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Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Sep. 18, 2019.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
Teeth Are a Need & a Want!
posted: Sep. 14, 2019.
Lately, I’ve seen some commercials from dental insurance companies showing wallets trying to run away when they hear dentists telling their owners about needed dentistry. (If you haven’t seen it, Read more -
Despite Some Online Sources, Root Canals Don't Cause Disease
posted: Sep. 08, 2019.
The internet has transformed how we get information. Where you once needed to find an encyclopedia, telephone directory or library, you can now turn to your handy smartphone or Read more -
Why Monitor A Problem If You Don't Fix It?
posted: Sep. 06, 2019.
Have you seen the commercial about the dentist who’s only a “dental monitor”? In other words, he only finds the problem and tells you about it; he doesn’t fix it. Read more -
That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
posted: Aug. 29, 2019.
Pain is the body’s warning system: It tells us something is wrong. And depending on the location and intensity of the pain, it can give us vital clues about Read more -
Recommended Dental Treatment: Is Your Answer "No, Never" or "No, Not Now"?
posted: Aug. 24, 2019.
Just this week, I had a patient asking us to do “just a cleaning” (a preventive service) when he/she clearly needed treatment for his/her gums. We can’t prevent something that’s Read more -
What Can I Take For My Toothache?
posted: Aug. 19, 2019.
If you’ve had a toothache, you know they are miserable and often, very little helps make your toothache go away. Why is that? Tooth pain has many different causes. One cause Read more -
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Extend the Life of a Primary Molar
posted: Aug. 19, 2019.
One of the key elements in a child’s development is their first set of teeth. Although primary (“baby”) teeth last only a few years, they’re critically important for enabling Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Aug. 09, 2019.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more -
Scarce As Hen's Teeth!
posted: Aug. 04, 2019.
Scarce as hen’s teeth is a saying that means very rare. Birds don’t have teeth, instead stones in their gizzard cut food like our teeth do. But did you know we Read more -
Rejuvenate Your Look with Porcelain Veneers
posted: Jul. 31, 2019.
Get that beautiful Hollywood-esque smile with dental veneers. Want to give your smile and appearance a major makeover without having to undergo serious and invasive dental treatment? If so, you’ve Read more -
Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
posted: Jul. 30, 2019.
Ask any kid and they'll tell you just how valuable "baby" teeth really are—out of the mouth, of course, and under their pillow awaiting a transaction with the Tooth Read more -
Tooth Sensitivity & Whitening
posted: Jul. 28, 2019.
The most common side effect of tooth whitening is sensitive teeth or sensitivity around the teeth you are whitening. Soft Tissue Sensitivity: Whitening concentrations higher than 15% can irritate your soft Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
posted: Jul. 20, 2019.
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read more -
Response to "The Root Cause"
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
Recently I've seen several references to a documentary named "The Root Cause" and just this week someone at the office asked me about it I have not seen this personally Read more -
Making a 1 Tooth Problem Into a 3 Tooth Problem
posted: Jul. 13, 2019.
For many years Fixed Partial Dentures (FPDs or Fixed Bridges) were the high-end standard of care to replace a missing tooth. With the advent of dental implants, that perception has Read more