A recent study was done in Los Angeles, in which they looked at the link between oral health and school performance. In a group of roughly 1,500 students, they found that children who reported having recent tooth pain were four times more likely to have a low grade-point average - …
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I have an exciting personal announcement to make. This Thursday, we have an appointment to meet our new baby daughter. Little Lindsey will be our fifth child, so by this point we are pretty used to the routine. But I can still remember a time when this was all new …
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This week was Father's Day, and although it has nothing to do with dentistry, I want to send a heartfelt and sincere thanks to all the dads out there who are man enough to take on the role of "father." The world needs you guys.
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Most nights at my home, we have a ritual with our kids. They first choose whether they are going to brush their own teeth, or if they are going to lie in our laps and have either my wife or I do it "like a dentist." Whatever they choose, though, …
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What is on your to-do list for today, this month, this year? No matter your age, there should be some 'to-do's' in the back of your mind to keep your teeth healthy for many years to come. On a weekly basis, I see people who have waited too long to …
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When I purchased Heartwood Dental, the average age of my patients was over 65 years old. Since then, we have become a lot more diverse in our patient pool, but I have seen and treated a lot of the most experienced members of our community. I have noticed that many …
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Every now and then, I have patients come into my office who haven't received any dental care for a long period of time - sometimes even decades. It is always fascinating to me the amount of variety that I see in these exams. Many times, of course, the patient has …
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What do duct tape and dental floss have in common? Both of these items have a variety of uses in a pinch! Do you have dental floss at home? Here are some extra incentives to keep this handy item around.
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I love chocolate. Not only is it a good snack, but it is also good for your teeth. The cocoa bean in chocolate has tannins, polyphenols and flavonoids, which are antioxidants that all benefit your mouth and teeth. They do this by preventing bacteria from sticking to your teeth, neutralizing …
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In the relatively recent past, dental implants have completely changed the way that dentists think about replacing teeth. But besides being a nearly ideal option for single tooth replacement (for all of the hockey players out there), implants have totally redefined the way we think about replacing multiple teeth, as …
There are many options for replacing single teeth, multiple teeth, or all of the teeth in an arch. Here is a quick guide to some of your replacement options. As you can see below, dental implants generally have the most going for them, but the other options definitely have their …
In a world where answers can be just a click away, it is important to know how to sort out the worthwhile information. There are many myths floating around regarding dentistry and oral health care. Some of these false ideas are listed below, and dispelled.
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Every once in a while, there is a breaking news story that comes out regarding the inconsistency between dental practitioners. The most popular one I know of involved a journalist who received comprehensive exams at the hands of 50 different dentists. His experience showed an astounding discrepancy between the treatments …
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The holidays are here and your to-do list is getting longer! Bad breath (halitosis) can be a nasty interruption to party plans and family gatherings. This article will explore some of the main offenders and offer a few ideas to help your holidays get off to a fresh start.
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