inflammatory disease- or periodontal disease- can do more than cause tooth loss, said Collegeville Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo. It can kill you.

It is estimated that almost 75 percent of Americans suffer from any of a number periodontal disease forms and aren’t even aware of it, according to the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.

“Millions of Americans have loose teeth, bleeding gums, sore teeth, bad breath and shifting teeth, and all of these things are signs of periodontal disease,” said DiGiallorenzo, a Collegeville, PA dental implants specialist. “What’s particularly alarming is that only about three percent will receive treatment.”

The majority of people go undiagnosed as a result of not routinely visiting a dentist and not having a full periodontal probing and full set of X-rays. Of those who do get diagnosed, they frequently don’t follow through with treatment because gum disease typically doesn’t hurt and either they ignore recommendations, or they are under-treated, he said.
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December 24, 2009

Philadelphia Periodontist Fights CID With Laser

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The advent of laser periodontal treatment has proven to be useful in painlessly treating a variety of oral problems, including chronic inflammatory disease.

Philadelphia Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo began using laser periodontal treatment in his office earlier this year.  The  laser helps ensure oral problems are treated early enough, which can prevent tooth loss.  The laser also prevents more serious problems associated with bacterial infections, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, heart attack, diabetes and pre-term, low birthweight babies.

“Chronic inflammatory disease can be deadly,” said DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia dental implants specialist. “It can do more than cause you to lose your teeth. It can lead to much more serious illnesses.  Your oral health is a window into your overall health.”
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December 8, 2009

Philadelphia, PA Periodontist Uses Nutritional Supplements to Fight Gum Infections

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – There is a link between nutrition and periodontal health and the Philadelphia, PA periodontists in Dr. David DiGiallorenzo’s Collegeville and Williamsport practice are working to educate patients on that important link.
DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia, PA periodontist, introduced two lines of nutritional products- Isagenix and NuVerus- into his practice recently in an effort to help patients build their immune systems and fight gum infections.
The role of diet and nutritional factors in the development of periodontal disease is unclear, but researchers have learned that the defense mechanisms of the saliva and gingival tissues can be affected by nutritional health, according to an article published by the American Dental Hygienists Association. (more…)

December 7, 2009

PA Periodontists Experts Uses Nutritional Supplements to Fight Gum Infections

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The PA periodontists in Dr. David DiGiallorenzo’s Collegeville and Williamsport practice recently began offering two lines of nutritional supplements to patients as a means of promoting the connection between good nutrition and improved periodontal health.

DiGiallorenzo, a PA dental implants specialist, introduced Isagenix and NuVerus because studies have shown that nutritional supplements can help patients improve their immune systems and fight gum infections.

“We use the Isagenix Cleanse and NuVerus’s Euphoria protocol to strengthen immunity, improve digestion, build proteins, reduce inflammation and remove toxins from the body,” said the PA periodontist. (more…)

October 18, 2009

Philadelphia PA and Williamsport Periodontist One of few Offering in U.S. Offering Metal-Free Dental Implants

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The office of Philadelphia and Williamsport, PA Periodontist Dr. David DiGiallorenzo recently was selected by Z-Systems, a Swiss biotechnology company, to be the first U.S. office to begin evaluation, dissemination and usage of a holistic alternative to titanium dental implants.

Known as Z-Look implants, these metal-free, zirconia dental implants provide an alternative to patients who have been diagnosed with titanium sensitivity by their chiropractor, acupuncturist or medical doctor, said DiGiallorenzo, a Philadelphia and Williamsport, PA dental implants expert. (more…)

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