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Maxillofacial Endodontic Periodontal Pediatric…. Huh?

2020-09-17T09:24:44-05:00

In the world of doctors, we know there are all types that specialize in various fields. But did you know that there are also fields within the dentistry world?  These include: academic dentistry, endodontics, military dentistry, private and corporate general dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry and public health dentistry. Each field is unique and requires various levels of training, schooling and certification. In academic dentistry, a person must obtain their dental degree before teaching the subject matter to eager students. An endodontist must get further training beyond dental school to specialize in dental pulp, [...]

Maxillofacial Endodontic Periodontal Pediatric…. Huh?2020-09-17T09:24:44-05:00

Super Glue for Teeth?

2020-08-31T16:38:27-05:00

Super glue can be used to fix a broken vase, mend a shattered memento, bind together a broken tooth….now wait just a second! Say what? That’s right.  Sometimes desperate times calls for desperate measures.  A 48 year old woman in England, Angie Barlow, decided to take matters into her own hands in an effort to avoid going to the dentist.  Her mother’s throat cancer had been discovered during a routine visit, and a fear took over Angie that kept her from visiting the dentist.  Over the course of 10 years, she superglued her own teeth together when they were [...]

Super Glue for Teeth?2020-08-31T16:38:27-05:00

Ouch… Bleeding Gums?

2020-08-13T11:21:46-05:00

I can’t possibly be the only person that grew up hearing that it was “healthy” for gums to bleed while using a tooth brush, encouraging me to brush harder and floss with more vigor.  Bleeding gums are, in fact, not normal.  The bleeding is actually caused by a lack of daily care and attention to oral health.  Inflamed gums (which lead to bleeding) can be a response to plaque build- up, gum disease or the start of gingivitis.  That being said, do not panic if the gums bleed a bit while flossing.  If we are honest with ourselves, most [...]

Ouch… Bleeding Gums?2020-08-13T11:21:46-05:00

Back to Basics | Adult Teeth

2020-08-13T11:13:06-05:00

Let’s go back to the basics: the anatomy of teeth.  Do you actually know about the complexity of your pearly whites?  Or how the mouth works, exactly?  No? Well, me neither.  So sit back, relax, and prepare to be awestruck through this mini mouth lesson. First of all, your teeth are made up of 4 parts:  enamel (the outside of the tooth and also the hardest tissue in your entire body) dentin (the middle layer of your tooth that resembles what we think of bone) pulp (the soft tissue on the inside of the tooth that nourishes the bone) [...]

Back to Basics | Adult Teeth2020-08-13T11:13:06-05:00

Even Queens Wear “Train Tracks”

2020-07-14T15:34:24-05:00

Isn’t it funny how most of us “commoners” assume that people of prestige and power somehow bypass certain “rights of passage” or uncomfortable realities of life?  But in reality, even those folks visit the dentist for regular check- ups and deal with painful cavities, root canals and crooked teeth. Famous for her kind smile, sophisticated wave and quiet demeanor, the Queen of England is often reserved, leaving personal information out of the public’s knowledge.  Recently, however, she was visiting a new dental hospital in London and let a little nugget leak out as she interacted with children being fit [...]

Even Queens Wear “Train Tracks”2020-07-14T15:34:24-05:00

Burgers, Chips, & Grandma Betty’s Mac ‘n Cheese

2020-06-30T12:24:01-05:00

Whether you cook out by the pool, host a BBQ with friends, travel to see family, or play a competitive game of kickball, we all celebrate July 4th as the birth and independence of our country. It’s no mystery that one of the best parts of the holiday celebration is the food:  burgers, chips, Grandma Betty’s mac n cheese, festive Jello concoctions, smores, and sweet tea!  While it’s easy to dismiss all healthy choices in favor of indulging(we are celebrating FREEDOM after all) there are ways to enjoy the holiday AND protect your oral health. Here are 4 easy tips [...]

Burgers, Chips, & Grandma Betty’s Mac ‘n Cheese2020-06-30T12:24:01-05:00

The Top Ten Weird Teeth Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

2020-06-16T10:28:56-05:00

The intricacies of the human body never cease to blow our minds! The mouth is no different.  I mean, who knew that just like fingerprints, teeth have their own unique print, and no two teeth are alike?For those of you “old” enough to remember David Letterman, he had a top ten list on his late night television show centered around a specific topic.  So in much the same way, here is the Tooth Top Ten, sure to make you go hmmm.The hardest part on your ENTIRE body is your tooth enamel.Your mouth produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime- [...]

The Top Ten Weird Teeth Facts You Probably Didn’t Know2020-06-16T10:28:56-05:00

Don’t Talk with Your Hand Full

2021-03-15T12:51:28-05:00

Celebrity or not, wealthy or “just scraping by”, we all have the common bond of having a mouthful of teeth to take care of and we all have to manage our nervousness over routine dental visits and procedures.  Billy Crystal, a well known comedian, wrote a funny reflection on what he observed about teeth; some of us can probably relate. Billy admitted that he grew up not really understanding the importance of oral health…until he observed his grandparents (who never had a single dental visit), sloppily extract their dentures at the dinner table. “'Take care of your teeth, Billy. Take [...]

Don’t Talk with Your Hand Full2021-03-15T12:51:28-05:00

Smiles & Stem Cell Research

2021-03-15T12:51:36-05:00

Stem cell research is forefront in modern medicine research. But it’s not only used to find cures for cancers and diseases. Scientists are using stem cell research to discover more promising dental improvements for the future of clients and their smiles. Stem cells are amazing in that they can mirror themselves in circumstances where self-renewal and repair is needed. As we speak, cell stimulating medicines are being tested in labs to see if they can be administered to effectively “fake out” teeth into repairing themselves. Wait. Could that mean no more uncomfortable drilling procedures for cavities!?  Absolutely! Instead, these medicines could be [...]

Smiles & Stem Cell Research2021-03-15T12:51:36-05:00

What Are Natal Teeth?

2021-03-15T12:51:48-05:00

A fresh newborn baby…soft skin, a sweet face, tiny toes and fingers…and teeth??  Immediately, a visual image is conjured in your head of a newborn baby looking up at his adoring parents and flashing a twinkling Hollywood smile.  Well…not exactly. Natal teeth, as these teeth are called, are extremely rare and only occur once in every 2,000 babies. When parents are expecting that first tooth to pop a few months in, they can be quite shocked(understandably)to find that their newborn has natal teeth.  Luckily, these teeth aren’t usually a danger to the little one.  Sometimes an underlying medical issue [...]

What Are Natal Teeth?2021-03-15T12:51:48-05:00
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