It is astonishing how easy it can be for the extra pounds to creep up on us, especially as we age. Putting on a few extra pounds here and there may not seem significant but over the course of a…
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer. The deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma, is responsible for most of the…
We all have a friend who can eat or drink whatever they want and never gain an ounce. Some, on the other hand, can’t even look at a piece of cake without gaining five pounds. No fair! What gives? It’s…
Fluoride is Beneficial. First, fluoride is proven to be beneficial. No one can dispute that fluoride is beneficial. Once we started using fluoride, whether putting it in the water, or in vitamins for kids, or direct exposure to rinses or…
The use of fluoride to help make teeth stronger is a controversial topic but research has proven that there are many benefits to treating children with fluoride when their teeth are still forming. What is fluoride, and what are the…
Attrition: First and foremost the most obvious thing that I see is the attrition of the teeth as the enamel over time is worn off. There is no guarantee that everyone is going to have that, but people who have…
When it comes to maintaining dental health there are many challenges people face as they age such as a lack of dexterity for flossing and brushing and a lack of transportation to dental visits. Learn why senior citizens should continue…
I think the first and most important step is to accept and to admit that there is an anxiety. You can’t fix a problem if you don’t face it. Once the patient and the dentist have accepted, “You know what?…
Fear of the dentist and dental treatments can discourage people from getting the care they need. Dentists should encourage patients to be honest and share their concerns and then together they can establish methods to make the dental treatments as…
Many changes and improvements to a smile can be made during a full aesthetic makeover in just one day. It really depends on the extent to which the patient wants to change their smile. Veneers – We can do literally…