Facial Growth, Oral Health, and “Modern” Food
How the "Foods of Commerce" Have Shaped Us From where we sit, getting dinner on the table is a piece of cake compared to what faced early man. We "hunt" [...]
January 2022
December 2021
The Battle of the Thumb
What's Wrong with Sucking Your Thumb? Most parents of preschoolers are engaged in the "battle of the thumb." The thumb usually wins hands down. Continuous pressure on teeth from sucking [...]
Do You Have Bad Breath?
When Bad Breath is Something to Worry About Morning breath...dragon mouth...onion breath...there are about as many descriptions of halitosis as there are reasons for it occurring. Chronic bad breath is [...]
Choosing Teeth Whitening
Ever since the invention of the mirror, people have been looking for an easy way to have whiter teeth. Brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits help by removing stains and [...]
Keep Chronic Inflammation Under Control!
Inflammation is the fire your body builds to burn out attackers like bacteria, viruses or parasites. If you've ever gotten a scratch that grows swollen and hot to the touch [...]
November 2021
Saliva… Fantastic Fluid!
Your salivary glands make up to three pints a day of this fantastic fluid. Why so much? Because saliva plays an important role in keeping your teeth and gums fit [...]
Your Kids & Their Teeth
As modern dentistry continues to improve, children can expect entirely different dental experiences than Mom and Dad remember from childhood. Fluorides and sealants have virtually eliminated rampant decay problems. For [...]
Bone Up on Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, the loss of bone mass as we age, could affect half of all Americans over 50 by 2020. It is defined as bone loss of about 25 percent, which [...]
Nervous When it Comes to Dentistry?
If You Have a Dental Fear Let's say you visit the dentist faithfully, and enjoy a high level of health. And yet, just before an appointment, you experience sweaty palms, [...]
October 2021
A Few Tips on Nutrition
Get Your Vitamins! Vitamin C is extremely important in dentistry (and nutrition in general) because of how it helps control periodontal disease and other problems in the mouth. For one [...]
