Oral Health and Tooth Alignment
Dr. Stephen Harrel is a professor at Baylor College of Dentistry and is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. As a periodontist, he has views related to gum and bone health and how they relate to the position of teeth. Areas of interest include adequate oral hygiene, occlusal (bite) trauma, gum recession, abfractions… Read More
The Value of a Smile
William Hartel is the associate editor of AGD Impact, a publication of the Academy of General Dentistry, and he wrote a recent editorial on the value of a smile. He states that according to publications such as Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and Reader’s Digest, a smile is one of the first things to spark interest in a… Read More
Loss of Tooth Structure
I referred to an article by Dr. Thomas Abrahamsen in a previous Blog related to loss of tooth structure and sensitivity. I had never heard the term “toothpaste abuse”, but he makes a strong argument for his findings related to overzealous brushing. Dr. Abrahamsen has studied dental casts since 1972 and detects toothpaste abuse when… Read More
New Web Site
I hope you have had the opportunity to explore our new website. I wanted to be sure my site followed the same philosophy of our practice– to stay on the forefront of the latest technology. The site is now considered a “magazine style” html website that supports a larger site and hopefully provides smoother and… Read More
Help for sensitive teeth
The article begins by relating tooth pain to ice cream or hot tea. I have to say, many will find some sensitivity to extreme temperatures. When I think of sensitivity, I think of a more consistent irritation caused by daily consumption of food and drink that has moderate temperatures. Acidic foods, dry mouth, and tooth… Read More
John Lennon’s tooth
I usually write my Blogs to be a source of current dental information for my patients and guests. This time, I could not help sharing this bit of info off of the AACD’s Blog where the BBC has announced that John Lennon’s tooth will be auctioned off. The tooth was given to a housekeeper in… Read More
Closing spaces with Invisalign
Easy orthodontics In less than 3 months, this space was closed with Invisalign. Many times, bonding is used to close a space like this, but often the teeth are left looking too wide. When the proportion of the teeth are correct, Invisalign is a superior option to close spaces.
American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
AARD meeting in Chicago Continuing education is the foundation to a successful dental practice and quite frankly the foundation for success in any profession. I was invited to attend the meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry meeting last weekend in Chicago and came away very impressed with the program and the organization. I… Read More
Noncommunicable diseases
Washington Post Health and Science Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular ailments, diabetes, cancer, and lung diseases are on the rise and account for 63% of all deaths and that number is on the rise. These are driven by behavioral activities such as smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, and alcohol consumption. These ailments affect poor… Read More
Patient Scheduling
Seeing patients on time One thing that seems to be appreciated by our patients is the fact we make a strong effort to see patients at their scheduled appointment time. Emergencies, patients arriving late, procedures that take longer than expected are some resons we may not be on schedule, but these are exceptions and not… Read More
