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...]
Do Root Canals Cause Cancer?
Today's Dentist recently read the article below, written by Scott Froum, DDS and Omar Ikram. It truly addresses the very old, as well as false narrative that root canals cause cancer. Do root canals cause cancer? How to have an intelligent talk with patients A … [Read more...]
Teeth Whitening – 7 Ways to Have Pearly White Teeth, Awesome!
Tooth whitening, often called bleaching, is one of the more discussed subjects in the modern dental office. Teeth whitening has become a very popular trend and most patients would like their teeth lightened, or "brought up a shade or two." Since the patents have expired on … [Read more...]
Smoke Out! Oral Cancer Prevention
Raise Awareness of Oral Cancer (Below came from the Academy of General Dentistry which also supports the American Cancer Society. Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 15, is the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Great American Smokeout. Tobacco users are encouraged to kick their habit … [Read more...]
Calcium is Extremely Important to the Oral Cavity
Calcium Is the Primary Component of Teeth and Bones The Bones with Calcium are the Mandible and Maxilla as Well as all the Others in the Body. Calcium is an element and is surprisingly a metal, just as zinc and aluminum. It is the primary component in all teeth and … [Read more...]
What is a Sinus Lift, Now a Common Dental Procedure?
Sinus Lift The sinus lift creates extra bone for successful implant placements. Modern dentistry now has the ability to grow bone where ever it may be needed. One of the places to increase bone thickness is the sinus cavity. This creates an improved environment for the … [Read more...]
Tongue Thrust, Creates Other Problems
Tongue Thrust What Exactly is a Tongue Thrust? A tongue thrust is a muscular imbalance which results in the tongue pushing forward against the front teeth instead of against the palate at the front of the roof of the mouth during the swallowing motion. This habit creates … [Read more...]
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism What is Hypothyroidism? The thyroid gland, located just below your voice box and on top of your wind pipe, is necessary to control the metabolism of your body. Hypothyroidism simply means lower than normal production of the thyroid hormone called thyroxine. … [Read more...]
