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X-Rays: Yes or No?
While we share your concerns about potential risks from too much exposure to radiation, x-rays [radiographs] are a necessary part of the dental health process. Our philosophy is that x-rays should not be routine but utilized when they will contribute to diagnosis or treatment of oral disease. Of course, we will cover you with appropriate…
Read MoreSnoring: Can you do Anything about it?
Snoring is a widespread problem, affecting 30-45% of the population. When you take into account those that are disturbed by it, spouses and children, that number will double. It can have social consequences, disrupting marriages and roommate relationships. Snoring can also have medical consequences, preventing “a good night’s sleep” so individuals wake up fatigued, or…
Read MoreSmoking And Your Mouth
It would be paradoxical to use the word “smoking” and the phrase “good oral health” in the same sentence. They just don’t go together. Not only does smoking leave brown stains and sticky tar deposits on your teeth or dentures, but it contributes to halitosis [bad breath]. It’s not uncommon to see red inflammation on…
Read MoreThe Headache Question
Chronic head and neck symptoms are often linked to specific muscle strain, including: Headaches – caused by tension in the temporalis muscle, which helps close and clench the jaw Sinus pressure and pain – often related to the lateral pterygoid muscles, which move the jaw side to side and forward Neck stiffness and discomfort –…
Read MoreA Crowning Achievement
When too much tooth structure has been lost due to decay or fracture, the best treatment choice to restore the tooth to normal function and cosmetic appearance is often the fabrication of a crown [cap]. Crowns are usually made of porcelain fused to metal or all-ceramic depending on the situation and judgment of the dentist.…
Read MoreCranberries Have Unique Benefit For Women
A recent study at Rutgers University, and published in Phytochemistry, confirmed a long-held theory that ingestion of cranberries is helpful in protecting against harmful bacterial in the urinary tract. This is due to one of its natural compounds called proanthocyanidin [PAC’s], and its anti-adhesion effect. The anti-adhesion property of cranberries prevents bacteria from sticking to…
Read MoreHere, Use My Toothbrush…
Ever use someone else’s toothbrush? You may think twice about doing it again after reading this: • Toothbrushes can be a source of repeated dental infections. • Toothbrushes can cause a bacteremia (bacteria entering the bloodstream) that may result in an endocarditis (a heart infection). • Toothbrushes can harbor and transmit viruses and bacteria. • Toothbrushes can retain 50%…
Read MoreHelp! I Broke My Tooth!
Almost every day we get a call from a patient who has broken a tooth, and generally it means that to save the tooth, we have to place a crown or permanent restoration over it to keep it from breaking further. Sometimes the tooth can’t be saved and that is a real bummer! What causes…
Read MoreQuality Dental Care
Establishing a foundation of quality dental care early in life is one of the best things you can do for your child’s long-term oral health. A child’s first experiences at the dental office shape how they view oral care for years to come. That’s why dentists work hard to create a welcoming, reassuring environment, and…
Read MoreChoosing A Toothpaste
While toothpaste [dentifrice] is a valuable adjunct to a toothbrush in oral hygiene, it is the correct brushing action that removes the plaque [sticky mixture of bacteria, food & debris] from your teeth. • Fluoride Any brand toothpaste that contains fluoride and the ADA Seal of Approval, to attest that there is evidence of its safety, reliability…
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