Recently, there was a really crazy story in the news about a seven-year-old boy in Chennai, India. He went to the hospital because he was experiencing swelling and pain in his jaw, and when they went in to operate, they found over 500 teeth… 526 to be exact! One unerupted tooth, also referred to as …
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Have you ever wondered whether dental x-rays are safe? There is a lot of outdated and inaccurate information on the internet about the safety of dental x-rays, which causes some patients to have anxiety about the risk involved. This is especially the case for pregnant women, children, and cancer patients who are concerned about the …
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One of the most common questions I get asked by patients is, “Why are you taking my blood pressure?” People are confused because most have never had their blood pressure taken at a dental office before and they think it’s strange. I totally understand! Blood pressure checks before a dental appointment are now recommended, so …
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If we asked people on the street whether they think men or women have more oral health issues, the responses would probably be fairly split. After all, what does our gender have to do with our teeth? Apparently, at least a little bit. While there’s nothing intrinsically different about our teeth or the way we …
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If you have kids, you know that a big part of your job is making sure they’re learning the skills and information they need to get ahead in life. This job never seems to end; you have to make sure they learn how to read, how to eat a healthy diet, and of course, how …
Did the title of this blog post make you do a double take? We get it. No one really ever talks about how dental cavities can spread from one person to another, but they absolutely can! A proper oral health routine that includes brushing twice a day for at least two minutes each time and …
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