Too Much Sugar Just Ain’t Good For You!
Below is from a MSN.com headline:Health report says sugar needs its own scary warning labels1 hr agoCapping off a week of mind-bending health news, a “60 Minutes” report airing …
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Great News
This week I had great news from a wonderful patient. For years she has struggled with seemingly endless cavities and dental treatment to keep her teeth. Over the years …
Mouth Skin Peeling
Periodically patients report the skin in their mouths peeling off in thin layers. Most people become aware of this because their tongue picks up a stringy substance when the …
Tylenol Can Increase Blood Pressure
It is common that I recommend acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain relief, especially when a patient has sensitivity to aspirin and ibuprofen. Actually, acetaminophen is my first choice when I …
Baby’s and Anbesol Can be Dangerous Combination
Teething pain can be excruciating for babies and care givers. Parents will try anything to get everyone back to sleep and many common over the counter remedies have Benzocaine …
Mouth Breathing in Children
Mouth breathing is a common condition in many children and can lead to poorly developed facial growth. As reported in “Dental Town,” June 2010, when air is not directed …
Mouth Breathing in Adults
Mouth breathing is a common condition in many adults and can lead to dental and medical problems. Mouth breathing tends to dry out the mouth and lead to excessive …
Tongue Piercing Can Move Teeth
Most people do not have a lot of extra room in their mouths. Your teeth, cheeks, palate and tongue take up most of the space in your mouth and …
Beer is Medicine
It turns out the ancient Nubians (present day Sudan) cured their illnesses with beer and apparently it worked. Research published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology 2010, showed …
Iron is Key to Health
A common finding during dental examinations is an urge to chew ice. This is really bad for your teeth, but also can indicate an iron deficiency. Two recent studies …