Monmouth County's Ask the Doctor Spring Issue March/April 2018

DNA Beauty Testing For Your Appearance By Lauren Kolacki Testing antigens in the blood to find appropriate donors has existed since the 1920’s. Each year scientists made advancements, resulting in the discovery of DNA testing in the late 1970’s. Today, taking an at-home DNA test has become particularly common. With new discoveries, these at home tests now include beauty results. With a simple swab, a DNA kit could specify characteristics about your appearance now and in the future. Those who have taken, have been informed of their UV sensitivity, skin elasticity, strength of their hair, etc. These tests even recommend specific cosmetics to assist with your concerns. By searching for skin and hair DNA tests, the internet will provide an abundance of kit options, such as SKin iQ, Orig3n, SkinGenie, SKINSHIFT, and Nutrafol — which could all be purchased online.

Drs. Segal, Shriver, Rho, Meirowitz, Osias and Bellows provide patients with timely, compassionate, high quality care for their digestive ailments. If you would like to arrange a consultation with one of our physicians, call us at 609-924-1422 Princeton Endoscopy Center provides services (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy) that can detect early signs of colorectal cancer and can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain and bleeding and weight loss. Our goal is to

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QUESTION: What are the effects of missing one or more teeth?

Each tooth in our mouth has a specific purpose and function. Front teeth are designed to cut or tear our food and back teeth are designed to crush the food. Adults usually have 28-32 teeth. This can vary based upon the presence of wisdom teeth and/or teeth removed for orthodontic reasons. When teeth are missing, most people compensate by altering their chewing patterns. Other results of missing teeth include: • Drifting of teeth which creates a mal-occlusion (incorrect alignment of teeth) • Formation of periodontal issues and cavities • Ill effects on the TMJ (tempromandibular joint) which can cause muscle and head aches. • Inconsistent wearing of teeth • Reduced chewing ability of certain foods

David P. Young, DMD, DICOI

• Speaking concerns • Cosmetic concerns

It is usually recommended to replace missing teeth after their loss within a reasonable amount of time to prevent the issues noted above. Many options are available and should be discussed. The specific recommendations for each individual should be discussed with their dentist. In general, the three most common ways of replacing missing teeth include Implants, fixed or non- removable bridges, and removable prosthesis (dentures). There are advantages and disadvantages for each option. Before making any final decision, make sure all of your questions are answered and you understand what the results will be. If you have any questions or wish to have a second opinion, call to schedule a complimentary consultation.

4432 Route 27, CN-201, Kingston, NJ 08528 Phone: 609.497.0808 www.David YoungDMD.com

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