Monthly Archives: October 2011
Spooky tales of a toothache….
Caveman Dentistry Toothaches, and attempts to cure them, have been around for thousands of years. In fact, researchers discovered evidence of tooth drilling that took place more than 9,000 years ago. It seems that a Neolithic man put down his … Continue reading
Posted in Family Dentistry, Uncategorized
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Acne Treatments and Your Teeth??
Every dentist is familiar with tetracycline staining and the damaging effect it has on tooth color and the self-esteem of the patient. Some are under the belief that this phenomenon was something that affected baby boomer patients, and was no … Continue reading
Grinding and Clenching
Unexplained soreness of the jaw or neck muscles and persistent headaches could be an indication that you are suffering from bruxism, or grinding and clenching of the teeth. The problem is treatable and more common that you may realize, even … Continue reading
Posted in Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry
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The 411 on Halloween Candy
For parents worried about kids going overboard on candies, sugar and other sweets, Halloween is a dreaded annual event. All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats are known to damage teeth! Did you know … Continue reading