How to treat bad breath
Here you will find – how to treat bad breath and tips to treat bad breath. Treating bad breath is of utmost importance to regain your self esteem. Many of us suffer from bad breath every now and then. There is no end to the…
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Halitosis
Halitosis or bad breath can be hard to deal with, especially since there are many causes of halitosis or bad breath. There are in fact only three main causes of chronic halitosis: bacteria, blood chemistry, and major disease or medical problems. Knowing the cause of…
Gum Recession: What Causes It and How to Treat It
Gingival recession may be caused by a variety of different factors including overly aggressive brushing, clenching and grinding the teeth, and improper tooth alignment. This recession may cause tooth sensitivity, decay, a cosmetically compromised smile, bone loss, and if bad enough, possibly tooth loss. In…
Emergency Dentists, Emergency Patients, & Emergency Rooms
This week the New York Times had an article describing the problem with emergency dental patients seeking care at hospital emergency rooms rather than dental offices or clinics. Most emergency room physicians do not have the training or available equipment to accurately diagnose dental pain.…
Getting Your Mouth Numbed at the Dentist
My aim is to answer some common questions about the numbing process at the dentist. Nobody likes it, including the dentist, but we are grateful for it. First, even though many call it novocaine, nobody uses novocaine as a local anesthetic any longer. Many people…
NPR Disparages Dentistry and Hurts Its Listeners
This past week NPR on “All Things Considered” aired the following story. The moderator and guest poke fun at the disparity between dentists when interpreting x-rays and suggest that the diagnosis of a cavity is done solely for financial gain. This is dangerous journalism. Many…
What Does the Dentist Do When He Gets a Toothache?
What Does a Dentist Do When He Gets a Toothache? I feel embarrassed to admit that this past week I had a toothache. Having a toothache made me feel like I could have been doing a better job taking care of my teeth. However, I’m…
Cosmetic Dentistry in Any Economy
Last year Americans spent 25% less on dental care than the year before. Many view dental treatment as elective, especially cosmetic dentistry, like tooth whitening, veneers, and braces. Treatment of common dental diseases should not be delayed. Cavities and gum disease if allowed to progress…
Teeth Whitening 101
The most common request I get is to make a patient’s teeth whiter. Based on the number of over the counter products, gums, mints, etc white teeth are a priority. And they should be. The color of your teeth is one of the first things…
Study Finds Link Between Contraceptive and Gum Disease
A study reported in the Journal of Periodontology suggests that an injectable contraceptive may be putting some women at an increased risk for gum disease. The women affected are using depot medrooxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) commonly known as Depo-Provera marketed by Pfizer. According to the study,…