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Effects of Soda on Teeth: Why You Should Save Your Smile Do you ever stop to think about what happens every time you drink a soda? Many people don’t realize how damaging these sugary, acidic drinks are to their teeth—and the rest of their health. At your last dental...
When we are young our teeth make their way into our mouths through a process known as tooth eruption. How do they know when to stop erupting? Basically, they keep going until they find the opposing tooth. But what if we lose a tooth? Much like a computer program, the...
There are a number of factors that can contribute to the formation of dental cavities. One fundamental that will apply to most everyone concerns the reduction of dental plaque. If you want fewer cavities, reduce your plaque levels. Dental plaque can be defined as a...
Recently, a great deal of attention has been placed on economizing in all different aspects of life. Some people have even considered cutting back in the area of health care by putting off routine maintenance care. While this is a little like playing Russian roulette...
When we are born we come into the world without teeth. Some of us leave the same way, but that really isn't what nature intended. When you are on a liquid diet having teeth doesn't appear to be vital, since there is obviously nothing to chew. Nature pretty much...
March 11, 2013 Years of practice have convinced me that most people don’t “get” this -- but they should. Here’s how I know, and why you need to understand periodontal disease. Now, when I say people don’t “get” periodontal disease, what I mean is that they don’t...
A "Silent" Dental Condition Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is a common oral health problem. Unfortunately, for some patients it becomes a “silent” condition that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. While there are many potential reasons for this condition, one...
A New Standard of Care? Do you suffer from a loose lower denture or have a family member who is having a rough time wearing their denture? Unfortunately, this is a common problem. When all of the lower teeth are missing, little remains to stabilize or retain the...
Plan Ahead For Best Results If you require that a cosmetic dental crown be placed, it is a good idea to evaluate how you feel about the color of your existing teeth before the process is initiated. If you like the color of your teeth, the dentist will then find a...
February 16, 2013 When many people think of a dentist, one of the first associations they make has to do with filling cavities. While this has traditionally been one thing dentists are known for, it is far from the complete picture. Nevertheless, tooth decay is one of...
Is it possible to have a cavity and not know it? Consider this article a public service announcement. I really dislike it when patients lose their teeth unnecessarily. My practice philosophy is that if a person has a dental problem, the goal is to handle that...
Should you or shouldn't you? Not long ago, I heard something from a patient that really surprised me. Now, that in itself is significant, because after practicing dentistry in Philadelphia for over 20 years, I thought I had just about heard it all. This patient, who...
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