When it comes to permanently replacing a teenager’s missing tooth, timing is everything. As a parent or caregiver, of course you want what’s best, and an implant provides the highest quality of life in addition to being the best long-term solution…so why should you and your child have to wait? The most important reason…
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Olivia Newton-John Encourages Cancer Screenings
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Want to know whether early cancer detection is beneficial? Just ask Grammy-award-winning singer and long-term cancer survivor (or as she prefers it, “cancer thriver”) Olivia Newton-John. “Early detection is key to survival!” she recently told an interviewer for Dear Doctor magazine. How does she know? About 20 years ago, Newton-John discovered a lump in her…
Root Resorption due to delay in treating an impacted canine….
Can you tell which tooth has extensive external resorption? Recently it seems I am have many patients referred for implants to replace teeth that are deemed non-restorable due to root resorption. Many wonder what is root resorption and whether they there was something that initiated it…
E-Cigarettes and the latest craze in smoking cessation
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I am sure many of you have noticed E-cigarettes all over the place these days. There is an assumption that these devices are safe without any detrimental effects on the person that is using it, and also others. Well…here is some early research that show that these devices may not be as safe…
Smoking Cessation and mental Changes?
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Want another reason to quit smoking? Look at the latest evidence on smoking cessation and the positive benefits to your mood and mental status. MYTH = Most people state that smoking makes them “feel better” or continue to smoke because they think there are mental health benefits! In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies an…
Dental Implants: Your Premier Option for Tooth Replacement
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You can easily see what an unsightly gap a missing tooth leaves — but that’s really just the first sign of trouble ahead! Far more worrisome is the fact that tooth loss is generally followed by loss of bone in the jaw. This may lead to greater problems with the bite, and eventually, changes in…
Will Wisdom Teeth Someday Become Obsolete?
Categories: OMS, Wisdom Teeth
Most people are familiar with third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth”. It is usually suggested that a young adult entering the “age of wisdom” have any existing wisdom teeth removed prior to developing any problems. Because most people’s mouth do not have room for these third sets of molars, the remaining wisdom teeth…
The Articulating Paper – article on the Jamaica mission trip
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Here is the actual article. Proud of the students that went with me and all were were able to accomplish in 5 days. The mission will continue to improve each year as we increase our instrumentation and outreach. Looking forward to the next mission trip in the fall of 2014!
“Nipping wisdom teeth in the bud?”
Categories: Blog, Wisdom Teeth
There was a recent article in the Tufts Dental Medicine Journal talking about a the possibility of preventing the formation of wisdom teeth with local anesthesia? Interesting stuff if this phenomenon is true. Here is the actual article:
What To Expect When Having a Tooth Extracted
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One of the most common procedures done in our office is tooth extraction. The removal of teeth can be necessary for a number of reasons, including: Too much damage to tooth to be repaired 3rd molars (Wisdom Teeth) impacted (wedged between the jaw and another tooth or teeth) May be needed to create room for other…
