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One thing is certain.  Dentistry has its share of long words to describe oral structures.  At the dinner table tonight, why not have a contest to see who can guess …

Modern Science amazes me!  Implantable devices now exist for sleep apnea, migraines, hearing assistance, cardiac arrythmia, heart problems, and eye lenses.  While I have worked with dental implants for years, …

Melissa has been an established patient of ours for over ten years, with a natural, fabulous smile that she treasures. She and her husband had recently gone on a cruise …

One of my long-time patients recently told me a story that I just have to pass on.  Jane is a grandma that recently moved closer to her grandkids. Grandson Michael …

Recite this phrase to yourself every time that you reach for a Cola, or Uncola, for that matter. Most of these beverages contain phosphoric acid and have a pH below …

Check the annual U.S. sales data on breath mints, minty gum, and mouthwash and discover that “fresh breath” is an American obsession.  As a person with years of “breath experience”, …

Functional crowns are cemented on teeth that have a hairline crack, a super large filling that makes cracks likely, or several small fillings that are failing.  The risk with many …

How many parents viewing this blog entry remember bringing your lunch bag to school? It usually consisted of a kid-friendly peanut butter and jelly sandwich, chips or crunchy crackers, and …

Your face has forty-three muscles. Can you imagine how difficult it would be to communicate your feelings to others if some of these were missing or didn’t work? When chewing, …

Two fingers, two thumbs, and two minutes – that is it.  This is the solution for minimizing larger, and more expensive, fillings in your mouth.  It is also the solution …