Dr. Jay Vandewater

09/30/2022

I read an article today that really makes sense. It was about when to use mouthwash and the verdict is, NOT AFTER BRUSHING!

Toothpastes contain an estimate of 1450 parts per million (ppm) fluoride, meaning it has a high concentrate to help protect teeth against tooth decay.
“Your mouthwash has only 220ppm fluoride. This is a much lower concentration and it’s not enough to protect your teeth from sugars that you eat and drink".

“So when you brush your teeth and you rise with mouthwash straight away, you just rinse off all the high concentration fluoride for a very low concentration fluoride.

“By no means am I against mouthwash because I actually do recommend it to my patients... But not all patients need it. And I certainly don’t tell them to use it after brushing.”

02/06/2022

I received this from the Great St. Louis Dental Society and thought it was invaluable for my patients and the general public to read and understand. So BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ! Read labels on the food and drink you consume, Help your body to heal itself by keeping your entire body clean and free of potential trouble.

Stay safe,be warm, help a neighbor!

Jay

06/23/2021

So I just wanted to bring everyone up to speed. I recently tore my Achilles’ tendon. Surgery was completed last week and by the time I came back to the office my staff had informed my patients of my predicament. I wish I had a good story that the character John Peterman from Seinfeld fame would be proud of , but such is not the case. As my MD told me years ago I suffer from TMB! Don’t feel sorry it stands for Too Many Birthdays 🥳. Well thanks to everyone who wished me well and my wonderful staff for going the extra mile to make me so proud to have such good friends/ patients and sign a get well poster… with the 3 Stooges included! Oh and I even have a scooter with a basket and a bell courtesy of my daughters for Father’s Day. Thanks to all👍

04/28/2021

Don't forget to eat your salmon! Just had some Sunday prepared by some good friends. Smoked with a lemon dill butter I believe. I just eat it when its that good!

A study in found that people who had greater levels of omega-3 fatty acids -- specifically, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid -- had a 13% lower risk for all-cause mortality, as well as a lower risk for death due to cancer, cardiovascular disease and other causes combined, compared with...

02/12/2021

Alright! Good news for us java junkies!

Drinking one or more cups of black caffeinated coffee a day was linked with as much as a 12% reduction in the risk of heart failure per cup in two studies, while a third found a benefit associated with two or more cups of black coffee per day, according to an analysis by the American Heart Associati...

02/09/2021

Just came across this in an article. Xylitol and Grapefruit seed extract...Who Knew!

An in-vitro study released in preprint last week has found that two components in over-the-counter Xlear nasal spray (grapefruit seed extract and xylitol) are effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

The study used electron microscopy at the BioCryo facility of Northwestern University to confirm its findings. According to the study, the grapefruit seed extract kills the virus, while the xylitol prevents the virus from attaching to cell walls.

12/11/2020

Just was reviewing some articles and found this.

A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism compared 216 COVID-19–positive patients to 197 control patients. The findings indicated that vitamin D deficiency existed in 82.2% of the COVID-19–positive patients versus 47.2% of the control patients.
The article goes on to say OBVIOUSLY get your Vitamin D

Be Safe!

10/28/2020

Interesting use of dental floss. Scientist used it to tie a miniature tracking device to a murder hornet.

This weekend, on Saturday, scientists launched a "dawn assault" on a murder hornet nest near the Canadian border.

09/03/2020

The staff that work with Dr Vandewater are very pleasant and professional. The office environment is warm and friendly. From my initial visit I think the quality of work is very high. Everything was explained in as much detail as I wanted it to be.

09/02/2020

Got some great cookies this morning. Our patient pick them up from the Little Baker Company . Shout out to them for some beautiful and artistic eats!

09/02/2020

The most comprehensive and thorough exam I've ever had. Dr. gave good explanation of all my dental problems. Carole