Tooth sensitivity is one of the most common complaints I encounter in the office, especially at this time of year when the weather gets frigid outdoors. Sensitivity results from exposure of the nerve endings that connect to the pulp tissue inside the tooth, commonly referred to as “the nerve”. This typically occurs when the protective…
Category: Oral Health
7 Good Tooth Brushing Techniques for a Healthy 2017
Start the new year off right with these tips from the American Dental Association. Change your brush as soon as the bristles start fraying, about every 3 months, or sooner if needed. Also change your brush after recovering from an illness. Brush for 2 minutes at least twice a day. Most people only brush for…
How to avoid dentai issues due to holiday stress
The holiday season can be stressful and even difficult for some, me included. I also see a lot of folks at this time of year with dental manifestations of stress. So, here are some suggestions on how to hopefully stay on an even keel and perhaps enjoy this time of year a little more and…
6 Ways to Keep Your Smile Bright for the Holidays
It’s that time of year again! Hermey, Santa’s Elf, who aspires to become a dentist, has offered a few suggestions along with the ADA for keeping that smile bright for the holidays: For those of us with unused dental benefits for the year, it’s still not too late to take advantage. If you need treatment,…
Coffee Anyone?
I’ve been a coffee drinker for years and really haven’t given it too much thought. Just like you, I’ve read the articles for and against this practice every few years. However, a recent article in the publication General Dentistry (Gen Dent 2016; 64 July/August): 20-23), published by the Academy of General Dentistry, finds that moderate…
Defining Oral Health - I Couldn’t Have Said It Better Myself!
For decades it seems, I’ve been trying to convey to people the importance of oral health. I’ve tried to personalize it, sensationalize it, communicate it in any meaningful way I could, perhaps not giving enough importance to the reality that “oral health” may mean different things to different people. And now, finally, the FDI World…
To Floss or Not to Floss? That is the Question!
Recently the Associated Press (AP) published an article entitled “Medical Benefits of Dental Floss Unproven“. This was a very interesting and well researched piece of journalism. It seems that the research in favor of flossing is not as solid as one would have hoped. This may in part be due to the fact that dental…
What To Do About Dry Mouth – 10 Recommendations
“Dry mouth”, or xerostomia, is an annoying condition that I am seeing almost daily in the office. Dry mouth is actually a symptom of an underlying problem and not a disease in itself. It is usually caused by medications but can also be related to various systemic diseases, chemotherapy, radiation to the head and neck,…
Root Canal Awareness Week
The Simple Truth About a Root Canal Whoops! I missed it too! Root Canal Awareness Week was March 27 to April 2 and indeed, this week celebrated its 10th anniversary according to the American Association of Endodontists. With all of the days and weeks devoted to the myriad of causes and issues that occupy our…
CariVu - A new view at tooth decay
We are pleased to be introducing CariVu™ to our practice. CariVu is a new fiber optic trans-illumination technology from Dexis that will help us with better and earlier diagnosis of tooth decay (caries), between your teeth. Earlier detection of course, leads to more conservative and less expensive treatment options. The CariVu technology is painless, and…
