The Holiday Season is quickly approaching! Thanksgiving is almost here, and then December comes. From now until the New Year there will be parties, big meals, plenty to drink and desserts. LOTS of desserts. But before you start over-indulging yourself with all the holiday goodies, I want to talk about what all these meals can […]
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Halloween is right around the corner, and you know what that means: cute kids in costumes, running from house to house, and when they get to the door, they yell “Trick or Treat!” Then, they get candy – LOTS of sugar-filled candy that will encourage the growth of bacteria and, therefore, cavities. You see, cavities
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If your dentist has said that you need a sinus lift surgery, it’s probably because you need a dental implant in your upper jaw to replace a missing tooth. Unfortunately, the dentist noticed that there just isn’t enough bone to do the procedure. There is usually one reason for this – your jaw bone dissolved
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I’m often asked by my patients, “I saw it on TV! What’s Invisalign?” Simply put, Invisalign is a set of clear braces that easily slide over your teeth, and will straighten them over time. Also, since it’s clear, you’ll get to avoid the ugly wires and metal brackets that you see on traditional braces. In
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If I told you that there was an amazing new technology that would help you heal quickly and shorten your healing; and if I asked you if you wanted to use it, you’d probably say “YES!” Well, this new technology isn’t something from the latest sci-fi movie – it actually exists. It’s called Platelet Rich
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I’m often asked by the parents of my patients if their children should get dental sealants. Simply put, I’ll almost always answer “yes.” But, as with almost everything involving a patient’s oral health, the answer will also depend upon the patient. A dental sealant is a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of
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Do you have dry mouth in the morning? You know, that one that makes you feel like you had cotton in your mouth the whole night? This is something almost everybody has at some point – and it’s perfectly normal. However, when your mouth always feels dry, you may have a real medical condition called
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Last week I tried something new. And it was a huge success. What did I do? I held a FREE informational seminar on dental implants. While this may not sound like a lot to you. This was a completely new undertaking for me – and I had no idea if it would be a success or
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If you’ve ever had a toothache, I’m sure it’s something you’ll never forget. Whether it’s a constant dull ache or a sharp searing pain when chewing, by the time you get a bad toothache, it’s already too late and probably means that you should see a dentist immediately. The Causes of Bad Toothache The conditions
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Unfortunately, diabetes is a way of life in America. Almost 29 MILLION Americans have diabetes, and it’s estimated that 7.2 MILLION additional people have undiagnosed diabetes. Sadly, the vast majority of these people could prevent their diabetes by having a healthier lifestyle. Did you know that diabetes can also affect your oral health? It is
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Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that can lead to further dental and health complications if left untreated. Beyond just being a dental concern, periodontitis
