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Mucocele – A Clear Bubble Inside Your Lower Lip

May 10, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

mucocele

What Causes a Mucocele? A mucocele is usually caused by some kind of trauma, like biting your lip. It more than likely occurs inside your lower lip. Mucocele is the result of swelling or scar tissue blocking the duct of a minor or auxiliary salivary gland. Humans have, … [Read more...]

Mouthwashes, Do You Want a Healthier Mouth?

April 11, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

Mouthwashes Have a Multi-purpose! Educate Yourself on Mouthwashes There are many types of mouthwashes. most of which are multi-purpose mouthwashes. Mouthwashes are often named for their efficacy for doing certain functions related to the oral cavity. For example, there … [Read more...]

Thumb Sucking, Even Adults? Oh My!

March 18, 2019 By Todays Dentist 2 Comments

Thumb sucking

Thumb Sucking Thumb sucking is part of the sucking reflex that a child uses for nourishment. Thumb sucking is natural and normal and is often seen in ultrasounds of the baby prior to birth, within the safety of the womb. The thumb, or another finger, is placed in the mouth … [Read more...]

Swing Lock Partial, For Compromised Teeth

March 6, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

Swing Lock Partial

Swing Lock Partial Swing Lock Partial, When Abutment Teeth Are Weak A swing lock partial denture is constructed so that a "gate" can open and close, and when in the closed position, locks into the undercuts of the remaining natural teeth, usually near the gum line.  This … [Read more...]

Unlicensed Dentists

February 22, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

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Are There Really Unlicensed Dentists? Never be Treated by an Unlicensed Dentist Treatment by an unlicensed dentist is a very serious matter.  It usually occurs when a marginally legal immigrant who has significant dental problems begins looking for treatment at a bargain. … [Read more...]

Apicoectomy

February 18, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

apicoectomy procedure

Apicoectomy is Root Tip Surgery An apicoectomy is Rarely Necessary A single rooted tooth usually has one main canal which provides the pathway for the nerve, artery, and vein of the tooth.  Sometimes that tooth may contain more than one canal.  Most molars have three … [Read more...]

Denture Adhesives, Are You Kidding Me?

February 13, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

Denture Adhesive

Do Denture Adhesives Work? Are Denture Adhesives Needed? Watch enough television and you could be convinced that everyone with dentures should use a denture adhesive. Talk to some dentists and you might be convinced that no one should use an adhesive. The reality … [Read more...]

Ice Chewing. Can Cause Serious Damage but Indicates What?

February 12, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

Ice Chewing and Teeth

Chewing Ice or Crunching Ice is Not Good for Teeth Ice Chewing May Indicate Other Problems Question Is constantly craving and chewing ice a sign of anemia? Answer from Ruben A. Mesa, M.D. (Mayo Clinic) Possibly. Doctors use the term "pica" to describe craving and … [Read more...]

Amalgam, Silver Filling, Controversial

February 10, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

Amalgam

Amalgam American Dental Association Responds to Dr. Oz's Show on Amalgam "The Dr. Oz Show" aired a segment in March 2013 that may have alarmed dental patients about the safety of dental amalgam.  The nationally syndicated daytime health show is hosted by … [Read more...]

Meth Mouth is Really Bad! Truly Tragic!

February 9, 2019 By Todays Dentist Leave a Comment

Meth Mouth

Meth Mouth Meth Mouth is Tragic for your Teeth Not only is meth mouth tragic for your teeth, it is tragic for your life.  Please watch the video listed below. The results of meth addiction are beyond description.  Meth Mouth Video - The Effects of Methamphetamines on … [Read more...]

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