admin Lately commercials have been highlighting the dangers of smoking. Occasionally there will be one which highlights the dangers of smoking on the health of the mouth. The dangers go beyond the surface. While I am comfortable with people walking their own paths, as I dentist I am vehemently against smoking. I know the havoc which … Read more
Unless you use the same dentist you used as a child, there will be a point in your life when you will need to pick a new dentist. It may be because of a move or one of 1000 other reasons, but when you change dentists you want to make sure you are getting one … Read more
To this day, there are many people who loathe the thought of going to the dentist. The thought of drills and fillings really stops some people in their tracks. Really though, dentistry has made some amazing advancements. During the Medieval Ages, roughly 500 to 1500 CE, dentistry was much different than it is now. The … Read more
So much of what we eat, drink, and use on our bodies is full of ingredients which are difficult to pronounce without a PhD. As we (collectively) become more health conscious, we start to pay attention to what is put into our bodies and how certain foods impact us. Still, many ignore the ingredients in … Read more
The body may be comprised of separate parts, but all of these parts work as one unit. Your mental and spiritual well being have just as much impact on health as the physical body. Stress is dangerous to all the parts of ourselves. As it flows into the brain, the brain changes the chemicals it … Read more
We live in a world where new breakthroughs in technology, medicine, and dentistry are being made everyday. One hundred years ago, the world of dentistry was very limited. Teeth were either pulled or filled with toxic substances. A formula has not yet been devised which will regrow teeth, but there are advancements which can fix … Read more
The return of the summer months brings about camping, amusement parks, and vacations. It also brings with it a plethora of ice cream, s’mores, and sweet summer treats. Going on vacation does not mean that oral health goes on vacation too. Simple steps can be taken to ensure that you and your family are all … Read more
Kids want to have fun. From the time they wake up until nap time, they are playing, learning, and growing. Scientists say that the vast majority of learning which will take place in our lifetime happens before puberty. This makes it a perfect time in the life of your child to institute great oral hygiene … Read more
Everyday people are bombarded with decisions: Where to eat? What to wear? What to order at the coffee place? The sad part is that one of the most important choices gets less that a fraction of a second’s thought… what toothpaste to get. Many people buy the brand their mom used or whatever is on … Read more
