EATING TOO MUCH? EAT LESS WITH SMALLER BITES
Discreet oral system slows eating, reduces food intake
Ron J Kolodziej DMD Certified to Provide DDS System^TM

Eating too much? The problem isn’t just what we eat – it’s how we eat. Americans eat so fast, there isn’t time to feel full, so we keep on eating, consuming more calories than we need. Now, Ron J Kolodziej DMD has a simple new way to help people eat less – the DDS System. It lets you eat less food effortlessly, by slowing eating and retraining you to take smaller bites.

The DDS is a discreet oral appliance that forces users to take smaller bites, giving the natural "satiety response" – the feeling of being content that makes us want to stop eating – a chance to kick in.

Under development for three years by Atlanta-based Scientific Intake, the patented-DDS System is offered exclusively by a growing national network of dentist who are certified to provide the DDS System, including Ron J Kolodziej DMD in Framingham.

"Eating slowly and taking smaller bites is not a new concept, but it can be difficult to do," said Kelly D. Brownell, Ph.D., Director of the Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders, and Co-Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of Scientific Intake. "We are a nation on the run; people rarely linger over meals, and eating larger portions fast has become a real problem. But we know from research that when we eat more slowly, the natural satiety response can be triggered and you can feel full sooner and therefore eat less."

"I am pleased to be able to offer the DDS System to my patients, " said Dr. Ron J Kolodziej. "I know many of my patients are busy individuals who eat quickly or eat on the run and can benefit from re-training themselves to eat more slowly."

Eating at hyper-speed has become part of American culture – yet few approaches have connected the dots between America’s speed-eating and its over-eating. A recent study from Japan has connected eating more slowly with eating less. Specifically, the Japanese study reported that nearly 1,700 young women confirmed that eating slowly results in feeling fuller sooner, which translates to eating less.

"Changing the way you go about eating can make it easier to eat less without feeling deprived, according to the National Institutes of Health’s Guide to Behavior Change." "Slowing the rate of eating can allow satiety (fullness) signals to begin to develop by the end of the meal."

Dr. D. Walter Cohen, Dean Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Co-Chairman of the Company’s Scientific Advisory Board, highlights how dentists can help. "The problem with overeating starts with the mouth – and dentists are responsible for caring for the mouth," Cohen said. "Certified DDS System dentists can identify those who can benefit the product, and give them the help they need to take smaller bites of food and to eat more slowly. The potential results are powerful."

"By forcing smaller bites and slower eating, the DDS enables people to feel satisfied with less food. The DDS System encourages behavior modification and provides a much-needed focus, not just on what we eat – but how we eat," said Cohen. The custom-made DDS can be carried in a purse or pocket. It can be discreetly inserted before meals and removed after meals. It is invisible to others – but substantially reduces the open space, or vault, in the roof of its user’s mouth – helping its user to take smaller bites.

"I always knew that eating slower was suppose to be good for you, but I never understood why, " said Kelly Lodish, a DDS user. "But when I started using the DDS, I actually was able to enjoy my food. I ate what I wanted and I still was satisfied – but I just ate less."

"You notice the first time you put it in. The first couple of bites feel different. But after a meal of two, you get used to it. The DDS System is simple, clean and is the easiest thing I have done to help me control my eating habits."

DDS is a patented oral system that is available only through a network of DDS System-certified dentist. It is non-invasive and is made individually from a simple impression of the teeth and palate. From that process, the DDS is custom-made to fit each individual. The complete system includes a guide and carrying case.

"Most companies tell you what to eat. Our behavior modification approach is based on how you eat," said William H. Longley, CEO of Scientific Intake. When we tell people about the DDS, they instantly grasp the concept and its exciting potential. People who use DDS now have a tool to help them eat slow and eat less."

Anyone interested in learning more about the DDS System can contact Ron J Kolodziej DMD at 508 620-1170. The recommended cost for the DDS is $400-$500 (plus oral exam, if required). Based in Atlanta, Scientific Intake was founded in 2001 with a vision of improving wellness through oral behavior modification. For more information on DDS System, log onto www.ddssystem.com.