Attest Biological Indicators: Checking Autoclaves Monthly
Patients, especially in the Unites States, have become accustomed to having dental equipment sterilized over the past 20 years. Before that time most dental equipment was just cleaned and/or disinfected. ...
Read More Recement Crowns or Bridges: Why Did It Come Off in the First Place?
It is simple. If a crown or bridge comes off, it has failed. Now why it failed is the real question. Not every crown or bridge that fails can be ...
Read More Toothaches
Your tooth has been keeping you awake at night for 2 weeks!? Now it is swollen and unbearable and you want me to touch it!? Welcome to the dentist's world. ...
Read More Denture Reline: A Common Denture Maintenance Procedure
"Doc. Just pull out all of my teeth so I won't have anymore problems with them!" Ever hear of jumping out of the frying pan into the fire? Unfortunately, some ...
Read More Dental Sealants: Preventing Cavities Before They Start
Boy, I sure wish they had dental sealants for teeth back when I was a kid! When new teeth erupt into the mouth for the very first time they are ...
Read More Dental Post-operative Instructions
The mouth is a unique place compared with the rest of your body. For one thing infections are usually not life threatening and a tooth, in some situations, can actually ...
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