For it being one of the most common maladies affecting the tongue, most people have never heard of Geographic tongue. After all, it sounds a bit like slang for a savvy speaker. This condition is common and relatively harmless. If you are unfamiliar with geographic tongue, seeing it appear out of nowhere can cause any … Read more
Wearing braces has become so common in the United States that they are almost iconic with childhood. In fact, recent surveys suggest that 50-80% of children will wear braces at some point between the ages of 6-18. The process of putting braces on can be a bit uncomfortable. The soreness and stiffness go away in … Read more
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
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
