Digital X-Rays: Safer and Improved Diagnosis

In 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German scientist discovered the medical use of x-rays when he saw a picture of his wife's hand on a photographic plate. His wife's hand's photograph was the first ever photograph of a human body part using X-Rays. In dentistry, radiographs [x-rays] became extremely important to the diagnosis of tooth decay [caries], periodontal [gum] disease and other oral conditions. They have also been an invaluable adjunct for dental treatment providing necessary information during procedures such as crown & bridge restorations, root canal treatment and implants. Because technology is improving rapidly in this area, traditional x-rays with a number of safety issues, are being phased out in favor of digital x-rays with tremendous advantages for patients.

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Nuts to You!

Many people avoid nuts because they are high in calories. One ounce [30 grams] could contain as many as 200 calories and 21 grams of fat. But nuts are getting a bum rap. Nuts are high in protein and an excellent source of fiber, vitamin E, iron, magnesium, zinc and potassium - excellent for maintaining a healthy heart. Research has shown that the benefits of eating nuts may outweigh the increased calorie intake.

Most people get the wrong impression about fats also. Yes. Nuts are high in fat, but not in cholesterol. Nuts have "good" monounsaturated fat that raises good cholesterol [HDL] levels and reduces "bad" cholesterol [LDL].

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