Dr. Oyangen presents: Parsley and other ways to brighten your smile

At Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville, we see lots of patients concerned about bad breath. So Dr. Oyangen and team thought we'd educate you about what you can do to really keep your chompers clean and breath minty fresh!

Naturally, good oral hygiene is the first step. With proper brushing and regular dental checkups you can keep bad breath (halitosis) in check.

Certain foods, medications, smoking, sinus issues, or even gum disease cause most bad breath. If the stink lingers for longer than 24 hours, you should see us at Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville. It might be something more serious, like dehydration, zinc deficiency, diabetes, liver failure, kidney failure, or even certain kinds of cancers!

In the meantime, here are some home remedies to keep you smiling bright from Dr. Oyangen and staff.

--Spice Up Your Life
Snack on some cloves, fennel, or anise after each particularly odorous snack.
--Don’t forget the tongue
Lots of people brush their teeth regularly, but leave the tongue alone. One of the main causes of bad breath is food and plaque residue on the surface of your tongue. So give it a nice gentle brush-over too!
--Watch your drinking habits
The worst options are coffee, wine, whiskey, and beer.
--Frequent brushing
Carry a toothbrush with you so brushing after each meal is convenient and refreshing! Trust us, you’ll love the way it makes you feel. If you can’t brush, still swish around a couple sips of water to remove any lingering food.
--Make your own Gargle
Gargling with a home mixture of sage, calendula, and myrrh gum extracts four times a day should ward off that bad breath potential.
--Parsley’s there for a reason
Finish your parsley after you finish your dinner and you’ll find a refreshing breath enhancer. Hate the texture? Throw a couple sprigs in a blender to sip after each meal.
--Sugarless Gum
Always a good idea to carry some mints or sugarless gum for that quick spruce up before you meet the boss.
--Don’t cut that cheese
The stronger the cheese, the stinkier your breath can become. Think about blue cheese and Roquefort? They really get the party started in your mouth and it’s hard to make them leave!

We hope these tips help! Give us a call at 518-831-9677 if you have any questions and have a nice and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

Dr. Roy Oyangen, protecting you from oral cancer

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients, Dr. Roy Oyangen and our team at Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville screen our patients for oral cancer. Fact is, every hour of every day in the U.S., someone dies of oral cancer, which happens to be the sixth-most common form of the disease. The 5-year survival rate is only 50 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved.

That's why try to detect it early.

Early detection of pre-cancerous tissue can minimize or eliminate the devastating effects of oral cancer and possibly save your life. Ask Dr. Oyangen about a screening at your next appointment! Enjoy your weekend!

Share your experience at our office with the world!

Keeping your smile healthy and aesthetically pleasing doesn't have to be complicated. At Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville we work with you to give you a smile that glows.

Dr. Roy Oyangen and our team focus on each patient individually to understand your expectations for the appearance of your teeth. Then we recommend a plan for keeping your mouth healthy, your teeth white and your smile as sunny as it can be.

Whether you've visited Dr. Oyangen for a week, months or even years, we'd love to hear your feedback about how our office is faring! There are lots of ways you can share your thoughts about our practice with the rest of the world, but we encourage you to head to our Google Local page and write a review there. After all, reviews help Dr. Oyangen create more beautiful smiles for folks in Schenectady, Albany, Glenville and surrounding communities.

You may write a review here.

Thank you and enjoy your week! We look forward to reading your reviews!

Dr. Oyangen and team, wishing you a Happy Mother's Day!

Dr. Oyangen and our entire team at Advanced Aesthetics of Glenville would like to take this opportunity to recognize all the great moms who come to our office and wish them all a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! We thought this would be a good day and time to let you know we appreciate you all!

Enjoy your special day on Sunday!