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While I believe you can find many useful tips on this site to help you improve your dental health, if there were only ONE thing I might impart to you that may help you achieve a more desirable oral condition – it would be to gain an understanding of the role your diet...
Strong, beautiful, and discreet. Chances are that you have met someone with a dental implant and didn’t even know it. Completely natural looking, they have saved countless beautiful smiles. Dental implants are on the leading edge of technology and use special...
Cosmetic dentistry isn't always just about good looks. Many of these treatments can improve various oral problems, such as correcting your bite. They are also not necessarily restricted to the teeth. Some people encounter problems with gum pigmentation or uneven...
Many of my patients have seen me use a dental instrument called a Diagnodent in the office. It is one of the latest diagnostic tools in dentistry. No more poking and prodding. No additional radiation. No waiting until the film develops. A laser now detects cavities....
January 15, 2013 From time to time we may mention a dental product designed to address a particular dental condition. We also realize it isn't always easy to keep track of all those products. For that reason we have compiled a list of various items we may have...
theyIll-fitting dentures have about four dentist-related remedies and two patient-related ones. Let's look at the latter category first: When patients experience loose dentures, they typically try an adhesive to stabilize them. The use of adhesives for well-fitting...
Do you put on a seat belt when you drive? If so, why? My guess is that it is either because you are compelled to do so by law, or (if you live in the U.S.) you believe the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who claim that seat belts save about...
In an ideal world we wouldn’t get cavities, have gum problems, or ever lose a tooth. Perhaps, the world might not be ideal, even then, but at least we wouldn’t have those problems. Unfortunately, it is a fact of life that many people do lose their teeth – either to...
There can be many contributory elements in the development of temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ). These can range from a misaligned bite, stress from clenching or grinding, to trauma -- such as might result from an automobile accident, a blow to the head, or a fall....
Essential oils have many benefits, from curing athlete's foot or controlling fungal infections, to helping with gingivitis. The article below discusses tea tree oil -- also known as melaleuca oil. Many patients in our office have benefited from the essential oils...
In a previous article, Foods That Are Bad For Your Teeth, I reviewed three broad categories of foods that can be detrimental to your dental health. These were sugars and sweeteners, low fat foods, and foods that contain white, especially bleached, flour. With this...
This is the first of a two-part series that discusses the effect of foods on our teeth. Part One will review those foods considered harmful to the teeth, and Part Two will discuss foods that can actually help to rebuild them. Generally, more attention is given to the...
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