Category Archives: General Info
Explore the History of the Tooth Fairy and Get a Free Customized Certificate for Your Child!
Taking a trip down memory lane, you will more than likely recall that exciting moment when you lost a tooth. You know the drill. You put it under your pillow at night, and in the morning, it’s gone – replaced with a shiny coin or bill. But have you ever wondered where this tradition comes […]
Masks With Valves Do NOT Protect Others From Covid-19!
Please note that masks with exhalation valves not only do not protect others from Covid-19, but they can actually be more dangerous to others than wearing no mask at all! For this reason, please note that we cannot permit anyone from entering our office while wearing a mask with a vent. To learn more about […]
Brushing Your Tongue Could Help Prevent Covid-19
A recent scientific study suggests that people who were living with at least one person who tested positive for Covid-19 and brushed their tongue daily were less likely to become infected by the virus. While these results are not absolutely conclusive as of yet due to certain limitations of the study, tongue brushing certainly has […]
Got A Toothache? Don’t Let Covid-19 Prevent You From Getting Dental Treatment!
Like the dentist in this article, I am seeing – and of course treating – a lot of broken teeth, abscesses and the like as I return back to work after our closure due to Covid-19. It’s imperative to the wellbeing and general health of my patients that these problems be dealt with properly and expediently […]
My Personal Philosophy Regarding Dental Treatment
I believe that my success as a dentist begins and ends with a patient’s smile. That may result in a patient opting for a temporary solution to a problem until they are better able to afford the most desired solution, or it may mean that the patient will choose what they believe to be the best fit […]
What’s Your Dental IQ?
Can you answer these dental-related True-or-False questions correctly? Holding an aspirin up to an aching tooth is a good temporary solution??? FALSE! In fact, doing this can cause damage to the soft tissue in your mouth. The ONLY solution for a toothache is seeing a dentist as quickly as possible. In the interim, swallowing pain […]
Why So Sensitive? The Facts On Tooth Sensitivity…
Why do teeth become sensitive? A tooth is made up of essentially three layers: Pulp: the soft part of the tooth that contains sensitive nerve endings and blood vessels. Dentin: The largest part of the tooth. It is hard, but not as hard as dense as enamel, as it contains thousands of very long and […]
So You Thought That These Foods And Drinks Were Good For You? …Think Again!
Many people erroneously believe that they are doing the right thing by buying margarine instead of butter or giving their kids lots of real or all-natural fruit juices. That’s why this article is so important to read. Find out which foods and drinks so many people think are healthy, are really not good for your […]
Dental Issues That Are Unique To Females
While we all know that women face different general health risks and illnesses than their male counterparts, many do not realize that females also face unique dental health issues. As a health care provider, I feel it is of paramount importance to not only be mindful of these factors, but to also educate patients accordingly […]
How Smoking & Tobacco Negatively Impact Your Oral Health
We often hear about how dangerous smoking can be for your general health, but I thought it would be a good idea to highlight the effects of tobacco specifically on your oral health, as the effects can be life-altering. Bacterial infection Smoking reduces blood flow to the gums, leaving them at a high risk of […]
