Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz

  Dov J Berkowitz | Losing a permanent tooth can cause changes to the way a person talks, eats, or how they smile. Before the popularity and availability of dental implants, patients were only able to choose between fixed bridges or a removable partial denture. The problem with fixed bridges and partial dentures is that they wear away at the remaining teeth and often have to be replaced every seven to 15 years. They also can break down the existing bone area where the missing tooth was located.   What is a Dental Implant? Dental implants are becoming a popular choice for those patients missing permanent teeth. These implants look and feel like the natural tooth that was lost. It is fitted with a titanium root that is implanted into the bone of the jaw. The process can take several months and multiple trips to a dental office. The reason is that patients have to heal in-between steps of the process. Criteria for Dental Implantation For patients who are missing perman...

  Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | We all know eating lots of sugary treats, candy and soda causes tooth decay. That's a no-brainer. But this deeper dive into the specifics of diet and how it impacts dental health and cavities will be as fascinating to you as it was to me. Most of us believe that once you have tooth decay, that cavity cannot be reversed and the only solution is to have part of your tooth drilled out and filled with a synthetic material. However, it's been proven that there are ways to reverse cavities naturally. Studies have shown that cavities and tooth decay could potentially be reversed with diet. Sixty-two children with cavities were divided into three different diet groups. Group 1 ate a standard diet plus oatmeal, which is rich in phytic acid. Group 2 consumed a normal diet and supplemented with vitamin D3. Group 3 ate a grain-free diet and supplemented with vitamin D3. The results revealed that Group 1 who ate the diet high in grains and phytic acid had a...

Dov J Berkowitz | Down with the sickness once again? Flu, cough, and cold may be among the simplest illnesses that you might encounter, but they usually bring a lot of troubles with them-from headaches that won’t just go away, constant sneezing, runny nose, weakness, and mood problems. Well, you really don’t have to endure all these. By packing up on immune boosters and adjusting your lifestyle, you can shield yourself from all the bacteria that cause these health troubles. Dov J Berkowitz Dr. Dov Jay Berkowitz | What Are Immune Boosters? Immune boosters are those that strengthen the immune system to help it fight disease-causing elements like bacteria. By incorporating them in your daily routine, you’ll have less chances of getting sick. These boosters primarily cover the foods that you incorporate in your daily diet, as well as your daily habits. By making some adjustments in your lifestyle and adding up on those things that will protect your immune system, you’ll be able to enjoy a ...