When toothache pain strikes, most people’s first thought is to call a dentist. Unfortunately, there is an increasing trend for people to visit the Emergency Room (ER) for toothache pain. The American Dental Association recently reported in their newsletter that “The deterioration in private and public dental benefits coverage for adults has clearly created significant […]
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Dental Amalgam
Recently Dr. Oz had a segment on his show addressing the use of Dental Amalgam. Amalgam is a mix of metals that when combined are initially soft and pliable but after time, set and become very hard. The controversy with amalgam is that it contains mercury. This is the reason Dr. Oz recently looked into […]
Soda is Now the Most Consumed Beverage in the US
Soda is now the most consumed beverage in the United States. The average American consumes over 40 gallons of soda per year. This staggering amount of soda intake has obvious health consequences ranging from obesity to osteoporosis. From a dental perspective, the deleterious effects of high soda intake can be devastating. The acidic nature of […]
Oral Cancer Screening
One of the most important things that will occur during a routine dental exam is an oral cancer screening. As a patient, you may not even be aware of this happening. You’re Dentist and dental hygienist is trained to spot any unusual growths, ulcers or tissue. If a suspicious lesion is spotted, a referral is […]
Dental Emergencies
Most of us have experienced some sort of medical emergency. These often happen at inconvenient times and result in a trip to the ER. Unfortunately, dental emergencies occur as well and can also be at inopportune times. Dental emergencies can include such things as extreme pain of a toothache, dental abcess (infection), or dental trauma […]
Oral Piercings
Oral piercing, specifically tongue piercing, has become a popular form of body expression. Generally the piercing is done without anesthetic, so the procedure can be quite painful. After the piercing is done, a “barbell” is placed in the piercing to keep the hole open. The initial barbell placed is quite long as the tongue will […]
Bad Breath
Bad breath (Halitosis) can be a serious problem for many people. There are many possible causes of bad breath. Some of the most common causes are: -Certain foods, such as Garlic –Volatile Sulfur Compounds, formed by Bacteria on the tongue -Bad teeth and cavities –Gum disease (Periodontal disease) or dental abcess -Dry Mouth -Sinus infection […]
X rays linked to brain tumors??
An article came out recently linking dental x rays done in childhood with a certain type of brain tumor. This article was interesting in that it brought up some concerns with dental x rays and particularly with the frequency with which they are done. The concern I had with the article is that it relied […]