Crowns in Mexico
Frequently patients talk with me about the possibility of having reconstructive dental work like crowns and bridges done while they are away for the winter in Mexico. The reason for this seems to always be the same—cost.
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Complete Exam vs Specific Exam
Do you see the dentist regularly even though nothing hurts, or do you see the dentist only when something is wrong? These are the two broad categories of patients termed Regular Care Patients and Episodic Care Patients.
Christmas & Teeth
The Christmas season can be a challenge for teeth. For many years, winter seemed to bring the challenges of hockey and what seemed like the inevitable broken and dislodged teeth that come from an aggressive battle.
What Can I Do About My Canker Sores?
Only about 1 out of 10 people develops canker sores. The real name for this condition is aphthous ulcers. Canker sores are actually a mild auto-immune reaction.
But it Doesn’t Hurt
Often in the course of normal dental practice, when problems are discovered and presented to the patient, the patient’s response is, “But it doesn’t hurt.”
Antibiotics in Dentistry
Antibiotics are a powerful weapon in the war on harmful bacteria in all parts of medicine and dentistry is no exception.
Antibiotic Pre-medication for Dental Work
The experts tell us that a large dose of antibiotics significantly reduces the chance of bacterial plaques forming on a prosthetic joint or a prosthetic heart valve after bacteria is introduced into the blood supply.
Alternative Preventive Treatments
Patients ask me about uncommon products they have obtained usually from health food outlets that claim to prevent tooth decay. They are usually asking whether these products work.
Allergies in Dentistry
In dentistry, just as nearly everywhere else in society, allergies seem to be on the rise. More people are allergic to items commonly in use today than in the past.