A new year is upon us and what better time to discuss the best ways to maintain oral health. There are many factors that influence oral health and most of them can be controlled by us. Among those are diet, hygiene, and general health. I will discuss each of these factors independently but before I do so I will mention... read more »
Many people have had to experience having a tooth or teeth removed over the course of their lives. With the exception of wisdom teeth, losing teeth can lead to many different issues that can have negative consequences over time. Some of these issues can be more severe than others. For the vast majority of patients losing a front tooth is... read more »
Last time I discussed tooth decay (or caries) and listed some of the factors involved in the causes and progression of this most common of oral diseases. Yes, getting cavities is a disease, one that must be controlled and eliminated if you want to cure it. Essentially the disease of caries is a chronic bacterial infection of tooth structure, one... read more »
I brush and floss every day yet why do I continue to get cavities? People ask me this all the time and the answer I give them goes usually something like this. “Well, can you tell me more about your diet?” The answer to this question can often help us find the answer. Most people know that eating too many sweets... read more »