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The Pregnant Dental Patient
Nine Months! Then they make you take it home with you! Yeah, I know there’s a little more to it than that. A whole lot more. We actually break pregnancy down into pre-conception and three distinctive trimesters: Pre-conception: Stop smoking Stop drinking Stop waiting! Seriously, if you are thinking of or trying to conceive you…
Read MoreAttest Biological Indicators: Checking Autoclaves Monthly
Test your office autoclaves at least once a month for infection control
Read MoreRecement 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 recemented and if they are recemented, the reason why it failed in the first place is usually still there. Reasons Why most Crown/Bridgework Fails: Recurrent…
Read MoreDenture 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 people loose all of their teeth and have to have dentures made. Many have their teeth removed and the very same day have immediate dentures…
Read MoreDental Sealants: Preventing Cavities Before They Start
Dental sealants can prevent cavities in children’s permanent teeth.
Read MoreDental 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 rot out of the bone without too much discomfort. SUTURES (Stitches): Most extractions do not need to have a suture placed. The gums will heal…
Read MoreWisdom Teeth
The very last teeth to erupt in the mouth are the 3rd molars, better known as the wisdom teeth. In most instances the wisdom teeth have no problems erupting into the mouth, and they do not cause any problems as long as they are brushed and flossed regularly. Effective oral hygiene can be difficult for…
Read MoreOcclusal Wear: Why Do My Jaws Hurt So Much?
What do you think the expected life span of a human being was 100 years ago? Forty-three. Life is so much more complicated today! Are we living longer than our teeth were design to last? Do people have more stress in their lives than way back then? These are a few of the complicating factors…
Read MorePremedication for Dental Treatment: Artificial Joints and Heart Problems
Antibiotic premedication for your heart condition, and artificial joints for dental treatment is cheap insurance.
Read MoreOral Cancer Screening: A Dental Exam Can Save Your Life
Getting regular dental check-ups can detect cancer early before it is too serious to treat.
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