Are you drinking more wine these days to get through the pandemic? We have often heard that drinking a glass of wine is good for the heart. Now, there is some research to prove that it can also help fight plaque. Plaque is responsible for causing gum disease, decay and even sore throat. So, [...]
Got A Teething Child? What You Can Do To Help. When a child is teething, the parents are often impacted, as well. No one wants to see their child in pain or uncomfortable. Parents are always trying to figure out how to cope and help their children through teething, a process that is inevitable. [...]
Often times patients ask me if they should extract their wisdom teeth. This is still a topic of controversy and many professionals will disagree. That is why you need to discuss your concerns with your own dentist. Below is a guideline that I use. Most wisdom teeth should be extracted between age 15 to 20. [...]
I sometimes get asked the question of how much the tooth fairy leaves children this day and age. Well since all dentist personally know the tooth fairy, I decided to ask her that very question over a cup of milk. [image_frame style="framed_shadow" align="right" alt=Tooth Fairy" title="Tooth Fairy" height="322" width="233"]/x/lc-content/uploads/2014/12/tooth-fairy.jpg[/image_frame] The Tooth Fairy said that the [...]
What is gum disease As bacteria sit on the tooth, the gum fills with blood. Within just a few days the gums grow blood vessels to send immune cells into the site. This is called gingivitis. During gingivitis, you man notice bleeding during flossing or brushing, and the gums will appear red and swollen. [...]
