Teeth and Water are Valuable Resources
When you brush your teeth for 2 minutes, at least twice a day, turn the water off until you are ready to rinse. This will keep your teeth healthy …
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Too Much Tylenol Can Cause Liver Damage
According to McNeil Consumer Healthcare (a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary), 50 million Americans use acetaminophen each week. Acetaminophen is the generic name for Tylenol. McNeil has recommended taking no …
Teeth Whitening Effectiveness Over Time
Most dentists offer in-office and home bleaching options for whitening teeth. A recently published study (Journal of the American Dental Association) compared the results of bleaching at home with …
Lasers —The Dark Side
I love what we are able to accomplish with lasers in dentistry. In our office we use three different types of lasers, and if used properly they are safe …
Nutritional Deficiency Can Lead to Pica
Pica is the persistent eating of non-nutritious substances such as ice, clay, sand, hair and anything else not normally served as food. Many people with these habits can be …
Healthier Gums = Healthier Body
A recent retrospective study of insurance costs for medical care of diabetics (University of Pennsylvania) revealed a 23% annual savings ($2,483) in the cost of care for those patients …
Passed My Test!!
During the past year, I have participated in a Comprehensive Training Program in Implant Dentistry through the Medical College of Georgia. Passing the comprehensive exam allows me to be …
Heart Burn Medicine and Magnesium
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has warned that long term use of proton pump inhibitors, used to treat heart burn (gastroesophageal reflux disease—GERD) may lead to low levels …
Second Hand Smoke Contributes to Gum Disease
Breathing second hand smoke for a few hours each day can double a person’s risk of suffering from severe gum disease. Evidence reported in the American Journal of Public …
Smoking Slays Good Bacteria
It appears as if good bacteria are more susceptible to tobacco smoke than the infection causing bad bacteria, which explains why smokers have more oral infections and diseases than …