Blog—Educational

As we all know, societal perception towards the use of marijuana have changed over the past few years, with a view that marijuana is a benign habit with few health consequences.  Recently, Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington State, and even Washington DC have legalized recreational use of marijuana.  Estimates put the use of marijuana in the United States…

Whether it was during a consultation in our office or perhaps while you were doing your own research online, you have probably come across the term “dental implant” at some point. A dental implant is a great way, often the best way, to replace a missing tooth. So how do you decide if a dental…

In my practice, I hear dozens of questions every day about dental implants from concerned (or simply curious) patients. Every one of those questions is a good question and I always try to provide an equally good answer. To help you better understand an upcoming dental implant procedure, we’ve compiled a top-five list of the…

Many of my referring doctors have asked me to post the info on this talk on my blog. This should be great review of the medical emergencies and local anesthesia….a good one to take your staff to.

Tobacco use and oral health While most people are aware of the impact tobacco use has on their overall health, some might not consider its effects on oral health, including: 50 percent of smoking adults have gum (periodontal) disease. Smokers are about twice as likely to lose their teeth as non-smokers. Cigarette smokers are nearly…

Kicking the habit? Your mouth will thank you. I am sure there is someone that you know that has been trying to quit OR made a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking.  Well, Delta Dental has great resource for people looking to quit.  Click on the link below: https://www.deltadentalins.com/oral_health/cigarettesmoking.html   How many teeth are in that cigarette…

If you, a friend or a family member have diabetes, you may have heard that this common disease increases a person’s risk of gum disease and other oral health problems. But did you know that this relationship is a mutually distressing one? Not only does diabetes make gum disease worse, but gum disease can actually…

In the most recent edition of the Journal for California Dental Association (CDA), UCSF researchers have found that over a 10-year period between 1999-2009 smoking killed more Californians than Diabetes and AIDS!