Treating Halitosis
Whether you call it dragon breath, morning breath, or halitosis, persistent bad breath is not only socially embarrassing, it can also be a sign of poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, [...]
February 2018
Bulimia, the “Private Problem”
Not So Private Anymore If you recognize yourself or someone in your family in this piece, you share a problem with over 500,000 other people. Bulimia. Do you worry about [...]
Smoking and Still Smiling?
Say you've spent the time and effort to get your mouth and teeth in shape. You’re dentally hale and hearty. And you smoke. As if there isn't enough reason to give up smoking, your [...]
January 2018
Tooth Colored Fillings—Now You See ‘em…
For those of you who feel a mouth full of silver or gold fillings is cosmetically appealing, you need not read any further. However, if you’re like me, and prefer [...]
Fluoride & Your Health
What is fluoride, and why is it good for my teeth? Fluoride is a compound of the element fluorine, which is found universally throughout nature in water, soil, air, and [...]
Open Your Mouth and Say Ahhh
There’s a lot we can learn from looking into your mouth during a routine oral exam. Not only is the oral cavity a mirror of your overall health—it’s a sort [...]
Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Here's to Health in 2018! We care about you as patients and as friends too! As we all try to get healthier in the New Year, here are some common [...]
December 2017
Diabetes and Your Mouth
We could be first to know. Don’t let us be the last. Diabetes affects the blood chemistry and metabolism of its victims, threatening them with multiple serious disorders. But early [...]
Soft Drinks Pack a Hard Punch
Soft drinks are bad for your teeth in more ways than one. There’s sugar, and then there’s acidity. The sugar provides necessary food for the bad bacteria in your mouth. [...]
Heart Disease and Dental Care
Do I need to take an antibiotic before my dental appointment? Patients who have had rheumatic fever, certain heart disease, heart murmur, heart valve replacement or orthopedic joint replacement are [...]
