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Fred had recently retired and broken a tooth. No longer with employer’s insurance, he knew that it would become an expensive repair so he’d decided, in advance, to just have …

I’ve practiced dentistry long enough to now treat the grown children of patients that I’ve cared for since first opening my practice. Which brings me to Margaret, a patient who …

I accidently discovered a website with a Mouth Germs quiz that I think you will enjoy: www.webmd.com/oral-health/rm-quiz-germs-your-mouth It poses fourteen commonly-held beliefs about your mouth, then lets you choose whether …

According to the American Diabetes Association, research now suggests that the relationship between serious gum disease and diabetes is a two-way street. Diabetics are more susceptible to gum disease, and …

No, I’m not going to lecture you on the merits flossing. But if you are flossing, I want you to get the most benefit from the activity. There are three …

At social get-togethers, I’m often asked about my profession. I tell them that I like to help people, building their self-esteem and improving their health, by creating a beautiful smile. …

When patients come to my office with a toothache, I ask them how long their tooth has bothered them, and they usually respond, “Ah, well, er, it has been hurting …

The Rite of Passage from teen to adult responsibilities seems to bring with it some unique activity or personal expression. Of course, personal expression is the right of anyone of …

My patient, Becky, always asks her daughter to drive her to dental visits. I’ve seen Sara mature into a beautiful person and, of course, Becky always updates me on the …

Did you know that a side effect of several, commonly-prescribed medications is “xerostomia”? Did you ever hear of Sjogren’s Syndrome, an immune system disorder? It manifests as xerostomia. In English, …