As more and more scientific research has been surfacing regarding the dangers of mercury amalgam fillings, I feel it is necessary to discuss our government’s position on mercury. Currently, the IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) has been increasing its pressure on the FDA to make it known that there is no established […]
Treating Loose Dentures…. Is your Denture or partial moving or rocking when you talk or eat? Or, perhaps your denture or partial is rubbing on your gum tissue causing you discomfort? Overtime, dentures can become loose making food more difficult to eat and enjoy. Dental technology has greatly improved the comfort and stability for […]
As we are well into fall and approaching winter, many individuals are experiencing the onset of cold sores. A cold sore is a form of the herpes simplex virus which we are all exposed to typically at a young age. The virus lives in the nerve cells of the skin once an individual has been […]
So you think you have a cavity?! Your tooth has a dark spot on it and what do you do? Or, your tooth all of the sudden is sensitive to cold or sweets. These symptoms are typically a result of tooth decay. When symptoms of sensitivity to cold or sweets occur it means that the […]
As children all over our country prepare for a night of costumes and candy one thing looms on the mind of parents ” how do I protect my child’s teeth?” The over-indulgence of these sweet treats is not only a concern for our children’s health it is also a concern for the wear and tear […]