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…
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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…
Halloween and the Surprising Truth about Cavities
Yes, it’s that time of year again – Halloween – now second only to the Christmas holiday in the amount of money and attention we pay to it as a culture. Halloween – that time of year when children across the country dream of dressing up as their favorite character and scouring the neighborhood for…
Fluoridated water - why all the fuss?
When I read this morning that the city of Dallas, Texas was considering discontinuing fluoridating its public water supply I couldn’t believe my eyes! But it’s true! The city fathers want to save money ($1.8 million for a 3 year contract) by discontinuing the practice after nearly 50 years. Dallas would be the largest city…
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…
Candy and tooth decay – It’s raining candy; what’s a parent to do?
With Halloween upon us I would be remiss without making a few hopefully helpful suggestions on how best to weather the “ candy storm”! With almost $ 7 billion in sales, Halloween has somehow become the second most popular holiday in America, only outdone by the Christmas season. The Huffington Post reports about $2 billion…
Tooth decay prevention – Without question, the best way to treat it is to prevent it!
Is tooth decay prevention really possible? We believe it is by sticking to a diet that does not promote decay and by performing our home care procedures adequately. (Anyone reading this post who has been a patient in our office, knows that we give homework!) Occasionally, however, we still come across situations where tooth decay…
What is Dry Mouth (Xerostomia) and Why Should You Be Concerned?
(Hint: Think Desert) One of the most serious problems facing the dental profession today Is dry mouth (xerostomia). First of all, let’s look at what produces dry mouth. There are actually many reasons you could experience dry mouth including: Dehydration Medications – there are over 400 medications that create dry mouth as a side effect…
