As we think of those who have fought for our cause this Memorial Day weekend, I thought you might be interested to learn that dentistry has a patron saint. Few are aware of this fact today, but in fact, St. Apollonia is the Patron Saint of Dentistry and the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the feast…
Category: Oral Health
Oral cancer – Why 3 is 3 Too Many
Three. That’s the number of patients I have known in my career that I have helped to diagnose with oral cancer. Doesn’t seem like a lot but believe me, you wouldn’t want to be one of them! Consider the facts: The five-year survival rate for oral cancer is only 50% and that hasn’t changed in…
Preventing Bad Breath - Dr. Stone's top ten ways
There are many causes of bad breath (halitosis) and many people may be unaware they have it. It’s just one of those things that folks are often reluctant to talk about. Causes include poor oral hygiene, gum disease, sinus and respiratory tract infections, acid reflux and more. But by far, the most common cause is…
Eating for dental health – Yes, you are what you eat.
When we last considered diet in my post on “Eating on the Wlid Side,” I promised some tips on eating for better dental health. Most of what I have to say is old news, like avoiding sticky and sugary snacks like caramels and the like. But it is important to understand why this matters. The…
Oral health and eating on the wild side
Recently I read a book by Jo Robinson entitled “Eating on the Wild Side”. Basically it’s a well-researched exploration of the evolution of most of the fruits and vegetables we consume. It’s a fascinating read if you have an interest in food. It describes how through decades of cross-breeding and tampering with our food to…
Olive Oil as a Gargling Agent?
The first time I heard of “oil pulling “ was a few years ago when a periodontist friend of mine suggested it for a patient of ours who was not responding to traditional therapy. I decided to write this blog about it in part because another patient asked me about it this morning. Apparently this…
Dental Savings Plan - Save on Your Dental Visits with an In-House Plan
I remember practicing in an office in Southampton in the 70’s before there was dental insurance on the East Coast. No one really knew if it was going to be a good thing or not. (Dental insurance had been available for about 10 years in California before heading east.) Well, now here we are almost…
Cheerleading – The Most Dangerous Sport in America
You might think football or boxing is the most dangerous sport in America, but statistics show that among the most popularly played sports in America…cheerleading is in fact the most dangerous. Yes…cheerleading! Cheerleading results in 66 to 70% of all serious sports related injuries among women in the country. There are approximately 3.6 million cheerleaders…
Teeth whitening – And may all your Christmases be white!
Many people romanticize about a “white“ Christmas, myself included. The fact is, however, that few people want to see me (their dentist) around the holidays, unless of course they are having a problem! I’ve found though, that most people these days want white teeth, whether for the holidays or anytime throughout the year. So…I thought…
Dental Myths Dispelled – Part 2!
In my last blog we discussed the pervading myths on root canals, baby teeth and dentures. This blog will address even more popularly held beliefs that could not be more false. Welcome to dental myths dispelled, part 2. 4. Dentistry is Expensive Really? Compared to what? A friend once showed me a bill from her…
