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A missing tooth should be replaced soon after it is lost, if not immediately, with a dental implant.  There are several consequences to waiting too long to replace a missing tooth.  The consequences typically involve significant costs and potentially functional and/or esthetic compromises.  I’m going to focus on three of the biggest problems that can […]

Over the years I’ve asked patients how frequently they floss. There seem to be two types of patients when it comes to flossing. On one hand, you have the people that floss every day. It’s part of their daily routine. On the other hand, you have the people that floss only if they feel like […]

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition affecting millions of Americans.  For some patients it is only a minor annoyance, and for others it can be downright debilitating. Three common reasons patients develop dry mouth are: 1. Taking a medication or having a medical procedure done that causes it as a side effect. 2. A […]

Sure you stopped smoking and drinking. But are you taking care of your teeth? Actually dental health during pregnancy is a big deal.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently published a report saying that gingivitis, cavities, and periodontitis can all adversely affect your baby. What is Gingivitis? This is bacteria which causes […]

I was speaking to a patient the other day about electric toothbrushes.  He told me,  “I used to have one of those battery powered ones, I didn’t like it,”.  I didn’t blame him.  I never liked those things, either!  I picked up a Sonicare DiamondClean, handed it to him, and had him turn it on. […]