Many patients, when fitted with braces, later find trying to floss to be an ordeal. Even knowing the importance of flossing, many patients, especially younger ones will give up and quit flossing altogether. If you have a child with braces, it is very important to their continued oral health that they continue to floss. After … Read more
The only thing worse than an improperly fitting denture is when your denture adhesive fails to help. There are many claims, from many manufacturers about how long their adhesive lasts, which one has the strongest hold, tastes the best, the list goes on. Essentially, there is some degree of trial and error. Everyone’s mouth is … Read more
Millions of people wear dentures. Most people who have dentures wear an upper denture though some people have a lower denture, partial, or some combination of the two. By taking care of your dentures they can last for a really long time. Unfortunately, many people fail to realize how much damage they are inadvertently doing … Read more
There are bacteria found in our mouths which are found in few other places. The ecology of the human mouth refers to all of the organisms that dwell within it. In this respect, our mouths are like a foreign planet. There are good bacteria and bad bacteria and a watery, hot, and humid climate which … Read more
The toothbrush, as we think of it today, was not developed until the year 1938, but its history goes back much further. The concept of oral hygiene dates to roughly 5000 BCE. The ancient Egyptians made a paste of eggs shells and used their fingers to scrub the tartar off of their teeth. Fifteen hundred … Read more
Pregnancy is undoubtedly a joyous occasion, but if you don’t take the proper precautions serious damage can be done to your mouth. Women are warned not to smoke, not to eat shellfish, and to get plenty of exercise. These are all good pieces of advice, but the list frequently ignores the best ways to keep … Read more
Most of us have heard from childhood that our hair, our teeth, and our nails are made of the same thing. While it is true that all three contain keratin, the amount of keratin contained within the enamel of our teeth is significantly lower than the keratin in our nails and hair. Our teeth are … Read more
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
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
