Here are three tips that should have your children brushing their teeth like a champ. It's tough to get young children to brush their teeth. Whether you blame a lack of understanding of the long term implications or the laziness of the Smartphone generation, getting … [Read more...]
Dental Questions Patients Are Afraid to Ask
Patients ask me questions all day, but there are some dental questions patients are afraid to ask. Any time you have a question you're afraid to ask, there's only one place to turn to. No, not your best friend. I'm talking about Google! Google's where people go to ask questions … [Read more...]
Do Adults Need Sealants on Teeth?
Do adults need sealants on teeth? It's a great question. The purpose of a dental sealant is to protect the grooves on the biting surface of the tooth from trapping plaque and bacteria that can lead to dental decay. These types of cavities can go undetected for long periods of … [Read more...]
Guess who wants your wisdom tooth out? The tooth in front of it.
Patients sometimes say: "Why should I get my wisdom tooth out? It doesn't hurt. I think I'll just wait until it causes a problem." There's many patients that think this way that don't realize two important things. The first, of course, is Murphy's Law, which states that wisdom … [Read more...]
Quick Tips if You Get a Tooth Knocked Out
Sometimes teeth get knocked out. Maybe you said the wrong thing to the wrong person. It happens! Maybe you were playing sports without a mouthguard (a no-no) and your face caught an elbow. Maybe you learned the hard way that a few pieces left over after you assembled the family … [Read more...]
