Don’t wait until it breaks!
I was doing an exam on a patient recently. The [...]
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Cleanings are overrated
"I wash my car every week. I never miss. The [...]
The story of sensitivity, part I: the problem
Does the thought of biting into an ice cream [...]
What’s the diagnosis?
Here's how it's supposed to work. The patient comes in with a problem. The dentist (that's me) looks at the patient, evaluates the x-ray, examines the tooth or teeth in question and tells the patient in no uncertain terms you need a filling, you need a root canal, or this tooth can't be saved. The doctor knows and tells the patient what they should do, right?
6 simple things that parents can do to keep their kids’ teeth healthy
I see it all the time. A look of concern [...]
It only hurts when I walk on it
It just fell off! I have a friend [...]
And now, a word from your tongue…
"Hi...this is your tongue. I know we don't really talk [...]
You probably don’t floss…
Let's break it down. Brushing a couple times a day but not flossing is pretty much like taking a shower every day but making sure not to wash your feet and armpits. I know. Nice visual. But totally true.
Why so dry? Dry mouth and what you can do about it.
One of the main causes of tooth decay is dry [...]
Brush first, then floss? Floss first, then brush?
So which comes first, the chicken or the egg? I've [...]