One thing is certain. Dentistry has its share of long words to describe oral structures. At the dinner table tonight, why not have a contest to see who can guess …
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Science Improves Lives
Modern Science amazes me! Implantable devices now exist for sleep apnea, migraines, hearing assistance, cardiac arrythmia, heart problems, and eye lenses. While I have worked with dental implants for years, …
“Fang” Teeth
Melissa has been an established patient of ours for over ten years, with a natural, fabulous smile that she treasures. She and her husband had recently gone on a cruise …
Grandma Can Brush After We go to the Bike Shop
One of my long-time patients recently told me a story that I just have to pass on. Jane is a grandma that recently moved closer to her grandkids. Grandson Michael …
Soda Pop Resembles Vinegar
Recite this phrase to yourself every time that you reach for a Cola, or Uncola, for that matter. Most of these beverages contain phosphoric acid and have a pH below …
Don’t Just Blame the Onions and Garlic
Check the annual U.S. sales data on breath mints, minty gum, and mouthwash and discover that “fresh breath” is an American obsession. As a person with years of “breath experience”, …
Is it Functional or Esthetic?
Functional crowns are cemented on teeth that have a hairline crack, a super large filling that makes cracks likely, or several small fillings that are failing. The risk with many …
Back To School for Parents
How many parents viewing this blog entry remember bringing your lunch bag to school? It usually consisted of a kid-friendly peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chips or crunchy crackers, and …
Thinking About All the Muscles of your Face?
Your face has forty-three muscles. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to communicate your feelings to others if some of these were missing or didn’t work? When chewing, …
Fundamental Flossing
Two fingers, two thumbs, and two minutes – that is it. This is the solution for minimizing larger, and more expensive, fillings in your mouth. It is also the solution …