What's long, slender, hard, sharp, indigestible, and potentially hazardous? That common and seemingly harmless sliver of wood called a toothpick. Reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association point to toothpicks as causing thousands of injuries a year, mostly [...]
While cosmetic bonding is well over 30 years old, improvements in the materials have recently made bonding one of the hottest items in dentistry. Bonding is a procedure in which we apply a white composite resin material to the natural [...]
Tell Your Dentist Before Starting Chemotherapy Anyone facing cancer therapy already knows that chemotherapy is tough to go through. Treatment of cancer is a serious response to a severe condition. What they may not know is that a dental appointment [...]
Common Questions About Mouthwash Whether it's to mask bad breath, fight cavities, or prevent the buildup of plaque, the sticky material that contains germs and can lead to oral diseases, mouthwash serves a variety of purposes. Or so we think. [...]
Flosses and picks Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing germs that accumulate on teeth, including places where toothbrushes can't reach. This can lead to gum disease. The best way to get rid of plaque is to brush and [...]
All You Wanted to Know About The X-Ray Why do I need an X-Ray? An X-Ray, or radiographic examination, provides us with an important preventative tool. It shows the condition of your teeth, their roots, jaw placement, and the overall [...]
What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the technical term for grinding and clenching that wears down teeth and may cause facial pain. People who grind and clench, called bruxers, unintentionally bite down too hard at inappropriate times, such as in their [...]
We don't hear a lot about vitamin D. It's crucial for healthy teeth and bones because it helps you absorb calcium. And the easiest way to get your minimum daily requirement is—take a walk in the sun! Vitamin D is [...]
The medicine you take for one physical disorder may literally rot your teeth. This fact is one of many reasons we need to know your medical history and current treatments. This Medicine, For Instance... Chewable vitamin C supplements are a [...]
Reducing the Risk for Osteoporosis Osteoporosis (or porous bones) is a fragile, frightening reality for at least 15 million North Americans. What begins as a slight and initially painless decrease in bone mass eventually leaves bones weakened and susceptible to [...]
