Now that’s a great question! Patients often tell me that their siblings or parents had bad teeth or lost their teeth and they often feel that they’re doomed to a similar fate. Nothing could be further from the truth! Take me for example.My father lost all of his teeth and his father before him (my…
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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…
Three Ways That Modern Dentistry Can Help Improve Your Love Life!
Three Ways That Modern Dentistry Can Help Improve Your Love Life! Don’t believe it? Well, it’s true. There may even be more! I can think of at least three ways that modern dentistry could change your love life. I’ve seen it happen time and again. Here are the three ways that come immediately to mind: 1. Cosmetic…
What is your dental health age?
I was reminded earlier today of a lesson I learned many years ago from a wonderful mentor I once had, Dr. Norman Schenk, one of my first employers. He taught me that much like our age in years, our age can be measured in dental health as well. For example, you could consider a youth…
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…
