Patient Education
Water Picks
Created in Product Reviews There is never a suitable substitute for daily brushing and flossing.While some products, including water irrigation devices (or “water picks”), may be useful for specific applications, they may not be as effective as traditional flossing in...
Types of Floss
Created in Product Reviews Dental floss comes in a variety of colors, materials and even flavors. Waxed varieties slide through the teeth, allowing people with extremely tight spaces to floss more easily. Popular flavors of floss include wintergreen and cinnamon....
Toothaches
Created in Dental Problems Simple toothaches can often be relieved by rinsing the mouth to clear it of debris and other matter. Sometimes, a toothache can be caused or aggravated by a piece of debris lodged between the tooth and another tooth. Avoid placing an aspirin...
Tobacco
Created in Oral Health Topics Dentistry health care that works: tobacco The American Dental Association has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco-related disease, working to educate the public about the dangers inherent in tobacco use and encouraging...
Flossing
Created in Tooth Care What is flossing? Flossing is a method for removing bacteria and other debris that cannot be reached by a toothbrush. It generally entails a very thin piece of synthetic cord you insert and move up and down between the sides of two adjoining...
Latex Allergy
Created in Oral Health Topics Naturally occurring latex has been linked in recent years to allergic reactions in people who use such products as latex gloves. The proteins in the latex, which can also become airborne, can cause problems in vulnerable people such as...
Introduction
Does mercury in the silver fillings in your mouth pose any long-term health risks? Does fluoride, in spite of everything we've been told since childhood, actually cause more harm than good? What does the latest research reveal about tobacco use on your overall oral...
Bad Breath (halitosis)
Created in Dental Problems An estimated sixty-five percent of Americans have bad breath. Over forty-million Americans have "chronic halitosis," which is persistent bad breath. Ninety percent of all halitosis is of oral, not systemic, origin.Americans spend more than...
Brushing
Created in Tooth Care Brushing is the most effective method for removing harmful plaque from your teeth and gums. Getting the debris off your teeth and gums in a timely manner prevents bacteria in the food you eat from turning into harmful, cavity causing acids.Most...
Grafts
Created in Treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry Soft tissue grafts are sometimes performed to treat gum disease, or correct other abnormalities.The procedure involves taking gum tissue from the palate or another donor source to cover an exposed root in order to even the gum...
General Dentistry
Created in Oral Health Topics The first line of defense against oral health problems In general dentistry, the dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of conditions,...
Emergency Care
Created in Tooth Care A knocked out tooth or bitten tongue can cause panic in any parent, but quick thinking and staying calm are the best ways to approach such common dental emergencies and prevent additional unnecessary damage and costly dental restoration. This...
Infection Control
Created in Oral Health Topics Standards and Best Practice With all of the increased media attention on infection outbreaks such as AIDS and multi-drug resistant strains of viruses, it's no wonder people have heightened concerns about infection control during a medical...
Introduction
Created in Oral Health Topics Does mercury in the silver fillings in your mouth pose any long-term health risks? Does fluoride, in spite of everything we've been told since childhood, actually cause more harm than good? What does the latest research reveal about...
Jaw Disorders
Created in Dental Problems People who grind their teeth can sometimes develop a serious problem with their jaw, which left untreated, can adversely affect the teeth, gums and bone structures of the mouth. One of the most common jaw disorders is related to a problem...
Bulimia Nervosa
Created in Dental Problems People with eating disorders can suffer from oral health problems as well. This is because many of the behaviors associated with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa—such as binge eating, self-induced vomiting, and use of diuretics or...
Medications
Created in Pain Management Some dental procedures, such as tooth extractions and oral surgery, may call for our office to prescribe medications before or after a procedure. These medications are used to prevent or fight an infection, or to relieve any post-operative...
Oral Health Products
Created in Product Reviews Visit any pharmacy or the health and beauty section of a supermarket today, and you are faced with a large, and many say confusing, array of over-the-counter remedies and devices designed to help you tend to your hygiene and health-care...
Oral Piercing
Created in Oral Health Topics Oral piercings (usually in the tongue or around the lips) have quickly become a popular trend in today’s society. With this popular trend, it is important to realize that sometimes even precautions taken during the installation of...
Overview
Created in Pain Management Pain can occur in any number of places in your mouth: teeth, gums, roots, the palate, tongue and jaw.Cavities are a common culprit causing pain. Untreated cavities can impact nerves because of infections of the tooth and gums. Impacted and...
Seniors and Oral Health
Created in Tooth Care More and more people are avoiding the need for dentures as they grow older, going against the notion that false teeth are a normal part of growing older.In fact, there's usually no reason for you NOT to keep your teeth your entire life, providing...
Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Patient
Created in Patient Information Patient Rights You have a right to choose your own dentist and schedule an appointment in a timely manner. You have a right to know the education and training of your dentist and the dental care team. You have a right...
Lacerations and Cuts
Created in Dental Problems Any kind of cut to your face and the delicate soft tissues inside your mouth should be addressed immediately in order to prevent further tissue damage and infection.If a traumatic injury involves a broken facial bone such as the jaw, nose,...
Excessive or Uneven Gums
Created in Treatment, Cosmetic Dentistry Many people inherit the problem of excessive or uneven gums. An aesthetic surgical procedure called a gum lift can be used to correct this problem.
Oral Health Products
Visit any pharmacy or the health and beauty section of a supermarket today, and you are faced with a large, and many say confusing, array of over-the-counter remedies and devices designed to help you tend to your hygiene and health-care needs. There are many...