A comprehensive study reported in the American College of Chest Physicians journal found that more than 8% of the population grind their teeth at night at least once a week. Half of those that grind also experience significant consequences including muscular discomfort on awakening, sleep disturbing tooth grinding and the necessity of extensive dental work.…
Year: 2015
Saliva - What Your Spit Can Tell Us About You!
Don’t be surprised if we ask you to spit in a cup at your next dental visit! Salivary diagnostics have been slowly improving as the science grows. Human saliva is now used to diagnose many conditions such as multiple sclerosis; Sjogren’s syndrome; sarcoidosis; metabolic bone disorders; cardiovascular conditions; periodontal disease; genetic disorders; and fungal, bacterial…
The Tooth Fairy Is Having a Good Year!
In a recent article published in Dental Products Report it was noted that The Tooth Fairy paid a record $255 million for lost teeth in 2014! I’m not making this up – it’s true! Delta Dental reported this in the Original Tooth Fairy Poll® based on Delta Dental estimates. Apparently children are also benefiting from…
Don’t Like Flossing? Some tips to make it easier.
Well, the good news is you’re not alone. Most people have trouble with flossing, So I’d like to offer a few suggestions that I’ve found over the years may help. If you don’t know how to floss properly, then yes, you can hurt yourself and traumatize your gums. Call and stop by or ask the…
Fifty Shades of Gray - A Reminiscence on Central High School
Before I found out what the movie “Fifty Shades of Gray” was all about (obviously I did not read the book!), I thought they were talking about me. After all, this year I will be celebrating my 50th high school reunion–a very sobering thought. Gray or not, I’m just happy to still have hair! I…
Cracked Tooth?
New Research Study May Help With Treatment I see cracked teeth all the time. Research suggests that the majority of adults have at least one posterior (molar or premolar) cracked tooth. Crack progression and related symptoms are a common concern in everyday dental practice. I have therefore decided to renew my participation in the National Dental…
Alzheimer’s and Dental Health
Cognitive decline, including Alzheimer’s disease, is a major concern of the aging population in America. It may now even be the third leading cause of death in America behind only cardiovascular disease and cancer. Although reporting numbers vary, it is safe to say that as of 2014, Alzheimer’s affects approximately 5.2 million Americans and 36…
Whiter Teeth for Life
Happy New Year! As we welcome the new year I want to make it something special…for you! Because many of our patients have expressed an interest in having a whiter, brighter smile, I am announcing a new program in our office that will keep your smile whiter for life. That’s right…FOR LIFE! It is called…
Stranger Than Fiction – U.S. Senate Held Together by Candy
I was astounded to learn recently that the U.S. Senate is in reality held together by candy! Unbelievable, but true! (See the excerpt below from Senator Pat Toomey’s latest email newsletter.) And not only that, but Pennsylvania is one of the leading producers of candy in the country. (Think Hershey’s!) And to think that Pennsylvania…
