I recently sponsored a fundraising event for Huntington Disease. I thought this little FAQ card on this disease may be helpful. I had many asking what is Huntington’s disease, so here it is….
Blog—Educational
A Clean Tongue 101
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Did you know that 50% of the bacteria in your mouth live on the surface of your tongue? Also, a tongue cleaning is the single most important step you can take toward diminishing bad breath. We all know just how important brushing and flossing is to our oral health, and sometimes tongue scraping takes a…
Dog bite prevention!
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According to the CDC there are some 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year. Half of all dog bite victims are children. Do your part to protect yourself and your children. These are devastating injuries that effect a person for the rest of their lives. Even under the best circumstances and treatment, things…
Narcotic: Oxycontin
Categories: Pain
Often we have patients that call requesting pain medication. As a physician and surgeon, we are always weighing the risk versus the benefit of prescribing pain meds. The following is an except from the manufacturer of a commonly abused pain medication. Although sometimes indicated, you should only take pain medications such as Oxycontin for severe, prolonged…
Measles?! Seriously…
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Thankfully most of us in the U.S. have not seen anyone with Measles, but it was not too long ego when this was a very common and very contagious disease. Thankfully due to vaccinations, we thought we has eliminated this lethal disease in the U.S. in 2000 BUT…recently, there have been 11 measles outbreaks in…
TADs anyone?
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As orthodontics and Invisalign has become more accepted and popularized in the adult patient, there are instances that TADs are used to achieve some unbelievable movements in adult patients. TADs are” Temporary Anchorage Devices”, which are temporary implants that are placed to accelerate or expedite the…
Your kids smile!
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The other day I had a grandmother ask me about her grandson who was one years old and still did not have any teeth. She was obviously worried and inquiring what she should do. There was a recent article in JADA that…
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY LINKED TO TOOTH LOSS….
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In the most recent edition of JADA (J. of American Dental Assoc.) a study is linking depression and anxiety with tooth loss. We see this on a daily basis, where people’s dental anxiety prevents them from seeking timely dental treatment. Some patients will even wait until the have a severe dental infection or swelling of…
Dental Implants versus Fixed Bridgework—Which Option is Best for You?
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If you are about to have a permanent tooth extracted, understanding the options is critical as implants and bridgework both have their pros and cons. An implant is actually a root replacement; however, unlike the root of a tooth, the implant actually fuses to the jawbone with a permanent crown attached to it. Implants function…
Are any of you family members on antiporosis medications? You may want to read this…
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There was a new position paper published by the AAOMS (Amer. Assoc. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons) outlining the latest guidelines as to how to classify, treat and possibly prevent jaw infection secondary to all the antiporosis medications. These medications are part of a billion dollar industry that spends millions in TV commercials to…
