Dental Health
Don't Ignore a Missing Tooth
According to the American Dental Association, the average adult between the ages of 20-64 has three or more decayed or missing teeth. Your teeth are… Continue Reading
Teeth Whitening
As an aesthetic dentist with vast experience in removing all types of enamel and dentin stains, I am always surprised to hear patients reaching out… Continue Reading
Obstructive Sleep Apnea vs. Inner Peace and Beauty A Function of Oral Systemic Balance
Obstructive sleep apnea is essentially choking. Not much inner peace here. Whether a snort occurs while awake and laughing or asleep and dreaming, it is… Continue Reading
Mouthing Off Against Oral Cancer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 43,250 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year, and more than… Continue Reading
Gum Disease? Cure It With Non-Surgical Laser Treatment
If you have been told that you need gum surgery or scaling and root planning, be advised that there is another way – Laser Assisted… Continue Reading
What Is Sedation Dentistry?
Sometimes when having a dental procedure performed, it is necessary for you as the patient to be sedated or semiconscious. This could be for several… Continue Reading
Just What Is a Dental Crown?
If you ever hear your dentist recommend a crown, cap, PFM, FGC, or MCC, would you know what he was talking about? When your dentist… Continue Reading
Stop Sensitive Teeth
Is sipping warm soup or breathing cold air sometimes a painful experience? Is brushing or flossing your teeth causing you to wince? If so, you… Continue Reading
Are Straight Teeth Healthier?
Straight rather than crowded teeth are much healthier for your mouth and body. It is difficult to clean crooked and crowded teeth so they are… Continue Reading
Sleep Apnea & Impaired Oral Function How Dentistry Relates to Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
In previous Your Health Magazine articles, I discussed my observations on how the body prioritizes for its survival, as illustrated in the CPR (cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation) sequence… Continue Reading
