“I just wanted to call and say, thank you, thank you, thank you”. This is working out so great! It’s been five days and I eat anything I really want. I can’t say enough. It’s a wonderful thing. And, I just wanted you to know, I am really pleased!” ~Paul C.
Dr. Blane, Thanks for a great initial exam! I am so glad to be a “new” patient in your practice! ~Lindra M.
Cindi, Thanks for getting me in so quickly. My tooth feels good and I didn’t have to take anything last night! ~ Grammie P.
The New York Times By Jane E. Brody January 23, 2012 I admit to being jealous of my sons for growing up in a time when vaccines spared them miseries like the measles, mumps and polio scares that marred my childhood. But I’m most envious of their freedom from the dental decay that forced me to …
We all know that going through a teeth straightening treatment like Invisalign or traditional braces improves your appearance. However, did you know that having straighter teeth can also improve your overall health? Malocclusion When your teeth are improperly aligned in your mouth it creates what dentists and orthodontists call “malocclusion.” Left untreated, malocclusion can lead …
I go to the dentist twice a year for a checkup. I’ve always worried about my teeth—almost every tooth in my mouth has a filling. However, with all my concerns, I still don’t do what I’m supposed to do to try to keep my pearly whites healthy. I don’t floss, and, yes, I do admit …
By Dr. Jerry Simon It’s a little known fact that Fluoride is the 13th most common natural element on Earth. It is naturally present in the oceans at a concentration of 1 part per million (ppm). Yet, it is generally not present in the lakes and rivers on land therefore it is not usually naturally …
By Luke Malone October 20, 2011 Products marketed as sugar-free are not always what they’re cracked up to be, according to a recent study that says they have the ability to cause dental erosion and gastric upset while having a minimal impact on weight-loss. Publishing their findings in the British Dental Journal, a team of …
By Karen Cicero for Charge Up For Good Health You can have a stunning smile at any age — you just need to know how to prepare. “Each decade of life poses different challenges for your teeth,” says Arthur Weiner, a dentist, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry and professor at the Tufts University …
By Ella Brooks Updated: Sep 26, 2010 It’s no secret that candy and soft drinks wreak havoc on your teeth. But even healthy snacks can put your oral health at risk, says Dr. Patricia Meredith, a dentist in Iowa City and a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. Get the dish on five good-for-you …
Sores, Broken Teeth Can Be Warning Of Serious Diseases November 11, 2010 By Paula Spencer, Caring.com editor Some messages coming out of your mouth bypass the vocal chords. Turns out that your teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues also have plenty to say — about your overall health. “Your mouth is connected to the rest of …
By Estela Villanueva-Whitman • November 12, 2010 Warren Bruce visits the dentist every six months to stay on top of any dental problems that may arise. “I think it’s important so I can take care of my teeth. They can address any other issues I have and do a good oral overview,” said Bruce, 47, …
Resistance strong despite benefits SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts, the birthplace of public health, has long led the nation in disease-fighting crusades, vaccinating children at high rates and crafting antismoking campaigns exported around the world. But it ranks 36th when it comes to providing residents with fluoridated water. Fluoridation in Mass. Nearly 150 cities and towns that …
